EVENTSWEEKEND OF HORRORS
Official 30th Anniversary FANGORIA Tour
MARCH 6-8, 2009
Chicago, IL
Wyndham Chicago O'Hare
6810 North Mannheim Road
Rosemont, IL
GEORGE A. ROMERO
Director: NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, DAWN OF THE DEAD, DAY OF THE DEAD, LAND OF THE DEAD, CREEPSHOW, MARTIN, KNIGHTRIDERS and THE DARK HALF will have the first news and footage from his latest zombie flick, a DIARY OF THE DEAD sequel
DOUG BRADLEY
HELLRAISER’s Pinhead, NIGHTBREED, PUMPKINHEAD: ASHES TO ASHES, PROPHECY: THE UPRISING, THE COTTAGE and new Clive Barker film BOOK OF BLOOD
TOBE HOOPER
Director: TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, POLTERGEIST, EATEN ALIVE ’SALEM’S LOT, LIFEFORCE, TOOLBOX MURDERS, INVADERS FROM MARS and MASTERS OF HORROR.
HERSCHELL GORDON LEWIS
Godfather of Gore and director of BLOOD FEAST, TWO THOUSAND MANIACS!, WIZARD OF GORE and many others; Gordon will be conducting a special low-budget filmmaking & marketing seminar (separate admission required)
MASTERS OF ITALIAN HORROR PANEL
With Ruggero Deodato (CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST, CUT AND RUN, HOUSE ON THE EDGE OF THE PARK), Lamberto Bava (DEMONS 1-2, GHOST SON, MACABRO) and FX artist/director Sergio Stivaletti (WAX MASK, DELLAMORTE DELLAMORE, MOTHER OF TEARS)
TOM SAVINI
Makeup FX legend and fan favorite from DAWN OF THE DEAD, MARTIN, CREEPSHOW, FRIDAY THE 13TH, MANIAC, DAY OF THE DEAD, TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2, FRIDAY THE 13TH: THE FINAL CHAPTER and many more. He is also a director (1990’s NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD) and actor (KNIGHTRIDERS, FROM DUSK TILL DAWN, GRINDHOUSE). Savini will sign autographs on a complimentary basis for our Gold Patrons. For others he will have a booth all weekend where you can meet him and purchase his autograph for a nominal fee.
MARILYN BURNS
Actress: EATEN ALIVE, FUTURE-KILL and TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE NEXT GENERATION
CAROLINE WILLIAMS
Actress: TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE II, LEPRECHAUN 3 and THE STEPFATHER
RAINE BROWN
Cult actress from BARRICADE, AUNT ROSE, ANGEL’S BLADE: ASCENSION, 100 TEARS, DARKNESS SURROUNDS ROBERTA and BEAST (signing in dealers’ room)
JOE ZASO
Tough guy actor from BARRICADE, ANGEL’S BLADE, 5 DEAD ON THE CRIMSON CANVAS, RED MIDNIGHT, DARKNESS SURROUNDS ROBERTA and BEAST (signing in dealers’ room)
Plus advance previews and/or guests from such films as THE WOLF MAN, CASE 39, DRAG ME TO HELL, LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT, 25/8, PIRANHA 3-D, THE DESCENT 2, CIRQUE DU FREAK, SCAR and many more!
CLIVE BARKER
Creator: HELLRAISER, CANDYMAN, NIGHTBREED, MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN and LORD OF ILLUSIONS; novels: WEAVEWORLD, THE GREAT AND SECRET SHOW, IMAJICA, ABARAT and MISTER B. GONE; latest movies: DREAD and BOOK OF BLOOD
TOBE HOOPER
Director: TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, POLTERGEIST, EATEN ALIVE ’SALEM’S LOT, LIFEFORCE, TOOLBOX MURDERS, INVADERS FROM MARS and MASTERS OF HORROR
TOBIN BELL
In his first-ever Fango con appearance, Bell will discuss his enduring legacy as the SAW movies’ maniacal John Kramer, as well as his roles in such films and TV shows as BOOGEYMAN 2, BURIED ALIVE, THE X FILES, REVELATIONS, 24 and the upcoming FANGORIA Film, BUMP.
MASTERS OF ITALIAN HORROR PANEL
With Ruggero Deodato (CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST, CUT AND RUN, HOUSE ON THE EDGE OF THE PARK), Lamberto Bava (DEMONS 1-2, GHOST SON, MACABRO) and FX artist/director Sergio Stivaletti (WAX MASK, DELLAMORTE DELLAMORE, MOTHER OF TEARS)
HERSCHELL GORDON LEWIS
Godfather of Gore and director of BLOOD FEAST, TWO THOUSAND MANIACS!, WIZARD OF GORE and many others; Gordon will be conducting a speciallow-budget filmmaking & marketing seminar (separate admission required)
TOM SAVINI
Makeup FX legend and fan favorite from DAWN OF THE DEAD, MARTIN, CREEPSHOW, FRIDAY THE 13TH, MANIAC, DAY OF THE DEAD, TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2, FRIDAY THE 13TH: THE FINAL CHAPTER and many more. He is also a director (1990’s NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD) and actor (KNIGHTRIDERS, FROM DUSK TILL DAWN, GRINDHOUSE). Savini will sign autographs on a complimentary basis for our Gold Patrons. For others he will have a booth all weekend where you can meet him and purchase his autograph for a nominal fee.
MARILYN BURNS
Actress: EATEN ALIVE, FUTURE-KILL and TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE NEXT GENERATION
CAROLINE WILLIAMS
Actress: TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE II, LEPRECHAUN 3 and THE STEPFATHER 2
ADAM GREEN
Director: HATCHET; co-director SPIRAL; producer: new GRACE
PAUL SOLET
Director: new GRACE, FANGORIA BLOOD DRIVE
CRAIG SPECTOR
Screenwriter/Splatterpunk author of ANIMALS (now a movie!), THE LIGHT AT THE END and THE BRIDGE will be conducting a Screenwriting Seminar (Saturday morning; separate admission)
ROBERT HALL
FX creator of TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES, QUARANTINE, KILLER PAD and ANGEL, plus director of new LAID TO REST and LIGHTNING BUG
TIM SULLIVAN
Writer/director DRIFTWOOD and 2001 MANIACS will be conducting a filmmaking seminar (separate admission required)
THE DEVIL’S DUNGEON
Panel With director Jake (BLOOD DRIVE) Kennedy and cast members Marieh (JEEPERS CREEPERS II) Delfino, Tracy (ZOMBIE HONEYMOON) Coogan, Graham (JEKYLL) McTavish, Alice (AMERICAN ZOMBIE) Amter, Valorie (RESIDENT EVIL: EXTINCTION) Hubbard, Eve (WICKED LAKE) Mauro, Sita (BAD BLOOD) Young and Katherine (JARHEAD) Randolph
Advance previews and/or special guests from such upcoming films as FINAL DESTINATION 4, BAD BIOLOGY, ROB ZOMBIE’S TYRANNOSAURUS REX, LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT, 25/8, PIRANHA 3-D, THE DESCENT 2, CIRQUE DU FREAK, GRACE, NIGHT OF THE DEMONS and many more!
TOBE HOOPER
Director: TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, POLTERGEIST, EATEN ALIVE ’SALEM’S LOT, LIFEFORCE, TOOLBOX MURDERS, INVADERS FROM MARS and MASTERS OF HORROR
HERSCHELL GORDON LEWIS
Godfather of Gore and director of BLOOD FEAST, TWO THOUSAND MANIACS!, WIZARD OF GORE and many others; Gordon will be conducting a speciallow-budget filmmaking & marketing seminar (separate admission required)
“GHOST HUNTERS” LIVE
From the hit Sci Fi Channel series, meet paranormal investigators/hosts Grant Wilson and Jason Hawes
TOM SAVINI
Makeup FX legend and fan favorite from DAWN OF THE DEAD, MARTIN, CREEPSHOW, FRIDAY THE 13TH, MANIAC, DAY OF THE DEAD, TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2, FRIDAY THE 13TH: THE FINAL CHAPTER and many more. He is also a director (1990’s NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD) and actor (KNIGHTRIDERS, FROM DUSK TILL DAWN, GRINDHOUSE). Savini will sign autographs on a complimentary basis for our Gold Patrons. For others he will have a booth all weekend where you can meet him and purchase his autograph for a nominal fee.
MARILYN BURNS
Actress: TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, EATEN ALIVE, FUTURE-KILL and TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE NEXT GENERATION
CAROLINE WILLIAMS
Actress: TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE II, LEPRECHAUN 3 and THE STEPFATHER
DEBBIE ROCHON
FANGORIA RADIO co-host and actress: THE BOG CREATURES, TROMEO & JULIET, TERROR FIRMER, NOWHERE MAN and the new SATAN HATES YOU, WALKING DISTANCE, COLOUR FROM THE DARK, DOG and PSYCHOSOMATIKA
LLOYD KAUFMAN
Troma chief and director of TOXIC AVENGER films and POULTRYGEIST will be conducting his DIRECT YOUR OWN DAMN MOVIE! seminar (separate admission required)
WILLIAM LUSTIG
Director: MANIAC, MANIAC COP trilogy, VIGILANTE and UNCLE SAM
LARRY FESSENDEN
Director of THE LAST WINTER, WENDIGO, FEAR ITSELF and HABIT; producerof new STAKE LAND, HYPOTHERMIA, SATAN HATES YOU, I SELL THE DEAD and THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL
DENNIS PAOLI
Screenwriter of RE-ANIMATOR, FROM BEYOND, BODY SNATCHERS, MASTERS OF HORROR, DAGON, THE DENTIST, CASTLE FREAK, THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM and many more. Paoli will be conducting a screenwriting seminar (separate admission required)
OFFSPRING
Panel With author/screenwriter Jack Ketchum (OFF SEASON, RED, THE GIRL NEXT DOOR, THE LOST) and producer/director Andrew van den Houten (HEADSPACE, HOME MOVIE, GIRL NEXT DOOR)
ROBIN SHERWOOD
Actress: TOURIST TRAP, THE LOVE BUTCHER, DEATH WISH II, BLOW OUT
BRIAN SPEARS
FX artist: I SELL THE DEAD, RETURN TO SLEEPAWAY CAMP, SHADOW: DEAD RIOT, PLAGUE TOWN, MIDNIGHT MASS, FLESH FOR THE BEAST
RAINE BROWN
Cult actress from BARRICADE, AUNT ROSE, ANGEL’S BLADE: ASCENSION, 100 TEARS, DARKNESS SURROUNDS ROBERTA and BEAST (signing in dealers’ room)
JOE ZASO
Tough guy actor from BARRICADE, ANGEL’S BLADE, 5 DEAD ON THE CRIMSON CANVAS, RED MIDNIGHT, DARKNESS SURROUNDS ROBERTA and BEAST (signing in dealers’ room)
Plus advance previews and/or guests from such films as FINAL DESTINATION 4, THE BOX, BAD BIOLOGY, ROB ZOMBIE’S TYRANNOSAURUS REX, LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT, 25/8, PIRANHA 3-D, THE DESCENT 2, CIRQUE DU FREAK and many more!
See www.fangocon.com for tix and updates.
Director: NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, DAWN OF THE DEAD, DAY OF THE DEAD, LAND OF THE DEAD, CREEPSHOW, MARTIN, KNIGHTRIDERS and THE DARK HALF will have the first news and footage from his latest zombie flick, a DIARY OF THE DEAD sequel
DOUG BRADLEY
HELLRAISER’s Pinhead, NIGHTBREED, PUMPKINHEAD: ASHES TO ASHES, PROPHECY: THE UPRISING, THE COTTAGE and new Clive Barker film BOOK OF BLOOD
TOBE HOOPER
Director: TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, POLTERGEIST, EATEN ALIVE ’SALEM’S LOT, LIFEFORCE, TOOLBOX MURDERS, INVADERS FROM MARS and MASTERS OF HORROR.
HERSCHELL GORDON LEWIS
Godfather of Gore and director of BLOOD FEAST, TWO THOUSAND MANIACS!, WIZARD OF GORE and many others; Gordon will be conducting a special low-budget filmmaking & marketing seminar (separate admission required)
MASTERS OF ITALIAN HORROR PANEL
With Ruggero Deodato (CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST, CUT AND RUN, HOUSE ON THE EDGE OF THE PARK), Lamberto Bava (DEMONS 1-2, GHOST SON, MACABRO) and FX artist/director Sergio Stivaletti (WAX MASK, DELLAMORTE DELLAMORE, MOTHER OF TEARS)
TOM SAVINI
Makeup FX legend and fan favorite from DAWN OF THE DEAD, MARTIN, CREEPSHOW, FRIDAY THE 13TH, MANIAC, DAY OF THE DEAD, TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2, FRIDAY THE 13TH: THE FINAL CHAPTER and many more. He is also a director (1990’s NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD) and actor (KNIGHTRIDERS, FROM DUSK TILL DAWN, GRINDHOUSE). Savini will sign autographs on a complimentary basis for our Gold Patrons. For others he will have a booth all weekend where you can meet him and purchase his autograph for a nominal fee.
MARILYN BURNS
Actress: EATEN ALIVE, FUTURE-KILL and TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE NEXT GENERATION
CAROLINE WILLIAMS
Actress: TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE II, LEPRECHAUN 3 and THE STEPFATHER
RAINE BROWN
Cult actress from BARRICADE, AUNT ROSE, ANGEL’S BLADE: ASCENSION, 100 TEARS, DARKNESS SURROUNDS ROBERTA and BEAST (signing in dealers’ room)
JOE ZASO
Tough guy actor from BARRICADE, ANGEL’S BLADE, 5 DEAD ON THE CRIMSON CANVAS, RED MIDNIGHT, DARKNESS SURROUNDS ROBERTA and BEAST (signing in dealers’ room)
Plus advance previews and/or guests from such films as THE WOLF MAN, CASE 39, DRAG ME TO HELL, LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT, 25/8, PIRANHA 3-D, THE DESCENT 2, CIRQUE DU FREAK, SCAR and many more!
APRIL 17-19, 2009
Los Angeles, CA
LA Convention Center
1201 South Figueroa
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
LA Convention Center
1201 South Figueroa
Los Angeles, CA
CLIVE BARKER
Creator: HELLRAISER, CANDYMAN, NIGHTBREED, MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN and LORD OF ILLUSIONS; novels: WEAVEWORLD, THE GREAT AND SECRET SHOW, IMAJICA, ABARAT and MISTER B. GONE; latest movies: DREAD and BOOK OF BLOOD
TOBE HOOPER
Director: TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, POLTERGEIST, EATEN ALIVE ’SALEM’S LOT, LIFEFORCE, TOOLBOX MURDERS, INVADERS FROM MARS and MASTERS OF HORROR
TOBIN BELL
In his first-ever Fango con appearance, Bell will discuss his enduring legacy as the SAW movies’ maniacal John Kramer, as well as his roles in such films and TV shows as BOOGEYMAN 2, BURIED ALIVE, THE X FILES, REVELATIONS, 24 and the upcoming FANGORIA Film, BUMP.
MASTERS OF ITALIAN HORROR PANEL
With Ruggero Deodato (CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST, CUT AND RUN, HOUSE ON THE EDGE OF THE PARK), Lamberto Bava (DEMONS 1-2, GHOST SON, MACABRO) and FX artist/director Sergio Stivaletti (WAX MASK, DELLAMORTE DELLAMORE, MOTHER OF TEARS)
HERSCHELL GORDON LEWIS
Godfather of Gore and director of BLOOD FEAST, TWO THOUSAND MANIACS!, WIZARD OF GORE and many others; Gordon will be conducting a speciallow-budget filmmaking & marketing seminar (separate admission required)
TOM SAVINI
Makeup FX legend and fan favorite from DAWN OF THE DEAD, MARTIN, CREEPSHOW, FRIDAY THE 13TH, MANIAC, DAY OF THE DEAD, TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2, FRIDAY THE 13TH: THE FINAL CHAPTER and many more. He is also a director (1990’s NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD) and actor (KNIGHTRIDERS, FROM DUSK TILL DAWN, GRINDHOUSE). Savini will sign autographs on a complimentary basis for our Gold Patrons. For others he will have a booth all weekend where you can meet him and purchase his autograph for a nominal fee.
MARILYN BURNS
Actress: EATEN ALIVE, FUTURE-KILL and TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE NEXT GENERATION
CAROLINE WILLIAMS
Actress: TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE II, LEPRECHAUN 3 and THE STEPFATHER 2
ADAM GREEN
Director: HATCHET; co-director SPIRAL; producer: new GRACE
PAUL SOLET
Director: new GRACE, FANGORIA BLOOD DRIVE
CRAIG SPECTOR
Screenwriter/Splatterpunk author of ANIMALS (now a movie!), THE LIGHT AT THE END and THE BRIDGE will be conducting a Screenwriting Seminar (Saturday morning; separate admission)
ROBERT HALL
FX creator of TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES, QUARANTINE, KILLER PAD and ANGEL, plus director of new LAID TO REST and LIGHTNING BUG
TIM SULLIVAN
Writer/director DRIFTWOOD and 2001 MANIACS will be conducting a filmmaking seminar (separate admission required)
THE DEVIL’S DUNGEON
Panel With director Jake (BLOOD DRIVE) Kennedy and cast members Marieh (JEEPERS CREEPERS II) Delfino, Tracy (ZOMBIE HONEYMOON) Coogan, Graham (JEKYLL) McTavish, Alice (AMERICAN ZOMBIE) Amter, Valorie (RESIDENT EVIL: EXTINCTION) Hubbard, Eve (WICKED LAKE) Mauro, Sita (BAD BLOOD) Young and Katherine (JARHEAD) Randolph
Advance previews and/or special guests from such upcoming films as FINAL DESTINATION 4, BAD BIOLOGY, ROB ZOMBIE’S TYRANNOSAURUS REX, LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT, 25/8, PIRANHA 3-D, THE DESCENT 2, CIRQUE DU FREAK, GRACE, NIGHT OF THE DEMONS and many more!
JUNE 5-7, 2009
New York, NY
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
655 West 34th Street
New York, NY
New York, NY
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
655 West 34th Street
New York, NY
TOBE HOOPER
Director: TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, POLTERGEIST, EATEN ALIVE ’SALEM’S LOT, LIFEFORCE, TOOLBOX MURDERS, INVADERS FROM MARS and MASTERS OF HORROR
HERSCHELL GORDON LEWIS
Godfather of Gore and director of BLOOD FEAST, TWO THOUSAND MANIACS!, WIZARD OF GORE and many others; Gordon will be conducting a speciallow-budget filmmaking & marketing seminar (separate admission required)
“GHOST HUNTERS” LIVE
From the hit Sci Fi Channel series, meet paranormal investigators/hosts Grant Wilson and Jason Hawes
TOM SAVINI
Makeup FX legend and fan favorite from DAWN OF THE DEAD, MARTIN, CREEPSHOW, FRIDAY THE 13TH, MANIAC, DAY OF THE DEAD, TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2, FRIDAY THE 13TH: THE FINAL CHAPTER and many more. He is also a director (1990’s NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD) and actor (KNIGHTRIDERS, FROM DUSK TILL DAWN, GRINDHOUSE). Savini will sign autographs on a complimentary basis for our Gold Patrons. For others he will have a booth all weekend where you can meet him and purchase his autograph for a nominal fee.
MARILYN BURNS
Actress: TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, EATEN ALIVE, FUTURE-KILL and TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE NEXT GENERATION
CAROLINE WILLIAMS
Actress: TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE II, LEPRECHAUN 3 and THE STEPFATHER
DEBBIE ROCHON
FANGORIA RADIO co-host and actress: THE BOG CREATURES, TROMEO & JULIET, TERROR FIRMER, NOWHERE MAN and the new SATAN HATES YOU, WALKING DISTANCE, COLOUR FROM THE DARK, DOG and PSYCHOSOMATIKA
LLOYD KAUFMAN
Troma chief and director of TOXIC AVENGER films and POULTRYGEIST will be conducting his DIRECT YOUR OWN DAMN MOVIE! seminar (separate admission required)
WILLIAM LUSTIG
Director: MANIAC, MANIAC COP trilogy, VIGILANTE and UNCLE SAM
LARRY FESSENDEN
Director of THE LAST WINTER, WENDIGO, FEAR ITSELF and HABIT; producerof new STAKE LAND, HYPOTHERMIA, SATAN HATES YOU, I SELL THE DEAD and THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL
DENNIS PAOLI
Screenwriter of RE-ANIMATOR, FROM BEYOND, BODY SNATCHERS, MASTERS OF HORROR, DAGON, THE DENTIST, CASTLE FREAK, THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM and many more. Paoli will be conducting a screenwriting seminar (separate admission required)
OFFSPRING
Panel With author/screenwriter Jack Ketchum (OFF SEASON, RED, THE GIRL NEXT DOOR, THE LOST) and producer/director Andrew van den Houten (HEADSPACE, HOME MOVIE, GIRL NEXT DOOR)
ROBIN SHERWOOD
Actress: TOURIST TRAP, THE LOVE BUTCHER, DEATH WISH II, BLOW OUT
BRIAN SPEARS
FX artist: I SELL THE DEAD, RETURN TO SLEEPAWAY CAMP, SHADOW: DEAD RIOT, PLAGUE TOWN, MIDNIGHT MASS, FLESH FOR THE BEAST
RAINE BROWN
Cult actress from BARRICADE, AUNT ROSE, ANGEL’S BLADE: ASCENSION, 100 TEARS, DARKNESS SURROUNDS ROBERTA and BEAST (signing in dealers’ room)
JOE ZASO
Tough guy actor from BARRICADE, ANGEL’S BLADE, 5 DEAD ON THE CRIMSON CANVAS, RED MIDNIGHT, DARKNESS SURROUNDS ROBERTA and BEAST (signing in dealers’ room)
Plus advance previews and/or guests from such films as FINAL DESTINATION 4, THE BOX, BAD BIOLOGY, ROB ZOMBIE’S TYRANNOSAURUS REX, LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT, 25/8, PIRANHA 3-D, THE DESCENT 2, CIRQUE DU FREAK and many more!
See www.fangocon.com for tix and updates.
