Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors is descending upon New York City this weekend at a new hot-spot: the Jacob Javitz Center. This location is capable of housing thousands of people, so be sure to get there early to get your tickets.
Guests scheduled to appear include: GUILLERMO DEL TORO, DARIO ARGENTO, JAMES MARSTERS, BRYAN NORTON, JOE ZASO, KANE HODDER, ARI LEHMAN, MONIQUE DUPREE, RAINE BROWN, TOBE HOOPER, BEN FOSTER, DOUG BRADLEY, ASHLEY LAURENCE, HERSCHELL GORDON LEWIS, TONY DARROW, TOM SAVINI, ROBIN SHERWOOD, LESLEH DONALDSON, LARRY FESSENDEN, DENNIS PAOLI, NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD Reunion, DIRK STRANGELY, CAROLINE WILLIAMS, MARILYN BURNS, "LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT" Reunion, MICHAEL DOUGHERTY, DEBBIE ROCHON, DANNY STEINMANN, LAUREN MARIE TAYLOR, WILLIAM LUSTIG, and many more.
DAYS AND TIMES FOR THE CONVENTION
(all times are tentative, keep checking back for updates). Note that autographs and photo op sessions often take place before or after theatre hours as quoted below. A final schedule will be posted on this site prior to the convention.
FRIDAY June 5, 2009
11 am to 4pm: Vendors Set-Up (Vendors Only)
4pm to 5pm: Pre-Registration for Gold Patrons
5pm to 10pm: Registration, Vendors/Theater/Film Room Open to the Public
SATURDAY June 6, 2009
10 am to 10:30 am: Pre-Registration for Gold Patrons
10:30 am to 11am: Pre-Registration for all Patrons
11am to 7pm: Registration, Vendors/Theater/Film Room Open to the Public
9 pm: Fangoria's Saturday Night VAMPIRE BALL and Celebrity Cocktail Bash, complimentary and exclusive for Gold Patrons ONLY
SUNDAY June 7, 2009
11am to 7pm: Registration, Vendors/Theater Open to the Public
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