Tons of new HorrorHound announcements - as the Haunting Season hits its peak!!!

We are excited to announce that the brand-new HorrorHound Weekend website has launched, featuring NEW guest additions for Cincinnati's HorrorHound Weekend event - happening on November 20-22nd at the Sheraton Cincinnati North - as well as the NEW "HHW" Indianapolis website - featuring our first guest announcements! Visit www.horrorhoundweekend.com today to check out the site!!!!

NEW GUESTS for Cincinnati's HHW event include Electra and Elisa Avellan (the Crazy Babysitter Twins from Grindhouse) and James Duval (Donnie Darko, Go, ID4, May) who will all be joining Sean Clark (Horror's Hallowed Grounds) on-stage for a special panel and Q&A starting at 4:45, Saturday November 21st at HorrorHound Weekend! Admission to this panel and screening is free with paid-admission into HHW (visit www.horrorhoundweekend.com to pre-order your tickets today!) On top of this - Eileen Dietz (The Exorcist) has also been added to the line-up, which is already boasting some of the biggest icons in the horror industry - including Elvira: Mistress of the Dark, Gunnar Hansen (The original Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre), Courtney Gains and John Franklin (Children of the Corn's Issac and Malachai), Quinn Lord (the iconic Sam from Trick 'r Treat), Jenny Wright (Near Dark - in her first convention appearance), Michael Gross (Tremors, Family Ties), and a special Night of the Creeps cast reunion - featuring Jason Lively, Jill Whitlow, Steve Marshall and the living-legend, Tom Atkins (The Fog, Halloween 3, Creepshow). Also appearing: Scout Taylor-Compton (Halloween), Tom Savini (From Dusk Till Dawn), Don Calfa and Linnea Quigley (Return of the Living Dead), Richard Walters (My Bloody Valentine 3-D), Chris Durand (Michael Myers from Halloween: H20), Richard Brooker (Friday the 13th: Part 3's Jason Voorhees), Clayton Rohner (April Fool's Day), J.D. Feigelson (Dark Night of the Scarecrow), Dan Roebuck (Halloween 2 - who will be signing in this rare convention appearance for free!!!) and more!!!

FILM FESTIVAL details have also been revealed as HorrorHound Weekend Cincinnati will be screening a number of exciting new films! The HHW Film Fest has, in the past, screened such gems as Let the Right One In, Inside, REC., Black Sheep, Dance of the Dead and Martyrs. You never know what is going to be the next big feature film - so check out our Friday features: Shellter, Legion of Terror, and Frank Henenlotter's (Basket Case) new film, Bad Biology - not to mention a special Night of the Creeps panel! On Saturday we have Sculpture, Girl Number Three, Drive-In Horrorshow and Black Waters of Echo's Pond (and panel). Check out www.horrorhoundweekend.com later today to discover Sunday's film announcements!

TICKET PRE-SALE ends soon - and you want to make sure you save today. Tickets are just $17.50 per day, and $30 for a weekend pass (regular price is $20 day, $45 weekend). So if you want to take advantage of this low pre-sale price before its gone - visit www.horrorhoundweekend.com today and order your passes asap!

HORRORHOUND WEEKEND INDIANAPOLIS returns to Indy this March 26-28th, 2010 and the new website for this event has launched!!! This will be our first time back at the Marriott Indianapolis East since our amazing March '09 show - which featured our biggest turn-out ever! We are going for broke come 2010 as we expand for the first time ever - adding another 10,000 square feet of showroom space as TheHMA.net's Mask-Fest is given its own showroom! That's right - On top of HorrorHound Weekend, you will also get Mask-Fest - and the best part is, your admission price gains you entry into BOTH events!!!! Mask-Fest will feature some of the world's best mask-makers and FX industry icons - as well as a showcase of amazing new vendors selling everything from masks, sculptured work (statues, busts) and art to Halloween supplies and haunt items! Such celebrity guests already lined-up for this event include Wayne Toth (Halloween), Greg Nicotero (Grindhouse), Tom Savini (Dawn of the Dead), Paul Clemens (The Beast Within), Cortlund Hull, Don Post Jr. and David and Laura Lady - just to name a few.

The HorrorHound showroom will be packed with an amazing array of vendors and celebrities - as well as a new tribute event dubbed the Vampira Horror Host Tribute! All weekend, horror hosts from around the country will be making appearances as they show tribute to the original hostess - Vampira. A special horror host event party and Black Mass are being planned - with such names as Dr. Calamari, Ms. Monster, Karlos Borloff, Count Gregula and Joe Bob Briggs already signed-up to appear at this event! Yes, we said Joe Bob Briggs!!! Brought to you by the Dark Carnival Film Fest - whether you know these amazing horror hosts or not - their presence at HorrorHound Weekend will be groundbreaking! And to top this off, we haven't even mentioned our special events, film fests of celebrity guests!!!!! So to make a smashing impact with our website launch - we are VERY proud to announce that horror writer/director and legend - CLIVE BARKER will be signing Friday and Saturday - and will host a special movie screening (TBA) and panel!!!!

To top this off - everyone who attend HHW Cincinnati will be given an opportunity to save $$ on their Indianapolis ticket purchase. Please visit www.horrorhoundweekend.com today and order your HHW Cincinnati event tickets today!!!!!

We are very happy to announce that living legend, Gunnar Hansen, has been added to our bolstered HorrorHound Weekend Cincinnati line-up! Gunnar, who played Leatherface in the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre, will be joining such icons as Elvira: Mistress of the Dark, Tom Atkins, John Franklin, Courtney Gains, Don Calfa and Quinn Lord (not an icon? Check out Trick 'r Treat - on DVD TOMORROW - and you be the judge!!!) just to name a few.

Outside of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Gunnar has appeared in a number of exciting films over the years, including Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers, Campfire Tales, Mosquito, Hellblock 13, Chainsaw Sally, Murder-Set-Pieces, and Brutal Massacre. To see full show line-up information and information on how to order your tickets - CLICK HERE!

We are excited to announce that we have finally confirmed the appearance of Don Calfa at this November 20-22nd's Cincinnati HorrorHound Weekend event!

Don Calfa is most well known for his role as Ernie - the Mortician - in the 1985 zombie classic - Return of the Living Dead. And has appeared in a number of memorable films ranging from Weekend at Bernie's, Necronomicon, and Chopper Chicks in Zombietown to Bugsy, Running Scared, 1941, New York, New York, The Man Who Wasn't There, Me, Myself and I, Stay Tuned, Progeny, Night Creep, and Private Eye (just to name a few).

Don joins an already packed show featuring the likes of Elvira, Quinn Lord (Trick 'r Treat's Sam), Scout Taylor-Compton, Tom Atkins and Michael Gross. Look for more guest announcements to come - and remember to check out the official HorrorHound Weekend website HERE - and ORDER YOUR TICKETS TODAY and SAVE!

We are very happy to announce the addition of Scout Taylor-Compton to our Cincinnati HorrorHound Weekend guest list! Scout is most well known for her portrayal as Laurie Strode in Rob Zombie's re-imagining of Halloween (and star of the upcoming sequel, H2). On top of Halloween - Scout has appeared in a number of films and recurring roles in popular TV shows - such as Charmed, Gilmore Girls, 13 Going on 30, After Dark HorrorFest's Wicked Little Things, the 2008 remake of April Fool's Day, Obsessed (just released to DVD), and the upcoming film, Murder World.



Scout joins an already bolstering guest list, including Elvira: Mistress of the Dark, Tom Atkins (Night of the Creeps), Tom Savini (Dawn of the Dead), Quinn Lord (Sam from the upcoming Trick 'r Treat; in his first Con appearance), Michael Gross (Tremors), Richard John Walters (My Bloody Valentine), Jenny Wright (Near Dark; in her first Con appearance), Jonathan Franklin and Courtney Gains (Children of the Corn) and much more! Tickets are now available for pre-sale at a discounted price (for a limited time only) so order your now: CLICK HERE TODAY!

And remember to Feed the Beast: TELL YOUR FRIENDS!!!

We are very happy to announce that two of the most iconic characters from Stephen King's filmography have been confirmed as guests for HorrorHound Weekend Cincinnati - taking place at the Sheraton Cincinnati North on November 20-22nd, 2009! Both Courtney Gains (Malachai) and Jonathan Franklin (Issac) of Children of the Corn fame will be attending the event all three days -meeting fans, signing photos and taking pics!



Jonathan Franklin, in a rare convention appearance, has starred in a number of films over the years. On top of playing the sinister leader of the child cult, Issac, in Children of the Corn (and its 1999 sequel, Children of the Corn 666: Issac's Return (in which be also wrote)), Jonathan has also worked on such films as Child's Play, Python, Killing Grounds, Wag the Dog, and portrayed Cousin Itt in both Addam's Family, and Addam's Family Values.

Courtney Gains, a fan favorite, played the psychotic red headed Malachai in Children of the Corn instantly making the term "Outlander" just downright scary. Outside of "Corn," Courtney has had a very healthy career in cinema, appearing in dozens of exciting films over the years. Including Back to the Future, Hardbodies, Can't Buy Me Love, The 'burbs (as the creepy Hans Klopek), Memphis Belle, Behind Enemy Lines, Sweet Home Alabama and Rob Zombie's Halloween!
Jonathan and Courtney join an already bolstering guest list that includes Elvira: Mistress of the Dark, Quinn Lord (Sam from this Fall's highly anticipated film Trick 'r Treat), Tom Atkins (in a special Night of the Creeps reunion, along with Jason Lively and Jill Whitlow), a first time appearance by Jenny Wright (Near Dark), plus Michael Gross (Tremors), Richard John Walters (Harry Warden from My Bloody Valentine 3-D), Richard Brooker (Friday the 13th: 3-D's Jason Voorhees), Chris Durand (Halloween: H20's Michael Myers), Tom Savini and many more!

Tickets are now on sale - just visit www.horrorhoundweekend.com today! And remember to feed the beast: TELL YOUR FRIENDS!!!

Thrill Me! Tom Atkins has finally informed HorrorHound that he is on board for HorrorHound Weekend Cincinnati - taking place over the weekend of November 20-22nd, 2009! Tom is a horror legend, having appeared in such classics as Halloween III: Season of the Witch, Maniac Cop, George A. Romero's Creepshow, Bruiser, John Carpenter's The Fog, Escape from New York, and the recently-released My Bloody Valentine 3D (not to mention Lethal Weapon and Striking Distance)!

Tom also starred in the cult classic Night of the Creeps, which FINALLY hits DVD this October 19th, along with Jason Lively and Jill Whitlow - whom are also attending HHW this November making for one exciting Night of the Creeps reunion! Expect a special panel Q&A event during the convention - as this will be the first appearance of Tom, Jason and Jill together at a convention! Could more Creeps cast/crew be joining this trio? Check www.horrorhoundweekend.com frequently for new guest additions - and purchase your tickets today at discount by CLICKING HERE!!!!

We are thrilled to announce the additions of both Jenny Wright and Clayton Rohner to our Cincinnati HorrorHound Weekend lineup - scheduled for November 20-22nd, 2009 at the Sheraton Cincinnati North!



Jenny Wright is the star of the cult classic 1987 vampire film, Near Dark, where she played opposite Adrian Pasdar. One of the HorrorHound (and most horror fans) favorite genre films! Jenny also starred in 1989's I, Madman - opposite Clayton Rohner - another gem from the world of horror. Jenny's other roles included parts in Pink Floyd's The Wall, St. Elmo's Fire, Lawnmower Man and Young Guns II. Jenny has been gone from the world of cinema since 1998 and this will be her very first public appearance!

Clayton Rohner, as mentioned above, was the co-star of I, Madman, and appeared in a number of other memorable horror titles over the years ... including April Fools Day (1986), The Relic (1997) and Sometimes They Come Back ... for More (1998). Clayton's TV appearances include such shows as Murder One, G vs E, and Hill Street Blues. This will be one of Clayton's first convention appearances!

Make sure you CLICK HERE to learn more about HorrorHound Weekend - and to pre-order your tickets today and SAVE!!!!

We are VERY thrilled to announce that ELVIRA has been announced as the guest of honor for HorrorHound Weekend Cincinnati - this November 20-22nd, 2009! Please CLICK HERE for full show details and information!

That's right - we have finally revealed plans for our next HorrorHound Weekend event: CINCINNATI! Visit www.horrorhoundweekend.com today to check out all available information relating to this event - which is scheduled to take place over the weekend of November 20-22nd, 2009 at the Sheraton Cincinnati North in ... Cincinnati, Ohio!!! Guests will be revealed starting next week - as well as ticket sale information, panel and film schedule info and sooooo much more!!!!!

OH YEAH - Did we forget to mention that the Sheraton Cincinnati North happens to be conjoined with the Coco Keys Indoor Waterpark!? HorrorHound Weekend attendies will be given 50% off admission into this exciting waterpark, which includes crazy slide rides, a lazy river, tube rides and so much more! Visit www.horrorhoundweekend.com today!

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Click that link and listen to HorrorHound Radio - a new episode of our podcast show is now online and talks about many things, including HorrorHound Weekend, our new issue, a wedding, an interview with Video Invasion's Matt Moore, and much much more!!! You have to hear what's what. The episode is ALSO available on iTunes - just search HorrorHound!!!!!!