Ghastly Gatherings

Monster Mania 11 is just around the corner (August 22-24th to be precise) in Cherry Hill, NJ, so it’s time to show you what Dread Central is bringing to the table ... physically more than metaphorically! Every Monster Mania, Dread sets up shop just within the show's entrance to dish out free swag to the attendees from companies cranking out the bloody best and beyond. Here’s what’s on tap...
Submitted by Johnny Butane on Tue, 08/19/2008 - 5:02pm.

I keep hearing about Blood Night: The Legend of Mary Hatchet in that strange way that a film’s title will become implanted in your brain without you really understanding why. So I guess it was inevitable we mention it in these pages, eh?
Submitted by Johnny Butane on Tue, 08/19/2008 - 2:27pm.

Growing up in the South, I never saw horror fests or film fests anywhere near me. But nowadays the lucky folks in Louisville, Kentucky, have the Fright Night Film Fest to enjoy.
Submitted by The Woman In Black on Fri, 08/15/2008 - 1:03am.

Been holding out on getting your script, short or feature length film submitted for this year's Screamfest? Then it's time to get your ass in gear because the deadline to have your submission postmarked is TOMORROW, August 15!
Submitted by Kryten Syxx on Thu, 08/14/2008 - 10:11pm.

This is one thing I love about our genre; if a horror film is popular enough with fans, you can make almost any merchandise related to it and have a built-in consumer base.
Submitted by Johnny Butane on Sat, 08/09/2008 - 3:58pm.

Just a quick reminder; the competition to have your short film seen by thousands at Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights will officially be closed on September 3rd! Visit the Halloween Horror Nights “Where Nightmares Come Alive” page for all the details on how to enter and possibly win $1,000!
Submitted by Johnny Butane on Sat, 08/09/2008 - 12:44am.

Californians and fans willing to travel have to ask themselves this question -- "What's cooler than seeing Phantasm up on the big screen?" The answer? Seeing it on a big screen in the middle of a cemetery! Click here for details on an event you do not want to miss!
Submitted by Uncle Creepy on Thu, 08/07/2008 - 3:37am.

We are pleased to reveal the next batch of guests confirmed for this year's Rock and Shock, which takes place in Worcester, Mass., October 10th-12th.
Submitted by The Woman In Black on Wed, 07/30/2008 - 4:14pm.

Oh, man, another short film competition. Though this one is definitely cooler than most as Unviersal is putting it on to coincide with this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. Uni have announced a new short film competition called “Where Nightmares Come Alive”, inviting perspective filmmakers to submit their shorts ranging in runtime from 90 seconds to three minutes. Certainly not a lot of time to get your story told, is it?
Submitted by Johnny Butane on Thu, 07/24/2008 - 3:41pm.

Massachusetts' biggest horror gathering and one of our absolute favorite shows adds a bit more meat to the bones of their fifth show, which will be taking place on October 10th-12th in Worcester, MA. As per usual we've got the early word for you!
Submitted by Uncle Creepy on Fri, 07/18/2008 - 4:44am.

If you've been thinking about attending the 2008 Twin Peaks Festival, a bit of news that crossed our desk might help make that decision easier. Piper Laurie will be joining the festivities this year for the first time!
Submitted by The Woman In Black on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 1:48am.

You've all seen the photos in our gallery of folks having a great time and hobnobbing with the stars at conventions. Most of them come with a pretty hefty price tag. Usually convention-goers can expect to pay between $20 and $45 for a weekend filled with vendors, celebs, panels, etc.
Submitted by Sifu Scott on Fri, 07/11/2008 - 10:01pm.

Before the advent of the TV, everyone used to huddle around the radio to listen to shows like "The Shadow" and "War of the Worlds". If you haven’t heard some old recordings of those, you really should try and track them down. They’re amazing. But sadly, those days are long gone.
Submitted by Morgan Elektra on Thu, 07/10/2008 - 11:26pm.

Rue Morgue is showing us Americans how it’s done yet again this year with their 5th annual Festival of Fear, going down this August 22nd–24th, 2008, at the Metro Toronto Convention Center.
Submitted by Johnny Butane on Thu, 07/10/2008 - 6:25pm.

Do you happen to live in Arizona and think it's just not fair that most of the cool horror shit happens on one coast or another or in the Midwest, leaving you and your fellow desert-dwelling fans high and dry? Well, bitch no more, my friends -- Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith are heading your way!
Submitted by The Woman In Black on Mon, 07/07/2008 - 1:34am.