Darren Ewing Interview

Oh my goooooood! Let's kick off COFOH 2025 with Darren Ewing, star of stage and screen, regailing us with stories of his career as an actor and musician, and providing the best in advice on how not to get eaten by vegetarians.

Lynn Lowry Inteview

Celebrate a true icon of cult cinema as actress Lynn Lowry takes the COFOH stage for an intimate interview panel! Known for her unforgettable roles in classics like Shivers, The Crazies, and Cat People, Lynn will share behind-the-scenes stories from her legendary career and discuss her collaborations with some of horror’s most visionary directors. Don’t miss this chance to hear from one of horror’s most captivating stars in her own words. Now Lynn returns to Denver, Colorado, to the COFOH main stage, gracing us with her presence for the 2nd time.

Troll 2 Screening

A vacationing family discovers that the entire town they're visiting is inhabited by goblins, disguised as humans, who plan to eat them.

Aliens screening

Decades after surviving the Nostromo incident, Ellen Ripley is sent out to re-establish contact with a terraforming colony but finds herself battling the Alien Queen and her offspring.

Horror Trailer Park

Need to know what's coming soon to a theater, streaming service, or video store near you? Join COFOH veterans, Reel Weird Horror Collective founders, and Do You Like Scary Movies podcast hosts Bryan Bonner, Jack Hanley, and Bob Lewis (and perhaps some surprise special guests) as they show and discuss some of the hottest trailers for up and coming horror cinema.

Aliens Colonial Marines Interview Part 1

“Gotta get ‘em all in one place… it’s the only way to be sure!”

Lock and load with Smurf and Eric on the COFOH stage as they bring together an entire squad of Aliens Colonial Marines! Hear firsthand from Ricco “Frost” Ross, Daniel “Spunkmeyer” Kash, and Cynthia “Dietrich” Scott as they share thrilling behind-the-scenes stories from James Cameron’s immortal sci-fi horror epic Aliens… and maybe even a few laughs about that other video game we don’t talk about.

Sybill Danning Interview

"Statuesque 5'7" blonde beauty Sybil Danning reigns supreme as one of the sexiest, most dynamic, and commanding actresses to achieve cult B-movie queen status."

And today she graces us with her presence. COFOH is honored to have royalty on our stage.

Shivers Screening

The residents of a suburban high-rise apartment building are infected by parasites that turn them into mindless nymphomaniac fiends.

Aliens Colonial Marines Part 2

From battling Xenomorphs in Aliens to slaying vampires on the silver screen, Jenette Goldstein has gone toe-to-toe with nightmares that haunt us all. Mark Rolston braved the hives in Aliens, but in Saw VI he found himself ensnared in Jigsaw’s deadly game as FBI Special Agent Dan Erickson—his relentless pursuit of the truth teetering on the knife’s edge between salvation and slaughter. Now, these horror legends join us in the flesh! With Horrible Things’ Eric Paton and 5280 Geek’s Smurf digging deep, no question is too dark…including the eternal mystery: What IS wrong with Wolfie? And dare we ask—would Mark ever enter an escape room willingly?

House on Haunted Hill Screening

A millionaire offers $10,000 to five people who agree to be locked in a large, spooky, rented house overnight with him and his wife.

Gore Galore Costume Extravaganza Contest

Colorado Festival of Horror (COFOH) is screaming for all horror Cosplayers to take part in their fifth COFOH Gore Galore Costume Extravaganza which allows local and visiting cosplayers to showcase their craftsmanship skills and character portrayals. A team of judges made up of local creatives will select the winners of this monstrous competition. Participation in the contest is open to all convention attendees with your valid convention badge.

Contestants can sign-up at Registration from Friday, September 12th at 3pm until Saturday, September 13th at 4pm. Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Judges' Choice are provided by sponsor Unstable Culture! Plus sponsor Terror In the Corn will provide the 1st Place winner with 2 Platinum Passes to this year's big scare!

You don’t want to miss this terrifying display of gruesome creativity that will make your blood run cold!

History of Horror 101

Take a deep dive into horror film history with hosts Jack Hanley and Bryan Bonner, dyed in the wool horror fans and experts in spooky history. In keeping with this year's theme, they'll tell you all about the history of MONSTERS: what makes a monster? Who and what are the real monsters? And what will the monsters of the future look like? Learn all this and more.

Jennifer Biehn Interview

Dive into the dark side of cinema with Jennifer Blanc-Biehn at COFOH’s exclusive interview panel! From spine-chilling horrors to adrenaline-fueled thrillers, Jennifer has tackled intense and unforgettable roles on screen. She’ll share behind-the-scenes tales from her career, reveal what it’s like working in the world of genre films, and give fans a front-row seat to the stories behind the scares and stunts that have made her a cult favorite.

Final Destination: What's Reality? What's Reel?

Forensic Pathologists Leon Kelly and Dan Lingamfelter bring you the concept of FINAL DESTINATION at this year's Colorado Festival of Horror! Some people's deaths are so inexplicable and bizarre that we must assume that this truly was meant to be their "time" to die, whether decided upon by a higher power, karma, or at the hands of the absolutely worst luck in our known universe. Dan and Leon will share a handful of such demises they've encountered throughout their careers as well as present and analyze handpicked death scenes featured in the Final Destination franchise, which turns 25 this year!

Monster Feud

Summon your squad for Monster Feud: Family Feud with a killer twist! Go claw-to-claw to name the top horror survey answers and see who emerges victorious. Join Ghoul's Night Out for an afternoon of laughs, screams, and monster-sized fun!

Monsterous Tattoo Competition

COLORADO FESTIVAL OF HORROR and tattoo/sideshow marvel THE ENIGMA present theMONSTROUS TATTOO COMPETITION on Sunday, Sept 14 th , from 2pm to 4pm! HELLOFELLOW CREATURES OF INK AND DARKNESS! Compete for top prizes in the listedcategories and hold your respected artists represented on your flesh in high esteem! Oil up thatskin and crawl on down to the Cofoh: Colorado Festival of Horror and enter ye’ ole illustratedflesh in the Horror Tattoo Contest! Hosted by the legendary The Enigma (The X-FILES) andjudged by a panel of tattoo and horror industry pros – including The Enigma – this is yourmoment to ooze pride and bring your undead canvas to the spotlight.