COFOH Coloring Hour

Local artist Leighton Buxman leads the little ones in a relaxing coloring hour. Featuring COFOH coloring books. Books and colored pencils provided.

HORRID Book Club

Join Presley Peach from HORRID as they do a live reading of a "mystery" short story then lead a book discussion.

The Violence We Do To Ourselves: Self-destruction as Monster

Thom Yorke once said "You do it to yourself, and that's what really hurts."" Psychological horror has always had to walk a fine line between examination and exploitation (and let's be honest, most of the time they fall right off the edge), but it never stops being true that the worst of the worst of what can be done to us comes from within. As a subsection of "monster as metaphor" theory, we take a look at the movies who use our own darkest inner critics against us, and what's left of us when they're finished. Conversation will most likely include difficult topics including but not limited to: self harm, suicide, depression, sexual assault, mental illness.

Meet Me In The Dark

Join us for a conversation about the relationship between horror movies and trauma, and how these stories can aid in therapeutic healing. Learn why horror helps us cope with tragedy and adversity and make personal connections between horror films and the stories of our shared humanity.

Looking Sharp: Fashion in Horror

Join the Horror Writers Association, Colorado, in discussing iconic horror outfits, strange wardrobe choices, and how outfitting a character might affect the audience's perception. We'll take a look at villains, victims, and victors, and the evolution of their outfits through multiple decades.

The Witching Hour

Different faiths, different people, one coven. Sharing the love and respect of Different faiths, within one coven family.

True Believers #1 and #2 Release Event

Join creators Stephen Graham Jones, Joshua Viola, and Matthew Therrien as they take you behind the bloody scenes of True Believers, the meta horror/comedy comic series that slices through the fourth wall! Set against the backdrop of the real Colorado Festival of Horror, this slasher saga features official cameos by iconic figures like Jamie Lee Curtis, R.L. Stine, Devon Sawa, GWAR, Matt Heafy, and the cult favorite Deathgasm. Whether you’re a die-hard horror fan or just love a good scare with a side of dark humor, this panel will delve into the twisted minds that brought this killer story to life.

The Horror of Star Trek:TNG

Even in the luxurious Space Communist Utopia of the 24th century there are things that go bump in the night. Join us as we delve into some of the more horrifying epsodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation.

And yes, we will talk about the damn candle.

You got Sci-fi in my Horror.
You got Horror in my Sci-fi!

As a new Alien film returns the franchise to its roots, let's reopen the discussion about science fiction and horror. Earthbound or at the far reaches of space, these two genres have sometimes blended well, and other times...well, Space Vampires sounded good on paper. Editor/Author David Boop and guests dig deep into cross-blending two popular tropes into one.

Beyond the Corn: Expanding Terror into Comics and Gaming

Step into the shadows with us as we explore the sinister world of Terror in the Corn, Colorado’s #1 Haunted Attraction that has been terrifying thrill-seekers for 23 years. This panel delves into the spine-chilling new season and the groundbreaking collaborations with Metal X Entertainment and FreakZone Games. Discover how Terror in the Corn has expanded its dark universe with a pulse-pounding comic book and an immersive video game, bringing the horror beyond the cornfields and into your hands. Join the creators as they reveal the secrets behind these terrifying new ventures!

Beyond the Tropes: The Rise of True Indigenous Horror

From cursed burial grounds, Mayan sacrificial knives, to ancient Indigenous creatures, Hollywood has relied on the mystery of native mythology and culture to create compelling horror stories. Join us in a discussion on how Indigenous writers, performers, and directors can and have been challenging Hollywood’s concept of horror and developing their own approach to the genre.

Our Haunted Past: The House With Two Stories

L.S. Strange lived in a haunted house for twenty-seven years and experienced a variety of supernatural events, many of which are chronicled in their non-fiction book, "Our Haunted Past, The House With Two Stories'. Thinking this would be their dream home, it turned into a nightmare. This factual, unvarnished account gave them a way to exorcise demons that plagued them and to share that there are things which cannot be explained.

“On-Set”… Setting yourself up to win.

Everything, Everywhere, Boots on the ground producing. Wearing all the hats. Finding your team to working with your team.

Women in Horror

Scream Queen. Femme Fatale. Final Girl. Sex Symbol. Badass. Leader. From the page to the screen, behind the scenes, and within the fan base, the roles, identities and influences of women in horror are always evolving. Join us to celebrate the ladies who have cemented their legacy and the [female] future of the genre, moderated by Shay Wescott, “Queen of the Weird” at the Dairy Arts Center’s Friday Night Weird film series.

Do You Like Scary Movies Live Podcast

Bryan and Bob host a live edition of their Do You Like Scary Movies podcast, interviewing one or more convention guests before a live audience, with opportunities for audience members to participate in the interview.

Beauty Kills: How Master of Japanese Horror, Junji Ito Slashes the Timeless Trope of the Femme Fatale

Move over Scream Queens and Final Girls! Tomie and her sisters of the Ito-verse are here to reinvent one of the most enduring character archetypes of all time: the femme fatale. Using their otherworldly beauty and intimidating presence, the women of Junji Ito's manga are both alluring and deadly. Either by intentionally dooming their partners, or fated to live out gruesome existences themselves, these gals will certainly leave their mark on the horror genre itself, as well as our very own hearts.

Ghost Hunting 101

The investigators at Rocky Mountain Paranormal present a how-to introduction to paranormal investigation, perfect for those considering doing some ghost hunting of their own.

Things that go BUMP throughout the ages!

Fear is ancient and knows know time nor locale. What was once scary may not be so much anymore, but there are still some universal truths regarding what keeps us up at night. What classic evils still exist and which ones have faded into annoying rather than scary? Join author/editor David Boop and panelists as we explore time-valued monsters.

Bob Lewis' Magic Show

Magician Bob Lewis presents an evening of magic and mentalism in a magic show inspired by the horror genre. This presentation is aimed at adults but also suitable for families.

Midnight Campfire Ghost Stories

Bryan Bonner and Bob Lewis of Rocky Mountain Paranormal, in what’s become a COFOH tradition, host a late night of campfire ghost stories and adult beverages. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own ghost stories to share with the group, whether true or fictional.

Crafting Horror: The World Of Contemporary SFX

Utilizing both practical and digital effects work, learn how SFX are implemented in contemporary cinema to create harmonious and stunning visuals for a bold new era of filmmaking with an array of talented professionals currently working in the industry. Featuring Kevon Ward and Anthony Cousins, moderated by Madi Lyn.

The Horrible Things Show: LIVE! w/ special guests Six Feet Under Horror Fest!

Join Madi and Eric of the Horrible Things Film Club as we discuss some of our favorite new horror releases via Theatrical, Physical Media, Streaming, and others. For this special COFOH Live edition of the show, Horrible Things will be joined by Six Feet Under to discuss their upcoming Paranormal Double Feature Showcase of Poltergeist and the Amityville Horror!

Haus of Horrors brings horror & community to Denver

The Haus of Horrors is a local horror collective consisting of HORRID, Scr3am & Sugar, and Creepatorium. Each business on its own has a strong emphasis on horror and the unusual but together they bring together the community in a bigger and more radical way. In this presentation they will discuss their cornerstone principle of community over competition and how this emphasis is changing the local horror community.

Never Logged Off: The Internet in Modern American Horror

Our world is more connected today than any other point in human history, so why is it that so many people feel isolated, alone and scared like never before. We explore the modern existential nightmare that is The Internet through films such as Kairo, We're All Going To The World's Fair, Nope, and more.

Where is the Monster Line: When Does a Character go from Relatable to Evil?

Horror fans love a good villain, so much so that sometimes villains are given backstories that make them seem sympathetic. So where is the line between understanding a villain and losing all sympathy for them? Join the Horror Writers Association: Colorado in delving into the backstories, reasoning, and mindsets of villains; why we might side with the bad guy (or be attracted to them); and figure out where is the monster line?

LOVE BITES and Beyond

Join Kevin Glover, producer/writer/star of the first overtly gay themed vampire comedy, LOVE BITES, in a fond look back at the early days of gay cinema and the then burgeoning LGBT video market.

2nd Annual Horror Film Wrap Up

Another year come and gone and another chance to look back at the films released since last time we were together. Join us as we discuss, and talk... and talk about the horror films of 2024 so far (and a little chunk at the end of 2023) followed by Jack Hanley's superlatives to get us all thinking about their impact on the art of film as a whole.