Monster Smash (18+)

What is so darn attractive about monsters? And why do our panelists find them so romanceable? Join horror authors as they discuss the popularity of paranormal romance and join in a game of monster smash or pass with people who make monsters for a living.

Navigating the new Hollywood landscape: from traditional distribution to vertical platforms for producers, directors, writers, and actors.

With over 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry, Scott Vandiver brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of directing, producing, and talent management.

Spotlight Management started with only 3 clients, building to roster of 60+ clients over its 14-year history. The Spotlight team of managers guides talented actors through the rigors of the industry, landing them roles on television, films, and commercials.

Scott recently won Best Director and Best Thriller/Crime Series at the Breaking TV Film Festival in London with his web-series thriller Knawbone Creek. The series also won Best Episodic at the 2025 Festival of Cinema: NYC. He and his team are now working on additional episodes with more scheduled for production in 2026.

Witch Makeup Contest

Limited to 6 Teams • Up to 3 Artists Per Team Magic. Mayhem. Makeup. Watch six teams of talented makeup artists transform their live model into original witch characters using their creativity, technical skill, and storytelling ability. From beautiful enchantresses and ancient crones to forest witches, swamp hags, or something entirely new, every creation is judged on originality, craftsmanship, and overall presentation. Teams may consist of up to two artists and one model working together against the clock to create a convention-worthy masterpiece. Witch kits for each team will be provided by Bloody Mary Makeup. Space is limited to just six teams, so register early. Sign up at the Terror in the Corn Booth.

Maniac Cop 2 with SPFX & Makeup FX Dean Gates

A supernatural, maniac killer cop teams up with a Times Square serial killer. With live commentary from SPFX artist Dean Gates.

The Dead Place (Film Screening)

Troubled High School Senior Isaac suffers from visions of malevolent spirits whose hauntings intensify amidst an onslaught of bullying and familial tragedy, pushing him to discover a capacity for violence he never knew he possessed.

Horror novels and movies are different!

Can horror movies that rely on visuals and jump scares be translated into good novels? We discuss how not to write novels based upon what you’ve seen in a movie.

Horror Jeopardy!

A Horror twist on the tv game Jeopardy.

It’s all about the many kinds of Horror: movies/tv, literature, anime, history, pop culture, urban legends, tales, folklore… From anywhere in the World.

Sharpen your wits and show the world who is the King of Horror.

Practical Silicone SFX Makeup for Film and Haunts

Looking to learn how to make quick wounds or zombies for your haunts and features? Katie from Reynolds Advanced Materials will be demonstrating how to put these looks together with quick and easy silicone applications. This demo covers everything you need to create multiple zombie makeups and simulated wounds directly on the skin fast! Learn how to make simulated trauma scars, open wounds, burns, cuts, infections, and more! Ideal for Halloween, Zombie Walks, theatrical and movie make-up applications – join us at the demo for your chance to win your very own makeup kit!

Embrace the Darkness!

Join Northern Colorado photographer Matt Maenpaa of Foolish Endeavors, along with some terrifying special guests, and dig into conceptual portrait photography on a budget. From set and prop building to easy lighting tricks, learn how to bring your horror art new life. Cosplayers are welcome to bring their competition look to model on ready-built sets, and photographers should bring their cameras to join in on the fun.

Cryptid Double Feature: Squatch/Frogman Returns

Troma Doube Feature

Zack Beins and the Talkin’ Troma podcast present a special double feature in the Tromaville Theatres! In keeping with the theme of Clowns vs Witches they bring you Klown Kamp Massacre and Witchcraft 4! Both movies come with fun specially curated videos deep from the Tromaville vaults before each film. See unsuspecting campers get savagely murdered in Klown Kamp Massacre, see Julie Strain in the most acclaimed entry in the Witchcraft franchise in Witchcraft 4, and we will see you for an exciting evening of raucous cinema from the world’s oldest independent film studio Troma Entertainment!

Godzillafest

Come join us as we continue our annual tradition of celebrating the King of the Monsters, the grandfather of all Kaiju, the big green guy himself: Godzilla, Gojira if you're nasty.

Adam Green's Frozen Screening

Three skiers stranded on a chairlift are forced to make life-or-death choices, which prove more perilous than staying put and freezing to death.