Friday, October 23 Panel Rooms

5PM Friday

Panel Room 1, Level 1

Jeepers Creepers Panel

Take a terrifying trip down memory lane with behind-the-scenes stories about the Creeper and the film that made every lonely highway feel a little less safe.

5PM Friday

Panel Room 2, Level 2

Content Creator Panel

Content creators from YouTube, IG and the far reaches of the interwebs are at Scarefest Weekend. Meet the creators behind your favorite horror content as they talk movies, building their channels and turning a love of horror into a community.

6PM Friday

Panel Room 1, Level 1

The Evil Dead Panel

Return to the cabin where it all began for behind-the-scenes stories from the horror classic that unleashed the Deadites.

6PM Friday

Panel Room 2, Level 2

Christine Panel

Buckle up for behind-the-scenes stories about the killer Plymouth Fury that gave obsession, jealousy and road rage a terrifying new meaning.

6PM Friday

Panel Room 1, Level 1

Night of the Creeps Panel

Thrill me! Celebrate the cult classic that mixed alien slugs, undead mayhem and unforgettable one-liners with stories from behind the scenes.

8PM Friday

Panel Room 1, Level 1

TCM 2 Panel

Step into the madness of Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 with behind-the-scenes stories, memorable moments and a celebration of the film’s twisted humor and over-the-top horror.

8PM Friday

Panel Room 2, Level 2

TICKETED EVENT

Patti Negri Gallery

Join Patti Negri for a warm, uplifting mediumship gallery as she connects with loved ones on the other side. Known for her appearances on Ghost Adventures and other paranormal shows, Patti will invite only positive, communicative spirits as she shares messages with the audience.
Come with an open mind and experience an evening of connection and possibility. As Patti puts it: no dark spirits, and no one is taking one home!

Saturday, October 24 Panel Rooms

Noon Saturday

Panel Room 1, Level 1

Halloween 2 Panel

Return to Haddonfield Memorial Hospital for behind-the-scenes stories from the sequel that proved Michael Myers wasn’t finished with Halloween night.

Noon Saturday

Panel Room 2, Level 2

The Evil Dead Makeup

with Joe Castro

Join us while Joe Castro does the makeup for “The Evil Dead in costume photo op”. Experience the process of bringing the magic to life with Betsy Baker & Hal Delrich.

1PM Saturday

Panel Room 1, Level 1

Directors Panel

Go behind the camera with the horror directors of some of your favorite films as they discuss bringing nightmares to life, making memorable scares and the challenges of filmmaking.

1PM Saturday

Panel Room 2, Level 2

Paranormal Panel

Explore the unexplained with paranormal guests as they share eerie encounters, investigative experiences and the questions that keep them searching.

2PM Saturday

Panel Room 1, Level 1

ONLINE SIGNUP REQUIRED FOR CONTEST

Wickedbeard Cosplay Showdown – Prejudging

Contestants line up for prejudging as our panel of judges review costumes up close before the big stage showdown.

2PM Saturday

Panel Room 2, Level 2

Michael Ironside Q&A

Join Michael Ironside for a conversation about his memorable roles, formidable characters and a career spanning horror, science fiction and action.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO PROHIBITED

3PM Saturday

Panel Room 2, Level 2

The Thing with Two Heads

Join The Thing With Two Heads’ Sean Clark & Christopher Nelson for a lively conversation packed with horror talk, movie memories and plenty of personality

4PM Saturday

Panel Room 2, Level 2

The People Under the Stairs Makeup

with Joe Castro

Join us while Joe Castro does the makeup for “The People Under the Stairs in costume photo op”. Experience the process of bringing the magic to life! Featuring Yan Birch and Sean Whalen

4:15 PM
Saturday

Panel Room 1, Level 1

Cosplay Audition

After the Wickedbeard Cosplay Showdown Prejudging has concluded, Scarefest TV will be on hand looking for FOUR cosplayers: We need a Jason, a Freddy, a Michael, and a Ghostface. We need the most screen accurate cosplayers on hand so that we can film a short horror sketch on site! No real acting needed. Just show up in Panel Room 1 at the stage in your finest.

5PM Saturday

Panel Room 1, Level 1

Evil Dead 2013 Panel

Head back to the cabin for a bloody look behind the scenes of the relentless reimagining that brought a new nightmare to the Evil Dead universe.

6PM Saturday

Panel Room 1, Level 1

ONLINE SIGNUP REQUIRED FOR CONTEST

Wickedbeard Cosplay Showdown – Finals

The finalists take the stage to show off their creations in ScareFest’s ultimate costume contest, with winners crowned live.

6PM Saturday

Panel Room 2, Level 2

Lin Shaye Q&A

Join Lin Shaye for stories from a remarkable career and a conversation about the characters that made her a beloved face of horror.

7PM Saturday

Panel Room 1, Level 1

TICKETED EVENT

Cindy Kaza Gallery

Join Patti Negri for a warm, uplifting mediumship gallery as she connects with loved ones on the other side. Known for her appearances on Ghost Adventures and other paranormal shows, Patti will invite only positive, communicative spirits as she shares messages with the audience.
Come with an open mind and experience an evening of connection and possibility. As Patti puts it: no dark spirits, and no one is taking one home!

Sunday, October 25 Panel Rooms

Noon Sunday

Panel Room 1, Level 1

Killer Klowns from Outer Space Panel

Step inside the big top for behind-the-scenes stories about the cosmic Klowns that turned cotton candy, popcorn and circus fun into cult horror mayhem.

Noon Sunday

Panel Room 2, Level 2

Child’s Play 2 Panel

Wanna play? Celebrate the horror classic that made us suspicious of every toy box with behind-the-scenes stories from Chucky’s world.

1PM Sunday

Panel Room 1, Level 1

Evil Dead 2 Panel

Get groovy with behind-the-scenes stories from the blood-soaked blend of horror and comedy that took cabin chaos to a whole new level.

1PM Sunday

Panel Room 2, Level 2

TICKETED EVENT

Zombie School

w/ Greg Nicotero

Learn how Greg Nicotero trains the iconic “walkers” in this 45-minute interactive class. Watch live demonstrations, hear behind-the-scenes stories, ask questions, and discover what it takes to bring the undead to life.

2PM Sunday

Panel Room 1, Level 1

Obsession Panel

Explore the unsettling world of Obsession with a conversation about bringing its story to life and the nightmares that unfold along the way.

2PM Sunday

Panel Room 2, Level 2

The People Under the Stairs Panel

Venture inside the house of horrors for behind-the-scenes stories from the twisted cult classic where the darkest secrets live under the stairs.