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We are working on the schedule of activities for HorrorFest and will post them here as soon as we can. Please be patient.

Horror Extras | Horror Panel | Horror Video | Indie Film | Indie Screenings


Horror Extras

Saturday

 
   
1:00pm Carrie Vaughn – signing
2:00pm  Mario Acevedo – signing
3:00pm  Stephen Graham Jones – signing
   

Sunday

 
   
10:00am  Carrie Vaughn - signing
1:00pm  Mario Acevedo – signing
2:00pm  Stephen Graham Jones – signing
   

Horror Panel

Saturday

 
   
9:00am Make a Monster Puppet (kids) – Join many of our amazing Starfest artists as they help the kids make crazy monster puppets.
10:00am Zombie Defense Tactics – Come learn the basics of zombie defense through applied martial arts.  We will focus on dealing with the issue of nasty brain eating zombies.
11:00am Authors Readings - HorrorFest authors will be reading from their latest books or short stories and we will be serving tea and snacks.  There will be a prize for the person that shows up in the most horrible hat!
12:00pm The Horror Directors – Have you ever wanted to direct a horror film, or any film?  Come visit with all of our directors as they talk about their films and give you insight on how to proceed if you are interested in directing.
1:00pm Horror Trivia – A staple at Horrorfest for many years, this is not your regular trivia contest!  Lots of interactive fun as we make the contestants draw, act, and generally embarrass themselves for prizes.
3:00pm Ask a Zombie – Do you like zombies?  Ever wanted to ask one a question?  Come test your zombie knowledge, win prizes, and talk to the undead in person.
5:00pm Bizjack Flemco – Atom the Amazing Zombie Killer – Join the creative team behind the upcoming film.  They will be bringing us clips and talking about the making of this new film.
6:00pm Zombie Defense Tactics - The Resident Evil Universe – An in depth interactive discussion of all things Resident Evil and the tactics we all need to defend ourselves from the looming Zombie threat.
7:00pm Independent Paranormal – Devil's Advocate – It seems paranormal research is believing in it's own ghosts.  These ghosts are called “theories”.  We will discuss several of the most popular “theories” that haunt us today.  Will you believe?
8:00pm The Slashers – Are they still a valid form of horror, or have their own conventions weighed them down enough that the audience no longer takes them seriously?  Is the audience still receptive to new slashers?  Join author Stephen Jones for this discussion of the slasher genre.
9:00pm Ghosts of Colorado – Join Rocky Mountain Paranormal Research Society as they bring you many of Colorado's best ghost stories, including some of their own.  Stayed tuned following the discussion for a showing of one of their favorite films.
11:00pm The Lost Skeleton of Cadevera - film
   

Sunday

 
   
9:00am Are Aliens Invading Denver? (coffee and donut panel) – Are aliens invading Denver?  The real MIB exposed.  Join Baxter and Bryan in a closer look at claims of aliens living among us and the plans to form a welcoming committee for them.
11:00am Indie Horror Actors – All of our actors will be on hand to talk about being horror actors and acting in general.  They will have great tips for you if you are interested in breaking into acting in indie horror.
Noon Famously Furry – Werewolves in Literature and Film – The authors come together to talk about werewolves in literature and on film.  Also their own experiences with writing werewolves and where they get their inspiration from.
1:00pm The Craft of Writing - Join author Carrie Vaughn in a nitty gritty panel on the basics of writing a novel.
2:00pm Evidence of the Paranormal? - Rocky Mountain Paranormal examines what is considered proof of the paranormal and whether or not it is actually proof.  Come join the discussion.

Horror Video

Saturday Zombie Invasion

   
9:00am Night of the Living Dead
10:30am Return of the Living Dead
12:00pm Teenage Zombies
1:30pm Zombie Honeymoon
3:00pm Dead and Buried
4:30pm Fido
6:00pm Black Sheep
7:30pm Undead
9:00pm Zombieland
10:30pm Hard Rock Zombies
   

Sunday Sing Along with the Horror Room

   
9:00am Little Shop of Horrors
11:00am Phantom of the Paradise
12:30pm Sweeney Todd
2:30pm Cannibal the Musical

Indie Film

A whole room devoted to indepentant film!

Saturday 10:00am-8:00pm and Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm you can stop by and talk to actors, producers, writers and crew about their upcoming projects. All the following people and companies will be hanging out at various times throughout the convention:

  • Bizjack Flemco
  • Troma Studios
  • Jed Rowen
  • Jonathan Tiersten
  • Scarlet Salem
  • Joe Knetter
  • Rocky Mountain Paranormal Research Society
  • Phil Calderone (Canyon Falls Productions)
 

Indie Screenings

Saturday

 
   
10:00am Werewolf Prevention – Sam Thompson
11:00am Psychopath – Robert Elkins
12:30pm Bloodwood – Joshua Siegel
2:00pm Fudgy Wudgy Fudge Face – Harland Williams
4:00pm Poultrygeist - Troma
5:30pm Killer Biker Chicks – Scarlet Salem
7:00pm Dahmer vs Gacy – Ford Austin
9:00pm Manhater – Phil Calderone
   

Sunday

 
   
10:00am Hellraiser: Deader – Winter's Lament – A Fan Film
10:30am Ghostbustin' 911- Episode 4 – Scarlet Salem
11:30am Thirsty – A Joe Knetter Story
12:00pm Midnight Movie – Jack Messitt
2:00pm Dark Ride – Craig Singer