Join Us: Upcoming FANGORIA Events

Thursday July 25

With hosts Dr. Rebekah McKendry and Elric Kane
Special guest: Chuck Russell
Sequels, remakes and totally ’80s!

FANGORIA presents the COLORS OF THE DARK Podcast live at the Fantasia Film Festival! Join hosts Dr. Rebekah McKendry (professor, writer-director) and Elric Kane (professor, writer-director) as they explore the artistry and impact of the horror films of the 1980s.

The duo will be joined by Director Chuck Russell (A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS, THE BLOB, THE MASK) to discuss the ’80s sequels and remakes that launched his career, and his latest re-imagining of WITCHBOARD.

The interview will be followed by a visual exploration of the VHS cover art that shaped their tastes, a reflection on the video-store boom and its influence on modern horror, and a countdown of their favourite deep-cut film recommendations from the ’80s.

FREE ADMISSION

Visit the official Fantasia Festival site for more info.

The queer community has had a long history with the horror genre, from the lesbian vampires of Gothic literature to modern fare like They/Them and The Boulet Brothers Dragula. Does a queer horror genre exist, and if so, what makes it different from mainstream horror? Furthermore, how does the current political climate alter the lens through which this community celebrates and connects to the macabre?

Prism Comics' and moderator/screenwriter Michael Varrati (There’s a Zombie Outside, The Midnight Mass Podcast) joins an array of panelists including Sean Abley (Queer Horror: A Film Guide, Fangoria’s Gay of the Dead), Casey Gilly (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Archie Horror), Angel Melanson (Queer for Fear, Into The Darkness: Part III), Armando Munoz (Silent Night, Deadly Night and Happy Birthday to Me novelizations), Heather O. Petrocelli (Queer for Fear: Horror Film and the Queer Spectator), and William O. Tyler (Theater of Terror: Revenge of the Queers, We Belong)!

2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT Room 4. Visit the official SDCC schedule for more info.

Love In a Violent Nature? Late Night with the Devil? Barbarian? Bodies Bodies Bodies? M3GAN? Midsommar? Get Out? The Witch? The Invitation? The Babadook? You’re Next?

Some of the most knowledgeable and influential voices in horror today discuss the state of indie and studio horror media and give a sneak peek at the best to come this year. Find out which upcoming horror flicks should be on your must-see list, learn about current trends in and adjacent to the horror genre, and celebrate your favorite scary titles from over the last year.

Featuring exclusive footage from future releases and stand-out festival titles, thanks to MUBI, Neon, and IFC Films/Shudder, and a lively discussion with David Dastmalchian (actor, Late Night with the Devil), Akela Cooper (writer, M3GAN franchise), Peter Kuplowsky (producer, In a Violent Nature; programmer, Toronto International Film Festival’s Midnight Madness), and Angel Melanson (journalist, FANGORIA), moderated by Overlook Film Festival co-founder and director of film programming, Michael Lerman. Featuring special flash drives for everyone in the audience courtesy of The Substance . . . it will change your life . . .

3:30PM - 4:30PM Room: 5AB. Visit the official SDCC schedule for more info.

Join us for a night of delicious macabre delights as We Luv Video partners with horror favorites Fangoria! Test your deepest, darkest horror movie trivia skills and win frightful Fangoria prizes. Afterwards, enjoy a screening of the underseen classic, Brain Damage. What a night! Exclusive FANGORIA merchandise will be available on-site, and Fango's Creative Director Jason Kauzlarich will be in attendance. Also: FREE beer while it lasts. Let’s party. You won’t want to miss this one.

• Saturday, July 27, 2024
• 7:00 PM  10:00 PM
• We Luv Video - 100 North Loop Boulevard EastAustin, TX, 78751

Tickets $10

Visit the We Luv Video event page for more info.

Visit the FANGORIA table at Midsummer Scream booth #249 featuring Fango merch, single issues and convention deals!

Plus, be sure to check out the Midnight Mass LIVE: Queer Horror Panel Sunday, July 28 @ 3:00 PM

With each new episode of Midnight Mass, drag icon Peaches Christ and filmmaker Michael Varrati explore, celebrate, and worship at the altar of everything cult cinema has to offer.

In this extra special live discussion, Peaches and Michael dissect the queer connection to genre films…and why so many LGBTQIA+ audience members are drawn to the silver screen's darker offerings.

Joining the conversation are special guests Sean Abley (QUEER HORROR: A FILM GUIDE), Heather O. Petrocelli (QUEER FOR FEAR: HORROR FILM AND THE QUEER SPECTATOR), Teri Gamble (HORROR MOVIE SURVIVAL GUIDE), and Angel Melanson (DIGITAL EDITOR – FANGORIA) to dig deep into what it is about horror that makes queer audiences scream with delight.

Midsummer Scream takes place July 26-28 in Long Beach, CA. Cassandra Peterson, The Boulet Brothers, the cast of Black Phone, and tons of special guests will be in attendance. If you're attending the con or down for a trip to Long Beach, we hope to see you there! Tickets are now available.