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Ghouls, ghosts & gore: Canada’s biggest Horror convention is coming to Calgary

The warmer months are great, but it’s hard to compete with the fall season – especially if you’re a big fan of scary movies!

Luckily, for those who can’t wait for October, a massive event is about to roll into Alberta and it’s going to be spooktacular.

Calgary Horror Con is back and as the largest event of its kind in all of Canada, you can expect some impressive guests, costumes, and a few surprises.

From panels and over 100 vendors to celebrity appearances, this macabre celebration will be one for the books, so don’t hesitate to get tickets.

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For as little as $25, you can shop, mingle, learn, watch films and take photos with the following stars (for $40+):  

  • Karen Cliche – Actress, SAW VI (2009), Big Wolf On Campus (1999), Vampire High (2001), Mutant X (2003)
  • Alex Armbruster – Canadian Stuntman/Stunt Actor, Jigsaw (2017), Poltergeist (2015), It Chapter Two (2019)
  • Robert Brian Wilson – Actor, Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984), Santa Barbara (1984)
  • Alyssa Sutherland – Actress and model, Evil Dead Rise (2023), Vikings (2013), The Mist (2017)
  • Kassie Depaiva – Actor/producer, Evil Dead Ii (1987), We Are What We Are (2013), Days Of Our Lives (1965)
  • Mark Torgl – Actor, The Toxic Avenger (1984), Citizen Toxie: Toxic Avenger Iv (2000), Return To Nuke ‘em High Vol 2 (2017)
  • Dana Delorenzo – Actress, writer, and producer, Ash Vs Evil Dead (2015), The Disappearance Of Toby Blackwood (2022), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2017)
  • Ray Santiago – Actor,  Ash Vs Evil Dead (2018), Suburban Gothic (2014), Tone Deaf (2019)
  • Harvey Stephens – Actor, The Omen (1976)

Want to check it out?

Tickets are on sale now and it all kicks off on Saturday, June 15th.

Heck, maybe we’ll see you there.

Enjoy!

Calgary Horror Con

When: Saturday, June 15th – 16th,  2024
Where: 2120 16 Ave NE, Calgary, AB
Time: 11 am – 7 pm
Cost: $25+

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