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Canada’s largest horror convention will spook Calgary movie lovers this month

Photo via Calgary Horror Con / Facebook

Sunny summer days are incredibly special, but we also love orange and yellow leaves, fresh autumn air, and Halloween. Can’t wait for the fall season? It won’t be on the calendar for quite some time, but horror-genre lovers can get their fright fix this June.

If you’re among the many who can appreciate a good jump scare, you’ll want to act fast because Calgary Horror Con is back, and this year will be unforgettable.

Calgary Horror Con

The largest event of its kind in all of Canada, this two-day experience will feature celebrity guests, panels, screenings, vendors, and even a costume contest.

“The Calgary Horror Con is dedicated to the advancement and promotion of all horror-related communities and their activities within Calgary and the global arena,” they explain on their website.

“Through networking and developing collaborations between all horror-related artistic activities, the Calgary Horror Con is dedicated to promoting Calgary as a diverse and prolific source of horror arts, culture, performance, and business.”

Familiar Faces

Want to check it out?

You’ll have the unique opportunity to meet some of the greats, including Henry Thomas, known for E.T. the Extra Terrestrial and The Haunting of Bly Manor, and legendary scream queen Dee Wallace from The Hills Have Eyes, in addition to the following:

Robert Macnaughton — actor (E.T. the Extra Terrestrial)
Joe Dante — director (Gremlins)
Ry Barrett — actor (A Violent Nature)
Terry Kiser — actor (Weekend at Bernie’s)
Duncan Regehr — actor (The Monster Squad)
Dave Lombardo — drummer (Slayer)
Ray Wise — actor (Twin Peaks)
Kelli Maroney — actress (Night of the Comet)
Patty Mullen — actress (Frankenhooker)
Harvey Stephens —actor (The Omen)
Belinda Balaski —actress (The Howling)
Tom Morga — actor and stuntman (Friday the 13th: A New Beginning)
Melanie Kinnaman — actress (Friday the 13th: A New Beginning)
Tiffany Helm — actress (Friday the 13th: A New Beginning)
Dick Wieand — actor (Friday the 13th: A New Beginning)
Ron Sloan — actor (Friday the 13th: A New Beginning)
John Dugan — actor (Texas Chainsaw Massacre)
Rebecca Videnoff – Extraterrestrial Contactee, Galactic Channeler and Psychic Teacher