For all you horror fans out there, we know the calendar is packed with horror conventions and events all across the country, from DAYS OF THE DEAD in Atlanta and MAD MONSTER PARTY Carolina, to MONSTER-MANIA CON in Jersey and NIGHTMARE WEEKEND in Chicago…. and that’s just a few. But why not try something new? WONDERCON in Anaheim, CA, is one of the biggest and best fan conventions on the West Coast, and even though it’s not specifically a horror convention, per se, it definitely brings some of the biggest names in some of the biggest movies and entertainment. And let me tell you, it has some of the best creepy cosplay around, and its lineup of horror-themed panels is hard to beat…. PLUS (and this is a big plus), it’s right across the street from the Disneyland Resort, home to some of the best spooky attractions in existence—including the unmatched HAUNTED MANSION!
CREEPY THINGS WE SAW AT WONDERCON
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COOL “DARKER”-THEMED PANELS AT WONDERCON
This convention has some of the strongest programming of any convention in the country. As the sister convention of San Diego Comic-Con, it enjoys the same robust connection with Hollywood and the entertainment industry that the San Diego convention has, resulting in some truly remarkable panels. Heck, it was the go-to convention for all things WALKING DEAD for the better part of that show’s run on AMC. And now, it continues to bring the creative teams and cast members from the ever-expanding Walking Dead universe.
The cast of Expedition Bigfoot.
Here’s just a sample of what’s come before:
- Creeps, Cults, and Crimes
We love to hate them and hate to love them, but what draws us to the darker aspects of humanity? A group of experts help us explore our fascination with the dark side and what this can teach us about ourselves and the world around us. - 2nd Annual IT’S ALIVE! Designing Sci-Fi, Horror, and Comic Book Genre Television
Hollywood’s top artists come together to discuss their part in creating some of the year’s popular films and television shows in the sci-fi, horror, and comic book genres. - If Bigfoot Is Out There, Meet the Team That Will Find Him!
The Expedition Bigfoot team of Bryce Johnson, Dr. Mireya Mayor, Rusell Acord, and Ronny LeBlank hold a serious and candid conversation on everything you need to know about the most famous and elusive cryptic, Bigfoot. - AMC’s Fear the Walking Dead
The cast and creators of the hit show discuss what’s coming up, as well as share behind-the-scenes anecdotes, information, and exclusive footage. - Antagonists, Villains, and Monsters, Oh My!
Learn from award-winning bestselling writers and actors on how to make your villains memorable, make them tick, make them real, and get your audience cringing and still wanting more. - Shudder’s Cursed Films
Cursed Films is a documentary series that explores the facts and myths surrounding famous films some consider cursed. Featuring Rosemary’s Baby, Stalker, The Serpent and the Rainbow, Cannibal Holocaust, and The Wizard of Oz. - HorrorBuzz.com: What Is Horror?
What makes a horror film a horror film? The creepy folks at HorrorBuzz are here to try to answer that question.
WHAT ELSE?
But here’s what will make this “horror” trip different for you—at Wondercon, you can indulge in all your horror goodness, but at the same time, you can check out the larger world of fandom at the hundreds of genre-specific panels, the events, the people. You’ll have a blast… And like we said before, the Wondercon takes place in the Anaheim Convention Center, directly across the street from the Disneyland Resort…. Absolutely perfect!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- You must first get your free Member I.D.
- Registration has begun. To get a badge/ticket to Wondercon, go here:
- Wondercon has secured a block of discounted hotel rooms for the convention. To get yours today, go here:
