Once again Florida was host to Spooky Empire which brought together horror aficionados, celebrity guests, and a vibrant community of vendors and artists for a weekend of frightful fun. The latest event was held October 31-November 2 at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, FL. The convention, which bills itself “THE weekend for Horror, Halloween and Rock n Roll fans of all ages”, started in 2003 and is held twice a year.
Attendees flocked to the con to mingle with a star-studded lineup of horror and genre actors such as Cassandra Peterson, Nicholas Hoult, and David Howard Thornton. The schedule was packed Q&A panels and photo ops.
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Spooky Empire had a sprawling vendor room with which offered a treasure trove for collectors and enthusiasts. There were vendors and artists offering clothing, tare collectibles and macabre artwork. The convention also showcased an array of new and independent horror films, providing a platform for emerging talent in the genre.
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Thanks to Alli Joe we get to see some of the spooky cosplay that was on display at the event.
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