Texas Frightmare Weekend is my all-time favorite convention and I am excited for it's return to the Hyatt Regency DFW Airport in Dallas, TX this coming Friday, May 3rd through Sunday, May 5th. Anyone who keeps up with my site knows my love for horror films and the actors and makers behind them. The lineup this year is one that will thrill genre fans of many different eras.
Texas Frightmare Weekend is presented by Arrow Video. Now celebrating its 14th year, the event takes place annually in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex. True to its motto, “The Southwest’s Premier Horror Convention”, our goal is to provide fans with an unrivaled experience by celebrating all aspects of genre films. Texas Frightmare Weekend hosts celebrity appearances, autograph signings, screenings, exclusive parties and horror memorabilia vendors from all over the country. The event is also extremely proud to have featured the rising talents of many Texas “Frightmakers” in screenings, panel discussions and Q and A’s.
This year’s movie guests include Tim Curry, Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell, Lance Henriksen, Lee Majors, and more. Robert Englund heads up a Nightmare on Elm Street Celebration featuring actors Heather Langenkamp, Lisa Wilcox, and many more. Meatloaf and Scott Ian and Charlie Benante from Anthrax are this year's exciting musical guests. All guests will be on hand to greet fans Friday, Saturday, and Sunday unless otherwise noted. Potential exists for unavoidable cancellations or schedule changes. Be sure you check the website before purchasing single day tickets.
All sorts of different activities are happening at Texas Frightmare Weekend as well. Tons of vendors line the corridors of their convention halls, from DVDs, books, replica props, , action figures, t-shirts, and more. There are also feature and short film fests, live music, parties, and a silent auction benefiting Stop the Stigma.
If you're a horror fanatic, you do not want to miss the opportunity to go to Texas Frightmare Weekend. I've been going for over a decade now and every year is an absolute blast. There's plenty to do and too much to take in just one day, so I suggest getting weekend passes.
Tickets, a full guest list, and more are available at www.texasfrightmareweekend.com.
