7 Things to Do at a Horror Convention By Carma Spence Every year there are dozens (if not more) horror conventions taking place around the country. There is the annual World Horror Convention, Horrorfind holds a couple each year, and several haunt and horror organizations hold regular conventions. So what can you do at a horror convention? Here are some ideas. 1. Learn new things. Many conventions feature panel discussions, workshops, seminars and guest talks. Horror conventions are no different. You could learn about an upcoming film, the back story of your favorite director or even some special effects makeup techniques. 2. Take in an art show. Do you enjoy dark art? Many horror conventions feature an art show with horror art on display. Some of the art is professionally done, some may be fan art. Either way it could be enjoyable see the “dark” side of art. 3. Add to your autograph collection. Often times the guests of honor will have time set aside during the convention to sign autographs. Bring along your own image or buy one there… this is your opportunity to get up close and share your admiration for your favorite actor, author or other horror professional’s work. 4. Buy cool stuff. What convention would be without the Dealer’s room? Here you’ll find collectibles, costuming supplies and even irreverent T-shirts. If it has to do with horror and someone is willing to sell it, you’ll be sure to find it in the Dealer’s room. 5. Meet authors, actors and special effects artists. Sometimes you’ll find these people in the Dealer’s room, sometimes there will be a room dedicated to these “workhorses” of the horror field. More often than not, you’ll be able to strike up an interesting conversation with someone who either illustrated your favorite horror comic, did the make up in your favorite movie or even played one of the characters in that horror film that kept you up for several nights after seeing it. 6. Dance the night away. If the convention lasts more than one day, there will often be a dance party planned for either Friday or Saturday night. Sometimes the party is come as you are, other times costumes are encouraged. Either way, you can dance the night away with like-minded horror fans. 7. Play dress up. Although you are more than welcome to attend a horror convention in street clothes, you are also very welcome to pretend it’s Halloween and arrive in costume. Obviously, since this is a horror convention, a scary costume will work much better than something less frightening. Keep in mind that each convention will have its own flavor, so all the above activities may not be available at any given convention… then again, activities not mentioned above very well could be. If nothing else, check out what the convention has to offer and have a good time! If you would like to read more about places to visit that have a horror, science fiction or fantasy twist, visit The Genre Traveler, the travel resource for SF/F/H enthusiasts. From science fiction museum exhibits to epic fantasy film locations to horror film fests, The Genre Traveler covers it all. Find more articles like this one at http://www.thegenretraveler.com.
7 Things to Do at a Horror Convention
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