Orlando hosts two major horror cons in October, reports Florida Comic Cons, a news media website that covers conventions and cosplayers in The Sunshine State. The Orlando horror cons are Fantasm Orlando 2021 on October 1-3, and Spooky Empire 2021 on October 22-24.
Orlando horror cons: First up is Fantasm Orlando 2021
Fantasm Orlando 2021 is a haunt and horror convention at Rosen Shingle Creek on October 1-3. And hours for Friday are 9 a.m.-2 a.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–2 a.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. In addition, tickets for Friday $35, Saturday $40, Sunday $30, and a three-day pass is $55. (Editor’s note- Check with con event website for guest cancellations.)
Florida Comic Cons gives you 5 thrilling reasons to be there
In our event listing we give you “5 thrilling reasons to be at Fantasm Orlando 2021.” Here is a snapshot:
- Well-known horror guests are at Fantasm Orlando 2021
- Top make-up and FX artist Christopher Nelson is at Fantasm Orlando 2021
- Fantasm’s Shock Reel Cinema Film Festival showcases new horror talent
- The Creature Call Costume Contest is a must-see at Fantasm Orlando 2021
- The Faces of Fantasm: Prosthetic Makeup Challenge is a live, real-time, SFX competition
Orlando horror cons: Next up is Spooky Empire 2021
Spooky Empire is a horror convention in Orlando, Florida held twice per year. And the second 2021 event is coming up October 22-24 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. In addition, doors open Friday at 1 p.m., Saturday at 11 a.m., and Sunday at 11 a.m. Furthermore, tickets for Friday are $40, Saturday $50, Sunday $40, and a weekend pass is $80. (Editor’s note- check with Spooky Empire website for guest cancellations.)
In our event listing, we give you “9 frightening reasons to attend Spooky Empire 2021.” Here is an overview:
- Spooky Empire is one of the top horror conventions in the nation
- Freddy Krueger from “Nightmare on Elm Street” is there
- Pinhead from “Hellraiser” is there
- Ray from “I Know What You Did Last Summer” is there (and also Fred from “Scooby Doo”)
- Bishop from “Aliens” is there
- Makeup artist Tom Savini is there
- Michael Myers from “Halloween” is there (and so is Sabretooth from X-Men)
- Jason Voorhees from “Friday the 13th” will be there
- Spooky Empire Film Festival
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