Spooky Empire

Schedule of Events:
 
12:00pm: Zombie Walk

Film Fest Lobby

Filmmaker’s Lounge

1:00pm: The Extra Dirty Details of My Life on Set

Ghost Tales

Perfectly Campy

Vendor Room

Tattoo Festival

2:00pm: Chains of Desire - Homoeroticism and BDSM Culture in Hellraiser

2:30pm: Legends of the Weird & Strange!

Predators & Prey

3:00pm: Night School Horror – I Can Survive That

4:00pm: The Truth Is Outta Sight! Telling Realistic Stories About Weird, Fantastic Things
Derik Cavignano
• Kristin Dearborn • Robbie Dorman • Jennifer McMahon • Victoria Nations • Eric O’Dierno

Unmasking the Shadow: How Horror Films Reflect Collective Trauma and Cultural Fears

Florida Fear

Psychological Horror

5:00pm: Creators Track: Author Signing
Kristin Dearborn • Robbie Dorman

Pink Horror: The Female Lens
Wendy Dalrymple • Stephanie E. Jensen • Jennifer McMahon • Cindy O’Quinn • Sarah Tice • Gaby Triana

Surviving the Night: The Psychological Benefits of the Final Girl Trope in Horror

How to Create Realistic Encapsulated Silicone Prosthetics

Autograph Room

Photo Op Room 1
Celeb Photo Ops

Photo Op Room 2
Celeb Photo Ops

5:30pm: Welcome, Filmmakers!

6:00pm: Creators Track: Author Signing
Wendy Dalrymple • Gaby Triana

Haunted Florida: Eternal Darkness in the Sunshine State
Eric O’Dierno • Christopher Balzano • Kristin Dearborn • Joshua Ginsberg • Owl Goingback • Peter Rawlik

Nightmares, Dreamscapes, and Unhealed Trauma: Exploring the Psychosocial Impact of A Nightmare on Elm Street

Panel: Ian Whyte, Kevin Mangold & Billy Bryan
Billy Bryan • Ian Whyte • Kevin Mangold

Q&A with Michael Gross
Michael Gross

7:00pm: Creators Track: Author Signing
Christopher Balzano • Joshua Ginsberg

Whose Trope Is It Anyway?
Jose Cruz • Bridget Brave • Holly Rae Garcia • Matt Masucci • Victoria Nations • Josh Strnad

Monster Madness

Random Acts of Insanity’s Horror Improv Show

Q&A with The Soska Twins
Jen & Sylvia Soska

Applying Seamless Latex and Adhesive Free Wounds

8:00pm: Death Match-- Lovecraft vs. Poe? Jason vs. Leatherface?
Douglas Ford • Evan Bond • Kristin Dearborn • Joshua Ginsberg • Owl Goingback • Kenzie Jennings • Lucas Milliron

Hilarious Horror

Live Performance: HADEE

Thee VaudeVillains Burlesque

8:30pm: OPENING NIGHT CREATURE FEATURE: Bakemono

9:00pm: Live Performance: BLOODY JUG BAND

The Crypt: Goth Dance Party

9:30pm: Holiday Horror

10:00pm: Tattoo of the Day Awards

10:30pm: Guts & Gore

11:00pm: Horror Heroines & Femme Fatales

The Rocky Horror Picture Show ShadowCast