by Horror Nation | Oct 22, 2026 | Conventions
By Mike Lera From 1896 to 1979, gothic horror fans had seen their fair share of assorted vampire stories and characters on screen, ranging from the scary Bela Lugosi and Christopher Lee to the comedic “Grandpa” from The Munsters and George Hamilton...
by Horror Nation | Nov 14, 2024 | Conventions
By Mike Lera Ascending out of the graves and escaping from the catacombs, Son of Monsterpalooza and its myriad of horrors once again served as a spine-tingling segue into Halloween, offering fright fans a surplus of thrills and chills for their proverbial...
by Horror Nation | Nov 14, 2024 | Conventions
By Mike Lera Just when we thought we were fresh out of colossal comic conventions for this year, L.A. ComicCon swoops from the sky and delivers a grandiose, superpowered weekend October 4 -6, filling an entire arena with celebrity booths, iconic cosplay,...
by Horror Nation | Aug 13, 2024 | Conventions
By Mike Lera Suited up and ready for action, superhero fans and pop culture junkies from across the globe converged for a four-day sci-fi/fantasy/fright fest July 25-28 at San Diego Comic Con International, and in the wake of last year’s entertainment industry...
by Horror Nation | Jul 11, 2024 | Conventions
By Mike Lera From what began as a simple little “mask” convention on the east coast in 2008 to what is now considered an epicenter for horror fans, Monsterpalooza celebrated its 15th year May 31-June 2 at Pasadena Convention Center (Pasadena, CA), adorned with its...
by Horror Nation | Apr 17, 2024 | Conventions
More powerful than a locomotive and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, Wonder Con 2024 swung into action once again at the Anaheim Convention Center (Anaheim, CA) March 29-31, catering to the legions of comic book fans and offering tons of cool, pop...