Horror fans are happy to hear that The Carnival of Parahorror kicks off today, and continues throughout the weekend. The Horror and Supernatural Fan Convention is taking place at the Central Terminal – the perfect venue for just such an event. The entire family is invited to come check out some of the creepiest attractions that include “celebrity greet and meets*, film and TV screenings, contests and games for cash and prizes, lectures/panels/workshops on related subjects, psychic readings, live entertainment, food trucks in the parking lot, refreshments and snacks inside, merchants and product vendors.”
Proceeds from the festival help the Buffalo Central Terminal, which, fortunately, is no longer in horrific condition.
*Celebrity guests include John Altumura, “Toxie” himself, from Lloyd Kaufman’s Troma cult classics the Toxic Avenger 1 and the Toxic Avenger 2, Steve Kulls, the “Squatch Detective,” featured on CBS, Fox, History Channel, and National Geographic Channel (real life Bigfoot hunter!), and Eugene Clark, “Big Daddy” from George Romero’s hit zombie classic the Land of the Dead!
- Apocalypse of the Undead zombie survival immersion scenario…can you survive the coming Zombie Horde?
- Dean Winchester’s “Metallicar,” the 1967 Impala from CW’s hit series Supernatural. “Baby” in the house!!!
- Horror Icon’s “Rogue Gallery,” including Freddy Kruger from A Nightmare on Elm Street, Jason Vorhees from Friday the 13th, Michael Myers from Halloween, and the Clowns from the cult classic film Killer Clowns from Outer Space!
- Scooby Doo Mystery Machine inflatable for the little ones to enjoy…”Zoinks!”
- Contests inducing the official Parahorror Costume Contest, the official Parahorror Pie Eating Contest, Horror Movie Trivia Contest, and WWJD (What would JASON do?) new for 2015!
- Replica “Tardis” for all you Dr. Who fans…just because we know your want you picture taken with it!