Convention Fans:
The Famous Monsters Convention - An Indiana Horror Convention

Anime and sci-fi/fantasy fans aren't the only ones with fandom conventions. Are you a horror fan? You're in luck, because almost every major city in the United States has it's own horror convention these days, and Indianapolis, Indiana is no exception. The Famous Monsters Convention is a horror con that takes place in Indianapolis, Indiana, and it is being held July 9 - 11, 2010 at the Wyndham Indianapolis-West hotel.

The Famous Monsters Convention is hosted by the Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine, founded in 1958 by Forrest J Ackerman. Famous Monsters of Filmland was the first sci-fi/horror/fantasy magazine dedicated to interviews, articles and photos on special effects and monster make-up from classic films to current blockbusters.

Guests for the 2010 Famous Monsters Convention include: Thomas Jane (The Punisher); Derek Mears (Friday the 13th); Judith O’Dea, Kyra Schon, Bill Hinzman, George Kosana, Russell Streiner, John Russo, Charles Craig and Gary Streiner (all of Night of the Living Dead); Heather Langenkamp, Amanda Wyss, Mark Patton and Kim Myers (of A Nightmare on Elm Street & A Nightmare on Elm Street 2); Tom Savini (special effects master), Bill Moseley and Terrence Zdunich (Repo! The Genetic Opera); and many more.

A full weekend pass will cost $40, and includes entry to all three event days, the film festival, and Q&As. All pre-ordered weekend passes purchased before June 1st will recieve a free ticket to the Friday night Blood Red Pool Party. Single-day passes are $20 each, regardless of the day. There is a special "Gold Package" which includes one hour early entrance to all three event days, an event program, an event t-shirt, a one-year Famous Monsters Of Filmland subscription, guaranteed seating to film festival and Q&A’s, access to all after hour activities including the Friday Night Blood Red Pool Party and the Saturday Night Monster Party. This Gold Package is $125.

Some of the events scheduled at the Famous Monsters Convention are film screenings (such as Repo! The Genetic Opera and Famous Monster), and Q&As, along with a Friday Night Blood Red Pool Party and a Saturday Night Monster Party. More events are expected to be announced as the convention draws closer.