HorrorCon LA counting down to spooky weekend with celebrity guest announcements

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES (KABC) — For scary movie fans, the end of summerween only means we’re days closer to one of the city’s biggest horror events.

HorrorCon LA is set to return for its fourth year Sept. 20-21 in Downtown LA.

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The event draws thousands to the LA Convention Center each year for a celebration of filmmaking and horror’s cinematic legacy.

Fans of the creepy and macabre will salivate over the convention’s list of celebrity meet-and-greet opportunities, panel discussions and live entertainment.

A horror market featuring a curated list of exhibitors also means the chance to score some one-of-a-kind collectables, convention director Andrea Maria said.

“We want to make sure the attendees really, really enjoy walking around, (and) that they see things that they don’t see at other events,” Maria said.

She told ABC7 the convention’s audience might not be what you’d expect.

“We actually have a broad range of attendees, ranging from little kids to grandparents,” Maria said.

This year’s convention will also feature a Sunday Family Day, with each paid adult admitting between one and three children, based on the ticket chosen.

As Los Angeles counts down to the big weekend, HorrorCon LA is building the suspense with more than two dozen celebrity guests yet to be announced.

Actors Teo Briones, of “Final Destination: Bloodlines”; Eric Roberts, of “The Dark Knight”; Ricco Ross, of “Aliens”; and Mindy Sterling, of “Austin Powers” and ABC’s “The Goldbergs,” have already been named.

Maria said this year’s crop of guests will include celebrities from both contemporary and classic horror favorites, plus some retro vibes in the form of ’80s icons.

The convention is also playing up the intersection of horror films and music this year, with a list of performing artists joining the guest list.

You can follow the announcements on the HorrorCon LA website, Facebook and Instagram.

“It’s going to be ‘killer,’ as they say,” Maria quipped, with a laugh.

The convention center is located at 1201 S Figueroa St., in Los Angeles.

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