Monsterpalooza’s offshoot fall event, SON OF MONSTERPALOOZA, the fall’s ultimate monster show, returns to The Marriott Burbank Convention Center this September 16-18, 2016, with celebrity guests, presentations, amazing artists, unique vendors and exhibits!

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Since its inaugural event in 2009, MONSTERPALOOZA has become internationally known as the place to be for fans and professionals of film, makeup, special effects, collectible toys, art and monsters! With increased demand for more monstrous Monsterpalooza fun, Son of Monsterpalooza was born in 2012 to fill the fall void for monster lovers and fans of Monsterpalooza’s past!

Meet award-winning artists behind some of the greatest creatures ever created with a selection of over 150 exhibitors selling one of a kind creations, LIVE makeup demonstrations and more! Experience special exhibits featuring original creations from sculptures, paintings and more original art in an atmospheric setting!

Each Son of Monsterpalooza event features dozens of special celebrity guests from the worlds of Horror, Science Fiction, and Fantasy. Past guests have included actors from film franchises such as The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Halloween, The Omen, Phantasm, Killer Klowns from Outer Space, Day of the Dead and MANY MORE!

Some of 2016’s Special Guests Include…

Jeffrey Combs – Re-Animator, The Frightners, Gotham

Dee Wallace – E.T., The Howling, The Hills Have Eyes

Bruce Abbott – Re-Animator, Bride of Re-Animator

Barbara Crampton – Re-Animator, From Beyond

Bonnie Aarons – Valak from The Conjuring 2

Zach Galligan – Gremlins, Waxworks, Hatchet III

Michael Berryman – The Hills Have Eyes, The Devil’s Rejects

Vernon Wells – Mad Max: The Road Warrior, Commando

Quinn Lord – Sam from Trick ‘r Treat, Supernatural

Ben Fransham – Ash vs. The Evil Dead, What We Do in the Shadows

Jonathan Brugh – What We Do in the Shadows

Judy O’Dea – Night of the Living Dead

With MANY MORE to be announced!

Get your costumes ready! Join in on the pre-Halloween fun and enter the costume contest on Saturday, September 17th for a chance to win BIG CASH PRIZES while showing off your best costume creations!

Every year in the Son of Monsterpalooza Theatre, unique panels and presentations are featured all weekend long spotlighting fan favorite films from the past and future featuring the stars, directors, and artists responsible for bringing your worst nightmares to life on the silver screen and beyond!

Son of Monsterpalooza is a fan-friendly event that finishes off the year and ushers in the Halloween season with eye-popping exhibits, creators and innovators, products, art and collectibles.  You never know who you will bump into on the show floor!

Make sure to get your tickets in advance; you don’t want to miss it!

Official website:  http://www.monsterpalooza.com/fall/index.html

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MONSTERPALOOZA

 

Tickets in advance: Friday – $25;  Saturday – $25  ($30 at the door);   Sunday – $25;   $60 – all three days

http://www.monsterpalooza.com/fall/tickets.html

 

Hotel Reservations:

http://www.monsterpalooza.com/fall/hotel.html

The Marriott Burbank Convention Center

2500 Hollywood Way

Burbank, California  91505

 

For more information:  email  [email protected]

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About the Author

Mike Hansen has worked as a teacher, a writer, an actor, and a haunt monster, and has been a horror fan ever since he was a young child. Sinister Seymour is his personal savior, and he swears by the undulating tentacles of Lord Cthulhu that he will reach the end of his Netflix list. Someday.