Spooky Empire, the country’s biggest horror/sci-fi convention, will be back this October for its 2022 fall convention. The event will take place at the Orange County Convention Center on October 21 – 23. From exciting celebrity guests, featuring the cast of Twin Peaks, to a Horror Film Festival, this year’s event is sure to be one for the books!
The three-day weekend will host a variety of special events, such as kicking off the weekend with a Zombie-Walk starting at “The Pub” on International Drive on Friday afternoon. Here, guests can enjoy drink specials, FREE beer courtesy of Elysian Brewing, food discounts for Spooky attendees all weekend, and Special FX artists from 12-3pm to get your dead on! The walk itself will begin at 3pm. Other special events included are Spooky Empire’s Horror Film Festival featuring films from all over the world, a Tattoo Festival with 100+ artists, and a huge vendor room with 200+ vendors selling collectibles, clothing, art and more.
This year, there is something for everyone at the event! Special FX Makeup and Demos are offered from the pros for guests to watch. Live music, bands and performances will play at Spooky Empire, including local Florida acts “We’re Wolves” and Iron Maiden cover band “Maiden Steel”. Creators Track features author signings, as well as panels by a range of creators in the horror genre, which includes writers, filmmakers, podcasters and more! Want to dress up? A costume contest will be held on Sunday afternoon where guests can win over $1000 in cash and prizes!
Celebrity in person photo ops and meet and greets are back again this October with some exciting guests:
- Cast of hit series “Twin Peaks” including Kyle MacLachlan, Mädchen Amick, Sherilyn Fenn, Ray Wise and more
- Christina Ricci , famously known for “The Addams Family”, “Yellowjackets”, “Sleepy Hollow”
- Jason Patric and Billy Wirth “The Lost Boys”
- Eduardo Franco, star of “Stranger Things”
- Plus meet stars from the new Rob Zombie film, “The Munsters”, “Orange is the New Black”, “Sons of Anarchy”, “Chucky”, “The Shining”, “Riverdale” and more!
Meet these guests and more in person all weekend.
VIP packages are still available at $275-$500, as well as discounted admission on the website. VIP Guests can enjoy special VIP bags, entry to all raffles, autograph line fast-pass, VIP parties and an exclusive VIP “Witches Ball”. For more information and ticket purchases, please visit SpookyEmpire.com. Friday and Sunday 1- day pass tickets are $40, Saturday 1-day pass tickets are $50. Interested in going the whole weekend? Weekend passes are available for $80! Bringing children? Guests 10 years old and under are free!
Don’t miss a thing, book your room, and stay the weekend at the host hotel, The Hyatt Regency Orlando. Rooms are just $154/night when you mention “Spooky Empire” or book online at spookyempire.com. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more exciting announcements about this year’s event! (@SpookyEmpire).
