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Literary Programming
Frightday,
October 29th
HallowCon Meet and Greet - Friday 9:00PM - Programming 2
T. P. I. T. - Friday 9:00PM - Programming 1
Tennessee Paranormal Investigation Team
Dangers of the Paranormal
The
Team will be talking about everything that could be a danger, from
psychical to legal to psychic. Due to recent events involving
amateur ghost hunters, psychical dangers will be highly stressed.
Robert E. Brown - Friday 10:00PM - Programming 1
Monster Comics Mayhem!
A
look into the weird worlds of comic book horror.
Join Rob and attending guests as we peer into those dark crevasses of
weird comic book horror and discuss the odd elements, and the creators
themselves, that make these stories exceptionally horrific. Creepy
Magazine, Errie, Tales of the Zombie, Dracula Lives!, Monster World,
Tales From The Crypt, and much more will be dragged from the dark.
Bring YOUR favorite terror tale!
Derek Martin - Friday 11:00PM - Programming 2
Cushing, Lee, and Price Tribute Party
Derek
will be hosting this tribute in honor of Peter Cushing, Christopher
Lee, and Vincent Price. Stop by to share your favorite one of
their films, see some classic posters, and enjoy a variety of tasty
appetizers. There will be smokies, meatballs, chili, hash brown
casserole, and more.
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Satireday,
October 30th
Cheryl Hutton - Saturday 10:00AM - Programming 1
The fear factor:
Does
fear hold you back from your potential? What are the fears that keep
you from your goals? How do you overcome these fears? Just what is your
potential?
Vernard Martin & Rick Jackson - Saturday 10:00AM -
Programming 2
The W.T.F.Panel
Have
you ever been to a great panel but some person keeps derailing the
conversation with a rant on something only tangentially related to the
topic of the panel? Have you ever wished that person would just get all
his venting out earlier so you could enjoy your panel? Well here is
that opportunity! The WTF panel will give participants a chance to vent
their bile for 5 minutes on a topic. Once the timer expires, the topic
is dead and we go on to the next one! No exceptions! Do fandom a favor
and get it off your chest at the WTF panel.
Joe Dickerson - Saturday 11:00AM - Programming 1
The Weird Tales Big Three
Have
we ever thought about how H. P. Lovecraft's, Robert E. Howard's, and
Clark Ashton Smith's writing evolved over time and what makes them
popular even today. Join Joe Dickerson of Aberrant Dreams in this
timeline study of the of the works of the greatest authors of weird
fiction and their tragic ends.
Joe McKeel - Saturday 11:00AM - Programming 2
Duct Tape Costuming.
JoeDog,
formerly of TPIT, talks about the sticky stuff, Duct Tape.
Joe will again teach a few tricks to "build" a costume from the force
that binds the universe; Duct Tape!
Another attempt will be made to create a Corset out of duct tape and
worn by someone Saturday night.
Hopefully Joe won't kill the model this time.
Kimberly
Richardson - Saturday 12:00 Noon - Programming 1
Mummies in the Media
Mummies
in books and movies over the years.
Christina Barber - Saturday 1:00PM - Programming 1
Christina's True Ghost
Stories:
Come
listen to the true ghost tales told by author, Christina Barber. For
her book, Spirit's of Georgia's Southern Crescent, she investigated
many different places, and even caught some EVP's (which she'll play
during the panel). Also, she'll tell some exclusive stories that didn't
make it into the book!
Vernard Martin - Saturday 1:00PM - Programming 2
Steampunk on a budget!
The
steampunk genre is currently all the rage. We'll cover the basics of
how to build an outfit very cheap while still expressing your
individuality! Male and female outfits will be addressed. And of course
we'll take comments from the audience! Marcus Harris, our Steampunk
Dealer, will be co-hosting this panel.
Tai Chi with Bob - Saturday 1:00PM - Pool Side
Bob
Embler will be doing a beginner Tai Chi Class
Derek Martin - Saturday 2:00PM - Programming 1
Universal Horror vs. Hammer
Horror
Discussion
of each company’s classic horror films and their stars. Which
company’s mummy films and other horror films do you like the
most? Which star combination was the best -- Universal’s
Karloff/Lugosi or Hammer’s Cushing/Lee? Who was your favorite
femme fatale – Ingrid Pitt, Gloria Holden, Valerie Leon, etc?
Does Amicus Productions deserve to be in this discussion? Come
share your thoughts/critiques/passions and see an exhibit of original
Hammer/Amicus film posters and lobby cards.
Robert E. Brown - Saturday 2:00PM - Programming 2
!Shock Theatre Reanimated!
Remember
those late Saturday night antics with Chattanooga's own horror hosts,
Dr. Shock and Dingbat? Do you recall Nurse Goodbody? How about The
Dragon Lady? (what then-healthy young man doesn't?)
FLASH! FLASH! FLASH!
Join HallowCon and BJ Darnell in this horrific hour as we take a look
back at a long running favorite... Shock Theatre! Shock Theatre ran
from 1968-1975 on WTVC-TV and was considered a fan favorite during its
rein. Tommy Reynolds, WTVC-TV's then-program director, and Dan East
(the genius behind the puppet, Dingbat) entertained many a date night
with their tongue-in-cheek humor and will forever burn bright in the
memories of long WTVC-TV viewers. Bring your memorable tales with you,
or the scream you hear... may be your OWN!
Christina Barber - Saturday 3:00PM - Programming 1
Monster Lore:
Is
it a silver bullet, or stake through the heart that kills a vampire?
What is the difference between a ghost, demon, or wraith? Come discuss
with Christina Barber the different monsters and creatures of the night.
Allen Gilbreath - Saturday 3:00PM - Programming 2
Mummy Dearest:
Why
mummies are such a fascinating topic in both the media and science.
Rob Fox - Saturday 4:00PM - Programming 1
Attack of the Remakes
Dawn
of the Dead, Day of the Dead, Halloween, Nightmare on Elm Street, and
even Friday the 13th have all seen remakes in the past few years.
Some good, some remarkably bad. Join the discussion as we dive in
to the good, the bad, and the ugliest of ugly remakes from the past,
present, and upcoming films.
Kimberly Richardson - Saturday 4:00PM - Programming 2
Steampunk and the Mummy
The
great era of British occupation of Egypt and the Steampunk era.
Joe McKeel - Saturday 4:00PM - Pool Side
Punkin' Chunkin'
Like
The Snowball Challenge, It will be a Duel Style Battle with
lightweight foam "pumpkins".
Registration will begin at opening of Hallowcon registration for the
4pm event on Saturday. Entry fee is $2 with all money going to
convention charity.
Allen Gilbreath - Saturday 5:00PM - Programming 1
Mummy Food:
The
abuse of mummies at British hands before WW1. Did the British really
eat mummies and other quirky facts?
Rob Fox - Saturday 8:00PM - Programming 1
Zombies Old and New
From
the shambling old style Romero type zombies Vs. Dawn of the Dead Remake
to the zombies that raise from the dead Vs. Rage virus zombies, the
discussion will cover the pros and cons of each type. Come give
your opinion and listen to other views in one of the most heated
discussions in the zombie genre.
Cheryl Hutton - Saturday 9:00PM - Programming 1
What is a paranormal
author’s life really like?
Does
she have elves to do her housework? Do fairies spread their fairy dust
over her? Does she pull her stories out of the heads of creatures? What
would your day be like if you could shape it into the fantasy you’d
prefer? Let your imagination go wild!
Joe Dickerson - Saturday 10:00PM - Programming 1
Gone and Nearly Forgotten
We
are all familiar with Edgar Allen Poe, Bram Stoker, and H. P.
Lovecraft, but there are many other authors whom have faded into
veritable obscurity. Join Joe Dickerson of Aberrant Dreams as he
introduces some of the lesser known horror writers of the past, many
delving into familiar topics long before some of the other well known
authors.
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