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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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.