Huge horror-movie convention happening near Philly this weekend
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In its 27th installment, Monster-Mania Con, one of the largest horror-film and memorabilia conventions in the country, returns to the Philadelphia area this weekend at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cherry Hill, NJ.
There will be Q&As, film screenings, reunions, a costume contest — even a celebrity auction to Save the Yorkies.
It's also your chance to rub elbows with some big names in the horror biz: John Heard (best known for his role as Peter McCallister in the Home Alone films, Sharknado and Cat People), Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger), some of The Walking Dead cast and the now grown-up twins from The Shining (Lisa and Louise Burns).
Just seeing what vendors from around the country are selling could be worth the trip. We've heard of tables devoted to Xena the Warrior Princess, knit movie villain dolls and creepy life-like masks. If you end up there, say hi to CP illustrator Evan Lopez, who will be there showcasing his best work (he did that drawing below).
