Crypticon
{{Infobox Convention
| name = Crypticon
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| genre = Horror and media
| status = Active
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| location = Denver, CO
Kansas City, MO
Minneapolis, MN
| country = United States
| years_active = 2008 to present
| organizer = Crypticon Conventions
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| website = {{URL|https://crypticonconvention.com/}}
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Crypticon is a horror-oriented media convention{{Cite web|title=Crypticon Paints Emerald City Blood Red|date=29 April 2008|work=Dread Central (www.dreadcentral.com)|url=http://www.dreadcentral.com/story/crypticon-paints-emerald-city-blood-red|access-date=20 May 2024|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120728164716/http://www.dreadcentral.com/story/crypticon-paints-emerald-city-blood-red|archive-date=28 July 2012|url-status=dead|df=dmy}} held annually in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Seattle, Washington, and Kansas City, Missouri. Guests have included authors, actors, directors, producers, and writers from classic and upcoming horror titles.
Overview
Crypticon is composed of three areas open to the general public{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}:
- The Dealers' Area, which is made up primarily of vendors selling horror-themed merchandise and booths advertising films, and guests signing and meeting fans;
- The Auditorium, where panels and speeches are given for the duration of the convention, including exclusive interviews with the guests; and
- The Screening Rooms, where new independent and mainstream horror films are screened via digital projection.
Conventions
=2017=
Happy Hunting (2016 film) wins Best Feature Film.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}
=2014=
Crypticon Seattle was held May 23–25, 2014 at Seatac Hilton Hotel and Convention center in Seattle, Washington.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}
=2013=
On May 24–26, 2013, Crypticon Seattle took place at the Seatac Hilton Hotel in Seatac, Washington.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}
Guests of Honor{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}
- Cassandra Peterson
- Fred Williamson
- John Carl Buechler
- Nicholas Brendon
- Josh Stewart
- Diane Franklin
- Tyler Mane
- Derek Mears
- Joe Bob Briggs
- Dana Ashbrook
- Lew Temple
- Eileen Dietz
- James Duvall
- Vincent M. Ward
Crypticon Kansas City was held Aug 16-18 in Kansas City, Missouri.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}
Guests of Honor{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}
- Sid Haig
- Bill Moseley
- Tom Savini
- Ernie Hudson
- Margot Kidder
- Ken Foree
- Debbie Rochon
- William Forsythe
- Bai Ling
- C. Thomas Howell
- R.A. Mihailoff
- Tiffany Shepis
- Fred Williamson
- Richard Kiel
- Lew Temple
- Doug Jones
- John Carl Buechler
Crypticon Minnesota was held September 27–29 at the Doubletree in Bloomington, Minnesota.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}
Guests of Honor{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}
=2012=
On May 27–29, Crypticon Seattle took place at the Seatac Hilton Hotel in Seatac, Washington.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}
Guests of Honor{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}
- Doug Bradley
- Dee Wallace
- J. Larose
- Richard Kiel
- Voltaire (musician)
- Marilyn Burns
- Ricou Browning
- Don Coscarelli
- Sonny Landham
- James O'Barr
- Gangrel (wrestler)
- Cerina Vincent
- Danielle Harris
- Robert Jayne
Crypticon Minnesota was held September 28–30 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}
Guests of Honor{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}
=2011=
On May 27–29, Crypticon Seattle took place at the Seatac Hilton Hotel in Seatac, Washington.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}
Guests of Honor{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}
=2010=
On June 18–20, 2010, the Crypticon Seattle Horror Convention took place at the Holiday Inn in Everett, Washington.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}
Guests of Honor - Seattle{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}
- Margot Kidder
- Doug Jones
- Kane Hodder
- Ernie Hudson
- Camden Toy
- Nick Mamatas
- John Skipp
- Cody Goodfellow
- Felissa Rose
- Heather Langenkamp
- Andras Jones
- Brooke Bundy
- Rodney Eastman
Crypticon Minnesota was November 5, 6 and 7, 2010 in Bloomington, Minnesota at the Bloomington Sheraton.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}
Guests of Honor - Minnesota{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}
=Past conventions=
==2009==
On June 5–7, 2009, the Crypticon Seattle Horror Convention{{Cite web|title=Horror convention: Fans and celebs unite at Crypticon Seattle|website=PNW Local News (www.pnwlocalnews.com)|url=http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/south_king/fwm/entertainment/48895157.html|access-date=20 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090707223653/http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/south_king/fwm/entertainment/48895157.html|archive-date=7 July 2009|url-status=dead|df=dmy}}{{cite web|title=Crypticon Seattle|work=The Stranger (www.thestranger.com)|url=http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2009/06/07/crypticon-seattle|access-date=20 May 2024|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411231850/http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2009/06/07/crypticon-seattle|archive-date=11 April 2013|url-status=live|df=dmy}}{{Cite web|title=Show Notes – Episode #18 "Crypticon Wrap Up"|work=Seattle Geekly|url=http://www.seattle-geekly.com/2009/06/show-notes-%E2%80%93-episode-18-%E2%80%9Ccrypticon-wrap-up%E2%80%9D|access-date=20 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716025911/http://www.seattle-geekly.com/2009/06/show-notes-%E2%80%93-episode-18-%E2%80%9Ccrypticon-wrap-up%E2%80%9D|archive-date=16 July 2011|url-status=dead|df=dmy}} took place at the Northwest Rooms at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington.
Guests of Honor{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}
- Doug Jones (Hellboy)
- Don Coscarelli (Phantasm, Bubba Ho Tep)
- Bill Thornbury (Phantasm)
- Reggie Bannister (Phantasm)
- Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog)
- Tom Atkins (The Fog)
- Charles Cyphers (Halloween, The Fog)
- Nancy Loomis (Halloween, The Fog)
- Ken Foree (Dawn Of The Dead)
- Electra and Elise Avellan (Grindhouse)
- Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes)
- Bob Elmore (Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2)
- Brian Sipe (FX Lord Of Illusions, Cirque Du Freak)
- Lloyd Kaufman (Troma Pictures)
- Carleton Mellick III (gonzo author)
- Charlotte J. Helmkamp (Frankenhooker)
- Brooke Lewis (scream queen)
- Eileen Dietz (The Exorcist)
- Tiffany Shepis (scream queen, Troma actress, Bonnie And Clyde vs. Dracula)
- Bob L. Morgan (shock fiction author)
- Troy Holbrook (Bodybag Photography and FX)
==2008==
On May 23–25, 2008, the Crypticon Seattle Horror Convention{{cite web|title=Seattle Film and Music Office: Current Newsletter|work=City of Seattle (www.cityofseattle.net)|url=http://www.cityofseattle.net/filmandmusic/news/newsletter5142008.htm|access-date=20 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080830010409/http://www.cityofseattle.net/filmandmusic/news/newsletter5142008.htm|archive-date=30 August 2008|url-status=usurped|df=dmy}} {{Cite web|title=Crypticon Invades Seattle June 5, 6 and 7|work=Twitch Film (www.twitchfilm.net)|url=http://twitchfilm.net/news/2009/05/crypticon-invades-seattle-june-5-6-and-7.php|access-date=20 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100219130415/http://twitchfilm.net/news/2009/05/crypticon-invades-seattle-june-5-6-and-7.php|archive-date=19 February 2010|url-status=dead|df=dmy}} took place at the DoubleTree Hotel in SeaTac, Washington.
Guests of Honor{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}
References
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External links
- {{Official website|http://www.crypticonseattle.com}}
{{Washington State Fandom Conventions}}
Category:Festivals in Washington (state)
Category:Recurring events established in 2008