| Every year there are dozens (if not more) horror | | | | 5. Meet authors, actors and special effects artists. |
| conventions taking place around the country. There is | | | | Sometimes you'll find these people in the Dealer's |
| the annual World Horror Convention, Horrorfind holds a | | | | room, sometimes there will be a room dedicated to |
| couple each year, and several haunt and horror | | | | these "workhorses" of the horror field. More often than |
| organizations hold regular conventions. So what can | | | | not, you'll be able to strike up an interesting |
| you do at a horror convention? Here are some ideas. | | | | conversation with someone who either illustrated your |
| 1. Learn new things. | | | | favorite horror comic, did the make up in your favorite |
| Many conventions feature panel discussions, | | | | movie or even played one of the characters in that |
| workshops, seminars and guest talks. Horror | | | | horror film that kept you up for several nights after |
| conventions are no different. You could learn about an | | | | seeing it. |
| upcoming film, the back story of your favorite director | | | | 6. Dance the night away. |
| or even some special effects makeup techniques. | | | | If the convention lasts more than one day, there will |
| 2. Take in an art show. | | | | often be a dance party planned for either Friday or |
| Do you enjoy dark art? Many horror conventions | | | | Saturday night. Sometimes the party is come as you |
| feature an art show with horror art on display. Some | | | | are, other times costumes are encouraged. Either way, |
| of the art is professionally done, some may be fan art. | | | | you can dance the night away with like-minded horror |
| Either way it could be enjoyable see the "dark" side of | | | | fans. |
| art. | | | | 7. Play dress up. |
| 3. Add to your autograph collection. | | | | Although you are more than welcome to attend a |
| Often times the guests of honor will have time set | | | | horror convention in street clothes, you are also very |
| aside during the convention to sign autographs. Bring | | | | welcome to pretend it's Halloween and arrive in |
| along your own image or buy one there... this is your | | | | costume. Obviously, since this is a horror convention, a |
| opportunity to get up close and share your admiration | | | | scary costume will work much better than something |
| for your favorite actor, author or other horror | | | | less frightening. |
| professional's work. | | | | Keep in mind that each convention will have its own |
| 4. Buy cool stuff. | | | | flavor, so all the above activities may not be available |
| What convention would be without the Dealer's room? | | | | at any given convention... then again, activities not |
| Here you'll find collectibles, costuming supplies and even | | | | mentioned above very well could be. If nothing else, |
| irreverent T-shirts. If it has to do with horror and | | | | check out what the convention has to offer and have |
| someone is willing to sell it, you'll be sure to find it in the | | | | a good time! |
| Dealer's room. | | | | |