Spooky Empire returns to Orange County Convention Center
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Published by Sareth Ney on July 1, 2016 at 6:13 a.m.
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Photo credit: spookyempire.com
ORLANDO, Fla. – Spooky Empire Rock N’ Roll, Horror, Halloween, Tattoo and Film Festival returns to the Orange County Convention Center, from Oct. 7 through Oct. 9. Hours for the vendor room are: Friday, Oct. 7 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The celebrity autograph room will be operating at the following times: Friday, Oct. 7 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. was the first home of Spooky Empire Rock N’ Roll, Horror, Halloween, Tattoo and Film Festival—back in 2003. In 2011—two horror conventions, Ultimate Horror Weekend and May-Hem, combined. As it grew over the years, it became one of the most respected conventions. Thousands of admirations of the horror industry from around the world attended, annually. Events which took place included a zombie walk, costume contest and kids fun zone.
Dubbed as the “Dark Side of Comic Con”—Spooky Empire Rock N’ Roll, Horror, Halloween, Tattoo and Film Festival announced their first wave of guests: Doug Bradley (“Hellraiser”, “Nightbreed”), Kane Hodder (“Friday The 13th VII”, “Jason X”), Robert Englund (“A Nightmare on Elm Street”, “Wishmaster”), Tony Moran (“Halloween”, “American Poltergeist”) and Bill Johnson (“Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2” and “Kill or Be Killed”). Times are subject to change and/or cancellation.
Crypt TV, Sho ‘Nuff Entertainment and Rock City Tattoo & Piercing Studio are currently the sponsors and supporters of Spooky Empire Rock N’ Roll, Horror, Halloween, Tattoo and Film Festival. After the tragedy took place at Pulse, they teamed up with OneOrlando Fund. Together, they designed shirts. After they set and reached their goal, 100% of the profits raised were donated to OneOrlando to the victims and families. They surpassed their goal of shirts sold by over 20 and raised over $1,600.
Single day tickets to attend Spooky Empire Rock N’ Roll, Horror, Halloween, Tattoo and Film Festival range from $30 to $35. Three day passes will start at $60 and the very important person (V.I.P.) packages start at $199. After Sept. 19, the prices for each ticket tier will increase by $5. Door prices will be $10 added to the original price. V.I.P. tickets will not be sold at the door. For more information, please visit spookyempire.com.
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. was the first home of Spooky Empire Rock N’ Roll, Horror, Halloween, Tattoo and Film Festival—back in 2003. In 2011—two horror conventions, Ultimate Horror Weekend and May-Hem, combined. As it grew over the years, it became one of the most respected conventions. Thousands of admirations of the horror industry from around the world attended, annually. Events which took place included a zombie walk, costume contest and kids fun zone.
Dubbed as the “Dark Side of Comic Con”—Spooky Empire Rock N’ Roll, Horror, Halloween, Tattoo and Film Festival announced their first wave of guests: Doug Bradley (“Hellraiser”, “Nightbreed”), Kane Hodder (“Friday The 13th VII”, “Jason X”), Robert Englund (“A Nightmare on Elm Street”, “Wishmaster”), Tony Moran (“Halloween”, “American Poltergeist”) and Bill Johnson (“Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2” and “Kill or Be Killed”). Times are subject to change and/or cancellation.
Crypt TV, Sho ‘Nuff Entertainment and Rock City Tattoo & Piercing Studio are currently the sponsors and supporters of Spooky Empire Rock N’ Roll, Horror, Halloween, Tattoo and Film Festival. After the tragedy took place at Pulse, they teamed up with OneOrlando Fund. Together, they designed shirts. After they set and reached their goal, 100% of the profits raised were donated to OneOrlando to the victims and families. They surpassed their goal of shirts sold by over 20 and raised over $1,600.
Single day tickets to attend Spooky Empire Rock N’ Roll, Horror, Halloween, Tattoo and Film Festival range from $30 to $35. Three day passes will start at $60 and the very important person (V.I.P.) packages start at $199. After Sept. 19, the prices for each ticket tier will increase by $5. Door prices will be $10 added to the original price. V.I.P. tickets will not be sold at the door. For more information, please visit spookyempire.com.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sareth Ney is the entertainment journalist for A Quarter and Dream Pictures. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications and Center for New Media from Colorado State University-Pueblo. He is a former apprentice to master of horror, Clive Barker. He is a Wu-Tang Clan inspired superhero, Wu-Man Chu. He is an award-winning short filmmaker; his goal is to write 150 articles in select time zones, inducts every article written into his hall of fame, is a stand-up comedian, founder and co-host of Pueblo's Independent Multimedia Podcast and is the festival director at Sareth-Fest Music and Comedy Festival.
