Monster-Mania 61, November 2024

 In what was kind of a last minute decision, my friend Freddie and I headed off to Monster-Mania in PA on November 10, 2024. This would only be my second time to this version of this convention, and my return to it after a two year hiatus. Since New York Comic Con (I am still working on editing pics, for those of you waiting to see my coverage on it) and Chiller were so recent, and still not having regular work (if one of you guys could help me to find one that I can work from home/ is good for someone who suffer from severe anxiety, please let me know!), I knew that I would be low on funds. Regardless, I knew we would still have fun. The good time we had ended up surpassing me expectations!

There was a Killer Klowns from Outer Space reunion, which was what main reason for me wanting to go. That cult classic is one of my favorite movies of all time. Three of the stars would be there, but I could only afford two. First, I met the lovely Suzanne Snyder. She was so sweet and personable, being all smiles and talking to us for a good amount of time. She also told us that she did the whole set-up for the Killer Klowns cast photo op, that was to go on a bit later that day. I am not one for photo ops. but it's clear that she did awesome work. As based on the pics she showed, it look like it would be cool as fuck for anyone who did take part in it. 

The other cast member of that classic that I went up to was John Allen Wesley, who played her character Debbie's ex and current cop. He was also so nice! In fact, he was awesome and fun to talk with. Both were great to talk about my love for this masterpiece with.

My friend met a lot more celebs than I did, among them was the gorgeous Samantha Scaffidi of the Terrifier movies. The true highlight of the day came when the three of us were talking to her. I mentioned last seeing and meeting her at the first, and sadly only, Brooklyn Horror Con. She said that she remembered me! That was so awesome! Scaffidi is so sweet and amazing in person. If you have never met her, you totally need to change that. 

Speaking of Terrifier, I got this awesome pic with a quartet of Art the Clown cosplayers! They looked so cool and the look of joy on my face is genuine as hell!

Below you will see the only autographs that I got. Both Suzanne Snyder and John Allen Nelson signed my Blu-ray copy of Killer Klowns from Outer Space (with the limited edition Halloween cover exclusive to Best Buy, you back when they carried movies and didn't suck ass):

And, being poor as fuck, I was only able to buy one thing, but man was it ever cool! It's this kick ass and super cute Mothra plushie! I actually saw it an earlier Monster-Mania, but was like oh that's cool let me get it later. When, I went to that dealer's booth get it, it had sold out! I was so disappointed. I kept looking for her at different cons (like this year's NYCC and Chiller) but to no avail. Until, I finally found her on that Sunday! I was so happy that I pretty much immediately bought her. I love that she has a long string to her hang her from, so that she can "fly" and protect my room from evil Kaijus!

And, so ends another great con. Did any of you go? If so who did you meet, and what where the highlights for you? Let me know in the comments section below. Also, this might be the last con that I will be attending this year, if so it was a good one to end on.