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. 

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The First Ever Brooklyn Horror Con 2021!

On October 23 & 24, 2021, the first ever edition of the annual Brooklyn Horror Con was held at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. This marks the first horror convention held in New York City, since the by gone days of the old Fangoria Horror Weekend of Horrors (who here remembers those? Let me know in the comments section below!). Like all NYC events they checked for vaccination cards, which is great in my book! 

As I was not going be at any of the other East Coast horror cons held this year, so I was really looking forward to this event. For someone, like me, coming from shows like Chiller and MonsterMania,  though, this con really came off as small. But, it turned out to be awesome to meet celebs!

The first one I went up to was the lovely Samantha Scaffidi from Terrifier, one of the finest slashers of the last couple of years. She was a sweetheart to talk to, as we discussed where the movie was shot, the most brutal kill, and other aspects of this kick ass gorefest. She was so friendly and down to earth and absolutely awesome to meet!

Up next was Beatrice Boepple who played Freddy Kreuger's mom, Amanda Krueger, in A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child. She was so nice and awesome in person! Super friendly and sweet, we took some awesome pics, as she posed with a Freddy glove. 

The last person I met was the fucking beyond awesome and kick ass Dana DeLorenzo who starred in one of my favorite shows of all time: Ash Vs. Evil Dead! She had the most continuously active line at the con. DeLorenzo really loves talking to her fans and shows that she genuinely cares about them. Aside from being even more beautiful in person, she is fun and ball of energy. Honest to God, she ranks among the best celeb meeting experiences, I have ever had at a con, top five possibly. I was the last to meet her at that moment, as she was gonna take a bathroom break right after me. But, I didn't mind the wait at all, as I loved seeing the way she treated all her fans, especially the special needs guy that was two fans ahead of me.

When, she finally got to me, she was so sweet that I was further blown away. We talked about my love for the franchise and how Evil Dead 2 made me want to get into film due to its camerawork. She was surprised to hear that at 13 I was already thinking about the way something was shot. She told me that if I wanted to get back into film, that I should. Honestly, it touched me so much that she would say that or even care. And, she gave me a free autographed poster, on top of the autograph I had bought off of her (scroll to the bottom to see all the autographs that I got at this con). We got two pics together, one normal and one where she is strangling, both fucking kick ass!. Guys, if you ever get a chance to meet her, do not fucking hesitate, not for motherfucking second!

As far as dealers go, this con was really tiny. It kind of felt like a flea market meets a very mini-Comic Con's artist alley with an emphasis on horror. Sadly, there were no dealers really selling horror flicks or a huge T-shirt selection. I'm sure it was due to it being new and being held the same day as MonsterMania in Philly and Spooky World in Florida. So, all I really ended up getting, cause it's really one of the few things that caught my eye, was this super cool Undertaker figurine sold and made by Ruined Creations. 

There was were some cosplayers around, representing their love for the genre. Including a lady who bought her super adorable doggy, a Pomeranian. Both of them were cosplaying as Freddy together! That little doggy was one of THE main highlight, for me, outside of the celebs. Anyway, you can see them here, along with a few others.

Finally, here are all the autographs that I got:

 I hope to be back to this convention next year, but hopefully it won't be booked on the same day as other major horror cons, especially none in the northern East Coast. And, hopefully they get more dealers next time. But, for meeting awesome horror celebs and having a nice little time, this con definitely delivered the goods! Did any of you guys attend this con? What were your thoughts if you did? Who did you meet? Will you return next year? Let me know in the comments section below.

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The 70 Most Beautiful Women of 2018, Part 5: 30-21

30. Lily Mirojnick- (new)- Lily Mirojnick is one of the most beautiful women on TV. She also happens to  plays my favorite character (outside of the two lead characters), Det. Meredith McCarthy, on what is one of my absolute favorite new shows, Happy! That being said can we get to next month already so that the new season can FINALLY start?!







29. Arielle Carver-O'Neill- (new)- Arielle Carver-O'Neill, in my book, already has legendary status. Why? Cause, she played the daughter of one of the most legendary characters in horror, Ash Williams (Bruce Campbell). This happened on this the final season of Ash Vs. Evil Dead. That she kicked a ton of ass in the series, did some solid acting, and looked gorgeous, only further cements this as a fact!






28. Madeline Brewer- (new)- The beautiful Ms. Madeline Brewer gave one of the best performances in a horror flick this year in Cam. Said, psychological terror flick takes place in the world of cam girls and is one of the best genre films of the year. It is also, the finest horror movie to be a released as a Netflix exclusive in 2018.







27. Riley Reid- (last year ranked 2016 #34)- Is it me or does Riley Reid keep getting hotter all the time? She not only gives unfiltered, hot as the pits of fucking hell on-camera performances, but she has a great personality to go with it. Combining both a fan friendly approach and a "I don't give a flying fuck attitude" (she even posted a pic of herself with her armpits unshaven!), Riley deserves all the love she gets from both fans and the industry.




26. Diamante- (last year ranked 2015 #36)- Diamante's first full length album, Coming in Hot, is a fun and catchy hard rocker. It is, I think, one of the year's best debut. Diamante, herself, is a great singer with an amazing voice and awesome onstage presence. She is also happens to be one of the sexiest women in hard rock and metal.


25. Samantha Scaffidi- (new)- This jaw droppingly beautiful actress did a hell of a job on the ass kicking and blood drenched slasher flick Terrifier. I seriously hope we see more of her in the horror genre!









24. Amber Heard- (new)- It is hard to believe that this is the debut on this list for Amber Heard, but that is the case. However, with her eye catching appearance as Mera in Aquaman, there was no way she would not appear this year. Somehow, I have a feeling this will not be the last time she appears here, either!








23. Jillian Janson- (last year ranked 2015 #20)- Jillian Janson is a drop dead, breath taking beauty. She also shoots some of the hottest scenes you can currently see in porn. But, what makes her even more beautiful is her friendly and bubbly personality. Of course, that body of hers doesn't hurt matters!







22. Elizabeth Olsen- (last year ranked 2016 #20)- It was great to see that Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch kicked so much ass and had such an emotional arc on this year's magnificent Avengers: Inifinty War. Of course, it is always great to simply see Ms. Olsen, bonus when she is given great material to work with.







21. Sophia Grace- (new)- Sophia Grace is smolderingly hot. When she is performing on camera she is on fucking fire. Her beauty is nuclear level hotness, her eyes alone could melt anything in site. If you have seen her work, then you know why she was given my spotlight, earlier this year, and why she's on this list ( and ranked as high as she is). And, if you haven't, what the fuck are you waiting for to pay (yes, PAY!!) to see her work?!






The 70 Most Beautiful Women of 2018, Part 1: 70-61
The 70 Most Beautiful Women of 2018, Part 2: 60-51
The 70 Most Beautiful Women of 2018, Part 3: 50-41
The 70 Most Beautiful Women of 2018, Part 4: 40-31

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