The world’s largest Halloween and horror convention, Midsummer Scream, is set to return to the Long Beach Convention Center from July 26-28. With haunted attractions, interactive installations, and roaming experiences, this year’s event promises an unforgettable weekend of horror-inspired entertainment. Do you have your passes yet?
A Haunting Experience Awaits
Prepare for non-stop scares and thrills as you explore the massive dark zone known as “The Hall of Shadows,” alongside a showfloor and breakout rooms filled with horror-themed interactive entertainment. Entry to all attractions is included with admission, but VIP/Gold Bat passes provide priority access to Hall of Shadows attractions.
Universal Products & Experiences
Fans of Universal Monsters, Chucky, and M3GAN are in for a treat with exclusive products, daily giveaways, and photo ops. Special appearances include:
- Saturday, July 27: The Bride, Frankenstein’s Monster, and Dracula live.
- Sunday, July 28: An appearance by Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood Creative Director, John Murdy, signing an exclusive piece of art.
Gears of Fear: Explore the Legacy of Lionsgate® Horror
Venture through the Gears of Fear maze in the Hall of Shadows, an immersive experience featuring scenes from iconic Lionsgate films and fresh scares from upcoming releases. This bone-chilling maze promises terror at every turn.
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Scream Warriors
Experience a spine-tingling audio journey with a soundtrack by horror composer Christopher Young, using an 18-speaker Dolby Atmos array to rattle your bones.
George Newnam’s CASA CALAVERAS: A Walk-Thru Art Experience
Celebrate “Día de los Muertos” with a captivating blacklight walk-through attraction.
Additional Hall of Shadows Walk-Thru Attractions
- Fear Farm: Duskfall Hallow: Enter a cursed and haunted Old West.
- The Dreich Society: Scooby-Doo and the Carnival of Chills: Join Mystery Inc. in a newly reopened carnival.
- Pizza Planet Truck & Art’s Sideshow: The Real Sideshow: A pizza delivery gone wrong at a sideshow.
- Santa Ana Haunt: Hunting Grounds: Experience an exclusive masquerade party at Warehouse 6.
- Realm of Shadows: Labyrinth of Lost Souls: Navigate the Lord of Shadow’s Puzzle Box.
- Hellizondo Haunt: The Incident at Hope’s Edge: Encounter a mysterious force from old mines in a cursed town.
Discover more attractions throughout the event, including the Zodiac Cycle, Ultra Dark Society, and Paniq Room’s unique escape room experience. For a tech twist, check out Thousand Bit VR’s virtual reality-based haunted attraction.
Meet Your Horror Heroes
Get up close with your favorite horror celebrities for signings and photo-ops. Notable guests include:
- Cassandra Peterson, aka Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
- Tony Todd from “Candyman” and the “Final Destination” series
- John Kassir, the voice of “Tales from the Crypt’s” Crypt Keeper
- Jenna Davis, the voice of “M3GAN”
- Ken Foree from “Rob Zombie’s Halloween” and “Dawn of the Dead”
- Roger Jackson, the voice of Ghost Face from the “Scream” franchise
Midsummer Scream After Dark: Party of the Recently Deceased
After the showfloor closes, join the Saturday night party featuring a live DJ, a costume contest with a $500 grand prize, and photo ops. Hosted by three ghosts, the party also includes:
- An advance screening of For Sale by Exorcist with a Q&A session.
- Know Your Handbook: Game Show for the Recently Deceased.
- A listening party for LVCRFT’s new album “Under the Covers.”
Build Your Schedule with the Official Midsummer Scream App
Download the Midsummer Scream app to review the schedule and exhibitor list, save panels, vendors, attractions, and more that you don’t want to miss.
If you prefer a desktop view, check out the event’s schedule, vendor and guest lineup, and more here.
Midsummer Scream is just around the corner, and more exciting announcements, including additional guests, presentations, and surprises, are on the way. Keep an eye out for future updates to ensure a frightfully fun experience!
Are you ready to face the fright at Midsummer Scream? Which attraction are you most excited about? Have you secured your passes yet? Share your thoughts and experiences with us on social media!
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