(Hamilton, ON) Aug 5 – This October, horror fans have a reason to get even more excited. The Hamilton Comic Con announced a “horror alley” featuring horror related celebrities and some of the biggest horror exhibitors in Ontario.
A number of cinema’s masked killers will be attending the event including Ken Kirzinger, known for the role of Jason Voorhees in Freddy vs. Jason. R.A. Mihailoff donned the iconic Leatherface mask in the 1990 cult classic Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III. Also announced added to the lineup is Alex Vincent, who played Andy Barclay in Child’s Play 1 and 2. Vincent also had a cameo role in the latest film in the franchise, Curse of Chucky.
“We’re very excited to have three guests who have portrayed some of the most memorable faces in these horror franchises,” said Chris Dabrowski, Show Manager of the Hamilton Comic Con. “With our event now growing to three floors, it only made sense for us to add some horror celebrities and exhibitors. We’re also excited for horror fans to experience and participate in the free Q&A sessions.”
Also attending the event is FANGORIA Editor-In-Chief and filmmaker Chris Alexander, whose latest film, Queen of Blood, is currently playing on the film festival circuit.
The Hamilton Comic Con will take place October 4, 2014, at the Hamilton Convention Centre in Hamilton. The event will include over 100,000 square feet featuring more than 100 comic book vendors, artists, free Q&A sessions, workshops, celebrities, memorabilia, movie cars, toys and more. Celebrities confirmed to appear include: Lou Ferrigno, “The Incredible Hulk”, Jule Newmar, “Batman”, Verne Troyer, “Austin Powers”, Trish Stratus, “WWE Diva and Hall of Famer”, and Ken Osmond, “Leave it to Beaver”. The Hamilton Comic Con will also feature a Mighty Morphin Power Rangers reunion featuring Austin St. John, Walter Jones, Steve Cardenas and Robert Axelrod, all cast members from the original hit television series.
Also new this year is the Legends of Wrestling Reunion featuring such WWE legends as the Honky Tonk Man, “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan, and many more.
Tickets are available online now by visiting www.hamiltoncomiccon.com, as well as at all Big B Comics locations (Lundy’s Lane, Niagara Falls and Upper James St., Hamilton).
Advance single day tickets can be purchased for $20 each. Children 10 and under are free.
Hamilton Comic Con 2014 is presented by Mohawk College.