Wizard World is launching Horror Fest across the country starting in June

Last Updated on July 31, 2021

Wizard World is teaming with our pals over at Bloody Disgusting to bring the U.S. Horror Fest held in conjunction with Wizard World Comic Cons in select cities, beginning in Philadelphia, June 1-4 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Via press release:

Programmed by Josh Goldbloom, founder and artistic director of The Awesome Fest, with whom Wizard World has previously collaborated on the Bruce Campbell Horror Film Festival and Brad Miska (co-founder of Bloody-Disgusting), the tour will feature special guests Q&A’s, horror icons, film premieres, repertory event screenings, meet and greets with actors, writers and directors and more.

Kicking off on Thursday, June 1st and running through the 4th, the lineup for the first stop, Philadelphia, will include anniversary screenings of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER with special guest Kristy Swanson, THE MONSTER SQUAD with stars Andre Gower & Ryan Lambert, and perhaps the very best screening of A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS of all time.

On Saturday, June 3rd at Underground Arts, the festival will host the ultimate DREAM WARRIORS celebration including a live commentary & Q&A with franchise star Heather Langenkamp followed by a very special acoustic show from Don Dokken, lead singer of the iconic rock band Dokken, who performed the infamous hit single “Dream Warriors” on the film's soundtrack. Fans can expect many more surprises & special guests throughout the evening.

Okay, that Dokken part is pretty cool.

More screenings and events will be announced soon. Single tickets schedule will be released on Wednesday, May 17th. All access badges are on sale now for just $50. More info and tickets can be found HERE.