Flashback Weekend - Day 3

So, because my friend and I woke up late and the train was delayed because of some railwork we didn’t get to see the Full Moon Road show, which sucks because I really wanted to win some free prizes. However, we did end up getting in line to meet Robert Englund and finally get him to sign his book. While in line, we met this attractive looking girl who we talked to about random stuff. Her mom told us that because we have the Gold Package and we assigned numbers, we could get into the front of the line. They had #164 and #165… we had #56 and #57, so we could have gotten in and out like that.

Needless to say, Robert was crazy as always. He was in character, minus the costume and the makeup… but he talked like Freddy and he acted like him. Hell, he gave all of us a few pointers about photography and when the person trying to take a picture was getting nervous he yelled out in a Freddy and jokingly way, “Hurry up and take the picture you bitch!” They laughed.

The people before me had a friend in the hospital getting his appendix removed and Robert wrote on his photo ‘Next time I’ll take you appendix out.’ When it was my turn, he was calm and he was nice… until he doodled in my book and wrote ‘Welcome to primetime bitch!’ And since Lance wrote his little message in my friend’s copy… Robert said “Oh, Jesus!” So, overall it was nice and I got a little picture of him being Freddy. I was frightening.

Hollywood Monster singed by Lance H.


Hollywood Monster signed by Robert E.


Me and Robert Englund (Freddy).

Overall, this weekend was really cool and I met a lot of great horror fans and I got interviewed. Met five outstanding actors and one amazing artist, got a few souvenirs and had an overall great time. Next year, will be a blast since we’ll have things planned out.

Flashback Weekend - Day 2

So today was the second day of Flashback Weekend and for my friend and I, it was very interesting… especially getting to the hotel. We took the Blue Line into O’Hare and we hopped on the shuttle but the man told us we can’t do that anymore because we are not ‘insuring the bus,’ so he let us slide but tomorrow we have to find some other means of getting there.

Well, we got inside and all was well. We searched around and everything but for the first half we met Tim Thomerson and Svengoolie who were all really cool people and Tim, a lot of people thought he was a nobody but he’s a pretty cool guy.

Svengoolie himself.

There was a giant beast thing by Dream Reaper that was going around scaring people and a bunch of people dressed like Jason and Freddy. Tony Todd was back and finally got a picture of him….

Tony Todd and the Beast.

The Beast vs. Jason.

Yeah, that beast thing kinda reminded me of the beasts in the movie Dark Floors.

We came back for the costume contest hosted by Svengoolie and my friend entered in as ‘Hot Mist.’ Below are some of the highlights.

Here is my friend as Hot Mist in the bathroom.

My friend with Svengoolie.

Frankenstein.

Some female witch doctor.

The beast thing who won 1st place.

The lineup of everybody.

Next was the Zombie Beauty Pageant, which was amazing for all us zombie fans and there were a lot of pretty hot Zombie chicks. Some of them had very unique designs and some of them went all out with this. Before hand I met up with Kitty Zombie and some of the hot girls from The Zombie Army and they almost ate me…

Me, Kitty and the Zombie Army.

Here are some of the highlights of the pageant. It was hard trying to get these pictures because the man in front of me kept getting in the damn way!!

The judges of the Pageant. Dr. Gore!!!!

Zombie waitress.

Kristy Kreme.

Zombie cop.

Nickname: Skittles.

Zombie schoolgirl.

Hawaiian Zombie.

Zombie widow.

Catholic schoolgirl zombie.

Regular zombie.

2nd, 3rd and 1st place winners.

The Zombie Beauties.

The Zombie Beauties with the judges.

Kitty being Kitty.

We then had a nice little strip tease and dance by the Flaming Dames. It was really nice and at one point one of them went up to somebody and wiggled her breasts right in his face. They did take their bras off and did show a little bit of risqué things. Needless to say, the kids were closing their eyes.

A nice little song and dance by them.

The money pose.

We then saw a pretty good musical called The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Musical… that wasn’t really that bad. It stayed with the original, it wasn’t long and for an independent show, it was really good. It kept the famous scenes and some of the tunes were catchy. And yes, Leatherface did have a solo.

Leatherface’s solo.

The entire cast.

We then proceeded to the O’Hare room where Tony Todd and Robert Englund would host the Halloween Costume Monster Bash… which was boring because Robert’s plane was delayed and Tony was just goofing around and stalling. When things finally picked up… Robert was still not there and they started without him.

This was the boring Monster Bash.

Here it Tony Todd hosting the party for Robert.

Everybody was just talking and only the drunks, Kitty and the Zombie Army were dancing. Kinda boring and my friend and I left. Hopefully, Robert will be there tomorrow and tomorrow is the Full Moon Road Show!!

Flashback Weekend - Day 1

As many of you may or may not know, my friend and I are going to Flashback Weekend for the full duration since we have the gold passes. With these gold passes they give you a free copy of ‘Hollywood Monster’ by Robert Englund and free autographs by Englund and Lance Henrikson. Well, this is my post on Day 1 of Flashback Weekend and boy was it thrilling.

For starters, we took the Blue Line subway to Rosemont and we found out that the hotel was 4 miles away, so we had to go to O’Hare Airport, hop on a shuttle bus and take it to the hotel. Once inside, it was booming full of horror fanatics and amazing horror memorabilia. Of course, everything was cash only and I had not cash. Most of the guests were all $20 per autograph and I didn’t have the money but I did try to snap a shot of Tony Todd when he wasn’t looking:

Failed picture of Tony Todd.

I did however meet some really cool people. I finally met Chad Savage, and his ‘Sinister Visions.’ Lance was cool, like, really cool and he respectively made fun of Robert and signed my friend’s “Hollywood Monster” book: I HOPE YOU ENJOY MY BOOK. SIGNED LANCE H.

Here is me with Lance Henrikson.

Met Kevin Strange, the man behind Hack Movies and Cockhammer.

Here is the awesome stand for Horror Society.

Left to right: Tim Thomerson, Lance Henrikson, Jenette Goldstein.

The Ginger Snaps reunion.

Overall it was nice. I won a free Halloween DVD from Anchor Bay for guessing the run time of the movie as well as a free Hammer Horror shirt and tons of cool buttons. We saw Near Dark on the big screen. Tomorrow will be a lot better… the dance, Robert and some cool movies.

Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention

Hi,

I want you to take a look at: Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention 

I am planning on going there this year and I want to get the Ultimate package or even the Gold package but I am afraid that I might only be able to get the weekend pass.... and I really want to meet Tony Todd, Lance Henriksen, Emily Perkins and Mercedes McNab!!!!!

Although If I do go, then I promise to have pictures up very very shortly afterwards. 

I AM GOING TO THIS CONVENTION THIS YEAR SO HELP ME GOD!!!!