Crypticon

Crypticon
StatusActive
GenreHorror and media
Location(s)Denver, CO

Kansas City, MO

Minneapolis, MN
CountryUnited States
Years active2008 to present
Organized byCrypticon Conventions
Websitecrypticonconvention.com

Crypticon is a horror-oriented media convention[1] held annually in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Seattle, Washington, and Kansas City, Missouri. Guests have included authors, actors, directors, producers, and writers from classic and upcoming horror titles.

Overview

Crypticon is composed of three areas open to the general public[citation needed]:

  • The Dealers' Area, which is made up primarily of vendors selling horror-themed merchandise and booths advertising films, and guests signing and meeting fans;
  • The Auditorium, where panels and speeches are given for the duration of the convention, including exclusive interviews with the guests; and
  • The Screening Rooms, where new independent and mainstream horror films are screened via digital projection.

Conventions

2017

Happy Hunting (2016 film) wins Best Feature Film.[citation needed]

2014

Crypticon Seattle was held May 23–25, 2014 at Seatac Hilton Hotel and Convention center in Seattle, Washington.[citation needed]

2013

On May 24–26, 2013, Crypticon Seattle took place at the Seatac Hilton Hotel in Seatac, Washington.[citation needed]

Guests of Honor[citation needed]

Crypticon Kansas City was held Aug 16-18 in Kansas City, Missouri.[citation needed]

Guests of Honor[citation needed]

Crypticon Minnesota was held September 27–29 at the Doubletree in Bloomington, Minnesota.[citation needed]

Guests of Honor[citation needed]

2012

On May 27–29, Crypticon Seattle took place at the Seatac Hilton Hotel in Seatac, Washington.[citation needed]

Guests of Honor[citation needed]

Crypticon Minnesota was held September 28–30 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.[citation needed]

Guests of Honor[citation needed]

2011

On May 27–29, Crypticon Seattle took place at the Seatac Hilton Hotel in Seatac, Washington.[citation needed]

Guests of Honor[citation needed]

2010

On June 18–20, 2010, the Crypticon Seattle Horror Convention took place at the Holiday Inn in Everett, Washington.[citation needed]

Guests of Honor - Seattle[citation needed]

Crypticon Minnesota was November 5, 6 and 7, 2010 in Bloomington, Minnesota at the Bloomington Sheraton.[citation needed]

Guests of Honor - Minnesota[citation needed]

Past conventions

2009

On June 5–7, 2009, the Crypticon Seattle Horror Convention[2][3][4] took place at the Northwest Rooms at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington.

Guests of Honor[citation needed]

2008

On May 23–25, 2008, the Crypticon Seattle Horror Convention[1][5] [6] took place at the DoubleTree Hotel in SeaTac, Washington.

Guests of Honor[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ a b "Crypticon Paints Emerald City Blood Red". Dread Central (www.dreadcentral.com). 29 April 2008. Archived from the original on 28 July 2012. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Horror convention: Fans and celebs unite at Crypticon Seattle". PNW Local News (www.pnwlocalnews.com). Archived from the original on 7 July 2009. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Crypticon Seattle". The Stranger (www.thestranger.com). Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Show Notes – Episode #18 "Crypticon Wrap Up"". Seattle Geekly. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  5. ^ "Seattle Film and Music Office: Current Newsletter". City of Seattle (www.cityofseattle.net). Archived from the original on 30 August 2008. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Crypticon Invades Seattle June 5, 6 and 7". Twitch Film (www.twitchfilm.net). Archived from the original on 19 February 2010. Retrieved 20 May 2024.