Crypticon Kansas City 2011
When: Fri., Aug. 26, 5-10 p.m., Sat., Aug. 27, 12-8 p.m. and Sun., Aug. 28, 12-5 p.m. 2011
The scary-shit meter noses up to 10 when this weekend's
Crypticon Kansas City 2011 gets under way. Expect appearances by the actors behind some of the most revered horror-movie characters: Kane Hodder (Jason Voorhees in
Friday the 13th, parts VII through X), Bill Moseley (Otis in
House of 1,000 Corpses, Chop Top in
Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2) and '80s scream queen Linnea "Queen of the B's" Quigley (
Return of the Living Dead,
Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers). Other events include performances by rap-core band Ventana, demos by makeup and special-effects artists, triple-feature horror films and a Q&A session with former kid actor Alex Vincent (Andy Barclay in
Child's Play, parts 2 and 3). Tickets for the three-day event at the Sheraton Overland Park (6100 College Boulevard, 913-234-2100) run between $15 and $65, depending on the desired level of access. VIP packages are also available. See
crypticonkansascity.com for Crypticon hours and more information.
— Berry Anderson
913-234-2100
