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GUEST OF HONOUR
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DAVID CRONENBERG
The Fly, The Dead Zone, Dead Ringers, Rabid, Shivers
Perhaps the most legendary figure on the Canadian horror landscape, David Cronenberg has developed into his own institution over nearly four decades of making movies. Known as the Baron of Body Horror, Cronenberg reached the cult status with early cult hits like SHIVERS (1975) and RABID (1977) and later in THE BROOD (1979) and the head-exploding, telepathy based SCANNERS (1981). Follow up efforts included the shocking reality-morphing VIDEODROME (1983) before his breakthrough smash remake of THE FLY (1986). Prior, Cronenberg won critical acclamation with his impressive screen adaptation of Stephen King's novel THE DEAD ZONE (1983) which he followed up with DEAD RINGERS (1988) and NAKED LUNCH (1991). Cronenberg then moved from strictly being a genre movie-maker to a fully realized international recognized auteur with the provocative CRASH (1996) and in the virtual reality head-trip of EXISTENZ (1999), both of which fared well at the Cannes and Berlin Film Festivals. The turn of the century saw Cronenberg shift gears with the films SPIDER (2002), A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE (2005) and, recently, EASTERN PROMISES (2007), all of which avoid expressing his propensity for physical horror in favour of a more psychological exploration of human condition. Cronenberg is also known for his cameos in Clive Barker's NIGHTBREED (1990), Gus Van Sant's TO DIE FOR (1995), and JASON X (2001). Rue Morgue is extremely proud to announce Canadian film icon David Cronenberg as the official Guest of Honour of the 2010 Festival of Fear.
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ALSO APPEARING
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LANCE HENRIKSEN
Aliens, Near Dark, Pumpkinhead, Millennium
An intense, versatile actor as adept at playing clean-cut FBI agents as he is playing psychotic motorcycle-gang leaders, who can go from portraying soulless, murderous vampires to burned-out, world-weary homicide detectives, Lance Henriksen has starred in a variety of films that have allowed him to stretch his talents just about as far as an actor could possibly hope. Henriksen starred for three seasons (1996-1999) on "Millennium" (1996/I), Fox-TV's critically acclaimed series created by Chris Carter ("The X Files" (1993)). His performance as "Frank Black", a retired FBI agent who has the ability to get inside the minds of killers, landed him three consecutive Golden Globe nominations for "Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Drama Series" and a People's Choice Award nomination for "Favorite New TV Male Star". FOX Home Entertainment has just released the first season of "Millennium" on DVD.
James Cameron cast Henriksen in his first directorial effort, Piranha Part Two: The Spawning (1981), then used him in The Terminator (1984), and cast him as the android Bishop in the sci-fi classic Aliens (1986). Director Sam Raimi, who used Henriksen in his quirky western The Quick and the Dead (1995) opposite Russell Crowe, Sharon Stone and Gene Hackman, says, "Lance is a brilliant performer who goes way beyond acting. He becomes his character completely, leaving no trace of his former self and making something of every moment on screen."
Henriksen's additional feature credits include what is one of his best-known roles, that of the head of a family of murderous redneck vampires in Kathryn Bigelow's cult vampire film Near Dark (1987). He's also appeared in Jagged Edge (1985), Pumpkinhead (1988), The Horror Show (1989), Survival Quest (1989), director Walter Hill's Johnny Handsome (1989), The Pit and the Pendulum (1991) (V), Bruce Robinson's Jennifer Eight (1992), Alien (1992), Richard Rush's Color of Night (1994), Powder (1995), Jim Jarmusch's Dead Man (1995), Disney's animated feature Tarzan (1999) and John Woo's first American film, Hard Target (1993), for which Henriksen received a Saturn Award as Best Supporting Actor.
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SPECIAL GUESTS
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KEN RUSSELL
The Devils, Lair of the White Worm, Gothic, Altered States
Ken Russell is considered one of the most prolific and influential filmmakers to come out of the United Kingdom. His talent blossomed in the 1970s with such epic and controversial films as THE DEVILS (1971), SAVAGE MESSIAH (1973) and The Who's rock opera TOMMY (1975). Russell's output in the 1980s was equally impressive and much darker with the mind-altering psychedelia of ALTERED STATES (1980), the visceral sexual sociopathy of CRIMES OF PASSION (1984), and the director's foray into period horror of GOTHIC (1986) and THE LAIR OF THE WHITE WORM. Other notable Russell films include LISZTOMANIA (1975), ARIA (1987), WHORE (1991) and MINDBENDER (1996). Ken Russell will forever be remembered as a controversial and visionary film artist with something of a third eye when it comes to making bizarre and unique films with captivating images and themes. Rue Morgue is proud to announce a very rare public appearance by film legend Ken Russell at the 2010 Festival of Fear.
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GLENN DANZIG - CANCELLED
Danzig, Misfits, Samhain, Verotik
With over eight million records sold, Glenn Danzig forms one third of the dark triumvirate of horror rock and roll alongside Alice Cooper and Black Sabbath. As the formative member of the MISFITS, Danzig brought his fascination with film and comic book horror to modern punk rock; with the heavy metal-oriented SAMHAIN, Danzig further developed his dark obsessions pushed to extremes. Following the demise of Samhain, Danzig formed his own eponymous band with ex-Samhain guitarist John Christ, Eerie Von on bass, and hardcore drummer Chuck Biscuits. Danzig's talent also includes musical compositions for such projects as Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, THE X-FILES and has had his seminal hit "Mother" appear in the popular video game GUITAR HERO 2. Also, Danzig owns and operates his adult horror oriented comic book company VEROTIK. This year, Danzig is poised to unleash his first full length record in six years titled DETH RED SABOATH and the much anticipated lyric book HIDDEN LYRICS OF THE LEFT HAND illustrated by renowned artist Simon Bisley (Judge Dred, Lobo). Rue Morgue is proud to announce a very rare public appearance by Glenn Danzig at the 2010 Festival of Fear.
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BILL MOSELEY
Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, Repo! The Genetic Opera
Bill Moseley's first big movie role was the unforgettable Chop-Top in Tobe Hooper's THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2 (1986). Later in his career he landed a number of small parts in horror remakes such as THE BLOB (1988), and Tom Savini's THE NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1990) before moving on to another defining performance as Otis Firefly in Rob Zombie's HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES (2003). Two years later he reprised the role in a much more vicious form for Zombie's popular THE DEVIL'S REJECTS (2005) before making appearances in GRINDHOUSE (2007) and Zombie's remake of John Carpenter's 70s masterpiece HALLOWEEN (2007). In 2008 Moseley appeared alongside Paris Hilton and Nivek Ogre in the cult horror musical REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA (2008). He also recently starred in 2001 MANIACS: THE SEQUEL (2010). Rue Morgue is proud to announce the return of Bill Moseley back by popular demand for the 2010 Festival of Fear.
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WILLIAM FORSYTHE
Rob Zombie's Halloween, The Devil's Rejects
William Forsythe has remained perpetually busy with a plethora of feature films including appearances in Rob Zombie's THE DEVIL'S REJECTS (2005), HALLOWEEN (2007) and the titular serial killer in the upcoming DEAR MR. GACY. One of Hollywood's best recurring villains, Forsythe cut his teeth as the legendary small time hoodlum in Sergio Leone's mob masterpiece ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA (1984) before moving on to a hilarious performance as a bumbling jail escapee alongside John Goodman in the Cohen Brothers' RAISING ARIZONA (1987). Forsythe also portrayed comic book villain Flattop in DICK TRACY (1990) and tangled with vengeful cop Steven Segal in the hyper-violent OUT FOR JUSTICE (1991). His television credits include HILL STREET BLUES (1981) and T.J. HOOKER (1982).
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HEATHER LANGENKAMP
A Nightmare of Elm Street, Wes Craven's New Nightmare
Heather Langenkamp is best known for her role as Nancy Thompson in A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984), a role which she reprised in A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS (1987). She subsequently went on to play herself in WES CRAVEN'S NEW NIGHTMARE (1994). Langenkamp has also appeared Craven's SHOCKER (1989) and is currently in production with Robert Englund and other cast members on a documentary about the Nightmare on Elm Street series set for release in 2010.
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EL HIJO DEL SANTO
Santo Infraterrestre, Santo Versus the Clones
One of the top wrestlers of all time, El Hijo del Santo is the son of the legendary professional Mexican lucha libre wrestler, film star and Mexican folk hero El Santo. Other than his work as a wrestler, he is a political activist, the subject of a comic book, starred in three films, the most recent being Infraterrestere in 2003, and appeared on the Mexican reality show Día de Perros. He was also the star of a five episode animated series on the Mexican version of Cartoon Network titled Santo Contra Los Clones (Santo vs. The Clones).
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JAMES MARSTERS
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
James Wesley Marsters is perhaps best-known for his role as punk-goth vampire Spike in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spinoff, Angel. His other well-known roles include Brainiac in the TV show Smallville, Piccolo in the live-action film Dragonball Evolution, and roles in Caprica and Torchwood.
James has also portrayed Lex Luthor as a voice-over actor in Superman: Doomsday. He has also written a comic book called Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Spike and Dru for Dark Horse Comics. James's many awards include the Spacey award, the Saturn award, the Cinescape Face of the Future Award, the Golden Satellite Award, and the Teen Choice Award for his role as Spike in Buffy.
jamesmarsterslive.com
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ADDITIONAL GUESTS
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JOAN COLLINS
Tales From the Crypt, Empire of the Ants
Joan Collins, a Golden Globe and Emmy-nominee, is an English actress known for her roles as Alexis in the soap-opera Dynasty, Marilyn Fryser in Empire of the Ants and from the British horror movie Tales from the Crypt. She has appeared in over 60 films and dozens of TV series, as well as a model and author.
Joan has guest starred in Star Trek: City on the Edge of Forever, Batman and Mission Impossible. She has gained many awards such as the Saturn Award for Empire of the Ants, Golden Globe nominations for Dynasty, and the Lifetime Achievement Award at San Diego International Film Festival.
joancollins.net
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JULIE NEWMAR
Catwoman
Julie Newmar is best known for her role as the original Catwoman in the television series Batman, and the movie Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt that reunited the cast of the television show. Julie has also appeared in Playboy as well as many musicals and plays, for which she has won a Tony award. Along with being an acclaimed dancer, she has also written many books, including "The Conscious Catwoman Explains Life on Earth". She has also guest-starred in Star Trek, My Living Robot and The Twilight Zone.
julienewmar.com
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CAMILLE KEATON
I Spit On Your Grave, What Have You Done To Solange?
Camille Keaton, Grandaughter to silent film star Buster Keaton, is a controversial American actress who's first break came with a pivotal role in the Italian Giallo masterpiece WHAT HAVE DONE TO SOLANGE? (1972). But without a doubt Keaton is best known as the revenge driven heroine Jennifer Hills from the internationally notorious film I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE (1978), hailed and banned in multiple countries and considered one of the best female revenge films in cinematic history. Keaton has also appeared in TRAGIC CEREMONY (1972) and THE CONCRETE JUNGLE (1982) and recently finished THE BUTTERFLY ROOM (2010) with legendary horror film siren Barbara Steele. Rue Morgue is proud to present Camille Keaton's first Canadian public appearance in conjunction with Vagrancy Films and Paura Productions.
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*NEW* LLOYD KAUFMAN *NEW*
The Toxic Avenger, Poultrygeist
Lloyd Kaufman is the certifiable granddaddy of low-budget, lowbrow splatter
comedies stretching back to the early '80s. He is a director, producer,
actor as well as the president of Troma, which has done much to influence
independent filmmakers the world over, including Peter Jackson, Quentin
Tarantino, Kevin Smith, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, among many others.
Kaufman achieved new levels of success with his 1984 breakthrough movie THE
TOXIC AVENGER, which spawned three sequels, an animated series for kids and
even a cereal. He has also directed the Troma faves TROMEO & JULIET, TERROR
FIRMER, POULTRYGEIST and many more.
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*NEW* FRED VOGEL *NEW*
August Underground Trilogy
After his pseudo-snuff classic August Underground gained the reputation of
being the most disturbing movie ever made, Fred Vogel, co-founder of TOETAG
INC., established himself as one of the most controversial filmmakers of the
new millennium. August Underground's MORDUM (2004) and August Underground's
PENANCE (2007) completed the violent Trilogy. In 2006, Vogel stepped away
from the cinema-verite style he had used for the AU Trilogy and directed a
linier tale entitled, The Redsin Tower, which showed his skill as a
narrative director. Murder Collection v.1 (2009), Vogel's 5th feature, is a
mind opening look at how today's new media has led to humanity's
desensitization to violence. Also in 2009, Vogel co-directed MASKHEAD with
screenwriter Scott Swan (co-writer of John Carpenter's Cigarette Burns)
which has, much like his previous movies, drawn a cult following. Vogel,
driven by the die-hard TOETAG fans, plans to deliver his brand of thought
provoking imagery for many more years to come. He is currently in production
on his seventh horrifying movie, Sella Turcica, which stars Camille Keaton
also a guest at this year's Festival of Fear. 2010 marks Vogel's second
appearance as a guest at the Festival of Fear; hopefully he will not be
detained at the Canadian border this time.
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SHERRILYN KENYON
author, Dark-Hunter series
New York Times best-selling author Sherrilyn Kenyon is the creator of many series, including The Dark-Hunters, The League, Lords of Avalon, BAD Agency, Nevermore and Chronicles of Nick. Over 50 of her novels have been placed on the New York Times list. Despite difficulties in launching her career, Kenyon inspiringly has created a repertoire of highly-acclaimed fiction and non-fiction work. She has also written many writing guide books, including Everyday Life in the Middle Ages and The Writer's Complete Fantasy Reference.
Sherrilyn has published many works under the pen name Kinley MacGregor. She has received several awards under both names, such as the Paranormal Excellence Award in Romantic Literature (PEARL), the Laurel Wreath Award, Amazon.com's Hot 100 List and the Maggie Award of Excellence.
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*NEW* MELANTHA BLACKTHORNE *NEW*
Sinners And Saints, Fable: Teeth of Beasts
Melantha Blackthorne has been hailed as the '21st Century Elvira' and reigning 'Canadian Screen Queen' to a legion of fans worldwide. With more than a dozen horror films to her credit, Blackthorne gained notoriety and popularity with her scene stealing performance as Necrotia in SINNERS AND SAINTS (2004). Melantha's other modern horror and B-movie gems include PRISON OF THE PSYCHOTIC DAMNED: TERMINAL REMIX (2006), RISE OF THE GHOSTS (2007), DEATH RACE 2000 (2008) and most recently FABLE: TEETH OF BEASTS (2009) and the upcoming COUNTESS BATHORIA'S GRAVEYARD PICTURE SHOW.
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GREGORY LAMBERSON
Slime City, Slime City Massacre
Two-time Bram Stoker Award nominee Gregory Lamberson is the author of the Medallion Press novels JOHNNY GRUESOME, PERSONAL DEMONS, and THE FRENZY WAY, as well as the nonfiction book CHEAP SCARES! Low Budget Horror Filmmakers Share Their Secrets. Lamberson is the writer and director of such cult horror films as SLIME CITY, UNDYING LOVE, NAKED FEAR, and SLIME CITY MASSACRE. Johnny Gruesome, winner of Dark Scribe's "Best Small Press Chill" Black Quill Award and the IPPY Gold Medal for horror, has spawned a rock CD GRUESOME, an award-winning online comic book, and a collectible Gruesome Death Mask. The short film Gruesome, starring scream queen Misty Mundae, is available on the double-disc DVD Greg Lamberson's Slime City Grindhouse Collection. Lamberson has lived in New York State all his life and currently resides in Buffalo with his wife, Tamar, and daughter, Kaelin. He plans to continue writing The Jake Helman Files for a long time to come.
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THE UNSETTLERS
Funeral Dirges For The Living
A haunting blend of klezmer, beat poetry and turn-of-the-century Big Band circus music, The Unsettlers specialize in dark polkas, menacing waltzes and horse-drawn lullabies filtered through whiskey and blood. The 11-piece ensemble boasts a horn section, accordion, guitar, clarinet, bass, piano, violin, trash can drums and even a human contortionist for a truly unforgettable live experience. One of the hardest working bands in Montreal, Canada, The Unsettlers are looking forward to a double album entitled "Oil & Blood", recorded at the legendary Studio Victor, set to be released in 2010. Rue Morgue is proud to have The Unsettlers performing for the Official Party of the 2010 Rue Festival of Fear.
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CHARLES BAND
Full Moon Entertainment, Puppet Master, Blood Dolls
Charles Robert Band [is a director and producer of many horror films, including the Puppet Master franchise]. Dissatisfied with distributors' handling of his films, Band created Empire Pictures in Rome in the early eighties, which produced The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Halloween. After returning to the states he formed Full Moon Pictures, where he produced exclusively with Paramount Home Video. Since then, Full Moon has been an independent company, producing and distributing solely for the home market. Since 2004, Band has taken a more active hand in the company, producing and directing almost every film released.
Fans were able to buy a line of toys based on characters from the films such as Shrieker, Radu from Subspecies and the Puppet Master puppets as well. More recently, the Monster Bra line has been created, specializing in gag brassieres. CD soundtracks have also been released through the Full Moon Records line including many works by Band's brother Richard Band. Comics based on Dollman, Puppet Master, Subspecies and Trancers also were released through Eternity Comics.
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CORPUSSE
Legendary Shock Art Rocker
A one-of-a-kind performer, Corpusse has long defied labels and categorizations; his minimalist musical compositions and organic horror art has been acclaimed for more than two decades as he continues to shock and entertain. Corpusse is curator of Skull Studios in Toronto and the subject of the upcoming documentary Surrender To The Passion. Not for squeamish, Corpusse's unique brand of living theatre and wild absurdist humour has to be experienced to be believed. "If you think you've heard it all, you've never heard Corpusse" - Montreal Mirror
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PETER FACINELLI
Twilight
Peter Facinelli has been recently seen starring as the vampire patriarch Dr Carlisle Cullen from the film adaptations of the best-selling Twilight series. He has reprised his role for The Twilight Saga: New Moon and The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. Peter has also appeared in the movies Supernova, The Scorpion King, and Reaper. Currently he costars on the dark comedy drama Nurse Jackie.
peter-facinelli.com
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KELLEY ARMSTRONG
author, Otherworld and Darkest Powers series
Kelley Armstrong has been telling stories since before she could write. If asked for a story about girls and dolls, hers would invariably feature undead girls and evil dolls, much to her teachers' dismay. Today, she continues to spin tales of ghosts and demons and werewolves, while safely locked away in her basement writing dungeon. She's the author of the NYT bestselling OTHERWORLD paranormal suspense series and DARKEST POWERS teen fantasy series, and many short stories in horror and fantasy. She has also written scripts for the ANGEL comic book series, illustrated by Dave Ross.
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MAX TURNER
author, Night Runner, End Of Days
NIGHT RUNNER is Max Turner's first novel. He is a high school science teacher in Ottawa. I can't wait for the sequel. "Turner confirmed there would be a sequel. In fact, he had previously written and finished the sequel before he brought Night Runner to Harper Collins; however, due to a change in the ending of his debut novel, Turner rewrote the sequel three times before being satisfied."
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ALYXANDRA HARVEY
author, The Drake Chronicles series
Alyx Harvey lives in a stone Victorian house in Ontario, Canada with a few resident ghosts who are allowed to stay as long as they keep company manners. She loves medieval dresses, used to be able to recite all of 'The Lady of Shalott' by Tennyson, and has been accused, more than once, of being born in the wrong century. She believes this to be mostly true except for the fact that she really likes running water, women's rights, and ice cream. She has authored the vampire romance novels; Waking, Broken, My Love Lies Bleeding, Hearts at Stake: The Drake Chronicles and the Upcoming Blood Feud (Drake Chronicles) to be released in June.
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The RUE MORGUE FESTIVAL OF FEAR is the country's largest horror expo, attracting an average of 40,000+ fans to the heart of downtown Toronto over three days in August. This powerhouse event is an extravaganza of celebrity guests, autograph signings, parties, Q&A sessions, seminars and workshops, and a colossal selection of movies and movie memorabilia, including books, comic books, toys, video games, trading cards, posters, anime, manga, and tons more.
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