Are you a huge fan of horror films? Then head down to the New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival at the Showboat in Atlantic City this month!
Calling all horror fans! The 2022 Horror Con and Film Festival is heading to New Jersey.
The Showboat in Atlantic City is the location for this highly-popular 3-day event. Yes, that’s right, Atlantic City isn’t just known for its land-based casino visitors.
From September 16 to September 18, fans will be able to watch some amazing new horror films, meet their idols, participate in Q&A sessions, and witness their favorite stars collect annual awards for their work.
We’re here to reveal all about this year’s New Jersey Horror Con, including what to expect and the activities that you can be a part of.
What are the Show Hours?
First up, it’s good to know the timings of the main show each day of the festival. Here are the NJ Horror Con show hours:
- Friday 16 September 2022: 5pm-10pm
- Saturday 17 September 2022: 10am-7pm
- Sunday 18 September 2022: 10am-4pm
How to Get Tickets
Tickets are available both online and at the door. To buy tickets online, click here. If you are buying tickets at the door, it is cash only.
NJ Horror Con Ticket Prices
General admission for one day passes is priced at $35. If you’re interested in the full 3-day pass, this is priced at $80. However, children 10 and under can attend for free with a paying adult.
Tickets are not refundable, exchangeable or transferable once purchased. So be sure to keep these dates free in the diary to avoid any double booking!
Which Celebrity Guests Will Be There?
Many who are attending will be doing so in order to meet some of their horror heroes. Here is an extensive (but not complete) list of celebrity guests that will be at the New Jersey Horror Con 2022:
- Peter Criss (legendary co-founder of Kiss) – Saturday & Sunday
- David Howard Thornton (from Terrifier & Terrifier 2) – all 3 days
- Damien Leone (from Terrifier & Terrifier 2) – all 3 days
- Michael Leavy (from Terrifier & Terrifier 2) – all 3 days
- Tom Savini (from Friday the 13th) – all 3 days
- Courtney Gaines (from Back to the Future, Children of the Corn and more) – all 3 days
- Darcy Demoss (from Return to Horror High, Friday the 13th and more) – all 3 days
- Tony Moran (from Halloween) – all 3 days
- Felissa Rose (from Sleepaway Camp) – all 3 days
- Dave Sheridan (from Scary Movie) – all 3 days
- Mario Cerrito (from Human Hibachi) – all 3 days
Film Festival Schedule
What Else Is Going On?
The fun at NJ Horror Con & Film Festival doesn’t stop there.
There is a Cosplay Costume Contest on Saturday 17 September at 5pm in the panel room with cash prizes up for grabs!
In addition, there will be a tonne of vendors selling all things horror, from movie merchandise to horror-themed t-shirts. There really is something for all horror enthusiasts out there.
