Horror genre stars to attend Rotherham’s HorrorConUK 2017 event

A SPINE-chilling horror convention will feature a selection of illustrious names from the horror genre when it returns to Rotherham next weekend.

HorrorConUK 2017 will take place at Magna Science Adventure Centre on Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14.

The event will feature Q&A talks from Heather Langenkamp, who played Nancy Thompson in the A Nightmare on Elm Street film series; American actor Sid Haig, who played Captain Spaulding in Rob Zombie's horror films House of 1000 Corpses and The Devil's Rejects; John Jarratt of Wolf Creek and Cassandra Peterson, who is best known for her role in Elvira: Mistress of the Dark.

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Visitors will also have the chance to meet award-winning broadcaster and writer Sir Christopher Frayling, and British illustrator and visual artist Graham Humphreys. 

An exclusive showing of the Frankenstein's Monster busts for the Monster Charity Project 2017 will also be revealed for the first time at the event.

Bolton on Dearne actor Dean Sills, meanwhile, will be screening the Halloween episode of his comedy Up North.

Organiser Gill Bell, who set up HorrorConUK with sister Wendy Bell, said: “As in previous years, there will be plenty going on, including Q&As, signings and photo opportunities with special guests well known in the horror industry. 

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“It promises to be another great celebration of the horror genre.”

The HorrorConUK Scareplay costume competition is also set to return, with actor and TV presenter Bunny Galore hosting and awarding a special “Bunny's Choice” prize.

Tickets for the HorrorCon UK 2017 are priced at £37.50 for the entire weekend or £21 for either day when pre-booked.

Under 12s can enter for free with a paying adult.

Priority entry is also available, allowing early access to the event an hour before general entry.

For more information or to book tickets and photo opportunities, visit www.HorrorConUK.com 

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