Marilyn Burns (Guest Of Honor)

Marilyn is best known for the starring role of Sally Hardesty in the original The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and for starring as Linda Kasabian in the three time Emmy nominated mini series Helter Skelter about the real life trial of Charles Manson. After the success of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Tobe Hopper cast Marilyn as one of his leads in his next feature Eaten Alive starring a young Robert England. She would return as Sally Hardesty one last time in a cameo appearance in 1994's Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation starring Matthew McConaughey and Rene Zellweger. Recently Marilyn was cast as Verna Carson in the new The Texas Chainsaw Masacre 3D coming out October 5, 2012.

Eileeen Dietz (Guest Of Honor) 

Ranked by many as the scariest movie of all time, The Exorcist. Eileen portrayed the demon Pazuzu and was in some of the possessed Regan scenes. After The Exorcist Eileen went on to have a very accomplished career starting with roles in the television shows Planet Of The Apes, Happy Days, to a few year stint as Sarah Abbott on General Hospital, and she was in the mini series that gained nationwide attention called Helter Skelter about the real life trial of Charles Manson. After TV she went back to films playing a zombie in the Keanu Reeve's film Constantine, Creepshow III, and playing Winnie Gilmore in Rob Zombie's Halloween II.  

Sharon Ceccatti-Hill

Sharon played a leading zombie in George Romero's Dawn Of The Dead as an undead nurse. She also portrayed a nurse is Hellraiser III. She played with Michael Keaton in Gung Ho and with Tom Cruise in All The Right Moves. An interesting fact that many don't know is that Sharon was also an assistant to magician David Copperfield. She has also become an iconic figure in Europe after her image as a nurse zombie can be found on many posters and books.

Sierra Holmes

Sierra began her horror film career in last season's VH1 Scream Queen's Season 2. After the show she was widely recruited by horror filmmakers and has been cast in many upcoming horror projects for leading roles and had a featured role in Pirahna 3D. She is also included in a very impressive cast ensemble for the new science fiction film Hollow Earth by Travis Bowen which is starting pre production soon.

Len Kabasinski

Len is the CEO of Killer Wolf films based out of Erie, PA. He got his start playing a radio zombie in Zombiegeddon. Two years later he would go on to direct Swamp Zombies which ended up being released nationwide through Brain Damage. He then continued on in the horror film genre making films which would all become nationwide releases such as Curse Of The Wolf, Fist Of The Vampire, Warriors Of The Apocalypse, and Wendigo: Bound By Blood. Two of those features Curse Of The Wolf and First Of The Vampire are also included in the Midnight Horror Collection which is available at all Wal Marts and other major retail chains.

Jeremy Ambler

Jeremy has been in more popular movies than some A-List actors. His long list of credits speak for itself, The Walking Dead, The Three Stooges (2012), The Crazies, The Road, Harold & Kumar 2, HBO's John Adams min series, Evan Almighty, We Are Marshall, Big Momma's House 2, and The Dukes Of Hazzard. 

Rufus Blaq

Rufus Blaq is a Billboard Top 100 artist. He grew up in Youngstown Ohio and went on to become one of the most respected music producers and writers in the R&B and Hiphop world. He gained nationwide exposure with Salt N Pepa being featured in their songs and video's "RU Ready" and "Gitty Up" on MTV and BET. After that he released his solo album Credentials, which featured the hit song and video "Out Of Sight" that was also on MTV and BET. The video is very Halloween like themed, with evil clowns chasing him, being trapped in a glass case, and being cut in half with a saw magician style. He has been featured in the soundtracks for You Got Served, Jennifer Lopez's produced film Feel The Noise, and Ice Cube's The Players Club. He recently released the mix album "Electric Pretty" and produced actress Tichina Arnold's new album. Rufus is cast to play in the new science fiction film Hollow Earth by Travis Bowen which will be starting production soon.

Lisa Neeld

Lisa is a Playboy cover model who was also one of the Playboy Sexy 100 in 2008 with Kim Kardashian on the cover, a radio host, and a movie actress. She is the star of the horror movie The Girl. She was also recently cast to co star in the horror film Night Of The Cannibals and a new film by Len Kabasinski.

Kristina Michelle

Kristina is the host of The Reel Show which focuses on the independent film genre. She is also a co-producer for the Indie Gathering based out of Cleveland Ohio. She is an award winning actress having been trained by renowned instructer Ray Szuch. She is currently the lead actress for Joe Mohn's film Night Of The Cannibals now in production.

Sal Lizard (Halloween Horror Expo's MC)

Sal created the hillarious Abner Zombie, a zombie stand up act that's very original and funny. When he's not doing stand up he's also an actor having been in such films as Feeding The Masses,  I Am Legend with Wil Smith, Creature From The Hillbilly Lagoon, Abe's Tomb, and Hillbilly Bob: Zombie. He is the MC for the Halloween Horror Expo and will also be performing on stage as Abner Zombie.

Kenny Ali & Jtrip

Bio for JTRIP:

JTRIP was proud to be a part of Simon Cowells’ new hit show  X FACTOR. He traveled all the way from New York, NY to be on this panel after perfecting his craft in Musical Theatre and Dance. He graduated from The American Musical And Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in 2007. He studied with some of the top teachers in New York City, namely Elaine Petricoff, David Martin, Dan Daily, and many more. After performing shows with TYGA of (Young Money), Chase N Cashe (Producer of Eminem’s hit single, “Drop the world”), GLC of (Good Music/EMI), Nappy Roots, & Snoop Dogg, JTRIP released a new smash hit through Island/DEF JAM along with Midwest
extraordinaire Kenny Ali. These two Musical Genius’s teamed up with the
Multi-Platinum selling recording artist YOUNG BUCK, formerly in 50 cents’ G-UNIT. “Millionaire” was released world-wide on March 2011 and has been at the top of the charts since then, playing in clubs in Europe and on radio’s all over the USA. This amazing project will be aired on MTV, BET, and also VH1 in the summer of 2011.www.OH10music.com

Bio for Kenny Ali:

Kenny Ali is the hottest rap artist to hit the asphalt of the Ohio/Midwest Region. With Just Releasing His New HIT Single "MILLIONAIRE" with R&B/POP Sensation JTRIP feat. YOUNG BUCK on ISLAND/DEF JAM. This Ohio Native is set in the right direction to making his mark in the Music World. Need we say more? Let's put the proof in the pudding! Not only is he a phenomenal lyricist, but a talented producer, and engineer as well. Above all he performs with a live band. So If you haven't witnessed a Kenny Ali show then you have robbed your ears and eyes of entertainment in it's purest form. Kenny Ali is what the industry is missing (The total package). He began rapping at the age of 6 when Hip Hop just started to go mainstream influenced by the movie "CRUSH GROOVE" it was pretty much a wrap from that point on in his young life. The Youngstown, Ohio native Has Won 1st Place to become Top Mics General Sponsored by
Source & XXL Magazine & was on tour with the Top Mics Campaign in 2010. Lets dig in his past a lil bit! Kenny Ali was nominated in the "OHIO HIP HOP AWARDS" for "BEST ALBUM" (2007) & "BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE" (2008). In result of his nomination for "BEST ALBUM" he was featured in the October issue of HIP HOP WEEKLY for the magazines "Unsigned Hype" Column in the Underground section (2007).

Derek Young

UPDATE: Derek will be unable to attend due to illness - However he is having his movie Midnight Matinee Psycho sent here so we will still be playing that.

Derek Young is a Director/Actor who has starred in Midnight Matinee Psycho, Family Property and Vampires of Zanzibar. For all you Ed Wood fans out there, Derek is featured in the new film Plan 9 which is a remake to Plan 9 From Outer Space and it also features Conrad Brooks.

Mark Cray

Mark is an indie horror film actor, he's best known for his role's in Voodoo Rising, Abe's Tomb, The Grindhouse Massacre, The Horror Convention Massacre, Reunion, and The Girl which boosts a who's who list of horror actors including Lisa Neeld, Debbie Rochon, Robert Z'Dar, Ari Lehman, and more. He's currently working on the horror comedy Girl Scout Cookies.

Tiffany Apan

Tiffany early in her career started as a model for Lloyd Kaufman having been featured as a Tromette Of The Month and she was in Meat For Satan's Ice Box which was distributed by Troma. She is not only an actress in the movie The Girl but also has two songs featured in the soundtrack. She was also cast in the new film Hollow Earth which will begin pre production soon.

Travis Bowen

Travis got his start in the film business from his mentor, former Ed Wood actor Conrad Brooks. He would go on to form Eerie Frequency with co-owner Joe Mohn. His first two films shot in his 20's were An American Nightmare and Shadows In The Woods. Both films would star Conrad Brooks and featured tons of talent including Charlie Sheen's Uncle Joe Estevez, the final appearance of Star Wars and Indiana Jones actor Michael Sheard, and Troma film's Lloyd Kaufman. His third full length film The Girl stars many actors from the horror film genre and his fourth film Hollow Earth is an apocalyptic science fiction film which is begining production soon. He is currently an advisor and co-producer for Night Of The Cannibals. When he's not directing he is also an actor, having appeared in many horror films and most recently in a Rufus Blaq music video and a cameo appearance in Night Of The Cannibals.

Joe Mohn

Joe started as an actor and producer for local films in the area. He went on to form Eerie Frequency with co-owner Travis Bowen. He wrote the majority of the film The Girl as well as acting in it. He is currently the director, writer, and co-producer of his new film in production now called Night Of The Cannibals starring Kristina Michelle and Daniel Emery Taylor from Return Of The Swamp Thing and Road Trip with Tom Green.

Matt Jefferson

Matt Jefferson is the most accomplished male actor from the area. He has starred in many full length and short films, mostly horror including the lead role in the comedy Acid Trip. He is a co-star in the movie The Girl starring Lisa Neeld, has been cast to play opposite Sierra Holmes in Hollow Earth, and is currently co-starring in the movie Night Of The Cannibals. Matt is also a director and writer, plans are set for him to direct his first full length Eerie Frequency film in 2012.

Meredith Holland

Meredith Holland has been involved in the performing arts most of her life.  Her most recent credits include extra work in Wil Ferrel's TALLADEGA NIGHTS and also an extra in THE ULTIMATE GIFT.  She then costarred in Break of Dawn's production, THE TONTINE.  She recently was an extra in Corbin Bernsen's 25 HILL, and was featured in DARK OF MOON, as Freya.  She also was a production assistant for the film.  CHILL is Meredith's first attempt at writing and codirecting.  She is planning on sending CHILL to film festivals starting in November.

David Gilmore

David Gilmore, a professional karaoke singer, got bit by the acting bug almost 2 years ago, debuting as Buddy in Corbin Bernsen's 25 HILL.  He then was an extra and production assistant on DARK OF MOON.  He plays Donny in CHILL.  He was a backup vocalist for the local band, PM 317, who are featured on the CHILL soundtrack

Ahrin Starr

Ahrin is a popular host at many of the events at Pulse whom will be appearing at the Halloween Horror Expo as an Elvira look a like. Ahrin will be sitting along side with the Youngstown Pride table.

Daniel Click & Greg Lanning of GD Effects

Daniel and Greg are leading special effects makeup artists for the movies Night Of The Cannibals, Chill, and Candyland. You can also see their work on TV in the area for the Youngstown Zombie Crawl commercial. They will be doing demonstrations at the show, enhancing Halloween costumes, and displaying their work.

Kerri Rickard

For over 20 years, Kerri Rickard has been working her award-winning craft of theater make-up/SFX/and facepainting in Trumbull and Mahoning county theaters/commercials and live TV spots. Her work has been seen on stage at Youngstown's RustBelt Theater company, Kent-Trumbull Theater, The Oakland Center for the Arts, The Youngstown Playhouse, The Victorian Players, The 2010/11's Youngstown's Zombie Crawl, and a featured artist for The Calvin Center in Youngstown, Ohio's very first ZOMBIE PROM on October 28th sponsored by the RustBelt Theater company.  This year she will be working on live models at the Horror Con with various methods of her trade.  She is also a silkscreener with Pat-t-Shirt in Niles, Ohio.  Kerri is also accepting reasonably priced bookings while at the convention for those that wish to heighten their Halloween costume experience!  Feel free to bring appliances for her to apply and paint for you purchased from your favorite costume stores.

Chris Yambar

Chris Yambar is a force of nature. When he's not working as a pop artist, painting celebrities and rock stars, or traveling and lecturing at art institutes and colleges, he's working with some of the most popular cartoon characters around. His mainline title output includes Bart Simpson Comics, Tree House of Horror (which he co-wrote with Alice Cooper and Gene Simmons), Radioactive Man, I Dream of Jeannie, Popeye, Mr. Magoo and ElfQuest.  He is known throughout the industry as one of the godfathers of modern indie comics. His creator-owned properties include the award-winning Mr. Beat, Spells, Suicide Blonde (awarded Best Science Fiction comic writer 2003 by Cinescape magazine), Suckulina-Vampire Temp, El Mucho Grande, The Fire-breathing Pope, Twerp and Blue Baboon, and Edison's Frankenstein 1910. Chris has also contributed to indie titles including Patty Cake, Quicken Forbidden, and Patrick the Wolf Boy. For the first time ever, Chris will be offering horror fans at this year's show an opportunity to purchase copies of Bart Simpson Tree House of Horror #10 signed by Alice Cooper, Gene Simmons and Pat Boone. He will have plenty of cofee mugs and t-shirts on hand as well.  You can follow Chris on Facebook and visit his website at www.yambar.com.

Don Pedicini Jr.

UPDATE: Sadly Don will be unable to attend due to a work conflict.

Don is a professional illustrator who has worked on licenses including:Hammer Horror, Star Wars LOTR, Indiana Jones, Bettie Page, MLB, NFL, The Avengers (BBC), Doctor Who,  Marvel, CBLDF, CSI, and many more. Don will have prints as well as original artwork for sale, licensed sketch cards, original art on blank comic book covers and several new sketchbooks. For more information go to www.donpedicinijr.com.

Chris Zarichansky

Has been published worldwide 5 times in previews magazine as a artist of the month.Freelanced for ss comics,  done illustration work for rantz angels sketch cards.worked on his first video game for the PC.Does Pittsburgh comic conventions, commissions .He sells his art work on ebay for sale.He recently donated art to the inkwell awards.http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryDetailSearch.asp?Artist=Chris+Zarichansky&GCat=35444http://chriszarichansky.deviantart.com/gallery/

Gary L Moon

Gary is the author of The Once And Future Horror Show: The Legend of Zombie Apocalypse and Tales Across Time. He is a storyteller and can be found at many Renaissance Fairs in the Eastern United States.

Kimberly Bennett

Kimberly is a Kent State graduate who is a recently published author. Her short story collection Twisted Delights debuted in October 2010. The book is for those who enjoy "spine tingling quick fixes when it comes to reading." Her next short story masterpiece is due to be released in December of 2011. These stories are great if you enjoy Tales From The Crypt or the works of Edgar Allen Poe.

Jackie Chin

Nationally known paranormalist, author, spiritual teacher Jackie Chin uses her gifts to enlighten and encourage those who are seeking solutions. She has been invited to many online radio shows such as: Beyond the Gate with David Baker, Knight Talk Radio with Colin Knight & PSI-FI with Donna Stewart. She has authored a book on the subject of reiki entitled “The Light Within a Reiki Handbook 2004.” She is currently working on a new book encompassing her experiences as a Clairvoyant. Jackie’s reading style is straight to the point, and done with the utmost compassion for her clients.

Rufus Blaq

(See biography above)

DEF JAM'S Kenny Ali & Jtrip

(See biography above)

Tiffany Apan

(See biography above)

TIKI 

Tiki is a professional singer and songwriter... He will be performing the song voted by MTV as the #1 Halloween Music Video of all time at the show, Michael Jackson's Thriller. And he won't just be performing this song once, he'll be performing it both days at different times during the show.

The Exorcism Room *Exclusive Attraction

This is a once in a lifetime chance event! You can be in an actual exorcism scene and leave with your own DVD of yourself as the star. To top that off you'll also have Eileen Dietz in the DVD as well with you. This also isn't just any exorcism scene, the walls will move and the bed will shake. We promise you this is unlike anything you've seen before and it's exclusive to the Halloween Horror Expo. So take part in the most fun attraction that any horror convention has ever had for only $25 and leave with a DVD of yourself and Eileen Dietz!

Another amazing attraction not found at any other horror convention is The Vortex Tunnel. Walk through this as the walls around you spin as you try to make it to the end with out losing your balance, good luck! This is from GEP Productions in association with Fear Forrest. There is no additional charge for this attraction.

The Green Hornet's Black Beauty

Here is your chance to see The Green Hornet's Black Beauty. This amazing authentic replica offers movable weapons including the infamous gatling guns. Get your pic with the Green Hornet's Black Beauty and a model for the car will be there as well.

Electric Chair provided by Glen Reed

Hearse provided by Glen Reed

Hearse provided by Troy Dunn

The Ghostbuster's Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, 8.5 Feet Tall!

The Girl on DVD for only $5.00 !!!