The MASK MAKER has arrived at CFX!

The makers at Composite Effects are at it again! With the creative style, product and technique that has made them a mask making force in the industry, they have now packaged it in a way that allows YOU to become the MASK MAKER!

The team at CFX has continued to make leaps in the mask making world and allow its’ customers to create their own design utilizing CFX’s skills, tools and high end mask materials to bring your haunt or event to life with the creation you specifically needed and designed!

“Do you have a great idea for customizations for a mask, but don’t know for sure how it will look it when put together? Do you want to get live price estimates for your wild alteration ideas? Do you just want to screw around with different ways of playing with a mask? Look no further, because the CFX Mask Maker is here NOW!

It includes the option to email CFX at the end of the process so you can get an official, final price quote on your new mask! So let’s see what you can make, shall we?”

To see the mask maker process and to see all the creations you can come up with be sure to visit the CFX team at: www.CompositeEffects.com

The Midwest Haunters Convention Needs You!

As we approach 2012, it is never too early to be thinking about the next Tradeshow, Convention, or Haunt Gathering. That is how us Haunters grow, learn, share information, and make our Pro Haunts, Home Haunts, Parties better every season.

Well, one of the best conventions is that event RFR has dubbed the “One Last Haunt Romp” is the Midwest Haunters Convention. And as they gear up for the 2012 Annual Event, they have some call outs for those Haunters, Pros and others in our Haunt Family.

To begin how about the education? Everyone loves the Education at MHC and they have a call out for speakers to share, educate and teach Haunters how to grow in specific areas of haunting.

“MHC is known for having the best educational offerings in the haunt industry. We start assembling the classes in November after the haunt season is over however it is not too early to start thinking about it. If you are interested in speaking, or have an idea for a class or a workshop, let us know! Just send an email to Barry@midwesthaunters.com”
And moving forward from the education how about showing off your haunt stuff! Midwest Haunters is also looking for you to show off your Haunt Ride!

Many haunters deck out Hearses, Cars and more to place in front of their Haunted Attractions, drive in parades and more to promote their haunt. Well now you can show it off in 2012 to your fellow Haunt Peers.

“Show Off Your Ride in the custom car area of the 2011 trade show was a huge hit! It was so well received that we are going to expand it for 2012! Start making your plans now to bring your hearses and custom haunt cars to Columbus next June. On a related note, due to scheduling conflicts, we will be unable to offer the outdoor hearse parking for 2012.”

Finally, all conventions are made possible by the Haunters supporting the event! It is our Haunt Community that push conventions forward and make it so they can come back year after year. And the Midwest Haunters Convention Needs Your Support too!

“We Need Your help! Are there people at your haunt that have never been to MHC? Do you have makeup people and actors that would benefit from our seminars and workshops? Want to see more of your friends at MHC? Help us promote MHC by putting our cards in the makeup and dressings rooms of your haunts. Simple send your name and address to Kathy@midwesthaunters.com and we will get some out to you!”

So even though we are kicking off the Haunt Season, it is never too early to figure out how to grow in 2012. And you can always listen to the Archives of complete Coverage of the Midwest Haunters Convention on the Rotting Flesh Radio website at: www.RFRPodcast.com

For more on the Midwest Haunters Convention, dates, times and the lineup for 2012 visit: www.MidwestHauntersConvention.com

ABOUT THE MIDWEST HAUNTERS CONVENTION
The Midwest Haunters Convention is for Haunted Attraction Producers, Actors, Artists and Home Haunters. Our goal is to provide educational seminars and workshops with experienced presenters, a 75+ vendor trade show with the latest in haunt offerings, and a place to network with others in the industry during our unique social activities. We’ll offer 1st class haunted attraction bus tours, costume parties and contests (the Bloody Mary Monster Makeup Wars competition, Ms Midwest Scary Pageant & the IAHA Scariest Character Contest). “Haunters” are always welcome here! For more information please visit www.midwesthauntersconvention.com

Canadian Haunted Attractions Conference Announces ‘Easy as 1-2-3′ Contest

With all the Haunted Attraction tradeshows, conventions, and seminars that take place throughout the year, Rotting Flesh Radio loves to be at all of them helping our industry grow, promote it and most of all keep all you Deadites in the loop of all the events surrounding our beloved Haunt Season.

One of those events over the last few years has ventured away from the United States and launched a new breed of Haunting in Canada. The Canadian Haunted Attraction Conference has been growing with each year the event has taken place and it continues in 2012. The event organizer Matthew Flagler has kept it moving forward, and keeps it educational, informational and brings Haunted Attractions to the folks up north from us in Canada.

Once again in 2012, Rotting Flesh Radio will be the exclusive Haunt Industry Podcast Sponsor of the Tradeshow and we are looking forward to meeting more of you Deadites onver the border in April. Now moving on to the contest.

To keep the event moving forward, the CHAC has launched the “EASY AS 1-2-3″ Contest!

“Our first contest of the year is called the “As Easy As 1-2-3″ Contest. Here’s how it works: you register with payment to attend the CHAC 2012 in Hamilton either as an 1) Exhibitor, 2) Sponsor, or 3) Seminar Series Attendee.

Anyone who does that between now and December 31st, 2011 is entered in a draw to win 1) one nights accommodation at the Crowne Plaza Hamilton, 2) dinner for two at Acclamation Bar & Grill, 2 tickets to tour Dundern Castle, 2 tickets to tour Royal Botanical Gardens, and 3) the following 3 other items: a Seminar Series Wristband for the CHAC 2012, a VIP Dinner Ticket, and one Builders Series Workshop registration.”

This promotion is brought to you courtesy of 1) Tourism Hamilton, 2) Crowne Plaza Hamilton, and 3) the CHAC!! You can register by visiting: www.CanadaHaunts.ca

Stay tuned for even more CHAC 2012 Contest Announcements from Rotting Flesh Radio as we get closer to the event and once again are one of the Tradeshow Sponsors of the Canadian Haunted Attraction Conference.

Steve Dash to Make First Pittsburgh Convention Appearance at Horror Realm

Horror Realm, Pittsburgh’s modern
horror convention, is pleased to announce that actor and veteran stuntman Steve Dash will be appearing at its fall show on September 16-18. Horror fans know Dash as Jason from Friday the 13th Part 2. He has continued to work in the movie industry including roles in Mr. Hush, Stagemore and Hemo. This will be Dash’s first Pittsburgh convention appearance.

Local television and radio legend Bill Cardille will be appearing at the convention on Saturday, September 17 from noon until 4 PM. “Chilly Billy” is the beloved host of the iconic local television program Chiller Theater, which Cardille hosted from 1964 to 1983. This is a rare joint appearance by Cardille and his daughter Lori, who starred in the George Romero film, Day of the Dead. Lori Cardille will be appearing all weekend.

Horror Realm has also added director Danny Steinmann (Savage Streets) and scream queen Linnea Quigley to the guest line up.

The convention has also released details on its free fan events taking place throughout the weekend:

– Pittsburgh Film Workers Awards program will take place Friday at 9PM. The festival honors local independent filmmakers and will hand out “Creech” Awards for feature length and short films.

– Horror Cabaret features entertainment beginning at 10:30 PM on Friday. Acts slated to appear are cast members from Evenings in Quarantine: The Zombie Opera, mentalist/magician Chris Handa, ElectroBelly Dance Troupe and musician Weird Paul.

– Horror High Homecoming Party starts outdoors at PJ’s Backporch Tropical Bar at 8 PM with live bands Devilz in the Detailz followed by River Runs Scarlet. The party moves indoors to PJ’s Grille and Bar at 10 PM with DJ Cy-Fi providing the music. Attendees are invited to dress as their favorite 80′s horror film villain or victim, or to just dust off their Member’s Only jackets, leg warmers and big hair for the costume contest with a $100 cash prize. The event includes a cash bar and is open to individuals 18 and older with valid ID.

– Barnabus Bailey and the Greatest Show Unearthed makes its “underworld” premiere on Saturday at midnight. The Greatest Show Unearthed is a dark carnival themed program in the spirit of Chiller Theater, hosted by zombie ringmaster Barnabus Bailey. The program, which launches its web based premiere on October 31, will showcase independent films as opposed to classic public domain midnight movies. The premiere episode will feature the film “Rotkappchen: The Blood of Red Riding Hood.”

– Little Monsters event for kids 12 and under returns on Sunday morning at 9 AM, featuring creepy cartoons, a monster drawing contest, costume parade and goody bags for the kids.

Convention sponsors include: Rue Morgue Magazine, Twisted Library Press, Duquesne Beer, Clique Vodka and Black Hearts Clothing.

Horror Realm takes place at the Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh South, located at 164 Fort Couch Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241. The hotel is located across from the South Hills Village shopping mall.

For details on the convention, including exhibitor and sponsor rates,
schedule, guests, advance ticket purchase and hotel reservations, please
visit: www.horrorrealmcon.com

IT’S PITTSBURGH FOR HAuNTcon 2012!!

So HAuNTcon is coming up right around the corner…okay well actually in 2012, but you gotta be prepared as both a vendor and a buyer.

Rotting Flesh Radio was covering the 2011 HAuNTcon event as the Official Media Sponsor (CLICK HERE TO HEAR RFR HAuNTcon COVERAGE FROM 2011) and so will be the case in 2012. And true to form, the annual tradeshow moves from location to location every year. This proves to keep it fresh, expand to haunters who may not be able to travel to a single location and also bring fun unique haunt tours each year.

Well HAuNTcon has Officially Announced its’ Location and Dates for the 2012 Annual Tradeshow. The Official Press Release Reads:

“HAuNTcon 2012 will be at the Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Boulevard, Monroeville, PA, (a suburb of Pittsburgh) May 3 through May 7, 2012. With the pre-show haunt tour May 2nd and 3rd.

This is the first year HAuNTcon will be in a convention center rather than a hotel. The host hotel is the Monroeville Double Tree, 101 Mall Boulevard Monroeville, PA and the hotel will be the location of THE social event of the haunting season, the 2012 HAuNTcon Costume Ball, Saturday May 5. This hotel is a upscale Hilton property and HAuNTcon discounted room rate will be a low $114 a night.

This location just happens to be next to the Monroeville Mall, most famous for its appearance in the George A. Romero horror film Dawn of the Dead (1978).

We are still working out the details but stay tuned for hotel and ticket registration info. We are in discussion with several Haunted Attractions in the Pittsburgh area about tours during the convention, but let us know which Haunts you would like us to tour at HAuNTcon 2012 in Pittsburgh, PA!

And mark your calendars now to make sure you don’t miss HAuNTcon 2012, May 3-7 in Pittsburgh, PA!”

So get ready for some education, fun, vendors, haunt tours, costume party and more from HAuNTcon in 2012. Stay tuned to Rotting Flesh Radio for information as it becomes available and be sure to look for us on the show floor once again. For more on HAuNTcon visit: www.HAuNTcon.com

ABOUT HAUNTCON:
HAuNTcon is an acronym for the Haunted Attraction National Tradeshow and Conference, an expo and convention “Designed by Haunters, for Haunters” of every age and level of experience. HAuNTcon brings people who love Haunted Houses and Halloween together for a fun-filled four days and nights of Haunter Education, Tours of Local Haunted Houses, a packed Tradeshow Floor, Hearse Show and an incredible Costume Ball!

A key component of HAuNTcon is education! Over 40 hours of seminars, Make-n-takes, workshops and demonstrations, all included in the price of admission. Our education is designed to help attendees learn new techniques on makeup and actor training, prop and set building, advertising and marketing, as well as tips and tricks to make their lives easier and their attractions more successful.

The Haunted Industry’s Transworld Haunt Show Launches the 2012 Promo Video

Once the Haunt Season has wrapped, and the haunts are torn down, or boxed for the winter, every haunter takes a deep breath and sighs. It’s over. That’s when planning begins once again for both vendors and haunters. And this kicks off with the Annual Transworld Haunt Show.

Every year the Transworld event brings some of the top vendors, seminars, haunt tours and more to the table. This is the event where many haunters will attend only this tradeshow. And it is just that, a tradeshow. One thing Transworld is, is a buyers show. This is the place where many vendors will debut all-new products for the season, haunters and get fresh ideas, buy in bulk and most vendors gain 65% of their annual sales.

There will be more information coming in the upcoming weeks and once again Rotting Flesh Radio is a sponsor and will be vending on the tradeshow floor.

Well all-new to show you just want the Annual Transworld Haunt Show is, they have released their new promo video to pump you up for the 2012 event. (CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO ROTTING FLESH RADIO’S LIVE TRANSWORLD COVERAGE)

(Click Here to See the Transworld Haunt Show Promo 2012 Video)

So as you can see, it is time to gear up, get stoked, and most of all get through this season, but then prepare for the Annual Transworld Haunt Show. For more information on Transworld visit: www.HAAShow.com. The Haunted Attractions and Halloween Industry opens for business March 8-11, 2012.

ABOUT TRANSWORLD’S HAUNT SHOW:
“Whether you are opening a haunted attraction for the first time, or are a seasoned veteran, the Transworld Halloween and Attractions show is a must see event. This is the only trade show that features vendors, from across the nation and overseas, that cover every aspect of our business, from ticketing to makeup and sound FX to giant animatronics. If you are a pro haunter, or want to become one, you cannot afford to miss this event.” – Randy Bates, owner The Bates Motel haunt.

For the last 16 years, TransWorld’s annual Halloween & Attractions Show has been a “must attend” event in the Halloween & Haunt industries. This year is no exception!

During these four days in March, the Haunt industry will gather to network, get new ideas and approaches, purchase product, compare horror stories and have a solid great time!

Bruce Campbell, Christopher Lloyd to Meet Fans at Wizard World Chicago in August

Alright Deadites,

The haunt season is fast approaching and in the midst of all the painting of black walls, getting actors ready and more, we need some down time and Horror Conventions are a way to do it.

This August is a good time as well with two very popular conventions taking place the same weekend and right across the street from each other.

Rotting Flesh Radio is already the Official Media Sponsor for the upcoming Flashback Weekend Convention where some of the best is Horror-wood will be there from Robert Englund to Doug Bradley. And once again RFR will be there to interview and cover the event. Now let’s move our way across the street, literally to the Wizard World Comic Con Chicago.

Rotting Flesh Radio will also be in attendance at this event as they have now announced the B-Movie King himself, BRUCE CAMPBELL to the mix! Yes, Hail to the King Baby, as Bruce is going to meet with fans, sign autographs and be there for the 30th Anniversary of the Evil Dead! In addition you have the likes of Christopher Lloyd, Lou Gossett Jr., Patric Stewart, Peter Meyhew, Felicia Day, Morena Baccarin, Anthony Michael Hall among others.

This event brings in some of the best vendors, up and coming artists and celebrities.

Now since we will be at both events, there is alot of coverage to bring you. So check back in the upcoming weeks as we have the organizers of these conventions on RFR to talk about the events, social activities and more. And let’s now forget some of our Annual Visits to RFR from your favorite Horror icons.

Until then, look for us on the show floor or at the RFR Booth at Flashback Weekend and Sit Back, Relax and Rot Away…

Horror Realm Announces Summer of Scares

Horror Realm is planning a Summer of Scares for horror fans in the Pittsburgh and surrounding area to whet appetites for its fall convention. The cool events in the middle of a hot summer include:

12 Weeks of Horror – a creepy classic film series for 12 consecutive Wednesdays beginning July 6 at the Hollywood Theater in Dormont. The series includes a spooky cartoon, an installment of the serial The Phantom Creeps starring Bela Lugosi and a classic horror film. Patrons who attend all of the first 11 shows will receive free admission to the 12th and will be eligible for a drawing for free weekend passes to Horror Realm’s fall convention.

Horror Author Series – in conjunction with Eljay’s Books of Dormont, Horror Realm is presenting a weekly series of readings, question and answer sessions and book signings by local horror authors. The series kicks off July 6 with Tim Gross of Gross Movie Reviews and Bastards of Horror discussing his latest release, The Big Ass Book of Gross Movie Reviews. NOTE: Admission is free for all events.

Basket Case Night featuring Beverly Bonner – an evening of film and entertainment opens with a Q&A with freelance artist Joshua Emerick, who is the illustrator of the Basket Case: The Comic serial slated to appear in Fangoria magazine. Then enjoy a screening of the original film followed by the premiere of Beverly Bonner’s stage show Casey – 30 Years Later. The show catches up with Bonner’s character from the film series, who is running an old age home for prostitutes. The evening finishes up with an after party to celebrate Ms. Bonner’s birthday. VIP tickets will be available which include balcony seating, a poster autographed by Ms. Bonner, an exclusive meet & greet and free admission to the after party. The event will take place at the Hollywood theater on August 12.

Horror Realm, Ghost Story TV and Shadow 3 Media present: Beyond The Paranormal, the first in an ongoing informational/educational lecture series which will examine the latest information, theories, and science practices which delve into the mysterious realm of the paranormal. Each event will feature noted guest speakers from around the country whose work and significant contributions are helping to lead toward a better understanding of the scientific and spiritual aspects of the world of the paranormal. The series debuts on August 13th and will feature David M. Rountree, an acclaimed paranormal investigator and author of the book PARANORMAL TECHNOLOGY. The evening will also feature additional noted speakers from the local paranormal community as well as a private screening of the debut episode of GHOST STORY TV, a locally produced paranormal investigation show.

Details on each event will be provided separately in weeks to come.

For more information you can visit the Horror Realm’s Official Website at: www.HorrorRealmCon.com

Coming in 2012: The Spring Break Massacre:
Horror Realm, Pittsburgh’s modern horror convention, is also pleased to announce the return of its one day Spring Break Massacre show, which returns on March 10, 2012 to the Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh South. The 2011 fall show takes place September 16-18 at the same location. For details on the convention, including exhibitor and sponsor rates, schedule, guests, advance ticket purchase and hotel reservations, you can visit: HorrorRealmCon.com

Annual Great Lakes Fright Fest Haunt Gathering June 3-5, 2011

Alright Deadites, this is the busy weekend for many of you haunters and horror fans to get your fix. As we mentioned this week, you already have the Con Carolinas event, and the much anticipated 8th Annual Midwest Haunters Convention to get your fright fix on. These events will give you Seminars, Education, Celebrities and more. And if that wasn’t enough going on, you can also head on out with your Haunt Family and attend the Great Lakes Fright fest as well.

The Great Lakes Fright Fest is an annual haunters get-together for home and pro haunters alike. Located at a campground in South East Michigan.

Events include:
Show and tells

Demos

Make and takes

Pot Luck Dinner

Raffle and Door Prizes

Events for the kids and more.

This event has continued to grow and many haunters including the event organizers of the Midwest Haunters Convention (when the event isn’t the same weekend), often attend. what makes this gathering fun is that it is hosted on the campgrounds! You can bring your family, camp all weekend, hang with fellow haunters, learn, share, and come together as a haunt family.

And best of all, proceeds to benefit St. Anne’s Parish Food Bank and Monroe County Humane Society! So if you aren’t around the Con Carolinas, or the Midwest Haunters Convention then head on over the the Great Lakes Fright Fest.

For more details on the event kicking off all weekend (June 3-5, 2011), attending if you are not staying on the grounds, and more visit: www.GreatLakesFrightFest.com

An Midwest Haunters Convention Poem by: The Unknown Scare-Actor

by: RFR Casket Crew’s Unknown Scare-Actor

Twas the night before MHC and all through the haunt, not a monster was stirring, no patrons to taunt.

The hotel was decked out, lots of scary stuff to buy masks and props, intestines and eyes.

The vendors were selling, the classes were taught, the animatronics were on demo, the scare tools go “pop” the haunt ball starts, see costumes with zest, as we vote to crown a new “Miss Scary Midwest“, See body art exquisite, dancing and drink, as the evening goes on, no once sleeps a wink,

Sunday is here, the show floor is loud, as pots of coffee are passed through the crowd

As vendors sell out and the show winds down

The last guy out the door is a sad-faced, evil clown

As Barry and Kathy and Kelly bid us good bye

Everyone says goes to Midwest-now I know why.