For several years, Creature Feature has hosted an awesome horror convention in Gettysburg, celebrating the actors, directors, writers, and artists who bring the genre to life. Creature Feature will still hold conventions in Gettysburg every March, but for the first time ever, they’re going to host a convention at the Hilton in downtown Scranton!

Creature Feature Scranton will take place from November 7-9. The guest list is pretty stacked and includes Jerry Wallace, one of the actors who played Jason in Friday the 13th Pt. 2, Quinn Lord (Sam from Trick ‘r Treat), Bill Moseley (Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil’s Rejects, 3 from Hell), Clint Howard (Ice Cream Man), John Dugan (grandpa from the OG Texas Chainsaw Massacre), Edwin Neal (the hitchhiker from the OG Texas Chainsaw Massacre), and several others.

What makes Creature Feature specifically unique is that besides the usual actor photo-ops, autograph tables, and vendor fair, they host several other events. Here’s a few I’m most excited about:

• Live commentary screening of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. With some of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre cast in attendance, along with the film’s cinematographer Daniel Pearl, this should be an unforgettable and eye-opening screening. It will take place Saturday, Nov. 8 at 6 pm at the Scranton Art Haus movie theater. A weekend or VIP pass is required.

• Live commentary screening of My Bloody Valentine. Again, this sounds like a really fun and unique event. Considering director George Mihalka and the miner actor Peter Cowper are convention guests, I assume they’ll be handling the live commentary. This event takes place on Saturday, November 8 at 8 pm, also at the Scranton Art Haus. A weekend pass or VIP ticket is required.

• Film panels: some of the film discussion panels include Friday the 13th Pt. 2, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and solo Q & As with Quinn Lord, Clint Howard, and Bill Moseley. For film lovers, these panels are always one of the best aspects of any convention. You never know what behind-the-scenes tidbits and stories the actors/directors/screenwriters may share.

• Pumpkin carving contest: I just think this sounds rad. I’ve never been to a convention that had a pumpkin carving contest. This takes place November 8 at 2 pm.

• Costume contest: horror conventions aren’t complete without a costume contest. It’s always a good time watching these and seeing the craft and creativity that goes into the costumes and cosplay. This will occur on November 8 at 5 pm.

These are only my must-sees at Creature Feature Weekend, but there are a ton of other events occurring over the weekend. For a full event schedule and to purchase tickets, click here. I can’t stress enough the importance of supporting this event, so it becomes a yearly occurrence in the area.