May 9th, 2010 marks the 30th anniversary of the orginal Friday The 13th. It’s highly doubtful at that time the creators knew that they were launching a franchise that would take it’s anti-hero from Camp Crystal Lake, to Manhattan, to Hell and ultimately space. The franchise has also brought us some great haunt cameos by Jason and even a two-year run of the the Friday the 13th: Camp Blood haunt at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights.
For those Voorhees fans who can’t wait until haunt season to experience some interactive Friday the 13th terror, you can go mingle with the O.G. Cyrstal Lake campers at one of the many upcoming conventions. Below is a list of upcoming conventions for 2010 that include Friday the 13th alumni. We’ll keep you updated throughout the year when more people from the franchise are added to these conventions.
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MARCH 19-21, 2010
Saturday Nightmares Expo
Jersey City, NJ
1. Tom Savini (Make-Up: Friday the 13th 1980, The Final Chapter)
2. Harry Manfredini (Composer: Friday the 13th 1980, Part 2 through 7, Jason Goes To Hell, Jason X)
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MARCH 26-28 2010
Horrorhound Weekend
Indianapolis, IN
1. Miguel Nunez (“Demon”: A New Beginning)
2. Tom Morga (“Jason Voorhees” aka “Roy Burns”: A New Beginning)
3. Tom Savini (Make-Up: Friday the 13th 1980, The Final Chapter)
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APRIL 23-25 2010
Full Moon Tatoo and Horror Festival
Nashville, TN
1. Ari Lehman: (“Jason Voorhees”, Friday the 13th 1980)
2. Steve Dash: (“Jason Voorhees”, Part 2)
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APRIL 30 – MAY 2 2010
Texas Frightmare Weekend
Dallas, TX
1. Kane Hodder (“Jason Voorhees”: The New Blood, Jason Takes Manhattan, Jason Goes To Hell, Jason X)
2. Betsy Palmer (“Mrs.Voorhees”: Friday the 13th 1980)
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JULY 30 – AUG. 1 2010
Fright Night Film Fest
Louisville, KY
1. Ken Kirzinger (“Jason Voorhees”: Freddy vs Jason)
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AUGUST 13-15 2010
Camp Blood: Friday the 30th
Lewisville, TX
1. For full guest list, visit the link above.
