{"id":982414,"date":"2026-08-05T13:51:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T13:51:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/982414\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T13:51:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T13:51:19","slug":"this-weekend-houston-is-hosting-a-colossal-three-day-horror-festival-featuring-over-60-film-screenings-and-endless-oddity-vendors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/982414\/","title":{"rendered":"This weekend, Houston is hosting a colossal three-day horror festival \u2014 featuring over 60 film screenings and endless oddity vendors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screen-Shot-2021-05-18-at-8.13.45-AM-1024x683.png\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\" alt=\"Image shows a man dressed up as Jason from Friday The 13th at the Houston Horror Film Fest.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFeatured image: @houstonhorrorfilmfest<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prepare for a scare this summer! The Houston Horror Film Fest is taking over the <strong>Houston Marriott Westchase <\/strong>for three terrific days. Expect thrilling <strong>movie screenings<\/strong>, appearances by legendary scream queens, and a <strong>morbidly massive market<\/strong> perfect for any goth\u2019s wildest nightmare. Scroll down\u2014if you dare\u2014for all the chilling details!<\/p>\n<p>Houston Horror Film Fest 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recognized as the largest horror film festival and expo in Houston, this three-day event features more than<strong> 70 film screenings<\/strong> and hosts exclusive <strong>celebrity Q&amp;A panels<\/strong>. Additionally, guests are invited to explore a <strong>sprawling vendor hall <\/strong>showcasing the work of over 100 filmmakers, artists, authors, and merchandise vendors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The convention experience continues into the evening with<strong> two special after-parties<\/strong> scheduled for the first and second nights. Located in the <strong>Rose Garden Room <\/strong>of the Houston Marriott Westchase, both events will provide attendees with a<strong> live DJ, a cash bar, special guest appearances,<\/strong> and additional entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>Celebrity appearances at Houston Horror Film Fest<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year, the festival has summoned a legendary gathering of<strong> horror icons<\/strong>. Prepare to cross paths with the stars of your favorite horror flicks through their exclusive \u201cMeet the Cast\u201d events. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Behold <strong>The Final Girls of Friday the 13th <\/strong>(Adrienne King, Amy Steel, Dana Kimmell, Kimberly Beck, Melanie Tinnaman, Jensen Daggett, Kari Keegan, Monica Keena), alongside the faces behind Megan (Jenna Davis, Violet McGraw), <strong>The Doom Generation<\/strong> (Rose McGowan, Johnathon Schrech, James Duval), and Planet Terror (Rose McGowan, Marley Shelton).<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The shadows will also reveal Hollywood titans like <strong>Henry Winkler<\/strong>, <strong>Juliette Lewis<\/strong>, and Stephen Dorff, joined by other unforgettable figures including<strong> Ethan Suplee<\/strong>, Jaime Pressly, Simon Rex, and Jack Osbourne.<\/p>\n<p>The when and where of Houston Horror Film Fest<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2026 Houston Horror Film Fest is taking over the Houston Marriott Westchase (<strong>2900 Briarpark Dr.<\/strong>) from <strong>August 7th to August 9th<\/strong>. Here\u2019s when you can join in on the frights:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>August 7:<\/strong> 5 PM \u2013 10 PM<\/li>\n<li><strong>August 8:<\/strong> 12 PM \u2013 7 PM<\/li>\n<li><strong>August 9:<\/strong> 12 PM \u2013 5 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Getting tickets to the Houston Horror Film Fest<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grab your tickets before they vanish! Passes are on sale now, starting at just <strong>$35 for an Early Bird <\/strong>single-day ticket, or <strong>$60 for the whole 3-day weekend<\/strong>. Day of the fest, tickets are priced at <strong>$50 for a single day <\/strong>and <strong>$80 for a 3-day pass!<\/strong> Every ticket gets you full access to the killer vendor market, celebrity rooms, panels, and all the movie screenings you can handle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Featured image: @houstonhorrorfilmfest Prepare for a scare this summer! 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