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2008 San Diego Comic-Con Horror Schedule

San Diego’s Comic-Con may be one of the most horrible places on Earth. I rather go to jail than deal with so much nerd in one spot, but for you horror fans that still want to attend, I took the time to publish the horror related events to make your life easier.

You are welcome.

Thursday July 24th

10:00-11:00 - Idiots of the Web— For the second year in a row the biggest genre and movie websites are coming together to discuss how new media have affected movie making, what it takes to run a popular site, and much more in a panel discussion and Q&A session. Participants include Robert Sanchez (IESB.net), Garth Franklin (Darkhorizons.com), Mike Sampson (Joblo.com), Erik Davis (Cinematical.com), John Campea (TheMovieBlog.com), Brad Miska (Bloody-Disgusting.com), Eric “Quint” Vespe (Aintitcool.com), Devin Faraci (CHUD.com), Paul Christensen (Movieweb.com), and Kellvin Chavez (Latinoreview.com). Moderated by directors Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor (Crank 2, The Game). Room 32AB

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Another Hole in the Head San Francisco’s Horror/Sci-Fi Film Festival

Its once again time for San Francisco’s Horror/Sci-Fi film festival Another Hole in the Head June 5th to 22nd - 2008.

Gris Grimly Book Launch at Halloween Town

Where Madness Reigns the first book to showcase the art of Gris Grimly, will be released in a limited edition hardcover June 7th 2008 at Halloween Town in Burbank California.

Dario Argento’s Mother of Tears Theater Listings

The final installment to director Dario Argento’s horror triology, Mother of Tears, is opening in select theaters throughout the country on JUNE 6th! See below to find out where the Mother of Tears is playing near you (after the jump). Visit the newly launched OFFICIAL WEBSITE for updated theater and ticket information!

Shriekfest Film Festival & Screenplay Competition Announces it’s Call for Entries

The 8th annual Shriekfest, in Los Angeles, is looking for entries to their international Horror/Thriller/SciFi/Fantasy Film Festival and Screenplay competition to be held in October of 2008!

The festival is dedicated to screening and recognizing the works of filmmakers and screenwriters in the often forgotten genres. Superior screening facilities, parties, and panels make this a wonderful networking experience for all. Awards will be given in most categories and prizes include cash, product awards, trophies, etc. Check out their website for more information and entry form — www.shriekfest.com. You can also check out the news page and testimonials page and see how Shriekfest has helped many filmmakers and screenwriters in the past.

Midnight Theater List For Diary of the Dead

Real quick Horror-movies.ca has a list of Diary of the Dead midnight showings Click Here to view them. If you still need a list of theaters it is showing at, to see if it is coming to your home town check out listings here.

Roy Frumkes Comes to Buffalo

Roy Frumkes (not Ray), best known as the screenwriter and producer of Street Trash, will be a Special Guest at the Buffalo Niagara Film Festival, which runs March 24th – 29th. Roy will be premiering a rough cut of “The Definitive Document of the Dead, an expansion of his acclaimed Document of the Dead, which chronicles the career of legendary horror icon George A. Romero

Sundance Lineup

The Sundance Film Festival titles were announced yesterday. Here is The Park City at Midnight lineup and all it’s horror titles.

HALLOWEEN 4 & 5 Double Feature in 3D!

In celebration of Halloween this year, HALLOWEEN 4 & 5 will be on the big screen for one night only… and it is in 3D!

Sixth Film Announced for After Dark Horrorfest 2007

The sixth film for this years After Dark Horrorfest is Borderland. The film claims to be “based on a true story,” and is about three Texas University seniors who take a trip to a Mexican border town to party. The trip becomes a nightmare when they bump into some cult looking for a human sacrifice.

Screamfest LA Line up: DIARY OF THE DEAD & 30 DAYS OF NIGHT

I just realized Screamfest LA is right around the corner and if I didn’t have prior engagements, I would be down there in a heartbeat. They are screening some cool flicks like FRIDAY THE 13TH 3D, George Romero’s DIARY OF THE DEAD, Steve Niles’ 30 DAYS OF NIGHT, and INSIDE, all of which I wanted to catch.

2007 Silicon Schedule Announced!

There is only one week left for Silicon 2007 (October 5th through 7th, @ the San Jose, Double Tree) and the official schedule has finally been posted online. This is your chance to get drunk (or not) and crazy while you party with the Horror Yearbook staff and our guests. We have tons of great movies, events and parties planned. I can also promise this will be like no convention you ever attended before, so check out the great schedule below. For More Information, Tickets or Hotels click here for the official Silicon website.

Miss Horrorfest Voting Opens

Once again we are happy to announce this years Miss Horrorfest Contest brought to you buy 8 Films to Die For!

SiliCon Short Film Festival Program Announced

SiliCon Short Film Festival Program Announced!

Silicon, San Jose Double Tree, October 5th to 7th. Check out more of Horror Yearbook’s GREAT programing HERE

MARYLAND ZOMBIE OPUS IN NEED OF DEAD FOLK

If you live in the Hagerstown Maryland area, here’s your chance to join the growing ranks of the undead. Filmmaker Gary Ugarek (DEADLANDS: THE RISING) is shooting his latest zombie epic TRAPPED starting in late September, extending into October.