2025 SPECIAL GUESTS

Celebrity Guests

Douglas Tate Announcement
Douglas, a Los Angeles native, discovered his love for acting and filmmaking early, creating horror shorts on VHS. Over his career, he’s brought unforgettable characters to life in films like Zathura, Star Trek, and Rebel Moon, and on TV in Teen Wolf and The Mandalorian. Known for roles like Gruagach in Hellboy (2019) and Jason Voorhees in Freddy vs. Jason, he’s also behind-the-scenes magic as Michael Myers' stunt double in Halloween Kills. Catch his directorial debut, Angel Baby, now streaming on demand!
Brett Wagner is a standout figure in the horror genre, best known for his iconic role as “Leatherface” in the 2003 remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and his chilling “Kemper Kill” sledgehammer scene. His terrifying portrayal of Jesse the Hunter in The Crazies (2010) earned him a feature on Fangoria Magazine. Other notable credits include John Dies at the End, Chromeskull: Laid to Rest 2, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Angel. Known as “The Big Schwag,” Brett’s larger-than-life persona extends to TV with guest roles in Sons of Anarchy, NCIS: Los Angeles, Mom, House, The Mentalist, and Hanna Montana. Beyond acting, Brett was the voice and fill-in host for Discovery Channel’s Monster Garage, introducing viewers to custom vehicles, and he hosted the fast-paced game show Past Time. He is also a sought-after emcee for events like bike rallies and car shows, cementing his status as a versatile talent across entertainment.
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Artist Guests

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Industry Guests

Chad Hatter - Industry Guest
An internationally ignored costume designer, Chad has dressed Adam Savage, Reece Feldman, and Whoopi Goldberg, Among others. He has worked for DreamWorks as a fiber artist, Robot Chicken as a costumer for puppets, as well as numerous large-scale event coordinators. Chad graduated with a Masters in fine arts from Santa Fe university to lackluster applause and mild confusion. He lives in Los Angeles and is holding space for the lyrics of “Defying Gravity."
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Cosplay Guests

Black Zero Cosplay
Black Zero is a cosplayer, production designer and graphic artist from Milwaukee WI, and has been honing his craft for over a decade. Specializing in foam armor suits, 3D printing and props he has won numerous costume contests, culminating in a win at the Crown Championships of Cosplay. Since then he has worked with Marvel Studios, Amazon Prime and other high profile clients to create bespoke garments and art pieces around the nation. Now he seeks to empassion and teach others that no matter where you are from, or how little resources you have, you can make art that will leave an impact on the world.
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