Crypticon

Crypticon is a horror-oriented media[1] event held annually in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Seattle, Washington, and Kansas City, Missouri. Guests have included authors, actors, directors, producers, and writers from classic and upcoming horror titles.

Crypticon
StatusActive
GenreHorror and media
Location(s)Denver, CO

Kansas City, MO

Minneapolis, MN
CountryUnited States
Years active2008 to present
Organized byCrypticon Conventions
Websitecrypticonconvention.com

Overview

Crypticon is composed of three areas open to the general public:

  • The Dealers' Area, which is made up primarily of vendors selling horror-themed merchandise and booths advertising films, and guests signing and meeting fans.
  • The Auditorium, where panels and speeches are given for the duration of the convention, including exclusive interviews with the guests.
  • And The Screening Rooms, where new independent and mainstream horror films are screened via digital projection.

Conventions

2017

Happy Hunting (2016 film) wins Best Feature Film.

2014

Crypticon Seattle was held May 23–25, 2014 at Seatac Hilton Hotel and Convention center in Seattle, Wa

2013

On May 24–26, 2013, Crypticon Seattle took place at the Seatac Hilton Hotel in Seatac, Washington

Guests of Honor

Crypticon Kansas City was held Aug 16-18 in Kansas City, MO

Guests of Honor

Crypticon Minnesota was held September 27–29 at the Doubletree in Bloomington, MN

Guests of Honor

2012

On May 27–29, Crypticon Seattle took place at the Seatac Hilton Hotel in Seatac, Washington.

Guests of Honor

Crypticon Minnesota was held September 28–30 in Minneapolis, MN

Guests of Honor

2011

On May 27–29, Crypticon Seattle took place at the Seatac Hilton Hotel in Seatac, Washington.

Guests of Honor

2010

On June 18–20, 2010, the Crypticon Seattle Horror Convention took place at the Holiday Inn in Everett, Washington.

Guests of Honor - Seattle

Crypticon Minnesota was November 5, 6 and 7, 2010 in Bloomington, Minnesota at the Bloomington Sheraton.

Guests of Honor - Minnesota

2009

On June 5–7, 2009, the Crypticon Seattle Horror Convention[2][3][4] took place at the Northwest Rooms at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington.

Guests of Honor

2008

On May 23–25, 2008, the Crypticon Seattle Horror Convention[1][5][6] took place at the DoubleTree Hotel in SeaTac, Washington. Guests of Honor

References
  1. "Crypticon Paints Emerald City Blood Red".
  2. "Horror convention: Fans and celebs unite at Crypticon Seattle". Archived from the original on 2009-07-07. Retrieved 2010-03-06.
  3. "Crypticon Seattle". The Stranger. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
  4. "Show Notes – Episode #18 "Crypticon Wrap Up" » Seattle-Geekly.Com". Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2010-03-06.
  5. "Seattle Film and Music Office: Current Newsletter". Archived from the original on 2008-08-30. Retrieved 2010-03-06.
  6. "CRYPTICON Invades Seattle June 5, 6 and 7". Archived from the original on 2010-02-19. Retrieved 2010-03-06.
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