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Photo: Ed Carbajal Per their Facebook page, the New Jersey Horror Con & Film Festival announced the film selections for the upcoming convention on September 22-24. Screenings and schedules will be announced next week but take a look at the long list of films for this Fall. See anything you like?  Remember, last Spring's convention had a few that even won some awards . As always, we'll keep you posted and see you at NJ Horror-Con.

The conventions we go to feature so many things that readers enjoy and chances are if you enjoy them you're probably pretty knowledgeable about those things. The recent NJ Horror Con and Film Festival had everything a horror film buff would love, including the "Movie Buff" card game . According to a recent article in AdWeek , board game sales are seeing a big spike as they make a comeback in popularity. It is welcome news in an age where more people engage through their devices over social interactions. The convention had a lot of fans and celebrities interact but a game like "Movie Buff" will definitely keep it going with like minded individuals. “More people are binge watching and cooking at home, and they’re also playing board games at home, rather than going for an expensive night out. Instead of Snapchat or texting, it gives people an opportunity to come together face to face and have fun.” - Juli Lennett, toy industry analyst at NPD Group. The th...

Cosplay, horror, and films all weekend long. Both local and national talent was on display at the first horror-themed convention of its kind in central New Jersey.  The horror-themed convention recognized creative talent while giving the horror culture of new Jersey what it has needed for a long time. A convention that not only honors the genre but fills a gap for horror fans in "The Garden State". #TheRing #cosplay at its finest #njhorrorcon @njhorrorcon #horror #FilmFestival pic.twitter.com/N5rXLsZ32N — The Blogboard Jungle (@B_Boardjungle) April 2, 2017 The first day of the convention was already busier than expected . If you are familiar with how these things go, you know that the Saturday of any pop culture themed convention is its strongest day. Not the case for the NJ Horror Con. Father Evil points to where he was spawned. "In 'Con-talk' Friday's are usually dead. Saturday's your money day and Sunday is give or ta...

Promo Image from newjerseyhorrorcon.com A cold rainy day did not keep New Jersey's hardcore horror fans from checking out day one of the first NJ Horror Con and Film Festival in central New Jersey. It has been mentioned here enough how the horror culture in The Garden State has deep roots. So deep that a guy that grew up in the area used his passion for horror to make a career out of scaring folks that come to conventions like this one. Before he became the demonic priest known as Father Evil, he was close friends with the founder of this site. They both caught up to talk about how great the crowd turned out for the first night and what they're looking forward to for the rest of the convention and horror in New Jersey. Check out the full interview here:

Image: walkerstalkercon.com Edison, NJ – Walker Stalker Con , a zombie and horror themed convention, will be held at The New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center on July 9th & 10th, 2016. Fan access to celebrity guests will be the primary focus of this event. Walker Stalker returns for the third year to New Jersey. In December of 2014, Walker Stalker Con made its debut in New Jersey, where it assembled more “The Walking Dead” cast members than any convention ever before in the area, along with other actors from zombie and horror films. Confirmed guests for the event include: Elvira · Norman Reedus · Chandler Riggs · Scott Wilson · David Morrissey · Laurie Holden Michael Cudlitz · Josh McDermitt · Christian Serratos · Ross Marquand · IronE Singleton Tyler James Williams · Austin Nichols · Seth Gilliam · Michael Traynor · Chad Coleman Emily Kinney · Lawrence Gilliard, Jr. · Steven Ogg · Robin Lord Taylor · Drew Powell Jose Pablo Cantillo · Kyla Kenedy · Lincoln ...