Midsummer Scream
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August 15-17, 2025, Long Beach Convention Center.
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We already have several dark and eerie winter haunts on our schedule -- help us make sure we know what else we need to check out, and add to a special edition of our event's newsletter! Comment or Submission link in bio.
November 15, 2025 at 1:41 AM
We already have several dark and eerie winter haunts on our schedule -- help us make sure we know what else we need to check out, and add to a special edition of our event's newsletter! Comment or Submission link in bio.
A message from the Midsummer Scream team.
November 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
A message from the Midsummer Scream team.
You're invited to attend a special double feature this Sunday of Christmas classic "Terrifier 3" along with the brand new "Silent Night, Deadly Night" remake. Link in bio to RSVP!
Sunday, 11/2, 5pm, AMC CityWalk
You're encouraged to come in your best (bloodiest?) Santa suit!
Sunday, 11/2, 5pm, AMC CityWalk
You're encouraged to come in your best (bloodiest?) Santa suit!
October 31, 2025 at 4:57 PM
You're invited to attend a special double feature this Sunday of Christmas classic "Terrifier 3" along with the brand new "Silent Night, Deadly Night" remake. Link in bio to RSVP!
Sunday, 11/2, 5pm, AMC CityWalk
You're encouraged to come in your best (bloodiest?) Santa suit!
Sunday, 11/2, 5pm, AMC CityWalk
You're encouraged to come in your best (bloodiest?) Santa suit!
On October 28th at 11am at the Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery in North Hollywood, you're invited to join horror fans, film historians, and members of the Hollywood community... to gather and celebrate Elsa Lanchester's legacy with the unveiling of a modest grave marker near where her remains are.
October 24, 2025 at 12:45 AM
On October 28th at 11am at the Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery in North Hollywood, you're invited to join horror fans, film historians, and members of the Hollywood community... to gather and celebrate Elsa Lanchester's legacy with the unveiling of a modest grave marker near where her remains are.
VENDOR APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR MIDSUMMER SCREAM, RETURNING AUGUST 7-9, 2026 to the LONG BEACH CONVENTION CENTER!
Link in bio to apply.
Both new and previous vendors encouraged to apply!
Link in bio to apply.
Both new and previous vendors encouraged to apply!
October 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM
VENDOR APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR MIDSUMMER SCREAM, RETURNING AUGUST 7-9, 2026 to the LONG BEACH CONVENTION CENTER!
Link in bio to apply.
Both new and previous vendors encouraged to apply!
Link in bio to apply.
Both new and previous vendors encouraged to apply!
This week's Spooky Season Newsletter is presented by Boo-ze, Bites, and Fright, bringing your favorite scary movies to Heritage Square this month. Also inside, the history of (ack) trunk or treating, a Halloween book inspired podcast, and more haunted happenings you don't want to miss. Link in bio!
October 8, 2025 at 8:26 PM
This week's Spooky Season Newsletter is presented by Boo-ze, Bites, and Fright, bringing your favorite scary movies to Heritage Square this month. Also inside, the history of (ack) trunk or treating, a Halloween book inspired podcast, and more haunted happenings you don't want to miss. Link in bio!
This week's Spooky Season Events Newsletter is doozy, with rumors of a key feature at the Haunted Mansion being removed, a gazillion home haunts opening, and everything you need to kick off the best month of the year. If it's not already in your email, check it out via our bio link!
October 2, 2025 at 11:29 PM
This week's Spooky Season Events Newsletter is doozy, with rumors of a key feature at the Haunted Mansion being removed, a gazillion home haunts opening, and everything you need to kick off the best month of the year. If it's not already in your email, check it out via our bio link!
We have a limited number of first come, first serve passes to an advance screening of BLACK PHONE 2 waiting for some of you to GRAB... we'll be releasing the link tomorrow in our Spooky Season Newsletter (if you aren't, check the link in our bio).*
7pm, October 14 at AMC Burbank 16
7pm, October 14 at AMC Burbank 16
October 1, 2025 at 12:55 AM
We have a limited number of first come, first serve passes to an advance screening of BLACK PHONE 2 waiting for some of you to GRAB... we'll be releasing the link tomorrow in our Spooky Season Newsletter (if you aren't, check the link in our bio).*
7pm, October 14 at AMC Burbank 16
7pm, October 14 at AMC Burbank 16
We're heartbroken to hear about the recent passing of Gary Shireman. Gary was an invaluable supporter of the Southern California haunt community, a dear and longtime member of the CalHauntS group, and the owner and operator of Coffin Creek.
September 26, 2025 at 10:11 PM
We're heartbroken to hear about the recent passing of Gary Shireman. Gary was an invaluable supporter of the Southern California haunt community, a dear and longtime member of the CalHauntS group, and the owner and operator of Coffin Creek.
We have a limited number of advance passes to see HIM, the new horror film from Jordan Peele at AMC Burbank 16, Wed – 9/17 at 7PM. An RSVP link will be sent to our mailing list overnight - link in bio to signup! Limited passes available!
September 2, 2025 at 8:54 PM
We have a limited number of advance passes to see HIM, the new horror film from Jordan Peele at AMC Burbank 16, Wed – 9/17 at 7PM. An RSVP link will be sent to our mailing list overnight - link in bio to signup! Limited passes available!
Halloween Horror Nights is going over-the-top this year with themed food offerings this year.
Last night we were treated to a tasting preview and a peek at some of the new merchandise which awaits horror fans when the gates open on select nights, Sept. 4–Nov. 2, 2025.
Last night we were treated to a tasting preview and a peek at some of the new merchandise which awaits horror fans when the gates open on select nights, Sept. 4–Nov. 2, 2025.
August 21, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Halloween Horror Nights is going over-the-top this year with themed food offerings this year.
Last night we were treated to a tasting preview and a peek at some of the new merchandise which awaits horror fans when the gates open on select nights, Sept. 4–Nov. 2, 2025.
Last night we were treated to a tasting preview and a peek at some of the new merchandise which awaits horror fans when the gates open on select nights, Sept. 4–Nov. 2, 2025.
Knott's Scary Farm revealed their 2025 maze lineup last night during their "Nightmares Revealed" fan event, hosted by the Boulet Bros. and Knott's veteran Jeff Tucker. Here's a peek of what we saw!
August 21, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Knott's Scary Farm revealed their 2025 maze lineup last night during their "Nightmares Revealed" fan event, hosted by the Boulet Bros. and Knott's veteran Jeff Tucker. Here's a peek of what we saw!
"Horror Comics CMY-Kill: Fear in Four Colors," today!
Revenge Of gathers master of the comic medium gather to discuss what it takes to strike fear from page to panel.
Hosted by Jeff Eyser with special guests Corinna Bechko, Patrick Hirvath , and Hannah Rose May
Revenge Of gathers master of the comic medium gather to discuss what it takes to strike fear from page to panel.
Hosted by Jeff Eyser with special guests Corinna Bechko, Patrick Hirvath , and Hannah Rose May
August 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
"Horror Comics CMY-Kill: Fear in Four Colors," today!
Revenge Of gathers master of the comic medium gather to discuss what it takes to strike fear from page to panel.
Hosted by Jeff Eyser with special guests Corinna Bechko, Patrick Hirvath , and Hannah Rose May
Revenge Of gathers master of the comic medium gather to discuss what it takes to strike fear from page to panel.
Hosted by Jeff Eyser with special guests Corinna Bechko, Patrick Hirvath , and Hannah Rose May
JSA (Booth #190): Autograph certification service, offering $12 on site specials per signature for any signers at the event.
Shore Business Center (Booth 176): Save room in your luggage and ensure any of your purchases get to your home or office by shipping straight from the show floor!
Shore Business Center (Booth 176): Save room in your luggage and ensure any of your purchases get to your home or office by shipping straight from the show floor!
August 17, 2025 at 3:53 PM
JSA (Booth #190): Autograph certification service, offering $12 on site specials per signature for any signers at the event.
Shore Business Center (Booth 176): Save room in your luggage and ensure any of your purchases get to your home or office by shipping straight from the show floor!
Shore Business Center (Booth 176): Save room in your luggage and ensure any of your purchases get to your home or office by shipping straight from the show floor!
Join Halloween Horror Nights’ John Murdy and Mike Aiello with a signing of an exclusive print this Sunday, Aug. 17 at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at booth #219.
First come, first served. Limited to the first 100 guests. Ticket distribution for signing begins at 11 a.m. PST on Aug. 17 .
First come, first served. Limited to the first 100 guests. Ticket distribution for signing begins at 11 a.m. PST on Aug. 17 .
August 17, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Join Halloween Horror Nights’ John Murdy and Mike Aiello with a signing of an exclusive print this Sunday, Aug. 17 at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at booth #219.
First come, first served. Limited to the first 100 guests. Ticket distribution for signing begins at 11 a.m. PST on Aug. 17 .
First come, first served. Limited to the first 100 guests. Ticket distribution for signing begins at 11 a.m. PST on Aug. 17 .
"Slumber Parties & Slashers Fashion Show," Saturday & Sunday, August 16-17 at Midsummer Scream.
Get ready for the most epic Horror Fashion show in the world! The ghouls at Killer Fitness slay the stage in this homage to the 1980s slumber party!
Hosted by Jim Branscome
Get ready for the most epic Horror Fashion show in the world! The ghouls at Killer Fitness slay the stage in this homage to the 1980s slumber party!
Hosted by Jim Branscome
August 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM
"Slumber Parties & Slashers Fashion Show," Saturday & Sunday, August 16-17 at Midsummer Scream.
Get ready for the most epic Horror Fashion show in the world! The ghouls at Killer Fitness slay the stage in this homage to the 1980s slumber party!
Hosted by Jim Branscome
Get ready for the most epic Horror Fashion show in the world! The ghouls at Killer Fitness slay the stage in this homage to the 1980s slumber party!
Hosted by Jim Branscome
"Terror Between the Sheets: the History of Horror Comics" Saturday, August 16 at Midsummer Scream.
Join Benjamin Dickow, lecturer on the history of comics and director of Captured Aural Phantasy Theater, for a journey through the origins of comic book horror.
Join Benjamin Dickow, lecturer on the history of comics and director of Captured Aural Phantasy Theater, for a journey through the origins of comic book horror.
August 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
"Terror Between the Sheets: the History of Horror Comics" Saturday, August 16 at Midsummer Scream.
Join Benjamin Dickow, lecturer on the history of comics and director of Captured Aural Phantasy Theater, for a journey through the origins of comic book horror.
Join Benjamin Dickow, lecturer on the history of comics and director of Captured Aural Phantasy Theater, for a journey through the origins of comic book horror.
"Psychic Buster, The Paranormal Idiot," Saturday & Sunday, August 16-17 at Midsummer Scream.
Join @psychicbuster Psychic Buster, The Paranormal Idiot, for a one of a kind performance featuring mind reading, psychic phenomena, and one very haunted doll.
Join @psychicbuster Psychic Buster, The Paranormal Idiot, for a one of a kind performance featuring mind reading, psychic phenomena, and one very haunted doll.
August 16, 2025 at 1:05 AM
"Psychic Buster, The Paranormal Idiot," Saturday & Sunday, August 16-17 at Midsummer Scream.
Join @psychicbuster Psychic Buster, The Paranormal Idiot, for a one of a kind performance featuring mind reading, psychic phenomena, and one very haunted doll.
Join @psychicbuster Psychic Buster, The Paranormal Idiot, for a one of a kind performance featuring mind reading, psychic phenomena, and one very haunted doll.
"Cut A Rug: A Slasher Dance-Off," All Weekend, August 15-17 at Midsummer Scream.
Presented by Stage Fright Theater Co. @stagefrighttheater
Presented by Stage Fright Theater Co. @stagefrighttheater
August 15, 2025 at 2:49 PM
"Cut A Rug: A Slasher Dance-Off," All Weekend, August 15-17 at Midsummer Scream.
Presented by Stage Fright Theater Co. @stagefrighttheater
Presented by Stage Fright Theater Co. @stagefrighttheater
This weekend meet actress Christine Elise from the Chucky franchise and Beverly Hills 90210 at Midsummer Scream, August 15-17 at the Long Beach Convention Center!
August 15, 2025 at 4:09 AM
This weekend meet actress Christine Elise from the Chucky franchise and Beverly Hills 90210 at Midsummer Scream, August 15-17 at the Long Beach Convention Center!
PRESENTATION ANNOUNCEMENT: "Them's Fightin Words" with Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy the Mail Girl, Sunday, August 17 at Midsummer Scream.
Join Joe Bob and Darcy as they debate if the original is always better than the remake and the ten topics that inspire passionate arguments among horror fans.
Join Joe Bob and Darcy as they debate if the original is always better than the remake and the ten topics that inspire passionate arguments among horror fans.
August 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
PRESENTATION ANNOUNCEMENT: "Them's Fightin Words" with Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy the Mail Girl, Sunday, August 17 at Midsummer Scream.
Join Joe Bob and Darcy as they debate if the original is always better than the remake and the ten topics that inspire passionate arguments among horror fans.
Join Joe Bob and Darcy as they debate if the original is always better than the remake and the ten topics that inspire passionate arguments among horror fans.
"Supernatural Horror: The Hits, The Misses, The Masterpieces," Saturday, August 16 at Midsummer Scream.
Paranormal experts and occultists ( Sapphire Sandalo, Steffany Strange, and Rannie Rodil) gather to watch, review, and rate the top five supernatural horror films.
Paranormal experts and occultists ( Sapphire Sandalo, Steffany Strange, and Rannie Rodil) gather to watch, review, and rate the top five supernatural horror films.
August 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
"Supernatural Horror: The Hits, The Misses, The Masterpieces," Saturday, August 16 at Midsummer Scream.
Paranormal experts and occultists ( Sapphire Sandalo, Steffany Strange, and Rannie Rodil) gather to watch, review, and rate the top five supernatural horror films.
Paranormal experts and occultists ( Sapphire Sandalo, Steffany Strange, and Rannie Rodil) gather to watch, review, and rate the top five supernatural horror films.
Notes:
Parking is not provided or validated for pass pick-up. We recommend using a metered street space if needed.
Advance pick-up is provided as an option - it is not required but highly recommended!
On event days if you have your wristband, look for the "have wristband" line for expedited entry.
Parking is not provided or validated for pass pick-up. We recommend using a metered street space if needed.
Advance pick-up is provided as an option - it is not required but highly recommended!
On event days if you have your wristband, look for the "have wristband" line for expedited entry.
August 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Notes:
Parking is not provided or validated for pass pick-up. We recommend using a metered street space if needed.
Advance pick-up is provided as an option - it is not required but highly recommended!
On event days if you have your wristband, look for the "have wristband" line for expedited entry.
Parking is not provided or validated for pass pick-up. We recommend using a metered street space if needed.
Advance pick-up is provided as an option - it is not required but highly recommended!
On event days if you have your wristband, look for the "have wristband" line for expedited entry.
"George Newnam’s Casa Calaveras: A Walk-Thru Art Experience," returns to Midsummer Scream!
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with Jóse and Gloria, the happy DEAD couple! Feel the romance as you step into a larger-than-life storybook adventure where you’ll uncover their sweet, heart-filled tale.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with Jóse and Gloria, the happy DEAD couple! Feel the romance as you step into a larger-than-life storybook adventure where you’ll uncover their sweet, heart-filled tale.
August 13, 2025 at 3:57 PM
"George Newnam’s Casa Calaveras: A Walk-Thru Art Experience," returns to Midsummer Scream!
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with Jóse and Gloria, the happy DEAD couple! Feel the romance as you step into a larger-than-life storybook adventure where you’ll uncover their sweet, heart-filled tale.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with Jóse and Gloria, the happy DEAD couple! Feel the romance as you step into a larger-than-life storybook adventure where you’ll uncover their sweet, heart-filled tale.
"Magic with Micah the Magician," Sunday, August 17 at Midsummer Scream.
From Penn & Teller: Fool Us and The Magic Castle, enjoy the interactive magic of Micah the Magician!
From Penn & Teller: Fool Us and The Magic Castle, enjoy the interactive magic of Micah the Magician!
August 13, 2025 at 2:24 AM
"Magic with Micah the Magician," Sunday, August 17 at Midsummer Scream.
From Penn & Teller: Fool Us and The Magic Castle, enjoy the interactive magic of Micah the Magician!
From Penn & Teller: Fool Us and The Magic Castle, enjoy the interactive magic of Micah the Magician!