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UPDATES
FRIDAY NIGHT FRIGHTS Returns!
The popular series continues Friday August 13th, 2010 with Friday the 13th, Part V - A New Beginning; Friday the 13th, Part VII - The New Blood; and Friday the 13th, Part VIII - Jason Takes Manhattan at the Studio Movie Grill in Lewisville, TX.
Rare, actual 35MM prints of these classic horror films will be screened. Also, plenty of giveaways will be available before the screening. In addition, celebrities from the films will be making appearances and signing for the fans. Kane Hodder (Jason from F13th 7, 8, 9 ,and 10), Ari Lehman (Jason – Friday the 13th part 1), and more TBA! They will also host Q & A sessions between the films for the fans.
Doors open at 6:00 pm. Tickets are free! All films are Rated R. Previous shows have been at capacity, so early arrival is advised. There’s nothing else like this in the D/FW area for loyal fans of the genre. Also, the Studio Movie Grill is a great place to eat, drink and enjoy a classic show with an appreciative audience.
Location:
Studio Movie Grill - Lewisville
1600 S. Stemmons Fwy @ Corp. Drive
Lewisville 75067
Friday Night Frights is presented by the popular horror website PitofHorror.com, TX Fear Fest, and Friday the 30th.
STATEMENT FROM JOHN GRAY, JULY 21, 2011
All –
There have been a lot of rumors going around since our first location change and we have done our best to try and hold things together on our end but have had our backs against the wall. You see, what you don’t know is that a certain so-called “talent agent” that we have refused to work with since day one has been trying to sabotage the show while at the same time telling people he was working with us all along. You all know who he is and for legal reasons right now we can’t call him out by name.
This individual was responsible for us losing our first location and as we learned today has tried to sabotage our current location. We didn’t have the proof it was him until this most recent attempt where he wasn’t even smart enough to call from a blocked number.
In addition to this he has posted under fake names on our message board and several other boards starting rumors about various things from guests not actually being booked to locations never being locked down etc.
He has also called celebrities directly telling them these rumors and casting a lot of doubt among them and even causing some to flat out cancel for fear that the show wasn’t for real.
He has made death threats to one celebrity who has contacted the authorities and has a warrant issued for his arrest. He made death threats and has continued to harass via phone, text & e-mail several board members here and another real talent agent. All of which has been documented and we will post that information here for all to see once certain legal issues have been met. This individual won’t be a problem for us much longer as the law will be dealing with him shortly.
Sadly he has been successful at temporarily sabotaging this event for the time being. As much as it pains us to do, we have no choice but to postpone the show to Friday, May 13th-Sunday, May 15th 2011.
We know several of you have booked flights, got time off of work etc. and we are very sorry for the personal and financial inconvenience. We are going to look into some sort of compensation for those who have already booked flights and will incur a fee to change your flight.
This all may seem like one big excuse but it’s all very real and very serious. This individual seems to think he is above the law and untouchable but he is about to find out the hard way that isn’t the case.
Finally, all events will now be held at The Crowne Plaza. The code for booking your rooms is FRT and you will have to call and reconfirm your reservations. The room rate and block stays the same. They have been nothing but professional and courteous throughout this entire debacle, especially David Ramcharan, so PLEASE do not give them a hard time....they have made this arduous process go a lot smoother and made things happen much quicker than could be expected of anyone. We look forward to a long relationship with the staff at the Crowne Plaza!
All the best,
Texas Fear Fest Staff
SPRING UPDATE, 30th March 2010
None other than OTEP announced as FearJam headliners! With Support from Michale Grave's act Gotham Road and add to the mix punk rockers Calabrese and Ari Lehman's First Jason and you have one hell of a rock concert!
Guests added as follows:
Ron Millkie - (F13th)
Jeannine Taylor - (F13th)
Kirsten Baker - (F13th 2) *first con*
Peter Barton - (F13th 4, Hell Night) *first con*
Shavar Ross - (F13th 5)
Carol Locatell - (F13th 5)
Ron Sloan - (F13th 5)
Juliette Cummins - (F13th 5, Psycho 3)
Mike Nomad - (Jason Lives) *first con* (played Officer Thornton in Jason Lives and was also stunt coordinator)
Kerry Noonan - (Jason Lives) *first con*
Richard Burgi - (F13th 2009, Hostel 2) *first con*
However, there is more to come very soon! Keep checking back for updates...
NEW YEAR SPECIAL UPDATE, 2nd Jan 2010
Hey guys, another great update today! Guest additions include:
Paul Kratka (Rick, pt3)
David Katims (Chuck, pt3)
Todd Farmer (Writer, Jason X)
Tom Fridley (Cort, pt6 - first con)
Danny Steinmann (Director, pt5)
Clyde Hayes aka Alan Hayes (Paul,pt4)
Stu Charno (Ted, pt2)
It goes without saying that this is the ultimate Friday the 13th convention!
Also announced is FEAR JAM! Though we still don't have the headline act CALABRESE will be on the bill along with First Jason as the third act! Info on the events part of the site. More details to be confirmed!
HALLOWEEN SPECIAL UPDATE, 27th Oct 2009
Hey guys, MEGA update here! Guest additions include directors:
Steve Miner (F13th 2 & 3) *first con* *FRIDAY & SATURDAY ONLY*
Tom McLoughlin (Jason Lives) *first con*
John Carl Buechler (New Blood)
We are sure you will agree that this alone is great for the show, however, it doesn't stop there! Also appearing:
Robbi Morgan (F13th 1980)
Harry Crosby (F13th 1980) *first con*
Tiffany Helm (F13th 5) *first con*
Nancy McLoughlin (Jason Lives) *First con*
Chris Carnel (Stunt coordinator F13th remake, also the miner in My Bloody Valentine remake)
Arlen Escarpeta (F13th remake)
America Olivo (F13th remake)
Not only amazing guest additions, but also screening information as follows!!!
Friday Night Frights presents "The Paramount era on the big screen"
(dusk to 2am on the pavilion, right outside of the convention center)
Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th part 2
Friday the 13th 3-D
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
Saturday Evening - (prior to Fear Jam)
Friday the 13th 6: Jason Lives
Friday the 13th 7: The New Blood
Friday the 13th 8: Jason Takes Manhattan
All screenings will have a short intro by the director and or cast members, but no Q & A sessions will take place due to time constraints. We will literally have to screen each film, back to back.
Jason Goes to Hell, Jason X, Freddy vs Jason, and the Friday the 13th remake will all be screened (with celebrity appearances) at various points throughout the weekend in screening room A & B.
This is already the ultimate Friday the 13th event... and we have so much more to organise! if you are a fan, you need to attend!
21st September 2009
NEW GUESTS ADDED: Harry Manfredini (Composer 1-X), Russell Todd (Scott Pt. 2), Larry Zerner (Shelley Pt. 3), Kevin Spirtas (Nick Pt. 7), Yani Gellman (Stoney JX), Diana Barrows (Maddy Pt. 7), Elizabeth Kaitan (Robin Pt. 7) and Tom Savini (Special FX Artist Pt.1 & 4). A couple more first time appearances for the fans!
25th August 2009
NEW GUESTS ADDED: Bill Randolph (pt II), Dana Kimmell (pt III), Melanie Kinnaman (pt V), Dan Bradley (Paintball Jason pt VI), Kelly Hu (pt VIII), John D. LeMAY (The Series, JGTH) Louise Robey (The Series) and Steve Monarque (The Series)! Many first time appearances for the fans!
LOCATION ANNOUNCED! And info on available hotels in immediate area. Please see the LOCATION page for details!
7th August 2009
Finally! Tickets are now available
online as well as Vendor table purchases, through our Paypal shopping cart. FULL WEBSITE COMING SOON!
31st July 2009
New guests added: John Furey, Tracie Savage, Catherine Parks, Lawrence Monoson, Dominick Brascia, Lar Park Lincoln,
William Butler, V.C. Dupree, Erin Gray, Steven Culp, Derwin Jordan, Paula Shaw and Spencer Stump.
COMING SOON: The hotel is locked, we will announce the venue in the coming days. Tickets for the event and vendor table purchases will be available from this website in the next week or so. Stay tuned!
19th July 2009
New guests added: Victor Miller, Camilla and Carey More, Darcy DeMoss, David Kagen, John Otrin, Jensen Daggett, Timothy Mirkovich and Kimberly Beck.
18th July 2009
Camp Blood: Friday the 30th - The Official 30th Anniversary reunion of the Friday the 13th series:
The last 3 Fear Fest shows combined have sold over 10,000 tickets, and sold out 9 hotels. Typically, our shows are themed with a reunion of sorts as we did with Fear Fest 2 – the largest Nightmare on Elm St. reunion in history. The show featured over 60 guests from all 7 films and was a huge success. We do this namely because we are fans of the genre ourselves, and with the 30th anniversary of Friday the 13th coming for 2010, it only made sense to make this our next event.
This convention is unique, in that there happens to be a lake next to where the hotel is located. That means in addition to the usual convention activities, there will also be nearby on-site "camp"-related activities for fans who attend, such as canoeing, archery, swimming, and even a paint ball crew to re-create the mayhem from Jason Lives: Friday the 13th part 6. Since we plan to include cast and crew from every Friday movie ever made, this looks to be the Friday extravaganza every Voorhees fan has waited 30 years for.
John Gray, PITOFHORROR.com/GUTS AND GORY
CAMP BLOOD: FRIDAY THE 30TH FORUM
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