When you saw this headline, you might have wondered if I was veering from the usual type of article by promoting the Motor City Nightmares horror convention. This could not be further from the truth. Not only are the convention and convention promoters friends of the store, the show has something to offer even to comic book collectors who are not die-hard horror fans. As you read on, you will understand why you should hear about Motor City Nightmares on a comic book site and why I would be suggesting you give it a shot.
Never cut in line at Motor City Nightmares
Motor City Nightmares
Motor City Nightmares 2013 will be held at Sheraton Detroit Novi Hotel (in Novi) from April 26-28 and it is both a horror convention and film festival. I covered the event in 2011 for another site and had a blast as it is one of the best horror convention to attend. Lucky for us, Motor City Nightmares is a Detroit area horror convention so we do not have far to go. I would be attending this year if it were not for the fact I will be out of town on those dates.
Who’s Coming?
Danielle Harris – ‘Nuff said
There will be over two dozen celebrities signing autographs and mingling with fans throughout the weekend. Some of the highlights include Michael Rooker (Merle from The Walking Dead), Doug Bradley (Pinhead) James Russo (who is making his first horror con appearance), Kane Hodder (Jason), Sid Haig, Danielle Harris, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Ken Foree, Dee Wallace, Michael Berryman, and John Russo.
The Parties
A definite highlight of the Motor City Nightmares horror convention weekend would have to be the parties. You will have the chance to share a drink next to (or with) celebrities attending the show. This is a unique opportunity to see the celebrities with their hair down. There will also be performances by such bans as First Jason, The Gutter Ghouls, and The Casket Bastards. The Casket Bastards are led by my buddy Davey Taylor who used to be known as Ded Dave (see shirt I occasionally wear in the store). The Casket Bastards are awesome live.
Yes, I am getting choked out by Kane Hodder at Motor City Nightmare
The Vendors
The convention hall at the Sheraton Novi is filled with vendors selling all types of wares during Motor City Nightmares. If you are a collector who like to find deals on horror comics (like myself), this is the place to be. I added many issues to my collection when I attended a few years ago. Don’t worry, there are also tons of vendors selling non-comic items if you are looking for the right horror movie toy or memento.
The Film Festival
Part of the floor at Motor City Nightmares
The Motor City Nightmares Film Festival is a great way to break up your convention day and check out films from up-and-comers or from smaller production houses. As of this writing, the listing of films was not up yet, but should be soon. Many of the films show at multiple times in multiple auditoriums on the property, so you might not end up having to miss one for another.
Your Option
If you are looking for something to do during the days of April 26-28, I suggest checking out Motor City Nightmares. Even if you are not a die-hard fan of horror, you are going to find something to spike your interest. If you are a die-hard horror movie fan who is going to be in town during the event, I suggest attending. You can thank me later.
For more information, check out the Motor City Nightmares site by following this link.
