Virtual Event – Archives of a Horror Fiend

Verifying Descent from Salem’s Accused Witches

Presented by David Allen Lambert with American Ancestors/NEHGS Free Webinar – Available on Demand There are hundreds, if not thousands, of court cases and accusations of witchcraft across colonial America, yet the most famous series of prosecutions from this period are the Salem witch trials between 1692 and 1693. In that short period, more than…

Hysteria: Tracing Early Modern Witchcraft Virtual Event

Hysteria: Tracing Early Modern Witchcraft – a Free Virtual Event 🖤🎃🍁 #witchcraft #spookyseason

International Edgar Allan Poe Festival In October 📖🎃

The International Edgar Allan Poe Festival & Awards returns to Baltimore the weekend of October 8 & 9, 2022! We will see the return of in-person stage, vendors and tours, all proceeds to benefit The Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum in Baltimore. Virtual and in-person programs also available this year. This is a huge…

Fear 2000: Horror Undying – an online conference dedicated to contemporary horror

Fear 2000: Horror Undying – an online conference dedicated to contemporary horror, featuring talks, keynote lectures and special guests About this event Fear 2000 is a conference series dedicated to horror media in the twenty-first century, hosted by Sheffield Hallam University and supported by the Centre of Culture, Media and Society and the Department of…

The Witch of Endor: A Study in History and Folklore [free online event]

The Bible account of the “Witch of Endor” raising the spirit of Samuel has been long debated. This talk explores its folkloric aspects About this event Prof. Owen Davies (University of Hertfordshire): The Folklore Society Presidential Address 2022: ‘The Witch of Endor: A Study in History and Folklore’ Online talk, Tuesday 28 June, 17:30-18:30 The…

The Art of Dread: Crafting Contemporary Horror – Online Workshop 💀📖

This event is presented by The Cabin in Boise, Idaho. In this workshop, we’ll explore themes and trends in contemporary horror and horror-adjacent genres and begin crafting our own horror stories. On odd-numbered weeks we’ll take a self-focused approach, looking inside to develop your own horror ideas (and your own horror stories!) In even-numbered weeks,…

Elvira’s Auction Starts Today!

Any Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (official) fans here?! An auction of her personal belongings starts today 🖤🧛🏻‍♀️ taking place in Beverly Hills and live online at Julien’s Live. PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF ELVIRA, MISTRESS OF THE DARK (#3305) 12/04/2021 10:00 AM PST Over 400 items! Detailed Description From the Auction House The exclusive…

Event: Fantastic Fest 2021 at the Alamo Drafthouse in Austin Texas #PromoteHorror

Fantastic Fest is the largest genre film festival in the U.S., specializing in horror, fantasy, sci-fi, action and just plain fantastic movies from all around the world. ABOUT THE EVENT Fantastic Fest Date: September 30 – October 11 Location: Austin, Texas Price: $100 Website: https://fantasticfest.com/

Nightmares Unearthed: A Contemporary Horror Reading – Free Online Event 3/27/21

Nightmares Unearthed: A Contemporary Horror Reading – Free Online Event 3/27/21. In this Age of the Pandemic, where cons and stores and shows are mostly virtual, so too are #book tours! #horror #promotehorror

Trans and Other Gender-Non-Conforming Bodies in Horror Cinema: Online Event 5/27/21

Trans and Other Gender-Non-Conforming Bodies in Horror Cinema: Online Event 5/27/21. Projecting horrors real, imaginary & metaphorical. #horror #promotehorror

Walpurgisnacht: Folklore & Popular Culture Online Event 4/29/21

Walpurgisnacht: Folklore & Popular Culture Online Event 4/29/21. This online class explores the folklore and its representation in popular culture. Tickets are only $10. #horror #promotehorror

Everybody Has a Secret Face: Queer Horror & Poetry | Free Online Event April 13, 2021

Explore horror film and poetry writing from a queer perspective in this generative writing workshop. About this Event Horror cuts right to the heart of our hidden fears and desires. For decades, queer horror fans have found dark reflections of our lives and experiences in scary movies. In this workshop, we mine horror film imagery…