Ashy Slashy: Queen of Halloween "Texas Frightmare"

As we all know by now, the world is experiencing technical difficulties with a virus called COVID-19. We are all having to practice social distancing (which I'm going to be honest I've been practicing since birth), proper hygiene (the fact people are just NOW DOING THIS TERRIFIES ME.. considering I'm OCD/Germaphobe), wearing protective gear (and let's be honest MAJORITY aren't doing properly), and staying home (again... been doing this since forever..).

Thanks to COVID-19, when it comes to the convention community, a lot of conventions have been postponed, canceled, or have had their dates changed to a later time. Thankfully Texas Frightmare Weekend has rescheduled. Usually hosted in May, this year it will be hosted in September.

I am glad to announced that after FOUR YEARS, I'll be attending Texas Frightmare Weekend in September. Now if you aren't familiar with TFW, it's a great horror convention in Texas (at the DFW International Airport at the Hyatt Hotel). It's friendly, fun, and all things HORROR!

Here's a glance at some of the guests attending this year:

Are you attending? If so, let me know!
-Ashy Slashy

Gore Noir Magazine is an official sponsor and vendor of both Sinister Creature Con's for 2017

It's with great excitement that we announce that Gore Noir Magazine will be signing on to vend and sponsor both 2017 additions of Sinister Creature Con in California!!  Sinister Creature Con 2016 was such a great success that they are branching out to bring us a Spring and a Fall horror convention for Northern California.  The first convention will be taking place at Stockton Arena in Stockton California on June 10-11th, 2017.  The great folks that put together the convention are already making announcements on guests for this show and taking applications for vendors.  (highly suggested you grab a booth as the convention draws in TONS of real horror fans!)

The second convention will be taking place at Scottish Rite Center in Sacramento California on October 14-15th 2017.  Last years show taking place in October was amazing.  It was a great way to get in the mood for Halloween by grabbing awesome products from the vendors as well as photos and autographs from the celebrities in attendance.  On top of all this they had after parties going for those of you who like to party with fellow horror fans.  We will make sure to have a drink and a couple billion shots with all of you crazy fans out there.  Are you ready?  Grab your tickets now and tell your friends!  You won't want to miss this!!

Don't Miss This! Sinister Creature Con in Sacramento, CA on Oct 15-16th

We couldn't help but sign on for the 2nd year of Sinister Creature Con taking place in Sacramento California this Halloween season!  The list of the horror celebs that are going to be in attendance is amazing!  I can't wait to meet Lori Petty and Katharine Isabelle!  Also I can't wait to bring our brand of horror publication to the unsuspecting people of the convention.  THAT'S RIGHT!  We will be vending this lovely event!  Read below for more information about what will be going on and who will be in attendance!

"Horror Con announces year two guest: Sinister Creature Con in Sacramento, CA on October 15th-16th, 2016.

Horror Convention Sinister Creature Con is invading Sacramento for year two with Lori Petty of Orange is The New Black and iconic FX artists including Robert Kurtzman, 3 time Oscar winner Ve Neill, Hannibal’s Katherine Isabelle, and that just the beginning.

Sacramento, CA. Cult film appreciators, horror lovers and practical effects enthusiast who want a place to appreciate the art of horror now have Sinister Creature Con for the love of the genre.

Sinister Creature newest convention to The Sacramento Scottish Rite in downtown Sacramento has surpassed horror convention scene and launched year twos first batch of guests. Sinister is brought to you by the masterminds behind the 9th annual Sacramento Horror Film Festival, The Horror Short Film Festival, Amber’s Sweets Theater Troupe, Sac-Conventions and Sac Anime Conventions. Featured guests include award winning practical effects artist Ve Neill (Beetlejuice, Hunger Games, Sweeny Todd) actress Lori Petty (Orange is The New Black, Gotham) actress Katherine Isabelle (Hannibal, Freddy vs Jason, Ginger Snaps) GOLD VIP performance by Aurelio Voltaire and Rich Uncle Bill and the Daleys (Bill "Stay Puft" Brian's Band!) as well as world-renowned makeup artists from the hit Syfy show FaceOff and so much more.

"I had no real idea what the Sinister Creature Con was going to be like. It was the first year, they had a good line up of celebrities attending and the vendor list was plentiful, but a horror con in Sacramento? To my pleasant surprise, it was a huge success! More people in attendance then I think anyone expected. All there to see their Rocky Horror Show idols, such as Barry Boswick, or Cleve Hall from Monster Man, or even me!
 
The great things about these types of conventions are everyone is there for the same reason. They love everything horror, always have. When younger we were labeled nerds and geeks, but now we have taken over and become the cool kids. As the famous tag line from Dawn of the Dead states - "When there is no more room in hell, the dead will walk the earth", well we are all walking to the next Sinister Creature Con next year and suggest you do to!" Award winner Howard Berger and past guest on 2015 line-up.

Sinister Creature Con is back for year two and even though 2015 hasn’t come to a close Sinister is wasting no time in order to impact the community and exposing the culture of practical effects and horror.

From live make-up demos to sculpting and painting, fans can also participate and create themselves in one of many workshops offered by award winning make-up artists and fabricators. Vendors and exhibitors will be on-hand with horror related merchandise.

Tickets are currently on sale:
Gold VIP Weekend Pass
$80 - VIP Gold Weekend Pass
Limited quantity.
Gold VIP Pass allows access at 10:00am each day.
Added entry lines for faster access to venue.
Exclusive VIP Badge.
Exclusive 2016 Sinister Creature Con Print by Gianluca Mattia.
Exclusive 2016 Sinister Creature Con Print by Paul Allen.
"Creature Girl" Sinister Creature Con T-Shirt (sizes sm-xxxl).
Includes Exclusive Access to the Official VIP GOLD After Party at the Colonial Theatre. This after party is exclusive to VIP Gold patrons, featured guests, featured artists, and event sponsors. It is NOT open to the public!
VIP GOLD After Party at the Colonial Theatre Includes...
Musical performance by Aurelio Voltaire!
Featuring musical performance by Rich Uncle Bill and the Daleys
(Bill "Stay Puft" Brian's Band!).
Insane puppet show by Shadow Circus Theatre!
Horrifying short films from Sac Horror Film Fest & CryptTV!
Horror Inspired side show and circus performances!
Drink & Food specials!

Sinister Creature Con is now taking applications for vendors and offering sponsorship opportunities. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be apart of one of the biggest cons to make its way thru Sacramento California.

Vendor requests: Jennifer@sinistercreaturecon.com
Sponsorship and Social Media Management: Brian@sachorrorfilmfest.com

More Information: www.sinistercreaturecon.com "

Bloody Best Project

Danielle Harris - Bloody Best Project

The Bloody Best Project is DOING exactly what Gore Noir is in the beginning stages of trying to do.  They are depicting your favorite horror celebs in amazing horror photoshoots.  (Although we here at Gore Noir would gladly cover any awesome celeb that is a horror fiend in a nice gore/horror shoot)  We thrive on seeing and bringing to our fans new horror photography!  We look forward to showing you some of Bloody Best's work featuring the likes of Danielle Harris (pictured), Joe Lynch, Kane Hodder, James Gunn, etc..  It's insane how they can almost tell a whole story with just one image.. Their attention to detail is amazing! On a side note we are set up with Tides of Torture which will feature Kane Hodder, Danielle Harris, Tony Todd, and other horror greats.  Tides of Torture is much more than just a horror convention on a cruise ship.. it's a zombie ball.. celeb poker.. bands will be playing.. It's also the first such horror convention on a boat.. Wanna be a part of history?  Bloody Best and Tides are not affiliated although they are both innovators in the horror world.  We are all for innovation and will do anything we can to see more of the same!