SCARELA and SCREAM TEAM PRODUCTIONS KICK OFF HALLOWEEN AUGUST 10TH & 11TH, 2013 IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA!

When people hear “August” they think of beaches, late nights, back to school shopping … all of that changes this year.

Don’t run from the fear—embrace it at the ScareLA Halloween Convention! ScareLA and Creative Partner Scream Team Productions (Rob Dyrdek Scare Gram, Mind Terrors) bring the horror holiday to Los Angeles, California August 10^th – 11^th, 2013. Premiering at LAMart, it gives the City of Angels its first convention “…dedicated to celebrating Halloween.” Anyone wanting a preview of what’s to come this October needs to be here!

Attendees can expect some of the biggest names in the Halloween and Horror industries, such as John Murdy and Chris Williams (creators of Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights), Jason Blum (“The Blumhouse of Horrors” 2012, “Paranormal Activity” franchise, “Insidious”), and designers and veterans of Knott’s Scary Farm to showcase first looks of upcoming projects. Other appearances include Scott Michaels (Dearly Departed Tours), Mike Talarico (The Empty Grave Haunted House), and Garner Holt (Garner Holt Productions) to name a few.

   Scream Team Productions has stepped up to create and execute a most wicked and exciting Sliding Demonstration using sliders from their team of Elite Monsters, Knott’s Halloween Haunt, Empty Grave, Hollywood Sports, etc. The show will run twice both Saturday and Sunday. As is that wasn’t enough the terror consultants of the Inland Empire are producing an after party for Saturday, August 10^th! Details will be released soon.

For veterans and those new to the Haunt scene ScareLA provides classes, seminars, and workshops  to kick-off planning Halloween in August. Bone Yard FX has the know-how to transform the everyday person into an extraordinary creature from nightmares. Be sure to swing by the Bone Yard Effects Demo Stage throughout Saturday and Sunday for tips on applying prosthetics and coordinating colors to achieve the right look. Actors can brush up on their scare technique at “Movers and Shakers: Acting Technique” class while their supervisors take away budgeting advice and new tricks for treating set pieces. Those wanting to relive the magical, sweet days of youth can sign up for Pumpkin Gore: Carving the Ultimate Jack-O-Lantern or Skulls and Bones: Sugar Skeleton Making. Be sure to check the website for updated lists on the classes page.

The best part of any convention is the booth line up. This year’s is no exception. Read the latest in horror at the Fangoria booth, The World’s Favorite Horror Magazine. Set the trend—dress like its Halloween during the summer with Kreepsville 666’s unique dark style of fashion. Don’t forget to pick up some goodies for October from Grex Professional Airbrush, Immortal Masks Hollywood, CA , Froggy’s Fog, Spectral Illusions, and more.

What could be better than having this much Halloween packed into one room? Having Dread Central filming every second of it! The Dread Central crew will hold live interviews with attendees, vendors, and special guests while broadcasting highlights from both days. This year is merely the beginning of what will become a staple event in Los Angeles. So don’t miss an opportunity to be part of it!  The ScareLA Convention will be held at 1933 Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90007 from 11am to 7pm Saturday, August 10^th and Sunday August, 11th. Parking is available in LAMart’s automated gated lot.

To buy tickets or receive updates sign up for their newsletter at ScareLA’s official website or connect to their Facebookand Twitter pages. Also check out Scream Team Productions’ official website, Facebook, or Twitter pages for updates about the after party and sliding demonstration. To ask about the other services they provide, call 877.643.6132.

Tearing It Up at Days of the Dead 2013

Scream Team Productions

Scream Team Productions

Scream Team Productions

Scream Team Productions

Scream Team Productions

The Kidd and Evil Ronald with Actor Keith Davidand Wrestler Rowdy Roddy Piper 

The weekend of April 5-7, 2013 the Los Angeles Convention Center played host to the horror convention, ‘Days of the Dead™’ (http://www.daysofthedead.net/). Fans of the genre go to ‘Days’ to see their favorite horror icons/celebrities and be able to personally interact with each one. On April 6^th Scream Team Productions™ sent five of their Elite Monsters to give attendees their version of a one-on-one experience.

Everyone walking around the Main Lobby was fair game. Crossing through the West Hall Lobby Evil Ronald lead his team to Petree Hall ready to freak out and impress the many make-up artists, producers, and other members of the gore society. Once there KIDD, Dr. Trauma, and Bogg broke off from the group in search of some screamers. Ronald and Izzabel dropped by the FEARnet™ table sending chills up some spines. Bogg snuck up behind a group of people near one of the stands. While a few of them noticed, they kept the female target unaware of his presence. When the timing was right Bogg let out a frightful high pitch scream that made her leap into the air, shaking and yelling out loud! Everyone around her laughed, reveling in her fear and agony.

Izzabel caught a glimpse of orange and yellow hair near the tables for Syfy’s FaceOff™. She slid into the center of a group chatting away and heard a squeal. Alana Schiro from Season 3 happily freaked out over Izzabel’s appearance and Baby Doll so much she hugged and kissed the ghoul!

Bogg, Izzabel, Dr. Trauma, and KIDD made one last stop by the FEARnet table to get a couple snapshots using the awesome camera they had setup.

The Elite Monsters made their way upstairs to the Days of the Dead 2013 Award Show. It was open early for drinks and general chatter. Through the rows of chairs they crept and climbed stopping by every patron for a spell. Dr. Trauma went in for a scare, but his female victim refused to show she was afraid. She focused so hard on showing up Dr. Trauma she failed to sense Bogg before he snarled in her ear. She shot into the air, “Oh my God you got me!

But the macabre guests were not the only ones in for a fright. In West Hall A the World of Dance Tour was in full swing, people walking in and out to grab food. None of them expected the ghoulish entertainers to turn their sights toward anyone not attending Days of the Dead. A couple guys present for the Dance competition called out to Izzabel from the sidelines. They sat on the floor smiling and laughing. Then she rushed over and bent in low above one of the jokers. He put his hands up as he yelled while flattening himself on the ground! His buddy laughed until Izzabel gave him a taste of fear. He was no braver than his friend and freaked out on the floor.

Some people enjoy a great fright. A cluster of teenagers dressed in cheer garb purposely walked over to interact with the Scream Team again and again when the creatures were not coming over to them. Their guys and girls laughed and screamed during photo opportunities.

Dr. Trauma and KIDD teamed up on a small crowd of teens and the chase began! Two of the girls kept hiding behind different friends and shrieking whenever either monster came near. They managed to trap one of them getting as close to her face as they could get.

The night slowly drew to a close. Before taking off KIDD and Evil Ronald stopped by the Awards show one last time. They could not leave without saying “Hello” to Keith David. After a few more scares going through the Main Lobby Evil Ronald gave the signal, calling it a successful night.