The Big Bear Horror Film Festival is slated for October 16-18, 2009 at the Performing Arts Center, located at 39707 Big Bear Blvd, in Big Bear Lake. The event will mark the 30th Anniversary Reunion of the legendary psycho-thriller, Phantasm, and Don Coscarelli (producer/writer/director,), Angus Scrimm (The Tall Man) have confirmed they will be joining intrepid ice-cream-man-turned-hero, Reggie Bannister (Reggie), and Gigi Fast Elk (Special Effects Artist/Actor) as well as other leading cast and crew for a special VIP Reception, Banquet/Masquerade, Awards Presentations, Special Screenings, and Discussion Panels for Phantasm (1979), Phantasm II: The Ball is Back (1988), Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead (1994), and Phantasm IV: Oblivion (1998).
Horror Icon and FANGORIA Magazine founder, Kerry O’Quinn, has signed on as host and emcee for the fun filled weekend. Director, Mary Lambert (Pet Sematary) will be an award presenter on Sunday and will introduce her work-in-progress, “Dark Path Chronicles‖ (Fear.net). More celebrity judges and presenters will be announced as they are confirmed.
The Big Bear Horror Film Festival is presented by Evil Kitty Productions and this celebrity filled event will benefit local Big Bear arts charities as well as the Crestline Creative Arts Foundation (CCAF). CCAF promotes the arts by mentoring local mountain youth in free film camps, live performances, and internships on professional film productions.
Festival passes cost for 1-Day $30, 2-Day $65, All Access (except VIP) Pass $85, and All Access VIP Pass $150 (Includes VIP reception and Banquet). Need a place to stay? Stay at one of our sponsors – Robin Hood Resort (robinhoodresort.com), or Big Bear Vacations (bigbearvacations.com) 1-800-524-6600 – mention The Big Bear Horror Film Festival when you call and get 35% off or Sleepy Forest Cottages (sleepyforest.com) (800) 544-7454 for 25% off two nights.
Weekend activities will include screenings of independent horror films, location tours, seminars, workshops, and culminates with an awards presentation on Sunday. Friday night is the VIP Reception and Saturday night is a fan fun filled Masquerade Fund Raiser Ball with dinner, dance, and a party where attendees can mingle with their favorite Horror celebrities while benefitting local arts programs and the CCAF. More information is at the website bigbearhorrorfilmfest.com or from festival director, Michael Coulombe, at 323-604-9874
The 2009 Big Bear Horror Film Festival is being presented by Evil Kitty Productions, Michael Coulombe, Festival Director, and Jamie Kristen, Festival Coordinator. The Crestline Creative Arts Foundation is the official charity of the Big Bear Horror Film Festival.
About Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake is a pristine and idyllic place to relax and enjoy a weekend away with loved ones and family… It’s also a perfect horror location: with a lake, forest, and plenty of dark secluded places where no one can hear you scream! Over the years, many, many horror film projects have found their locations here in the San Bernardino Mountains.
