Jackie Hughes Makeup Demo

Northwest Ballroom 2

    Jackie Hughes the talented makeup artist behind Terrifier 2, Terrifier 3, The Tannery, and Cannibal Mukbang shows you how she creates jaw dropping makeup effects.  

Victoria Price Interview

Evergreen 3&4

  Moderator: Tony Kay Victoria Price is an author, public speaker, and the daughter of horror legend Vincent Price. She also made appearances in Edward Scissorhands (1990), and the made for TV retelling of House on Haunted Hill (2024).

Filmmakers Workshop: Northwest Filmmaker Spotlight

Cascade 10

Come meet local filmmakers and see the horrors being produced in the Pacific Northwest Moderator: Eric Morgret Panelists: Dan Gildark, Byron C. Miller, Calvin Morie McCarthy

Andrew Divoff Interview

Evergreen 3&4

  Moderator: Tony Kay Andrew Divoff is one of the best villains in cinema. He is the iconic Jinn in the first two Wishmaster movies. He also had notable roles in the movies Another 48 Hrs. (1990), Toy Soldiers (1991), and Air Force One (1997) as well as the TV series Lost and CSI: Miami.

Writers Workshop: Writing for Performance

Cascade 10

Join local HWA authors as they delve into the art of writing horror for the stage and audio formats. This panel will explore the unique challenges and opportunities of crafting stories designed to terrify through sound—whether performed live, recorded for audiobooks, or adapted for audio dramas. Learn what techniques ensure your horror translates effectively to…

Filmmakers Workshop—Production: A Day on the Set

Cascade 10

It’s go time! We’ll walk you through what to expect on your first day of filming, offering real-world insight into how a production day flows and how to keep things running smoothly. Moderator: Calvin Morie McCarthy Panelists: Jolene Marie Richardson, Jackie Hughes, Ty Huffer

Crypticon Seattle Horror Trivia Presented by The Portland Horror Trivia Massacre

Suite #1363

***21+ only*** Come show us how much you love the horror genre! The Portland Horror Trivia Massacre hosts an hour long trivia event in the Deadly Den (room# 1363). Participants are served there choice of beer or wine and have the opportunity to win a custom made trophy and some wicked cool swag bags. *$35…

Crypticon Seattle Costume Contest

Northwest Ballroom 3

Crypticon Seattle 2025 Costume Contest May 3th @ 6:00 Pm – 7:30 PM   1st Place Prizes From Cast of thousands Studio.  Trophy courtesy Tim Pierson, Cast of Thousands Studio From Crypticon Seattle Tote Bag 2 Crypticon Seattle Weekend pass for 2026 2nd Place Prizes From Crypticon Seattle Tote Bag 1 Crypticon Seattle Weekend pass…

Makeup Jam!

Cascade 7&8

A gathering of makeup artists! Come have fun doing makeup, make new freinds, and get pictures of your work! We will have a photographer on site taking photos that you can use for your portfolio! Any skill level welcome. Bring your own kit and model please. Tables, chairs, and electricity is avilable. Space is limited,…

Celebrity Meet and Greet-Platinum ticket holders ONLY

13th Floor

        Join us in our EXCULSIVE Annual Platinum VIP *ONLY* ticket holder's party in the VIP Macabre Mortuary on the 13th floor where you can eat, mingle, and create memories with our Guest celebrities from Crypticon Seattle. This event is ONLY open to Platinum VIP ticket holders and our honored celebrity guests!…

Filmmakers Workshop—Production: Dealing with Murphy’s Law on Set

Cascade 10

What do you do when things go wrong? From technical mishaps to unexpected delays, we’ll cover how to troubleshoot issues on set and keep your production moving no matter what chaos hits. Moderator: Vanessa Williams Panelists: Jackie Hughes, Kim Douthit, Calvin Morie McCarthy

Writers Workshop: Writing For Performance- Hand in hand with: Open Mic: Come Read With Us!

Cascade 10

This panel explores the unique considerations, challenges, and rewards of writing horror for performance-based mediums. Whether crafting poetry for live readings, stage plays, audio fiction, or podcast scripts, our panel of experts—spanning multiple formats—will guide you in developing horror that resonates with an audience. Learn how to enhance atmosphere, pacing, and dialogue for maximum impact…