FREE – SELFIE with Pacific Northwest Ghostbusters and – PKE Sweep
Northwest Ballroom 3The Pacific Northwest Ghostbusters are on site and on the case at Crypticon Seattle! the largest PKE surge since the Manhattan Interdimensional cross-rip of 1984! Join us as we provide equipment demonstrations, a "know your ghost" training and potentially earn a certificate! Word on the street is, there may be a few spooks and spectres…
Nivek Ogre Interview
Evergreen 3&4Moderators: Jasen A. Mortensen & Jason Weiss Kevin "Nivek Ogre" Ogilvie is a founding member and the lead singer of seminal industrial rock band Skinny Puppy. He also played the iconic characters of Pavi Largo in Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008) and The Twin in The Devil's Carnival series (2012/2016). He also has had…
CANCELLED – 3D Peek-a-Boo Demo by Dutch – CANCELLED
Northwest Ballroom 2Here's your chance to see Dutch in action or go to CONTOURSFX VIDEOS to see his amazing work. Free
Writers Workshop: Where are all the Boogeyladies?
Cascade 10Every year, we dedicate a panel to amplifying and celebrating the female voices in horror—voices that have long been overlooked due to systemic exclusion. This year, we’re shifting the focus from what’s been suppressed to what’s thriving. We’ll explore the incredible achievements of women in horror, where to find their standout works, and who the…
Mira Sorvino Interview
Evergreen 3&4Moderator: Tony Kay Crypticon Seattle 2025 is honored to welcome Academy Award Winning actress Mira Sorvino!!! In addition to her Oscar-winning performance in Mighty Aphrodite and her iconic performance in Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, Mira is best known to genre fans for her work in Mimic, Shining Vale, Summer of Sam, The Replacement…
Crypticon Seattle Makeup Contest
Northwest Ballroom 3CRYPTICON SEATTLE EVENT 5 fx makeup artists will apply a unique horror makeup on a model, before a live audience. The Crypticon Seattle Makeup Competition celebrates its 15th year. SPONSORED BY: Stan Winston School of Character Arts is honoring the grand prize winner with a 1-year subscription to their service. The 1st runner up will…
Class – Make and Take Frankenfigurines
Cascade 9With a 3D printer and some paint, anything is possible. Make and take your own minifigures. Kids 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Paint and brushes will be provided, but bring your own tools if you like! Price per figurine is $5, and the price to enter the piece into…
Hellraiser Interview (Doug Bradley and Ashley Laurence)
Evergreen 3&4Moderator: Tony Kay Doug Bradley and Ashley Laurence have starred together in three of the Hellraiser movies. They also appeared in the documentary Leviathan: The Story of Hellraiser (2015). Both have appeared in countless genre classics and stand out as key players in the success the horror genre had in the 80s and 90s.
Filmmakers Workshop—Pre-Production: Fundraising and Budgeting for Film
Cascade 10One of the biggest hurdles in indie filmmaking is money. We’ll explore real-world strategies for securing funding, managing a budget, and navigating the financial challenges of bringing your vision to life. Moderator: Gary Washington Panelist: Jeff Ferrell
Jackie Hughes Makeup Demo
Northwest Ballroom 2Jackie 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&4Moderator: 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 10Come 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