Horror Fan Guide - Awesome Con (original) (raw)
Washington DC'S Comic Con | April 23 - 25, 2027 | Walter E. Washington CC
Horror Fan GuideKatie Mack2026-03-09T12:32:04-04:00
HORROR FAN GUIDE
Step into the shadows at Awesome Con 2026. This Fan Guide highlights the guests, panels, and immersive experiences that celebrate the art of fear—from iconic performances to the creators who make horror unforgettable. No better day to start a horror weekend than Friday the 13th! Get ready for thrills, chills, and stories that linger long after the lights come back on…
HORROR GUESTS
Jamie Campbell Bower
APPEARING: SATURDAY, SUNDAY
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AUTOGRAPH – $100
PHOTO OP – $110
SELFIE – $90
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Jamie Campbell Bower is best known for his role as Henry Creel / Vecna in the fourth and fifth seasons of Stranger Things. Bower’s other roles include the films Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, The Twilight Saga, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, as well as the TV series Camelot and Will.
Jamie Campbell Bower SAT, SUN
Carla Gugino
APPEARING: FRIDAY
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AUTOGRAPH – $60
PHOTO OPS – Starting at $80
SELFIE – $60
AUTO+SELFIE – $100
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Carla Gugino starred in the Spy Kids trilogy, Sin City, Night at the Museum, American Gangster, Righteous Kill, Race to Witch Mountain, Watchmen, Sucker Punch, Mr. Popper’s Penguins, San Andreas, Gerald’s Game, Gunpowder Milkshake, and Lisa Frankenstein.
Gugino also starred in the crime drama series Karen Sisco, the science fiction series Threshold, the crime drama series Jett, and the supernatural horror miniseries The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor, and The Fall of the House of Usher.
Carla Gugino FRI
Henry Thomas
APPEARING: FRIDAY
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AUTOGRAPH – $50
PHOTO OPS – Starting from $75
SELFIE – $50
AUTO+SELFIE – $80
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Henry Thomas began his career as a child actor with the role of Elliott Taylor in the film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. More recently, Thomas collaborated with filmmaker Mike Flanagan, appearing in the films Ouija: Origin of Evil, Gerald’s Game, and Doctor Sleep as well as the television series The Haunting of Hill House (which earned him a Saturn Award) and its follow-up series The Haunting of Bly Manor. In 2021, he had a main role in Flanagan’s horror series Midnight Mass, and, in 2023, he starred as one of the Usher siblings in The Fall of the House of Usher, also by Flanagan.
Henry Thomas FRI
Misha Collins
APPEARING: FRIDAY, SATURDAY
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Misha Collins is an actor, author, and philanthropist, best known as the angel Castiel on Supernatural, but also recognized for his extensive activism, founding the charity Random Acts, organizing the GISH scavenger hunt, and his poetry, alongside roles in 24, Charmed, and producing the PBS show Roadfood. A University of Chicago graduate with a BA in Social Theory, he worked as a White House intern and woodworker before acting, and is a published poet and advocate for humanitarian causes, including demining efforts in Ukraine.
Misha Collins FRI, SAT
Jim Beaver
APPEARING: FRIDAY, SATURDAY
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Jim Beaver is an actor, playwright, and film historian. Best know as Bobby Singer on Supernatural and as as Ellsworth on HBO’s Emmy-award winning series Deadwood, he has also starred in such series as Harper’s Island, Justified, Breaking Bad, and Thunder Alley and appeared in nearly forty motion pictures. He lives with his daughter Madeline in Los Angeles.
Jim Beaver FRI, SAT
Molly C. Quinn
APPEARING: SATURDAY, SUNDAY
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AUTOGRAPH – $50
PHOTO OPS – Starting at $70
SELFIE – $50
*Pricing does not include fees
Molly C. Quinn is best known for her role as Alexis Castle on ABC’s Castle (2009–2016). Her film work includes Doctor Sleep (2019) and Agnes (2021), in which she also served as executive producer. She has also starred in Hansel & Gretel Get Baked (2013) and Welcome to Happiness (2015), the latter of which she executive produced. In voice work, she is known as the voice of Bloom on Nickelodeon’s Winx Club, Supergirl in Superman: Unbound (2013), and as the lead narrator for The Mortal Instruments audiobook series.
Molly C. Quinn SAT, SUN
Paul Giamatti
APPEARING: SATURDAY, SUNDAY
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AUTOGRAPH – $90
PHOTO OP – $100
SELFIE – $90
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One of the most versatile actors of his generation, Paul Giamatti can currently be seen in Season 7 of Netflix’s Black Mirror as well as in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. He most recently starred in Focus Features’ heartwarming period drama, The Holdovers. His moving performance was met with praise from critics and audiences alike, receiving the Golden Globe ® Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical, the Critics Choice Award and the National Board of Review Award for Best Actor, The Palm Springs International Film Festival “Icon Award”. Giamatti was also nominated for the SAG, BAFTA and Academy Award ® for Best Actor. Giamatti also starred in the second season of HBO Europe’s hit Spanish-horror series, 30 Coins, as well as in the final season of the Showtime hit, Billions, for which he has been nominated for a Broadcast Film Critics Association Award and a Critics Choice Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series over the course of the series.
Previous television credits include HBO’s Too Big to Fail, which earned Giamatti his third SAG Award as well as an Emmy ® and a Golden Globe ® nomination in 2011. In 2008, Giamatti won Emmy ®, SAG, and Golden Globe ® awards for Best Actor in a Miniseries for his portrayal of the title character in HBO’s seven-part, Emmy Award ® -winning miniseries, John Adams.
Giamatti’s selected film credits include the five-time Oscar ® -winner Saving Private Ryan, Alexander Payne’s Academy Award ® -winning dramedy Sideways, which earned Giamatti Golden Globe ® and SAG Award nominations, and the Academy Award ® -nominated Barney’s Version in 2011, which earned him the Golden Globe ® for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical. In 2006, his performance in Ron Howard’s Cinderella Man earned him his first SAG Award and a Broadcast Film Critics’ Award for Best Supporting Actor, as well as Oscar ® and Golden Globe ® nominations in the same category.
Giamatti can next be seen starring opposite Julianne Moore in the feature film No One Cares, as well as in the Paramount+ series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.
Paul Giamatti SAT, SUN
Ron Perlman
APPEARING: SATURDAY, SUNDAY
AUTOGRAPH – Inquire at table, No pre-orders
PHOTO OPS – Staring at $80
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Ron Perlman is an acclaimed American actor known for his distinctive voice and versatile performances across film, television, and voice acting. On screen he is best known for his iconic role as Hellboy in the Guillermo del Toro movies, Clay Morrow in Sons of Anarchy, or Vincent in Beauty and the Beast.
You may recognize his voice as Clayface in Batman: The Animated Series, Killer Croc in The Batman, Slade in Teen Titans, or The Lich in Adventure Time.
Ron Perlman SAT, SUN
HORROR PANELS & EVENTS
Calling all horror fans! From terrifying tales and iconic performances to immersive experiences and cosplay meetups, Awesome Con brings horror to life all weekend long. Filter by Horror or Horror Guests to find every fright-filled event.
Stories That Haunt Us – Enter the Flanaverse
Main Stage
A Friday the 13th deep dive into atmospheric horror, complex characters, and the creative process behind some of the genre’s most talked-about performances.
Murder and Mayhem In Haunted Washington DC
Room 204
Explore DC’s dark past and spooky stories with comic book creator Scott Larson (Visitations, 1000 Ways To Die), and Congressional Cemetery’s A.J. Orlikoff and Kennedy Simpson. They’ll discuss the spine-tingling true stories and final resting places featured in the graphic novel, Visitations, which presents modern history through the lens of an old Victorian cemetery.
Horror Fan Meetup
Join fellow lovers of the macabre for a casual Horror Fan Meetup celebrating all things spooky, scary, and supernatural. Costumes and cosplay are welcome but not required; whether you’re in full horror gear or just a fan of the genre, everyone is invited to connect and share their love of horror.
HORROR ACTIVATIONS & EVENTS
Laurel’s House of Horrors Photo Experience – Room 143C
No spooky cosplay? No Problem! Get transformed into a monster at Laurel’s House of Horrors! This immersive photo experience will deck you out in professional horror makeup and costumes for spine-tingling selfie photoshoots in front of a creepy background.
Meet the Cast of Anime Classic ‘Death Note’
Fans of the horror/mystery classic Death Note will have the unique opportunity to meet the cast at Awesome Con: Brad Swaile (Light), Alessandro Juliani (L), and Brian Drummond (Ryuk) will appear!
Horror Reader Ribbon & Meetup – Booth #729
If you love reading horror novels, meetup with other fans and get a Ribbon Rally ribbon at the Awesome Con Bookstore Powered by Loyalty Books in Booth #729. Meetups will take place on Friday from 6:15-6:45pm, Saturday from 5-5:30pm, and Sunday from 2-2:30pm. Supplies are limited!
Pinpalooza – AC the 13th Edition!
Monster Bots are taking over Pinpalooza this year, plus many of our Artist Alley pin contributors have also stuck to a spooky theme for your ghoulish delight!
Laurel’s House of Horror Ribbons – Room 143C
Can’t get enough of all things scary? Celebrate Friday the 13th all weekend long, by stopping in at Laurel’s House of Horror – Experience an incredible monster makeover, and snag another awesome ribbon to add to your badge.
HORROR MERCHANDISE
It’s AC the 13th, and Ghouls and Monster Bots have taken over our official merch! Preorder items for pickup through Tuesday, March 10th (while supplies last) or pick up your favorites at Awesome Con from Booth #1921!