Ok. Now I’m officially ready for the Halloween season. And why, you ask? Because the latest Son Of Monsterpalooza convention got me in the mood (insert sexy horror music here). I was lucky enough to be there most of the weekend, and once again – this convention didn’t disappoint!
The thing that I love about Son Of Monsterpalooza (and it’s father, Monsterpalooza) – is that it focuses on the literal art of makeup FX. You can see numerous booths set up with actual live makeup and prosthetics being applied to models as you walk around the convention, adding to the overall atmosphere. Aside from that, celebrities were in attendance as well (Kathy Najimy, Piper Laurie, Lance Henriksen, etc) – and it’s always fun to take a trip down memory lane while you have them sign some of your favorite memorabilia. Did I mention that Tony Todd was among the celebs there doing a free poster signing for his new movie, Hell Fest??
Probably my favorite part of this year’s Son Of Monsterpalooza were the Son Of Conjoined rooms that were filled with some amazing art and sculptures (not to mention it was super cool in there if you needed relief from the heat). I found myself going through each more than once, with a nice touch at the end of one of the rooms being a creepy display for The Nun (with a little live actor surprise involved). All in all, Son Of Monsterpalooza once again delivered in every way possible. Now, bring on Monsterpalooza early next year!
