Photo by Eric Sever, WKYC-TV.
STRONGSVILLE -- Twice a year the bloody carpet is rolled out as film fans from all over the country gather for Cinema Wasteland's Drive-In Movie & Memorabilia Expo -- a celebration of horror, grindhouse and B movies.
Photos: Cinema Wasteland spring 2012
The creepy convention returns this weekend as the Holiday Inn at 15471 Royalton Rd. becomes a crypt for the macabre as fans get the chance to mingle with some of their favorite movie stars.
Some of the celebrity guests include:
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John Saxon - "A Nightmare on Elm Street"
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P.J. Soles - "Halloween"
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Jim Kelly - "Enter the Dragon"
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Barbara Bouchet - "Casino Royale"
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Multiple people who portrayed zombies in the 1968 classic "Night of the Living Dead."
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Son of Ghoul
Click here to see a complete list of celebrity guests
In addition, there are multiple movie screenings throughout the weekend and gobs of gory memorabilia to snatch up.
Click here to see a full list of Cinema Wasteland's events
This marks the 21st Cinema Wasteland, which takes place at the following hours:
Friday, March 30.
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Dealer's room open from 5 - 10 p.m.
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VIP passholders will be admitted at 4:30 p.m.
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Midnight movies will run on Friday Night.
Saturday, March 31:
Sunday, April 1:
Prices are $45 for three-day VIP passes; $20 for single-day tickets on Friday and Saturday; $15 on Sunday.
Parking is available for free at the hotel.
Looking ahead, dates for upcoming Cinema Wasteland events have already been slated for October 5-7, 2012; April 5-7, 2013; and October 4-6, 2013.
WKYC-TV