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This weekend marked a decade of thrilling convention HorrorConUK<\/a>, which returned to the Magna Science Adventure Centre in Rotherham on Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Horror fans had the chance to meet their favourite horror actors, engage in special film screenings, and take part in the yearly Cosplay Parade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The celebration also saw the biggest UK reunion of key cast members from the Hellraiser franchise, including stars Doug Bradley, Ashley Laurence and Nicholas Vince. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nicholas Vince<\/a>, who played the iconic Chatterer in the Hellraiser franchise, said: \u201cI’ve been there a couple of times before and I always have a really good time there. Hellraiser fans are wonderful, Nightbreed fans are wonderful, horror fans in general are wonderful so it was always nice to hang out.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr Vince also brought posters and blu rays DVDs of his documentary ‘I am Monsters!’ about his experience in the genre to give to fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also among the guest stars was Graham Humphreys<\/a>, horror illustrator and designer who has worked on iconic film posters such as The Evil Dead and Nightmare on Elm Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said: “The conventions are a great way to engage with the people that actually buy the products you market, from home entertainment packaging, film and event posters, to book and LP covers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Part of my job is to \u2018get under the skin\u2019 of a person, to try to understand the essence of the character. It\u2019s also a privilege to hear the stories of their professional experience – fascinating and often surprising. It all boils down to the shared human experience<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr Humphreys produced the commemorative poster<\/a> for this year’s HorrorCon, featuring a ‘Hellraiser II’ reference, which guests were able to purchase at the convention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘The Black Market’ also offered fans the chance to stock up on killer merchandise and collectables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Caroline Morris, artist at It’s Alive Apparel<\/a>, made her HorrorCon debut this year, selling a range of spooky wearable art and hand-painted clothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“To be asked to trade at the 10th Anniversary is just incredible and I was very honoured. I was excited to soak up the atmosphere as the horror community is just so welcoming and it’s great to be part of it.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exclusive items created in honour of special guests included a handbag for Ti West’s ‘Pearl’ and a ‘Pinhead’ shoulder bag. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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