Filmed On Location at Monsterfest Mania – Akron, Ohio (February 2024)

Saturday Fright Theater hit the road and filmed this special episode live at Monsterfest Mania in Akron, Ohio in February 2024. Surrounded by horror fans, vendors, cosplay, and indie creators, this episode captures the energy and passion of the regional horror community.

This episode spotlights the 1979 cult horror thriller Savage Weekend: a tense and brutal late 70s slasher that blends backwoods terror with shocking twists. We dive into what makes this gritty gem stand out in the golden age of independent horror.

Featured Guests:

Terri Alsup
Artist and creator behind That’s TERRI-ific, Terri discusses her artwork, horror inspirations, and bringing creepy creativity to conventions.

Jennie Malone
Indie horror actress featured in numerous genre films including Wrong Turn, Jennie talks about working in independent horror and her experiences on set.

Robert Hogue
Indie author Robert Hogue shares insight into writing horror fiction and navigating the independent publishing world.

Anthony Petrides aka Dark Helmet Cosplay Winner
Anthony Petrides joins us in full cosplay as Dark Helmet from Spaceballs, discussing fandom, craftsmanship, and what it takes to win over a convention crowd.

Chris Hahn
Actor and stunt performer Chris Hahn talks about working in front of and behind the camera, and the physical demands of bringing horror to life.

This episode is packed with filmmaker insights, convention highlights, cosplay fun, and deep cuts from late 70s horror cinema.

Stay weird, stay spooky, and stay tuned to Saturday Fright Theater.