Cursed City Con will bring ‘Walking Dead,’ ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Five Nights At Freddy’s’ actors to San Antonio

The inaugural event is planned for Sept. 7

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SAN ANTONIO – Halloween is still months away, but one convention will kick off the spooky season early.

The inaugural Cursed City Con is scheduled for Sept. 7 at the Norris Conference Centers at Park North.

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Organizers said the event will include autographs and photo ops, a “Terror High Film Festival” with independent and international short films, a “Cursed Cabin Escape Room,” vendors and a costume contest.

The celebrities expected to attend include:

  • Greg Nicotero from “The Walking Dead”
  • Randy Havens and Regina Ting Chen from “Stranger Things”
  • Hannah Fierman from “V/H/S”
  • Amelia Kinkade from “Night of the Demons”
  • Isaac C. Singleton from “Planet of the Apes” and “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl”
  • Kevin Foster, Jess Weiss, Jade Kindar-Martin and Kat Conner Sterling from “Five Nights At Freddy’s”

In a news release, organizers said Cursed City Con will be an “immersive experience” and a “horror haven.”

“We are a team driven by a deep passion and love for the horror genre. Growing up on the scary side of pop culture has fueled our desire to deliver an inclusive, top-tier, and safe event that will leave you screaming for more,” showrunner Jesus Hernandez said in the release.

Tickets start at $34.99, and photo ops will be an additional price.

The Norris Conference Centers is located at 618 NW Loop 410.

Click here for more information.


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Rebecca Salinas is the Digital Executive Producer at KSAT 12 News. A San Antonio native, Rebecca is an award-winning journalist who joined KSAT in 2019.

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