The World’s Largest Halloween and Horror Convention brings the ultimate Woodsboro reunion to Long Beach. There are certain rules one must follow to survive a horror convention. Rule number one: you never, ever miss a reunion this massive. In an unprecedented partnership with Paramount Scares, Midsummer Scream has officially announced a weekend-long, blood-soaked celebration marking the 30th anniversary of Wes Craven’s genre-shattering masterpiece, Scream.
Creeping into the Long Beach Convention Center from August 7–9, this gargantuan three-day horror event features hundreds of vendors, over a dozen pitch-black haunted walkthroughs inside the famous Hall of Shadows. However, there’s also killer live programming cutting across seven stages all weekend long.
The Ultimate Woodsboro Class Reunion
So, if you’ve ever wanted to look your favorite cinematic trauma actors in the eye, now is your chance. Horror fans can meet the original survivors, targets, and actual killers of Woodsboro for autographs, selfies, and professional photo-ops. The star-studded, nostalgia-heavy lineup includes: Matthew Lillard (Stu Macher), Skeet Ulrich (Billy Loomis), and David Arquette (Deputy Dewey Riley). Jamie Kennedy (Randy Meeks), Lee Waddell (The original stunt Ghostface who did the actual stabbing), Joseph Whipp (Sheriff Burke), and more are joining the party.
For fans looking for a thrill, an incredibly limited number of attendees can book an exclusive, private meet-and-greet with Roger L. Jackson—the legendary voice on the other end of the telephone. Fans can even have him record a custom voicemail greeting to terrify their telemarketers.
Note: Celebrity photo-ops and the Roger L. Jackson experience can be locked down in advance through Pose Photo-Ops before they vanish.
Be Kind, Rewind: Step Inside the Bradley Video Pop-Up
Paramount Scares is dialing the clock straight back to 1996 by meticulously recreating Bradley Video—the fictional rental shop where Randy Meeks gave his legendary rules sermon—right on the convention floor.
Even better? The physical media purists at FANGORIA will be manning the counter old-school style, playing the role of elitist video clerks to help you dig up hidden horror gems worth taking home. Exclusive Ghostface photo ops and premium merchandise giveaways await anyone brave enough to step up and talk cinema. Just don’t ask for Showgirls.
Panels Guaranteed to Gut You Like a Fish
The weekend’s main stage is packed with heavy-hitting panels designed to make you look over your shoulder.
Saturday, August 8 (The SCREAM 30th Anniversary Panel): Matthew Lillard takes the mic to host a massive franchise retrospective. Expect surprise guests, wild behind-the-scenes secrets, and plenty of chaotic, high-energy audience interaction.
Sunday, August 9 (THE SOUND OF SCREAM): Dive deep into the auditory terror that made everyone afraid of landlines. This panel features master horror composer Marco Beltrami, Spencer Charnas (frontman of Ice Nine Kills), Roger L. Jackson, film producer Marianne Maddalena, and music supervisor Ed Gerrard as they dissect the spine-chilling orchestral scores and razor-sharp audio design that reinvented the slasher genre.
An Exclusive Slice of Horror History
In honor of the milestone, attendees can snag a special Midsummer Scream limited-edition copy of Fangoria magazine, available exclusively at the venue. Featuring a gorgeous collector’s cover starring everyone’s favorite ghost-masked stalker, this issue is packed with archival articles, deep dives, and retrospective looks at the event’s stellar guest lineup.
Don’t Get Woozy! Tickets Are Selling Out Fast
Consider this your final girl warning. Full-Weekend and Gold Bat VIP passes have already been slashed to zero and are completely sold out. So, if you want to make it to the final credits, you need to move faster than a teenager running up the stairs. So, head over to midsummerscream.com immediately, as single-day passes are nearly sold out.
About the Hosts
Paramount Scares is a dedicated brand from Paramount Pictures that showcases more than a century of iconic chills and thrills, serving as a year-round horror community hub through online, theatrical, and live events.
Midsummer Scream is masterminded by David Markland, Gary Baker, Claire Dunlap, and Rick West. Their ongoing mission is to showcase the vibrant, weird, and wonderful diversity of Southern California’s haunt community, providing a welcoming beacon for horror fans worldwide.
