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Sacramento, CA — Horror fans itching for a fright-filled weekend can mark their calendars: Sinister Halloween Con 2025 claws its way back to the Scottish Rite Center on October 18-19, promising two days packed with genre legends, immersive experiences, and enough creepy collectibles to fill an entire crypt. Star-Studded Guest Line-Up Pam Grier, Andy Black of Black Veil Brides, Friday the 13th scream queens Adrienne King and Amy Steele, Charmed actor Brian Krause, and YouTube favorites The Grimm Life Collective headline this year’s roster. Photo-ops, autograph sessions, and Q&A panels give attendees rare face-time with icons who helped shape horror history. What to Expect Inside the Convention • Two exhibitor halls overflowing with retro VHS, rare posters, and handmade gothic décor • Live make-up demonstrations where FX artists transform volunteers into screen-worthy monsters • Daily cosplay contests—come dressed to kill for a shot at prizes and horror-fame bragging rights • After-hours haunt experiences, exclusive to VIP badge holders, that turn the Scottish Rite Center’s labyrinthine corridors into a living nightmare Family-Friendly Frights Kids 11 and under get in free with a paid guardian, and the Saturday “Little Ghouls” costume parade provides a tamer stage for younger trick-or-treaters to show off their spooky style. Times, Tickets & Travel Tips • Saturday: VIP entry 11:30 a.m.; General Admission noon–6:30 p.m. • Sunday: VIP noon; GA 12:30–5:30 p.m. • Advance tickets start at $30 GA and $75 VIP through SinisterCreatureCon.com, with door pricing higher. • Parking is limited; rideshares or Sacramento Light Rail’s 65th Street station (0.6 mi) are recommended for hassle-free arrival. Why Sinister Halloween Con Matters October conventions boost Sacramento’s hospitality industry during shoulder season, filling hotels, eateries, and local spooky attractions like Frightmares Haunted House. According to Visit Sacramento, last year’s Con generated an estimated $2.1 million in regional economic impact—figures expected to rise with 2025’s lengthened hours and expanded vendor list. Bottom Line Whether you’re a die-hard slasher flick aficionado, a casual Halloween enthusiast, or simply searching “things to do in Sacramento this October,” Sinister Halloween Con 2025 delivers the ultimate pre-Halloween adrenaline rush. Secure your badge now before they vanish into the fog—this is one weekend you don’t want creeping past unnoticed.