Horror Fest 2026 Celebrity Guests
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Appearing all 3 days
The legendary Michael Biehn will join us as we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the iconic film ALIENS, where Michael portrayed the unforgettable Corporal Hicks. Known for his roles in The Terminator, The Abyss, and The Rock, Michael is a true powerhouse in the world of horror and sci-fi!
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Private Vasquez joins the ranks!
Please welcome Jenette Goldstein
to Horror Fest!
Her first film role was in James Cameron's Aliens which won her a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress .She next appeared as Diamondback, a mysterious vampire, in the Neo-Western horror film Near Dark , Terminator 2, Titanic and many more!
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Private Drake joins the ranks!
Please welcome Mark Rolston
to Horror Fest!
Mark made his film debut as PFC. Drake in Aliens, and is known for his supporting roles in films like Lethal Weapon 2, The Shawshank Redemption, Rush Hour, The Departed, Supernatural and the Saw film series
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Private Frost joins the ranks!
Please welcome Ricco Ross
to Horror Fest!
He is best known for his portrayal of private Frost in the 1986 science fiction action film Aliens and currently as Horace Bellarie in Tyler Perry's Netflix's drama series Beauty in Black
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Corporal Dietrich joins the ranks!
Please welcome Cynthia Dale Scott
to Horror Fest!
Best know for her role as Corporal Dietrich in the 1986 film. Aliens. Aliens was Scott's first film role. Other notable films she has appeared in include Rush, Hellraiser Bloodlines and was part of the Night of the Demons Costume & Wardrobe Department
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Spunkmeyer joins the ranks!
Please welcome Daniel Kash
to Horror Fest!
He is known for his appearances in films such as Aliens, The Hunt for the BTK Killer, and The Path to 9/11, and in television series such as The Strain, Law & Order, Orphan Black, and The Expanse
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Please welcome Carl Toop to Horror Fest
Carl Troop is known for ALIENS
He is the Alien Warrior featured in many pivotal scenes in the movie, including the horrifying
emergence from the water behind Newt!
Carl is joining us all the way from Europe, Don't miss him in this one-of-a-kind AZ appearance along side his cast members!
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Please welcome Amber Benson to Horror Fest!
She is best known for her role as the withdrawn witch, Tara Maclay, on the hit TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer!
She is also known for Supernatural and the Crush!
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Please welcome Clare Kramer to Horror Fest!
Clare Kramer is best known for playing Courtney in the iconic 2000 cheerleading comedy Bring It On and the god/villain Glory in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
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Please welcome Amanda Detmer to Horror Fest!
Best known for her role as Terry Chaney in the Epic cult classic horror film Final Destination, as well as roles in Big Fat Liar, The Majestic , and Saving Silverman. She is also recognized for her television work in What About Brian, Empire, and Necessary Roughness
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Please welcome April Telek to Horror Fest!
April had such an amazing time last year she will be joining us again!
Award-winning actress April Amber Telek is best known to horror audiences for her role as Aunt Brenda in the blockbuster franchise film Final Destination: Bloodlines. Genre fans may also recognize her from White Noise, Supernatural, R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour, Millennium, Walking Tall, and The Outer Limits. With more than 150 film and television credits spanning three decades, April has become one of Canada’s most recognizable character actresses.
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Please welcome Alex Zahara
Back to Horror Fest!
Alex has over 175 movie and TV credits and has stared in Stargate SG-1, Once Upon a Time, Riverdale and most recently Howard Campbell in FINAL DESTINATION Bloodlines and as principal Hartman on School Spirits!
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Please welcome
Jennifer Blanc-Biehn to Horror Fest!
She is known for her work in popular television series, Married… with Children and Saved by the Bell. She later became known for her performances in Party of Five and Dark Angel.
She has made notable guest appearances on hit shows, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and starred in the 2011 thriller The Victim, along side her husband Michael Biehn
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Please welcome the legendary & highly sought after,Derek Riggs to Horror Fest!
Best known for creating the band Iron Maiden's mascot, "Eddie"
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Appearing all 3 days
Welcome Vincent Appice to Horror Fest! Rock and metal drummer best known for his work with the bands Dio, Black Sabbath, and Heaven & Hell!
More guests announcements coming soon!
Early Bird General & Weekend Passes Available
GRAB YOUR HORROR FEST TICKETS TODAY!
Children 12 & Under FREE with Paid Adult
FRIDAY: $20
SATURDAY: $25
SUNDAY: $20
EARLY BIRD WEEKEND PASS: $55
Special Guests & Services
Nino Daniel
Horror Fest's MC Extraordinaire!
Jay Fotos
The first 50 attendees get a free comic book
Renee Witterstaetter
Writer, editor, colorist and publisher Renée Witterstaetter has acted as editor on such books as Thanos Quest, Guardians of the Galaxy, Hercules, Xena, X-Files, Conan, She-Hulk, The Marvel Holiday Special and Impossible Man Summer Special!
Cara Nicole
Cosplay Queen
DoubleTree by Hilton Mesa
1011 W Holmes Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210
GRAB YOUR HORROR FEST DISCOUNT ROOM RATE TODAY! Join us for Horror Fest 2026, presented by Artists Assemble Productions
After-Hours & Events
Friday
After-Hours Mixer with themed drinks and possible celebrity guests!
Friday & Saturday
Stop by and belt one out at Killer Karaoke, Brought to you by our all weekend DJ - DJ Noah's Arcade!
Saturday & Sunday
COSTUME CONTEST with Celebrity judges!
Adult contest - Saturday Oct. 3rd at 8pm
Children 12 & younger - Sunday Oct. 4th at 12:30pm
COSTUME PARADE to follow
Registration open Friday & Saturday at check-in
Sunday
Our Annual Horror Fest Trick or Treat Event
Sunday Oct 4th - 10am to 5pm
Kids Costume Contest and Parade at 12:30pm
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Canceled Guest
Jake Busey is no longer able to attend due to a scheduling conflict
We look forward to having him at a future show