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GEORGE ROMERO, JOE BOB BRIGGS, BRINKE STEVENS and amny many more to guest

Our nostalgic Drive-In festival will feature an outdoor full-size Drive-In screen with 35mm projection and stereo sound. The event will feature celebrity guests, 35mm screenings of classic short subjects, several full-length features, vintage drive-in intermission trailers, classic Horror coming attractions and many other surprises. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will each feature a different drive-in program.

The weekend will feature the Chicago premiere of the new Dario Argento film "THE CARD PLAYER". Also being screened are "DAY OF THE DEAD" (introduced by director George Romero), "THE HILLS HAVE EYES" (introduced by Dee Wallace Stone), and the infamous, retro-drive-in "classic", "INVASION OF THE BLOOD FARMERS". Additional features TBA.

Our Drive-In event will actually be a “walk-in”. Attendees will be able to enjoy the evening’s motion picture entertainment from the comfort of their own lawn chairs, blankets, or folding chairs.

Convention Activities!

The afternoon convention activities will include a huge dealers room, autograph sessions, a Costume contest of the Dead, screenings, live entertainment and more! Our guests will include:

George A. Romero – One of America’s finest filmmakers. The legendary writer-director of such horror classics as “NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD”, “DAWN OF THE DEAD”, and “DAY OF THE DEAD”.

Joe Bob Briggs – Famous for his books, syndicated newspaper columns, and television shows (Host of The Movie Channel’s “Joe Bob’s Drive-In Theater” and TNT’s “MonsterVision”). Joe Bob Briggs is an expert on drive-in films, and created the “3 B’s” film rating system (for “Blood, Breasts, and Beasts”).

Dee Wallace Stone - The star of such classic films as “THE HILLS HAVE EYES”, “THE HOWLING”, “CRITTERS” and “E.T”.

Angela Bettis - The star of the renowned cult classic “MAY”, and the television remake of “CARRIE”. Angela also co-starred with Winona Ryder and Angelina Jolie in “GIRL INTERRUPTED”.

“DAY OF THE DEAD” cast reunion. This event will be the first 2004 convention cast reunion of the 1985 George A. Romero zombie horror classic. Featured will be the star of the film Lori Cardille (“Sarah”), Joe Pialto (“Rhodes”), Gary Klar (“Steele”), and Antone DiLeo (“Miguel”).

“CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON” - 50th anniversary. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1954 horror classic, we are proud to present the star of the film Julie Adams and the creature himself Ben Chapman!

SVENGOOLIE Chicago TV legend Horror host Svengoolie will also be appearing Saturday July 31, 2004 from 2:00PM-4:00PM.

Bill Moseley and Syd Haig - Fresh from the set of the new Rob Zombie Horror film “DEVIL’S REJECTS: HOUSE OF 1,000 CORPSES 2”, we are happy to have with us Bill Moseley (Otis) and Syd Haig (Captain Spralding).

“DAWN OF THE DEAD” zombies Leonard Lies (the machate zombie), Clayton Hill (the escalator zombie) and Sharon Hill (the nurse zombie).

Eileen Dietz from “THE EXORCIST” Eileen portrayed the possessed Regan during many of the film’s controversial scenes (including the vomiting, levitation, and crucifix scenes).

Bill Johnson - Leatherface from “TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2”,

Tom Sullivan - The special effects and make-up artist of “THE EVIL DEAD”. Tom is the creator of the Book of the Dead and also provided stop-motion animation effects for “EVIL DEAD 1 + 2”. We are happy to have Tom back for his third Flashback Weekend. Tom will be bringing with him his EVIL DEAD museum filled with props and artwork from the original film!

Brinke Stevens Our favorite Scream Queen, and host of “SOMETHING TO SCREAM ABOUT”.

Jason Paul Collum Also back for his third Flashback Weekend. The director of “JULIA WEPT” and “SOMETHING TO SCREAM ABOUT”.

Irwin Keyes- “Ravelli” from "HOUSE OF 1,000 CORPSES"

ARMY OF DARKNESS THE MUSICAL
New Millennium Theatre Company, who brought the ORIGINAL 'Evil Dead! The Musical' to the 2003 Flashback stage will return in 2004 with 'BOOMSTICK! A Musical Parody of Darkness'. 'BOOMSTICK!' finds our hero flung into the past and faced with 'possessed primitives', 'Evil Doppelgangers' and a Medieval Maiden who wants more commitment than he is willing to give. 'BOOMSTICK!' delivers all your favorite moments, translated for the stage, affectionately parodied and mixed with 12 original songs including 'What Really Happened on My Quest', 'You Got Real Ugly', and ‘Shop Smart'. Don't miss the Singing, Dancing Musical For The Ages- The Dark Ages!

On Saturday, July 31, 2004, we will also feature an incredible live stage show

Hotel Information

Our 2004 Horror and Drive-In Fest will be held at the Holiday Inn O’Hare International, 5440 North River Road, Rosemont, Illinois.

Our attendees will be able to receive a special discount rate - only $83.00 per night plus tax! To reserve your room at the discount rate by phone, call Holiday Inn at (800) 465-4329 (1-800-HOLIDAY) or at (847) 671-6350. Tell them you are with the Flashback Weekend EVENT, group code FBW. Confirm that your room rate is $83.00 per night (plus tax). If there is any problem, please e-mail us at flashbackweekend@ameritech.net.

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE!

Ticket information

Weekend Convention/Drive-in/Autograph packages are now on sale by phone at (847) 478-0119 and on-line at www.flashbackweekend.com.

Drive-in tickets are only $10.00 per night. Drive-In attendees will need to bring their own lawn chairs. Daily convention admission is only $15.00. Children 6-12 are only $5.00

For additional convention information visit our website www.flashbackweekend.com or call