Prescribed Films, an independent film group based out of Ottumwa, Iowa, is set to kick-off their fifth annual horror convention and celebration?Halloweenapalooza! The venue for the festival will be the Green Street Hall Mall located at 116 North Green Street in Ottumwa, and will run from 12 PM on Saturday, October 11th, until 2am. The event will play host to celebrities, film screenings, vendors, costume contests, and live music!

This may be the fifth time around for Prescribed Films, but this year they're showing that their bag of tricks is far from empty.  This year is set to feature celebrity guests, as well as a film festival! Horror movie fans will be excited to see scream queen Linnea Quigley in attendance. Quigley is best known for her roles in films such as Return of the Living Dead and Night of the Demons. Actor/Writer/Filmmaker Justin Beahm will also be attending the celebration.  Beahm has worked with such companies including: Fangoria, Scream Factory, Anchor Bay, and Famous Monsters of Filmland. Recently, Mr. Beahm also had a small role in the cult hit Sharknado.

The list of scheduled events packs quite a punch and is sure to please.

·                     12 PM - 6 PM:  Film Festival
This festival is open to new entries. Awards will be given for best short and feature film. For submission information go to http://filmfreeway.com/festival/halloweenapalooza

·                     6 PM:  Zombie Walk

Come dressed as your favorite zombie and walk amongst the living in Ottumwa! The zombie walk is completely free to the public. Prizes will be awarded for best costume.

·                     Immediately following Zombie Walk: Costume Contest

Convention attendees will be eligible to enter the costume contest.  Prizes will be awarded for best adult and best child.

·                     7:00 PM:  Silk Screening

Silk is a short film featuring celebrity guest Justin Beahm. Directed by Rob Himebaugh.

·                     7:15 PM:  Demonica Screening

Demonica is a full-length feature horror film made by Prescribed Films featuring Linnea Quigley and Justin Beahm. A Q&A will follow the film.

·                     9:00 PM:  Live Music

X-Ray Mary and The Sediments are two live acts scheduled to perform?more acts to follow.

·                     12:00 AM:  Rocky Horror Picture Show

The cult classic will be shown featuring shout-outs, survival kits, and all!

Vendors and food will be available all day. A few vendors appearing include : Amber's Voodoo Kitchen and Studio 2 Tattoos.  There are still several vendor slots available.

Tickets for this all-day event are only $10, but children 12 and under get in completely free! Keep an eye out for updates at http://halloweenapalooza.prescribedfilms.com. For any questions, please contact email halloweenapalooza@gmail.com.

 

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