| Crypticon Seattle | |
|---|---|
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| Status | Active |
| Genre | Horror and media |
| Venue | Double Tree |
| Country | United States |
| Years active | 2008 to present |
| Organized by | Random Acts Seattle |
| Website | www |
Crypticon is a horror-oriented media [1] event held annually in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Seattle, Washington, and Kansas City, Missouri. Guests have included authors, actors, directors, producers, and writers from classic and upcoming horror titles.
Crypticon is composed of three areas open to the general public:
Happy Hunting (2016 film) wins Best Feature Film.
Crypticon Seattle was held May 23–25, 2014 at Seatac Hilton Hotel and Convention center in Seattle, Wa
On May 24–26, 2013, Crypticon Seattle took place at the Seatac Hilton Hotel in Seatac, Washington
Guests of Honor
Crypticon Kansas City was held Aug 16-18 in Kansas City, MO
Guests of Honor
Crypticon Minnesota was held September 27–29 at the Doubletree in Bloomington, MN
Guests of Honor
On May 27–29, Crypticon Seattle took place at the Seatac Hilton Hotel in Seatac, Washington.
Guests of Honor
Crypticon Minnesota was held September 28–30 in Minneapolis, MN
Guests of Honor
On May 27–29, Crypticon Seattle took place at the Seatac Hilton Hotel in Seatac, Washington.
Guests of Honor
On June 18–20, 2010, the Crypticon Seattle Horror Convention took place at the Holiday Inn in Everett, Washington.
Guests of Honor - Seattle
Crypticon Minnesota was November 5, 6 and 7, 2010 in Bloomington, Minnesota at the Bloomington Sheraton.
Guests of Honor - Minnesota
On June 5–7, 2009, the Crypticon Seattle Horror Convention [2] [3] [4] took place at the Northwest Rooms at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington.
Guests of Honor
On May 23–25, 2008, the Crypticon Seattle Horror Convention [1] [5] [6] took place at the DoubleTree Hotel in SeaTac, Washington. Guests of Honor
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