I've always enjoyed hitting up horror conventions as not only does it give me the opportunity to mingle with other fans of the genre (my people!), but I enjoy meeting celebrities, picking up some cool memorbilia, checking out the cosplay, and just taking in the whole vibe of the con experience. That's why I've been eager to check out Kyle Kuchta's documentary FANTASM, which
analyzes the tight-knit community that attends horror conventions in an exploration of how the genre brings fans together.
We've brought you a trailer, the first poster, and even a clip from FANTASM over the past several months, and now we've learned that the documentary will be hitting DVD on November 11 and is available for pre-order at a discounted price via fantasm.storenvy.com.
In an effort to understand his own fascination with the genre, horror fanatic Kyle Kuchta embarked on a journey to six horror conventions throughout the united states. Through interviews with actors, directors, horror experts and fellow fans at conventions, Kyle discovered that it’s not only the love of the genre that makes these gatherings so special, but it’s the sense of community.
Fantasm features insight from such notable names as Tom Atkins (Escape from New York), Heather Langenkamp (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Lloyd Kaufman (The Toxic Avenger), Joe Lynch (Wrong Turn 2), Richard Johnson (The Haunting) and more, alongside the dedicate fans who attend horror conventions.
The DVD comes packed with special features, including: