Crypticon is a horror-oriented media convention 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.

Overview

Crypticon is composed of three areas open to the general public:

Conventions

2017

Happy Hunting (2016 film) wins Best Feature Film.

2014

Crypticon Seattle was held May 23–25, 2014 at Seatac Hilton Hotel and Convention center in Seattle, Washington.

2013

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, Missouri. Guests of Honor Crypticon Minnesota was held September 27–29 at the Doubletree in Bloomington, Minnesota. Guests of Honor

2012

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, Minnesota. Guests of Honor

2011

On May 27–29, Crypticon Seattle took place at the Seatac Hilton Hotel in Seatac, Washington. Guests of Honor

2010

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

Past conventions

2009

On June 5–7, 2009, the Crypticon Seattle Horror Convention took place at the Northwest Rooms at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington. Guests of Honor

2008

On May 23–25, 2008, the Crypticon Seattle Horror Convention took place at the DoubleTree Hotel in SeaTac, Washington. Guests of Honor