Midsummer Scream

Midsummer Scream is proud to partner with Wi******er Mystery House for our first "upgraded experience:" BEYOND THE VEIL with Psychic Medium Patti Negri. An authentic seance experience (no special effects - this is not a haunted attraction or staged immersive attraction!)

August 8, 8pm at the Long Beach Convention Center. Limited seats available - this will sell out quickly! Discounted admission for Gold Bats and Party Passholders.

Purchase at: https://blackcatorange.ticketspice.com/beyond-the-veil-a-vip-sance-experience-with-patti-negri-presented-by-winchester-mystery-house

Step beyond the veil for an unforgettable paranormal experience making its debut at Midsummer Scream.

Join world-renowned psychic medium and paranormal investigator Patti Negri for Beyond the Veil: A Séance Experience, presented by Wi******er Mystery House. For the first time ever at Midsummer Scream, guests will take part in an intimate séance experience inspired by the mystery, legends, and supernatural history surrounding one of the world’s most iconic haunted mansions. A longtime friend of Wi******er Mystery House, Patti Negri brings her firsthand connection to the estate’s supernatural history into this one-of-a-kind experience.

Inside this exclusive event, Patti Negri will guide attendees through an immersive evening of spirit communication, paranormal storytelling, and interactive séance elements designed to blur the line between our world and the next.

Whether you believe in the paranormal, question it entirely, or fall somewhere in between, this rare experience invites you to uncover what may be waiting… beyond the veil.

We are thrilled to announce a special celebration panel for the ultimate horror-musical cult masterpiece, REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA! 🧬🩸

With Lionsgate giving Repo! a massive, gorgeous new 4K restoration, we are bringing together the incredible creators and legendary faces behind the film's universe for an exclusive Q&A, followed by a spectacular live performance.

🎙️ THE ALL-STAR PANEL:
Darren Lynn Bousman () (Director): The visionary director who brought Repo! to life. He also directed the traps that defined a generation in Saw II, III, and IV, and created the boundary-pushing immersive horror theater project The Tension Experience. 🎬
Bill Moseley () (Luigi Largo): Horror royalty legendary for his iconic roles as Chop-Top in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 and Otis Driftwood in Rob Zombie’s House of 1000 Corpses and The Devil's Rejects. Bill will be meeting fans and signing autographs all weekend long as well! 🤡
Terrence Zdunich () (Co-creator, Writer, Composer): The charismatic Graverobber himself, and the brilliant mind behind Repo! The Genetic Opera, The Devil's Carnival, and American Murder Song. 🪦
Darren Smith () (Co-creator, Writer, Composer): The brilliant mind who co-conceived the dark world of Repo!, scored its iconic industrial tracks, and appeared onscreen as GeneCo's Band Leader! 🎸
MODERATED BY: BJ Colangelo (): Lead Evening Editor at /Film, Fangoria contributor, and co-host of the popular This Ends at Prom podcast! 🎧

🩸 THE MAIN EVENT: SURGICAL SAMPLER 🩸
Immediately following the panel, ADDICTED TO THE KNIFE () will present a Surgical Sampler! Experience highlights from Repo! The Genetic Opera accompanied by their spectacular, high-energy live shadowcast performance.

👥 ABOUT THE SHADOWCAST:
Addicted to the Knife (ATTK) is SoCal’s favorite and only Repo! Shadowcast. Founded in 2009, ATTK has brought the macabre world of GeneCo to life at various historic venues, including Sunnyside Cemetery. Currently, their home theater is the incredible The Frida Cinema () in Santa Ana, where they host their quarterly shows. With an eclectic cast featuring veterans who have been performing since 2012, alongside alumni from former Riverside and Phoenix casts, they are ready to deliver a performance that will leave you begging for more Zydrate.

🎟️ Passes for Midsummer Scream available now! August 7-9 at the Long Beach Convention Center.

Saturday, August 8 at Midsummer Scream: The Blerdy Massacre Podcast brings us "Won’t She Do It? Femmes Slay The Industry."

Black femmes are shaping the future of film, horror, and entertainment—and this conversation celebrates the voices making it happen.

Join the Podcast for an engaging discussion hosted by and featuring , , , and Zainab Sillah of Monkeypaw Productions. Together, they explore navigating Hollywood, building careers across the industry, and the unique perspectives Black femmes bring to filmmaking, storytelling, culture, and impact.

From horror to television, journalism to directing, this panel highlights the creativity, resilience, and community that continue to drive change throughout the entertainment world.

Time to start planning your Midsummer Scream schedule! We’re kicking off our main stage announcements with our schedule of presentations from the biggest Halloween events in SoCal and beyond. Get exclusive behind-the-scenes insights and a first look at what the creators have in store for this spooky season!

Saturday, August 8:

🎃 Knott's Scary Farm

🎃 Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group .13feg featuring announcements and info for: LA Haunted Hayride , Magic of the Jack O'Lanterns , Festival Fright Nights at Wi******er Mystery House , and Delusion

Sunday, August 9:

🎃 Six Flags Magic Mountain's Fright Fest

🎃 Queen Mary's Dark Harbor

🎃 Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights

More details about each of these presentations, and many more, coming soon!

Passes to Midsummer Scream (August 7–9 at the Long Beach Convention Center) are on sale now via the link in our bio or at midsummerscream.org!