Screams, moans and zombies, as well as dozens of demonic clowns, roamed the Long Beach Convention Center this weekend, all in celebration of the sixth Midsummer Scream convention, celebrating Halloween and horror.
About 45,000 people attended, with 350 vendors selling all things Halloween, including special effects and makeup. One of the most popular parts of the convention was the Hall of Shadows, which had nine walk-through haunted experiences and six immersive photo displays, including Mr. Floats: Carnevil Games, where kids entertained themselves with games of chance while Mr. Floats, dressed as the demonic and child-abducting clown Pennywise from the “IT” film, posed for photos with attendees.
Professional cosplayer Mr. Floats, as Pennywise from the film “IT,” poses for photos inside his Mr Floats: Carnevil Games in the Hall of Shadows with Selena Esparza, 2, and Sonny and Nico Gonzalez, 3, of Riverside. Asked what she thought of the clown, Selena said, “He’s funny!” Marilyn Morales, 13, of Gardena is dressed as Wednesday Adams and Damon C., not quite 2 years old, from Orange County, is dressed as a little Michael Myers from the “Halloween” film franchise.
Carlos Curiel, left, of Brea, as Leather Face and friend Mike Williams of Riverside as Leather Face’s Grandpa from the horror film franchise “Texas Chainsaw Massacre.” Both were attending their fourth Midsummer Scream.Billy the Puppet from the “Saw” film franchise makes its first public appearance as part of the “Saw X” film promotion and exhibit.
Francisco Gonzalez of Whittier supports his homemade shower, portraying Janet Leigh’s character from the film “Psycho,” while Hector Mata of Pico Rivera is Norman, who stabs her in the famous horror scene.Jackson Mabry, left, of Los Angeles, dressed as the iconic Ghost Face from the “Scream” franchise, and Jerris Ramirez of Fullerton as the Grabber from the 2021 film “The Black Phone.
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