![Cult Classic Convention attendees cheered for their favorite costumes in the costume contest. Article Image Alt Text](https://www.elgincourier.com/sites/elgincourier.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/article400/public/img_0116.jpg?itok=YT4yc7En)
Cult Classic Convention attendees cheered for their favorite costumes in the costume contest.
![Nathan and Scara from media company Horror Web run a photo booth at the Cult Classic Convention. Article Image Alt Text](https://www.elgincourier.com/sites/elgincourier.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/article400/public/img_9856.jpg?itok=D4trj-uC)
Nathan and Scara from media company Horror Web run a photo booth at the Cult Classic Convention.
![“Jeepers Creepers,” portrayed by an actor from Smithville-based haunted house Scream Hollow, roams around the convention. He later won the scariest costume award in the costume contest. Article Image Alt Text](https://www.elgincourier.com/sites/elgincourier.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/article400/public/img_9861.jpg?itok=ZIA0J9WD)
“Jeepers Creepers,” portrayed by an actor from Smithville-based haunted house Scream Hollow, roams around the convention. He later won the scariest costume award in the costume contest.
![Rebecca and Douglas show off their scary costumes. Article Image Alt Text](https://www.elgincourier.com/sites/elgincourier.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/article400/public/img_9862_0.jpg?itok=3V-Bj7Ng)
Rebecca and Douglas show off their scary costumes.
![Jeremy Howard of Horror FX Designs shows off some of the horror film props he has made. Article Image Alt Text](https://www.elgincourier.com/sites/elgincourier.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/article400/public/img_9874.jpg?itok=VSn5pMAy)
Jeremy Howard of Horror FX Designs shows off some of the horror film props he has made.
![Billi Capman of Little Shop of Lost Arts knits tirelessly at her booth to try and keep up with the demand for her Baby Yoda toys. Article Image Alt Text](https://www.elgincourier.com/sites/elgincourier.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/article400/public/img_9878.jpg?itok=edFXSG0g)
Billi Capman of Little Shop of Lost Arts knits tirelessly at her booth to try and keep up with the demand for her Baby Yoda toys.
![David from Scream Hollow shows off a scary pose. Article Image Alt Text](https://www.elgincourier.com/sites/elgincourier.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/article400/public/img_9885.jpg?itok=7nw-Kiw9)
David from Scream Hollow shows off a scary pose.
![The booth for Christyne Pritchard's shop, Haberdashery, features an eclectic selection of jewelry and other trinkets. Article Image Alt Text](https://www.elgincourier.com/sites/elgincourier.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/article400/public/img_9888.jpg?itok=FwvVHScM)
The booth for Christyne Pritchard's shop, Haberdashery, features an eclectic selection of jewelry and other trinkets.
![Carly St. Clair of Altar Egos works on painting one of the small decorated coffins she is selling. Article Image Alt Text](https://www.elgincourier.com/sites/elgincourier.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/article400/public/img_9895.jpg?itok=A2bG9kFt)
Carly St. Clair of Altar Egos works on painting one of the small decorated coffins she is selling.
![Haylan Teel from Smithville won the award for best costume in the costume contest. Article Image Alt Text](https://www.elgincourier.com/sites/elgincourier.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/article400/public/img_9900.jpg?itok=S-MGwmLa)
Haylan Teel from Smithville won the award for best costume in the costume contest.
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![Richard John Walters, who played a part in My Bloody Valentine 3D, talks about how he first got into acting. Article Image Alt Text](https://www.elgincourier.com/sites/elgincourier.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/article400/public/img_9912.jpg?itok=m3ayF1jy)
Richard John Walters, who played a part in My Bloody Valentine 3D, talks about how he first got into acting.
![Actresses Linnea Quigley (left) and Amelia Kincade (right) share memories and stories about their time working on the 1988 movie Night of the Demons. Article Image Alt Text](https://www.elgincourier.com/sites/elgincourier.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/article400/public/img_9938.jpg?itok=wJd2CfM6)
Actresses Linnea Quigley (left) and Amelia Kincade (right) share memories and stories about their time working on the 1988 movie Night of the Demons.
![A member of the audience asks Linnea Quigley a question. Article Image Alt Text](https://www.elgincourier.com/sites/elgincourier.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/article400/public/img_9951.jpg?itok=gS8595d7)
A member of the audience asks Linnea Quigley a question.
![During the costume contest, Pennywise gives a balloon to a child from the audience. Article Image Alt Text](https://www.elgincourier.com/sites/elgincourier.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/article400/public/img_9979.jpg?itok=qKdpfHzr)
During the costume contest, Pennywise gives a balloon to a child from the audience.
![This participant in the costume contest bows to the audience while in character. Article Image Alt Text](https://www.elgincourier.com/sites/elgincourier.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/article400/public/img_0007.jpg?itok=bQpWhTfY)
This participant in the costume contest bows to the audience while in character.
![This scary clown from Scream Hollow is taking a vacation from frightening haunted house visitors. Article Image Alt Text](https://www.elgincourier.com/sites/elgincourier.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/article400/public/img_0083.jpg?itok=0mYHOLVF)
This scary clown from Scream Hollow is taking a vacation from frightening haunted house visitors.