OTTUMWA, IOWA (September 11, 2023) — Halloweenapalooza, Iowa's only horror movie film festival and Halloween celebration, is excited to announce its celebrity guests for the 2023 event. Thom Mathews (Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason LivesReturn of the Living Dead), Lar Park Lincoln (Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood), Judie Aronson (Friday the 13th: The Final ChapterWeird Science), and Mark Donovan (Shaun of the Dead) will all be in attendance at Halloweenapalooza, which will take place on October 13-14, 2023 at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa, Iowa.

"We are thrilled to have such an amazing lineup of celebrity guests for Halloweenapalooza 2023," said Mike Saunders, one of the event’s organizers. "These actors have starred in some of the most iconic horror films of all time, and we are excited for fans to have the opportunity to meet them and get their autographs."

In addition to meeting celebrity guests, attendees of Halloweenapalooza will also enjoy a variety of other activities, including independent and feature horror movie screenings, hypnotist, costume contest, zombie walk, special effects makeup demonstration, vendors and more. Full event information and tickets are available at www.halloweenapalooza.com.

About Halloweenapalooza

Halloweenapalooza is Iowa's only horror movie film festival and Halloween celebration. The event features an international independent-film festival, celebrity guests, costume contest, zombie walk, vendors, and numerous activities. Halloweenapalooza is held annually in Ottumwa, Iowa.

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