Doors Open
12pm
Check in at The Marigold Centre Box Office – 605 Prince St, Truro, NS B2N 1G2, get stamped and visit the many vendors available!
Board Game Lounge
12:30pm – 4pm
Need a break between panels or looking to test your tactical skills? Step into the Hubtown Board Game Lounge. Running throughout the daytime event, this dedicated space is packed with a curated selection of tabletop, strategy, and horror-themed games.
Whether you want to gather a squad to survive a zombie apocalypse, test your luck against cosmic horrors, or just enjoy a quick casual game with fellow fans, our lounge offers a comfortable spot to sit down, relax, and make new friends. Players of all skill levels are welcome, with games ready to play and enthusiasts on hand to help teach the rules.
Meet Derek Mears
1pm – 4pm
Get face to face with true horror royalty at Hubtown Horror. Best known for his terrifying turn as Jason Voorhees in the 2009 reboot of Friday the 13th, as well as star roles in Swamp Thing, Predators, and Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, legendary actor and stuntman Derek Mears is coming to the Marigold Cultural Centre.
Don’t miss your chance to meet Derek in person during our daytime event. Stop by to snap a photo, grab an autograph, share a story, and chat with one of the most beloved icons in modern genre cinema.
Signature: $80
Professional Photo: $60
Panel: Marc Deveault – Horror Film FX and Screening of his film “Lord of Chaos”
2pm – 2:45pm
Step into the world of practical effects with FX master Marc Devault. A retired military medic turned makeup artist, Marc is the brain behind Devo FX Special Effects Ltd., with credits on major productions like X-Men: Apocalypse, Stephen King’s Big Driver, and Netflix’s Frontier.
Join us during our daytime lineup for a special screening of the short film Lord of Chaos, showcasing Marc’s incredible creature builds. Afterward, stick around to learn what it takes to bring nightmares to life on screen.
Panel: Treatment and the Cure – Screening and Q and A with Cast and Director
3pm – 3:45pm
Catch a special daytime screening of the chilling local short film, The Treatment and the Cure. Dive into a story of suspense that highlights the creative talent brewing right here in our regional filmmaking community.
Immediately following the movie, stick around for an exclusive live Q&A session with members of the cast and the director. Get a rare peek behind the scenes, hear firsthand about the filmmaking process, and ask the team your own burning questions about how they brought this project to life.
Panel: Horror Comics with Sandy Carruthers
4pm – 4:30pm
Explore the craft of dark sequential art with veteran comic artist and creator Sandy Carruthers. Best known for his artwork on the iconic Men in Black comic series, Sandy has spent decades bringing thrilling, uncanny, and dark stories to life on the page.
Join us during our daytime schedule for an engaging panel where Sandy dives into the process of creating horror comics. Learn how to build tension across panel borders, craft memorable character designs, and bring unsettling tales to life through visual storytelling, followed by a chance to ask Sandy your own questions about the art of graphic horror.
Daytime Event Ends
5pm
Grab dinner at a wonderful local restaurant and if you have a VIP or Regular ticket for the screening of Friday the 13th (2009) get ready for fun! If you aren’t joining us for the event we hope to see you next year!
Pre Movie: VIP Meet & greet with Derek Mears
6:30pm
Upgrade your night with the ultimate horror package. Purchase a VIP ticket for our evening screening of Friday the 13th (2009) and enjoy an exclusive experience with Jason Voorhees himself, Derek Mears.
Your VIP ticket includes a private meet and greet with Derek, a signed commemorative photo from the legend, and a complimentary beverage provided by our friends at Burnside Brewing or Coldstream Clear. You also have premium seats set aside for the screening afterward. Seats for this special package are strictly limited, so grab yours before they vanish into the woods.
Friday the 13th (2009) Screening and Q&A with Derek Mears afterward!
7:30pm – Doors Open at 7pm
Cap off your night of terror with a special big-screen showing of the 2009 horror hit Friday the 13th. Relive every thrilling moment as Jason Voorhees stalks the dark woods of Crystal Lake in one of the most intense entries in the franchise.
The real terror begins after the credits roll. Stick around for an exclusive live Q&A session with Derek Mears himself, the towering icon behind the mask. Hear behind-the-scenes stories, learn how he brought a brand-new physical intensity to Jason, and ask him your own burning questions about working in the world of modern cinematic horror.