HORROR FANS INVITED ON 'SHIP OF FEAR'

Attention movie horror fans: Your cruise has arrived. Dubbed "Ship of Fear: A Horror Cruise," it features shock rocker Alice Cooper plus directors and actors from such fright films as Child's Play, Candyman, Phantasm, Fright Night, The Lost Boys, Gremlins, Friday the 13th, The Howling, Pet Sematary and others. It's planned for October 28, 2013, chartered aboard Carnival Victory out of Miami. The cable channel Chiller is a presenting sponsor, and the host is writer/director Tom Holland. Reservations and information at www.ShipOfFear.com or calling 855-770-1313. Special rates available until December 31, and start at $729 per person. More from the press release:


"The Ship of Fear will pay homage to the horror genre in all forms; from daily panels and classic horror film reunions (featuring appearances by many of the genre's biggest names in front of and behind the camera) to costume contests, live talent demonstrations and more. The non-stop fun features appearances by stars Zach Galligan ("Gremlins, Hatchet 3"), Reggie Bannister ("Phantasm" series), R.A. "Leatherface" Mihailoff, Ed "Chucky" Gale, Kane "Jason" Hodder, Tony "Candyman" Todd, Belinda Balaski ("The Howling") and directors Tom Holland (Fright Night, Child's Play), Don Coscarelli ("Phantasm," "The Beastmaster," " Bubba Ho-Tep "), Mick Garris (television's "Masters of Horror," "The Stand," "Freddy's Nightmares"), Joe Dante (The Howling, Piranha, Gremlins), and Mary Lambert (Pet Sematary) as well as live musical performances by Alice Cooper , Dee Snider and Corey Feldman and Truth Movement.

Cruisers aboard the Ship of Fear will also be able to go behind the scenes with some of Hollywood 's best special effects and make-up artists and join performance artists such as the irreverent steam-punk, zombie hunting team, League of S.T.E.A.M. Horror fans will be captivated by illusionists, nightly movie screenings with Q&A's, an amateur horror film festival, party it up during "Screech on the Beach" (held on Carnival's own private island), a Zombie Prom on Halloween night and meet with many more surprises.

"Ship of Fear is a culmination of everything I love about the horror genre; the movies, the monsters, the special effects and especially the fans," says film writer/director and cruise host Tom Holland . "What we have in store will be unlike any other convention experience out there - we're planning an immersive experience for devotees that includes panels and screenings of many beloved genre classics, horror-themed parties and costume contests as well as daily signings and other special events including bringing five of the Masters of Horror together in front of their fans for a rare group appearance."





BOO! WELCOME TO THE SHIP OF FEAR
Are you ready to board the largest house of horror on the high seas? Want to spend 5 days and 5 nights aboard the luxurious Carnival Victory where you'll experience endless horror fun and excitement unlike anything you've ever seen before? Do you want to see classic horror movie reunions with the genre’s biggest directors and actors? Are you ready to rock with Alice Cooper? To go behind the mystery with some of the industry’s leading make-up and special effects artists? To be amazed and mystified by top illusionists and other performers? If so, then join us on the Ship of Fear Cruise! The special “Before Dawn” rate will be in effect until December 31, 2012. After that, the “After Midnight” rate will apply. Book now and save! What a great way to spend Halloween 2013!