CHILLER THEATRE UPDATE: Elvira announces retirement from conventions?

In a somewhat surprising development, the official Chiller Theatre Web site (click here) recently announced that Elvira’s upcoming  appearance in the Garden State will be her last East Coast convention. The Hostess with the Most-est (played by actress Cassandra Peterson) always commands a large line, especially at Chiller Theatre, but this October’s show should see particularly large crowds.

Elvira is arguably the most famous horror hostess in the history of television. Recently, the Halloween vixen released several compilation DVDs of her new Movie Macabre series. Click here for more information.

Hollywood Soapbox will have a proper preview of Chiller Theatre in a couple of weeks. But other guests who have signed on to appear include Martin Landau (Oscar winner for Ed Wood), boxer Smokin’ Joe Frazier, musician Marky Ramone, singer Connie Francis, Mother Dolores Hart (former Hollywood actress), Pam Grier, Van Williams, Oscar winner Louise Fletcher (One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest), Bruce Dern, Lisa Marie and Ian McCulloch (Zombi 2).

Of course, no Chiller Theatre show would be complete without Zacherley, the cool ghoul who serves as the convention’s extra special guest.

Pre-show tickets are still available. Click here for more details.