CRYPTICON SEATTLE May 1 - 3, 2026
CRYPTICON SEATTLE 2026
May 1 - 3, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport
May 1 - 3, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport
Official Crypticon Seattle Website
I first ventured into the world of Crypticon Seattle as press back in 2012. Growing up a horror and genre film fan, it was something that made sense to me at the time. Eclectic Arts Media wasn’t what it would eventually turn into back then. I remember being so excited once I was approved to cover the convention that year. Then I was sidelined by a car accident which resulted in a serious concussion. I’ve mentioned this before in an earlier Crypticon Seattle report.
While it may not have been one of my smarter decisions in life, I still attended the convention for all three days. And to this day I still believe I made the wrong decision solely based on how my memory has deteriorated over the years since then. But, at the time, I was very happy to be there, to meet many new people as well as the celebrity guests, and to make a foundation of what I had hoped would be annual coverage of the convention.
I returned in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. I was not approved to cover the convention for 2017 or 2018. Then, in 2019, I was approved again which was also my first time covering the convention at the DoubleTree.
That was the last year I covered the convention.
So, it had been seven years (including the pandemic timeline) since I had last set foot inside the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel to cover Crypticon Seattle. To say I was looking forward to returning is a massive understatement.
Due to a situation that was out of my control, I had to miss Friday night, something I had never done before. I was always there for all three days in the past. This may become significant later on in my report.
Saturday May 2, 2026
I arrived after the convention officially opened. I already knew and expected it to be crowded as that’s the case for every convention on Saturday’s (for the uninitiated make note of this if you attend a con in the future).
I went to the events desk to pick up my credential. I was pointed over to another room where I was checked off, given a t-shirt, and a one page list of notes. I returned to the events desk where I was given the green light and off I went to the vendor/guest room (Grand Ballroom).
I stopped by the information desk to grab a hard copy program, maneuvered my way through the crowd, and finally entered the Grand Ballroom.
Vendors were set up all throughout the ballroom. The celebrity guests were on one end of the room which I remembered from 2019. I did a walk through to get the lay of the land like I used to do.
There were fans everywhere. And there was also a long line of fans waiting to meet David Howard Thornton (Art The Clown from the Terrifier series of films). I don’t think I had ever seen a line that long for anyone else at Crypticon Seattle. Ever. Granted, I wasn’t there for the post pandemic event years but from the years I reviewed, not even Elvira had that kind of line. I made a mental note of this since I wanted to say hi to him as well before the convention was over.
I ventured over to the NW Ballroom and checked out all of the artists there. They also had two demonstration areas at one end. This was not as crowded fan-wise but it was full of artist vendors which I was happy to see.
I then snaked my way over to the outdoor area. A welcome sight of the Anubis Hearse Club. I always associate Crypticon Seattle with the sight of the hearses outside. At the old location, they were the first things you would see as you drove in to park in the garage. So, seeing them again brought back the nostalgia and the confirmation that I am, indeed, back covering Crypticon Seattle.
There were outdoor vendors, a haunt, the sliders were out there, blood donation mobile, and the food area. It really made the convention feel that much bigger than previous years (again, only the years I covered - it may have looked like this last year or other post pandemic years).
I then checked the time and went back into the main lobby area. I had a little time to kill before the first interview panel I wanted to attend so I ventured back into the Grand Ballroom. A vendor said he liked my shirt. It’s pretty rare when I find a fellow ‘Slug out in the wild. Cancerslug is one of my favorite bands from Alabama so I tend to wear their shirts when appropriate. I chopped it up with the vendor (Frakking Bombs was the vendor btw) for a bit about the band, their history, their hardcore fans “taking the mark” which I showed him since I’ve done it multiple times, and other assorted slugness. I said I’d be back on Sunday and then ventured off upstairs.
I went to the wrong area at first. Luckily I read the sign and realized I needed to walk over to the Evergreen Rooms 3 and 4. What I also forgot was that many interview panels have lines before they start seating fans. I was greeted with a line that went down the hall and wrapped to the right side. After waiting only ten minutes or so, the line moved, and I grabbed a seat mid way back in the room(s).
Emily Perkins was the guest and the interviewer was Molly Henery.
Emily Perkins had a full house for her interview. She is best known for her work in the three Ginger Snap films, the 1990 IT tv mini series, and episodes of Supernatural as well as the X-Files, among other work.
The interview was informative and fun. The moderator Molly Henery was well prepared and managed to make the most use of the 50 minutes (or so) to cover really every aspect of Emily Perkin’s career, as well as what she’s doing currently, with time for fan questions at the end. As a fellow interviewer, many kudos to both Emily Perkins and Molly Henery for a great first interview panel for this reviewer.
Just like the old days, the very next interview panel I was also interested in so I stayed put in my chair.
Lochlyn Munro, Zack Ward, and Brendan Fletcher were the guests and the interviewer was Anthony Kay.
Tony Kay showed up a few minutes prior to the guests so he was talking to a person or two. He saw me in the back and waved as he got ready to moderate the panel. Side note: Tony and I first met in 2012 at Crypticon Seattle. It was the first year for both of us being involved with the convention that year.
This panel was pure fun. All three guests were characters and one question would elicit funny and interesting answers from each of them. Tony did his usual masterful job of moderating the panel. He truly is a master moderator (yes you are Tony - don’t deny it) and someone that I still hold in high regard all these years of knowing him. I do introductions for all of my guests for my own interviews because of witnessing Tony doing the same thing in 2012. I’m nowhere near as eloquent or polished as he is but he was the inspiration for me doing them.
I ventured back downstairs to look through the Grand Ballroom again and started taking some photos (with my phone) and making a mental agenda of what I wanted to accomplish on Sunday.
Sunday May 3, 2026
I parked in my usual spot and walked over to the hotel. I do this to save on money so I have a few more bucks to spend at the actual convention instead of parking my car.
I knew I wanted to attend the Terrifier interview panel so I headed upstairs where initially I found no fans which I thought was odd. I used the restroom thinking I had lots of time before the hordes showed up. I ran into Eric Morgret (hi Eric) and we chatted briefly. During this time, a line formed behind me. As Eric checked in with a staff member, he mentioned to us we could go inside as long as we were quiet.
I opened the doors to find at least twenty fans already inside. No big deal as I still got a good seat where I could see all three actors with ease.
It was interesting sitting there for a good 45 minutes plus. The room filled up quickly which was no surprise. By the time fans showed up around fifteen minutes before the panel was to start, they were lining up against the walls. Yup, standing room only folks.
I had attended my first Elvira interview panel in 2013 I believe and it was standing room only. My plan of arriving on time and getting up stairs early worked out. As it got closer to the start time, I didn’t see Tony Kay anywhere. I saw Steve Lange come in and I believe Jason Weiss checking on things. Eventually Tony walked in and pretty much right after the three guests came in as well.
David Howard Thoronton, Amelie McClain, and Elliott Fullham were the guests and the interviewer was Anthony (Tony) Kay.
After a little hiccup with Amelie’s mic (which was fixed by Tony swapping mics with her), the panel started. All three guests were cordial, funny, and very kind. David Howard Thornton had much to say with a lot of funny bits as well. But, he also made sure to give time to his co-stars. Tony did a great job with this as well to make sure everyone was included in the interview.
Due to the packed room, the energy at this panel was high and every little joke got a big sounding laugh from the fans. The guests were endearing and it made you want to go see them at their tables downstairs.
Decisions, decisions.
I always come across these issues at any convention I cover. There’s always going to be something I either have to miss, or did miss, or had to make a decision on. This time it was whether I was going to wait in the line to meet David Howard Thornton after the interview panel or wait to see/hope that the line dies down some by the end of the convention.
While I was still making my decision, I talked with two of the old guard guys that I know - David and Patrick from Mad Bros Media. David was working David Howard Thornton’s line all weekend so we chopped it up as he waited for David’s return to his tables. Hi guys!
I decided to get in the line. I’d be kicking myself I thought if I waited until closer to the close of the convention only to possibly miss out on meeting him. So off to the back of the line I went.
I looked at my phone to gauge the time. It took just under an hour to get up to the front to meet David Howard Thornton.
It was worth it.
His team, including his fiancee’, had everything down to a science. Every fan got what they wanted, which was a moment with David. The right balance of getting through the long line of fans was handled incredibly well. You weren’t rushed but you also knew you didn’t have minutes to talk with David. He was engaging and would call you by your first name (if you were getting something personalized it was written on a notepad before you went to meet him).
I just wanted to thank him for his generosity in 2023 when I conducted a livestream interview with him. It was supposed to be like thirty minutes long but I asked him before we went live if that was still good for his schedule (it was night time and also he was in NY at the time). He then proceeded to tell me that he had eaten his dinner, his cat was on his lap, and he could go for as long as I wanted as I was the last interview for the day/night. Anytime a guest gives me that green light, I always ask if they’re sure, and if they say yes, then I keep that in the back of my mind as I start the interview.
He gave me 2 hours and nearly 30 minutes!
Free plug - the livestream interview is on my YouTube Channel. Search Eclectic Arts Media - David Howard Thornton and it should pop up. September 2023.
So, it was nice to thank him for his generosity and he then told me he’ll talk and talk if you let him. He also mentioned he did some ridiculous amount of interviews from the pandemic (over 200). He also mentioned he doesn’t have that kind of time now - which is a good thing because he’s so busy.
I got my photo signed, a few selfie photos with him, and as he went to sit back down behind his table I thanked him and said “keep being loud” and he said something to the effect of “we have to be”. This is in reference to David being very loud on social media.
Amelie McClain wasn’t back at her table yet (which was right next to David’s) so I looked at Elliott’s (which was next to Amelie’s). He had a line so I waited for that to die down and then once it did, I went over and shook his hand. I wanted to talk to him about his Little Punk People interviews, specifically Doyle (Wolfgang Von Frankenstein). I had interviewed him three times so I wanted to talk about that experience with Elliott.
He was funny, insightful, and very thankful that I watched the interviews. We talked about his future projects, his music, and a few other things. If you bought a photo from him to get autographed, he did selfies for free. So, of course I bought a photo. We got some great photos. I thanked Elliott for his time, stepped aside, and let the next fan get their moment.
Amelie returned to her table so moved a few feet over to her. She and her mom were very nice. I talked to her about what she had said at the interview panel - including that she was in 5th grade when she filmed Terrifier 2 (which is crazy to me). We talked about future projects and if she could pick one genre of project to be a part of, what would that be. She said Disney. She had mentioned during the panel that she wasn’t very familiar with horror as a genre before the Terrifier 2 project (or after for that matter). I got a photo and selfie with her and thanked them for their time.
As my money limit was about at its peak, I had to make another decision. Where am I spending my last remaining dollars?
I saw that there was a lull at Emily Perkins’ table so I ventured over. I talked with her about her teaching stories she mentioned during her interview panel on Saturday. Being a former teacher myself, we shared war stories for a bit and I never asked her about her former work. A few fans showed up behind me so I always try to be mindful to not hog a celebrity's time. I got a photo and a selfie with Emily before thanking her for her time as well.
I then made my way back to my new SlugCult vendor friend. I bought a few items from his booth, put them in my bag, and then decided it was time to make my way north.
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(All (phone) Photos by Mark Sugiyama for Eclectic Arts Media (2026))
I first ventured into the world of Crypticon Seattle as press back in 2012. Growing up a horror and genre film fan, it was something that made sense to me at the time. Eclectic Arts Media wasn’t what it would eventually turn into back then. I remember being so excited once I was approved to cover the convention that year. Then I was sidelined by a car accident which resulted in a serious concussion. I’ve mentioned this before in an earlier Crypticon Seattle report.
While it may not have been one of my smarter decisions in life, I still attended the convention for all three days. And to this day I still believe I made the wrong decision solely based on how my memory has deteriorated over the years since then. But, at the time, I was very happy to be there, to meet many new people as well as the celebrity guests, and to make a foundation of what I had hoped would be annual coverage of the convention.
I returned in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. I was not approved to cover the convention for 2017 or 2018. Then, in 2019, I was approved again which was also my first time covering the convention at the DoubleTree.
That was the last year I covered the convention.
So, it had been seven years (including the pandemic timeline) since I had last set foot inside the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel to cover Crypticon Seattle. To say I was looking forward to returning is a massive understatement.
Due to a situation that was out of my control, I had to miss Friday night, something I had never done before. I was always there for all three days in the past. This may become significant later on in my report.
(All (phone) Photos by Mark Sugiyama for Eclectic Arts Media (2026))
Saturday May 2, 2026
I arrived after the convention officially opened. I already knew and expected it to be crowded as that’s the case for every convention on Saturday’s (for the uninitiated make note of this if you attend a con in the future).
I went to the events desk to pick up my credential. I was pointed over to another room where I was checked off, given a t-shirt, and a one page list of notes. I returned to the events desk where I was given the green light and off I went to the vendor/guest room (Grand Ballroom).
I stopped by the information desk to grab a hard copy program, maneuvered my way through the crowd, and finally entered the Grand Ballroom.
Vendors were set up all throughout the ballroom. The celebrity guests were on one end of the room which I remembered from 2019. I did a walk through to get the lay of the land like I used to do.
There were fans everywhere. And there was also a long line of fans waiting to meet David Howard Thornton (Art The Clown from the Terrifier series of films). I don’t think I had ever seen a line that long for anyone else at Crypticon Seattle. Ever. Granted, I wasn’t there for the post pandemic event years but from the years I reviewed, not even Elvira had that kind of line. I made a mental note of this since I wanted to say hi to him as well before the convention was over.
I ventured over to the NW Ballroom and checked out all of the artists there. They also had two demonstration areas at one end. This was not as crowded fan-wise but it was full of artist vendors which I was happy to see.
I then snaked my way over to the outdoor area. A welcome sight of the Anubis Hearse Club. I always associate Crypticon Seattle with the sight of the hearses outside. At the old location, they were the first things you would see as you drove in to park in the garage. So, seeing them again brought back the nostalgia and the confirmation that I am, indeed, back covering Crypticon Seattle.
There were outdoor vendors, a haunt, the sliders were out there, blood donation mobile, and the food area. It really made the convention feel that much bigger than previous years (again, only the years I covered - it may have looked like this last year or other post pandemic years).
I then checked the time and went back into the main lobby area. I had a little time to kill before the first interview panel I wanted to attend so I ventured back into the Grand Ballroom. A vendor said he liked my shirt. It’s pretty rare when I find a fellow ‘Slug out in the wild. Cancerslug is one of my favorite bands from Alabama so I tend to wear their shirts when appropriate. I chopped it up with the vendor (Frakking Bombs was the vendor btw) for a bit about the band, their history, their hardcore fans “taking the mark” which I showed him since I’ve done it multiple times, and other assorted slugness. I said I’d be back on Sunday and then ventured off upstairs.
I went to the wrong area at first. Luckily I read the sign and realized I needed to walk over to the Evergreen Rooms 3 and 4. What I also forgot was that many interview panels have lines before they start seating fans. I was greeted with a line that went down the hall and wrapped to the right side. After waiting only ten minutes or so, the line moved, and I grabbed a seat mid way back in the room(s).
Emily Perkins was the guest and the interviewer was Molly Henery.
Emily Perkins had a full house for her interview. She is best known for her work in the three Ginger Snap films, the 1990 IT tv mini series, and episodes of Supernatural as well as the X-Files, among other work.
The interview was informative and fun. The moderator Molly Henery was well prepared and managed to make the most use of the 50 minutes (or so) to cover really every aspect of Emily Perkin’s career, as well as what she’s doing currently, with time for fan questions at the end. As a fellow interviewer, many kudos to both Emily Perkins and Molly Henery for a great first interview panel for this reviewer.
Just like the old days, the very next interview panel I was also interested in so I stayed put in my chair.
Lochlyn Munro, Zack Ward, and Brendan Fletcher were the guests and the interviewer was Anthony Kay.
Tony Kay showed up a few minutes prior to the guests so he was talking to a person or two. He saw me in the back and waved as he got ready to moderate the panel. Side note: Tony and I first met in 2012 at Crypticon Seattle. It was the first year for both of us being involved with the convention that year.
This panel was pure fun. All three guests were characters and one question would elicit funny and interesting answers from each of them. Tony did his usual masterful job of moderating the panel. He truly is a master moderator (yes you are Tony - don’t deny it) and someone that I still hold in high regard all these years of knowing him. I do introductions for all of my guests for my own interviews because of witnessing Tony doing the same thing in 2012. I’m nowhere near as eloquent or polished as he is but he was the inspiration for me doing them.
I ventured back downstairs to look through the Grand Ballroom again and started taking some photos (with my phone) and making a mental agenda of what I wanted to accomplish on Sunday.
(All (phone) Photos by Mark Sugiyama for Eclectic Arts Media (2026))
Sunday May 3, 2026
I parked in my usual spot and walked over to the hotel. I do this to save on money so I have a few more bucks to spend at the actual convention instead of parking my car.
I knew I wanted to attend the Terrifier interview panel so I headed upstairs where initially I found no fans which I thought was odd. I used the restroom thinking I had lots of time before the hordes showed up. I ran into Eric Morgret (hi Eric) and we chatted briefly. During this time, a line formed behind me. As Eric checked in with a staff member, he mentioned to us we could go inside as long as we were quiet.
I opened the doors to find at least twenty fans already inside. No big deal as I still got a good seat where I could see all three actors with ease.
It was interesting sitting there for a good 45 minutes plus. The room filled up quickly which was no surprise. By the time fans showed up around fifteen minutes before the panel was to start, they were lining up against the walls. Yup, standing room only folks.
I had attended my first Elvira interview panel in 2013 I believe and it was standing room only. My plan of arriving on time and getting up stairs early worked out. As it got closer to the start time, I didn’t see Tony Kay anywhere. I saw Steve Lange come in and I believe Jason Weiss checking on things. Eventually Tony walked in and pretty much right after the three guests came in as well.
David Howard Thoronton, Amelie McClain, and Elliott Fullham were the guests and the interviewer was Anthony (Tony) Kay.
After a little hiccup with Amelie’s mic (which was fixed by Tony swapping mics with her), the panel started. All three guests were cordial, funny, and very kind. David Howard Thornton had much to say with a lot of funny bits as well. But, he also made sure to give time to his co-stars. Tony did a great job with this as well to make sure everyone was included in the interview.
Due to the packed room, the energy at this panel was high and every little joke got a big sounding laugh from the fans. The guests were endearing and it made you want to go see them at their tables downstairs.
Decisions, decisions.
I always come across these issues at any convention I cover. There’s always going to be something I either have to miss, or did miss, or had to make a decision on. This time it was whether I was going to wait in the line to meet David Howard Thornton after the interview panel or wait to see/hope that the line dies down some by the end of the convention.
While I was still making my decision, I talked with two of the old guard guys that I know - David and Patrick from Mad Bros Media. David was working David Howard Thornton’s line all weekend so we chopped it up as he waited for David’s return to his tables. Hi guys!
I decided to get in the line. I’d be kicking myself I thought if I waited until closer to the close of the convention only to possibly miss out on meeting him. So off to the back of the line I went.
I looked at my phone to gauge the time. It took just under an hour to get up to the front to meet David Howard Thornton.
It was worth it.
His team, including his fiancee’, had everything down to a science. Every fan got what they wanted, which was a moment with David. The right balance of getting through the long line of fans was handled incredibly well. You weren’t rushed but you also knew you didn’t have minutes to talk with David. He was engaging and would call you by your first name (if you were getting something personalized it was written on a notepad before you went to meet him).
I just wanted to thank him for his generosity in 2023 when I conducted a livestream interview with him. It was supposed to be like thirty minutes long but I asked him before we went live if that was still good for his schedule (it was night time and also he was in NY at the time). He then proceeded to tell me that he had eaten his dinner, his cat was on his lap, and he could go for as long as I wanted as I was the last interview for the day/night. Anytime a guest gives me that green light, I always ask if they’re sure, and if they say yes, then I keep that in the back of my mind as I start the interview.
He gave me 2 hours and nearly 30 minutes!
Free plug - the livestream interview is on my YouTube Channel. Search Eclectic Arts Media - David Howard Thornton and it should pop up. September 2023.
So, it was nice to thank him for his generosity and he then told me he’ll talk and talk if you let him. He also mentioned he did some ridiculous amount of interviews from the pandemic (over 200). He also mentioned he doesn’t have that kind of time now - which is a good thing because he’s so busy.
I got my photo signed, a few selfie photos with him, and as he went to sit back down behind his table I thanked him and said “keep being loud” and he said something to the effect of “we have to be”. This is in reference to David being very loud on social media.
Amelie McClain wasn’t back at her table yet (which was right next to David’s) so I looked at Elliott’s (which was next to Amelie’s). He had a line so I waited for that to die down and then once it did, I went over and shook his hand. I wanted to talk to him about his Little Punk People interviews, specifically Doyle (Wolfgang Von Frankenstein). I had interviewed him three times so I wanted to talk about that experience with Elliott.
He was funny, insightful, and very thankful that I watched the interviews. We talked about his future projects, his music, and a few other things. If you bought a photo from him to get autographed, he did selfies for free. So, of course I bought a photo. We got some great photos. I thanked Elliott for his time, stepped aside, and let the next fan get their moment.
Amelie returned to her table so moved a few feet over to her. She and her mom were very nice. I talked to her about what she had said at the interview panel - including that she was in 5th grade when she filmed Terrifier 2 (which is crazy to me). We talked about future projects and if she could pick one genre of project to be a part of, what would that be. She said Disney. She had mentioned during the panel that she wasn’t very familiar with horror as a genre before the Terrifier 2 project (or after for that matter). I got a photo and selfie with her and thanked them for their time.
As my money limit was about at its peak, I had to make another decision. Where am I spending my last remaining dollars?
I saw that there was a lull at Emily Perkins’ table so I ventured over. I talked with her about her teaching stories she mentioned during her interview panel on Saturday. Being a former teacher myself, we shared war stories for a bit and I never asked her about her former work. A few fans showed up behind me so I always try to be mindful to not hog a celebrity's time. I got a photo and a selfie with Emily before thanking her for her time as well.
I then made my way back to my new SlugCult vendor friend. I bought a few items from his booth, put them in my bag, and then decided it was time to make my way north.
(All (phone) Photos by Mark Sugiyama for Eclectic Arts Media (2026))
Miscellaneous
I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Crypticon Seattle. It felt like coming home. It really did. It’s the right size of convention for my taste. It has everything you could want but in reasonable doses.
Having said that, I do feel like as I write this report that I missed out on more things than I normally do. I chalk this up to having to miss Friday which I mentioned earlier in this report. I could only squeeze in so many things and it felt a little “light” this year. Hopefully, the next time I cover the convention, I’ll be able to be there all three days - or even better, overnight all weekend - as I have yet to do this form of Crypticon Seattle experience.
I really thought the vendors and artists really stepped up their game from what I remember. Not that the others weren’t good, it just seems like every table I went to had their best presentation of their work possible. And the quality of the goods was just awesome.
From my limited point of view, as a media member, everything was smooth for me. No issues that I can think of, not even tiny ones. Everything was on point and that was exciting to see.
With that being said, I can’t think of anything to suggest to improve for next year. I do have a few guest suggestions (one in particular because the topic of cons has come up during two of our interviews - she wants to do one and has the resume’ that would definitely fit Crypticon Seattle. I’ll ping the group about this).
I should also mention that it never goes unnoticed by me just how much work all of the Crypticon Seattle staff put in to make this annual horror tradition happen. I can think back to the cast of characters that have had something to do with Crypticon Seattle over the years I’ve covered it. Some have moved away, some I still see on social media, and some are still here in the area. It becomes this interesting horror convention tree of who are you, when did I see you, do I know you personally, what was your role at the convention, and where are you now.
Thank you to Dee for the credentials. It was nice to reconnect with you from the earlier convention years when you were my contact. Thank you to Eric M. for getting the ball rolling for me this year to cover the convention.
As I stated earlier, even if I didn’t get a chance to talk with you, just seeing certain folks at the hotel was a welcome reminder of where I was, why I need to make this convention a priority moving forward, and that Crypticon Seattle is home for me.
Best,
Mark Sugiyama
Eclectic Arts Media
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I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Crypticon Seattle. It felt like coming home. It really did. It’s the right size of convention for my taste. It has everything you could want but in reasonable doses.
Having said that, I do feel like as I write this report that I missed out on more things than I normally do. I chalk this up to having to miss Friday which I mentioned earlier in this report. I could only squeeze in so many things and it felt a little “light” this year. Hopefully, the next time I cover the convention, I’ll be able to be there all three days - or even better, overnight all weekend - as I have yet to do this form of Crypticon Seattle experience.
I really thought the vendors and artists really stepped up their game from what I remember. Not that the others weren’t good, it just seems like every table I went to had their best presentation of their work possible. And the quality of the goods was just awesome.
From my limited point of view, as a media member, everything was smooth for me. No issues that I can think of, not even tiny ones. Everything was on point and that was exciting to see.
With that being said, I can’t think of anything to suggest to improve for next year. I do have a few guest suggestions (one in particular because the topic of cons has come up during two of our interviews - she wants to do one and has the resume’ that would definitely fit Crypticon Seattle. I’ll ping the group about this).
I should also mention that it never goes unnoticed by me just how much work all of the Crypticon Seattle staff put in to make this annual horror tradition happen. I can think back to the cast of characters that have had something to do with Crypticon Seattle over the years I’ve covered it. Some have moved away, some I still see on social media, and some are still here in the area. It becomes this interesting horror convention tree of who are you, when did I see you, do I know you personally, what was your role at the convention, and where are you now.
Thank you to Dee for the credentials. It was nice to reconnect with you from the earlier convention years when you were my contact. Thank you to Eric M. for getting the ball rolling for me this year to cover the convention.
As I stated earlier, even if I didn’t get a chance to talk with you, just seeing certain folks at the hotel was a welcome reminder of where I was, why I need to make this convention a priority moving forward, and that Crypticon Seattle is home for me.
Best,
Mark Sugiyama
Eclectic Arts Media
Connect with Eclectic Arts Media: Social Media and Email Links
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(All (phone) Photos by Mark Sugiyama for Eclectic Arts Media (2026))
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