Midsummer Scream

Midsummer Scream is a Halloween and horror film fan convention held annually in Long Beach, California at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center.^[1][2][3] Widely considered to be the world's largest convention dedicated to the holiday and the horror genre,^[4][5] it is associated with the haunted attractions of Southern California.^[6][7][8][9] It is also linked to the trend of "Summerween" (Halloween celebrations in summer).^[10][11]

In addition to panels featuring notable speakers like John Carpenter,^[12] as well as film screenings of classic horror features and new short films,^[13] the convention has a large show floor that is divided between a retail space and the Hall of Shadows.^[14] The Hall of Shadows is an immersive dark space,^[15] which has featured haunt mazes by film studios including Lionsgate Films^[16][17] and New Line Cinema.^[18]