
My 2026 Flashback Weekend Recap
by Patrick BromleyAnother year at my favorite weekend of horror! I love Flashback Weekend, Chicago's biggest and best horror convention held every summer in Rosemont, Illinois. Launched by married couple Mike and Mia Kerz 24 years ago, it hosts the biggest names in the genre as celebrity guests, plus panel discussions, live concerts, film screenings, after parties, and an annual costume contest (hosted by Svengoolie!) that's a highlight every year. It's three of my favorite days, surrounded by great people and great movies.I've been attending Flashback for probably 15 years, first as a guest…
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