I Heart Horror Day Part 3
February 1st, 2025 New Location
Doors OPen 10:30 Event Starts 11Am- 7:30PM
423 Main St. Sayreville NJ 08872
Stay tuned for Kaiju Size announcements
Guests - Vendors - Music and More coming soon from Team I Heart Horror
I Heart Horror Day Part 3
February 1st, 2025 New Location
Doors OPen 10:30 Event Starts 11Am- 7:30PM
423 Main St. Sayreville NJ 08872
Stay tuned for Kaiju Size announcements
Guests - Vendors - Music and More coming soon from Team I Heart Horror
Actor & Stunt Double
Producer & Cinematographer
Special Guest Personality
Musician & Podcaster
Exorcist
🎬 Exclusive Screening Announcement:
“What Lives Here” + Signing & Q&A!
Get ready for a cinematic experience as we host a special screening of the 2024 supernatural horror film What Lives Here—followed by a signing and Q&A session with the talented cast and filmmaker!
Meet the Cast and Crew
Troy Burbank - Writer, Director, and Producer.
Ron Millkie - Actor. - Ernie O'Donnell - Actor.
Don Jamieson - Actor. - Andrew Bane - Actor.
🎬 Exclusive Black Ave Films: Signing, Q&A, and Screening!
Experience an exclusive opportunity to meet the talented team behind Black Ave Films at I Heart Horror! Connect with some of the most creative minds in indie horror, hear their inspiring stories, and get behind-the-scenes insights into their projects.
Special Guests: Ronald Black, Michelle Santiago, Mark Haynes, Lauren Alenia, Illsvn 4k and Chris Avellino
These visionary filmmakers and artists will share their experiences, answer your burning questions, and sign autographs. The event features a special screening of Black Ave Films' thrilling short horror film, Monster Con Massacre.
Experience an exclusive opportunity to meet the cast and crew behind The Punk Rockers Ghost! Connect with the creative minds who brought this punk rock horror tale to life, hear their behind-the-scenes stories, and dive into the making of this unique indie film.
Special Guests: Michael Kuhns, Mariam Lomsadze, Louise Devery, Ron Kocher, K.J. Hopkins, Bobby Vas, James Hendrix, Greg Stokes, Travis Barrett, Jamal-Adeen Jackson, Gregory Campbell, Dennis Garrett, Ray Bolden, John Orrichio, Alice Orrichio, Ed Rollin, and Edward X Young.
Join us for a special screening of The Punk Rockers Ghost, followed by a Q&A panel where the cast and crew will share their experiences, answer your questions, and sign autographs. Plus, enjoy a live punk rock performance by The Accelerators, the real band featured in the film!
🎬 Exclusive: Caddy Hack – Screening, Q&A, and More!
Get ready for a hilarious, blood-soaked rampage with Caddy Hack, the horror-comedy that’s Caddyshack meets Gremlins! Directed by Anthony Catanese, this wild film pits a struggling golf course against pesticide-mutated gophers on a destructive spree. With a deranged groundskeeper, a greedy owner, and chaos at every turn, it’s a gory, laugh-filled ride of golf course carnage!
Join us for an exclusive screening of Caddy Hack, followed by a live Q&A panel with the cast and crew. Hear behind-the-scenes stories, ask your burning questions, and meet the creative minds behind this indie gem:
Special Guests: Jake Foy, Jim Gordon, Ilene Sullivan, Mike Paquin, Matt Revesz, Dan Lavelle, Director Anthony Catanese, & Producer Sara Casey!
Love, laughs, and the undead collide in The Zombie Wedding (2023)! This horror-comedy brings a human bride and her zombie groom together at the altar—but of course, things take a wild turn when the past (and a few undead guests) crash the big day! Packed with over-the-top humor and inspired by the legendary Weekly World News, this film is a perfect mix of romance, chaos, and brain-munching mayhem!
Join us for an exclusive screening of The Zombie Wedding, followed by a live Q&A panel with the cast and crew. Hear behind-the-scenes stories, ask your burning questions, and meet the creative minds who brought this undead wedding to life!
Special Guests:
🧟 Julian Mazzola – Lead Actor; Bridal Party
🧟 Greg D'Alessandro – Writer/Producer
🧟 Evillse Quijano – FX Make-Up Artist 🧟 Joe Corcoran – Producer
🧟 Jeff Mazzola – Producer
🧟 Ian Miller – Guest Producer 🧟 Kurt Carstensen – Weekly World News/Merch
Straight from Tromaville, it took us 3 years in the making to bring you the chance to meet the first superhero from New Jersey – The Toxic Avenger and his iconic partner, Sara! 💥
Get ready for an unforgettable experience with Troma’s legendary duo as they make a special appearance at I Heart Horror Day: Part 3 – Groundhogzilla!
• The Toxic Avenger: The ultimate superhero from New Jersey!
• Sara: The courageous partner in crime!
• Meet the duo that became legends in the cult horror scene!
🎤 Master of Ceremonies: Psycho Steve is Back!
I Heart Horror Day is bringing you a killer music lineup! Get ready to rock!
🎸 Acoustic by Colie Brice
🎸 Springwood Electric Luau
🎸 Black Light Medusa
🎸 Mutant Angels - Markus Misery
🎸 The Accelerators
🎸 Schools Out
🎸 Frozen Jaam
🎸 Mikells Plot
New Jersey's paranormal experts, Cara R. Cilento and Gail A. Gamble of Nine Lives Paranormal, are investigating the haunted 3rd floor of Sayreville's historic Senior Center at I Heart Horror Day: Part 3 – Groundhogzilla. Join the live investigation as they delve into unexplained phenomena, including voices and phantom cart sounds, objects moving on their own, and doors mysteriously opening and closing. Don't miss this chilling experience
www.ninelivesparanormal.com
Brought to you by "Sayreville Haunted Myths and Legends."
Calling all fans of Zombieland and the legend himself, Bill Murray! Get ready to make history at I Heart Horror Day 3 - Groundhogzilla with our First Official Costume Contest!
Theme: Dress up as your best Bill Murray Zombie from Zombieland! Whether it’s the tattered sweater vest, signature smirk, or zombie flair—bring your A-game and compete to win an amazing prize!
Be part of I Heart Horror Day history and show off your creativity. Not confident in your costume skills?
No problem! In-house FX artists will be on-site to help zombify you. Interested participants can inquire directly with the artists about services and pricing to perfect their undead look!
I Heart Horror Day Co. would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the following people and companies for their generous donations. Their support has been invaluable in helping us create a successful event and raise funds for the Deborah Heart and Lung Center. We are truly grateful for their contributions to this cause.
Wawa · Deli Plus · Pizza Heaven · Santino’s Pizza · Parlin Bagels and Grill
Heather Torres · Gina Marie Barbieri · Marilyn at Krystal's Bakery · JBJ Soul Kitchen · Jean Marie Trevena
Northbound Tattoo · V&P Nail Saloon · Oceanport Paddle Club · Fat Kat Tattoo · Puzzle Connect Escape Room
John Auto Center, Inc. · Vinnie’s Pizza · Deadly Grounds Coffee · Jersey Coin · B.T. Scott Marks
Fabian Nicieza · Stephen Tobolowsky · Scott Schiaffo · Troma and Nerdnest
Lou Kenny D · Yestercades · WDHA FM - The Rock of New Jersey · PWHL - Professional Women's Hockey League
Brighton Asylum · Paranormal Books (Asbury Park, NJ) · NJ Horror Con and Film · Meatitate, LLC · Schreck Family and
Stacey Kovacs
We would also like to thank all our sponsors for their continued support. For more information, please visit our Sponsors & Donors Page.