Salem Horror Fest Kicks Off in April With Opening Night Ceremony Featuring ‘Hocus Pocus’ Star Kathy Najimy

Named by MovieMaker Magazine as one of the “best genre festivals in the world,” Salem Horror Fest returns to the Peabody Essex Museum on Thursday, April 25, 2024.

We’ve learned this week that Salem Horror Fest 2024 kicks off with a special opening night ceremony at the Peabody Essex Museum featuring Kathy Najimy (Hocus Pocus, Sister Act) in a moderated discussion with Andrea Subissati, editor of Rue Morgue Magazine.

The program opens with a keynote speech from Alexandra West, author of the new book Gore-Geous: Personal Essays on Beauty and Horror, followed by remarks from Suzanne Romero-Desrocher (George A. Romero Foundation), legendary scream queen Linnea Quigley, festival director Kay Lynch, and drag performances by Miz Diamond.

The evening will conclude with a screening of Hocus Pocus.

The Salem Horror Fest team notes, “VIP includes priority seating, meet and greet, signed item and professional photo. Additional autographs are available for $60 each.”

Grab your tickets now and stay tuned for more from Salem Horror Fest 2024!

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