Midsummer Scream is partnering with Paramount Scares to host a massive, weekend-long celebration marking the 30th anniversary of Wes Craven’s meta-horror masterpiece, “Scream,” during its 2026 event.
Whether you’re a hardcore Ghostface devotee or a casual horror fan, this year’s lineup at the Long Beach Convention Center is shaping up to be an absolute must-attend. Here is everything you need to know about the killer lineup.
The Ultimate Woodsboro Reunion
Horror fans can meet the original survivors, killers, and creators of Woodsboro for autographs, selfies, and professional photo-ops throughout the weekend. The star-studded lineup includes:
- Matthew Lillard (Stu Macher)
- Skeet Ulrich (Billy Loomis)
- David Arquette (Dewey Riley)
- Jamie Kennedy (Randy Meeks)
- Lee Waddell (stunt actor)
- Joseph Whipp (Sheriff Burke)
For those needing something that stabs deeper, a very limited number of fans can book a private meet-and-greet with Roger L. Jackson (the iconic voice of Ghostface) to record a custom voicemail or audio greeting.
Celebrity photo-ops and the Roger L. Jackson meet-and-greet can be ordered through Pose Photo-Ops.
Step Inside the Paramount Scares Bradley Video Store
Paramount Scares is rewinding the clock to 1996 by recreating Bradley Video—the fictional rental shop where Randy Meeks worked and laid out the formula behind the Woodsboro killings—right on the Midsummer Scream show floor.
To make things even better, Fangoria will be manning the counter old-school style, playing genre experts to help fans dig up hidden gems worth renting. Ghostface photo-ops and exclusive merch giveaways await anyone brave enough to ask, “Do you like scary movies?”
Can’t Miss Panels
Saturday, August 8: Scream 30th Anniversary Panel
Hosted by Matthew Lillard, this panel promises special guests, wild franchise insights, and plenty of chaotic audience engagement.
Sunday, August 9: The Sound of Scream
Dive deep into the auditory terror that kept you looking over your shoulder with The Sound of Scream. This panel features master horror composer Marco Beltrami, Spencer Charnas (frontman of Ice Nine Kills), Roger L. Jackson, film producer Marianne Maddalena, and music supervisor Ed Gerrard. Together, they will dissect the spine-chilling music, terrifying vocal delivery, and razor-sharp audio that defined the franchise.
A Special Edition of Fangoria Magazine
In honor of the anniversary, attendees can snag a special Midsummer Scream edition of Fangoria magazine, available only at the show. Featuring a blood-pumping cover starring Ghostface, this collector’s item is packed with archival articles, deep dives, and retrospective looks at Midsummer Scream’s 2026 guest lineup.
Midsummer Scream returns to the Long Beach Convention Center from August 7-9. The massive three-day event includes hundreds of spooky vendors, over a dozen haunted experiences inside the Hall of Shadows, and panels, presentations, and performances across seven different stages all weekend long.
Weekend and Gold Bat VIP passes have already sold out. However, a limited quantity of single-day passes are still available at midsummerscream.com.
