NYCC 2024 Horror Panels You Won't Want to Miss

Do you like your hellscapes with a musical flair? The hit animated series Hazbin Hotel is holding an exciting panel featuring creator and showrunner Vivienne Medrano, Alex Brightman (the voice of Adam and Sir Pentious), and Kimiko Glenn (the voice of Nifty)

Learn everything there is to know about these Hellish characters, and get an inside scoop on this beloved series.

Based on the book series of the same name by Anne Rice, this television series is a delight of supernatural horror. Join like-minded fans for an advance screening of the first episode of the highly-anticipated second season.

After the screening, the cast and executive producers will hit the stage for a brief panel.

*This panel requires a reservation which, as of this writing, is still available. If no reservations are available, a small stand-by line will be set up on the day of the panel.

Grady Hendrix is a bestselling horror author known for works like The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires, My Bestfriend's Exorcism, and Horrorstör.

This thrilling conversation with him will dive into his latest novel, Witchcraft for Wayward Girls.

Peacock's new original horror thriller series Hysteria! is hitting the streaming service on October 18th. It follows a small town in the 1980s that's gripped by the fears of the “Satanic Panic,” plagued by a series of murders, kidnappings, and alleged supernatural activity.

This panel will include appearances by Julie Bowen, Anna Camp, Bruce Campbell, and showrunners and executive producers Matthew Scott Kane and David A. Goodman.

In the 1980s, the New York metro area housed an amusement and waterpark called Action Park. This thrilling attraction was a rite of passage for kids in the area, but it had a remarkably concerning track record of ride mishaps, injuries, and even deaths.

Action Park has since been the inspiration behind not only a handful of documentaries, but a number of films as well, including the new horror movie by Adam Dubin And Doug diMonda, Traction Park Massacre.

This slasher film is set in an abandoned amusement park called Action Wonderland, now under the cruel rule of the Terror Twins, portrayed by Kai and Bodhi Schulz of American Horror Story fame.

This gnarly panel will walk attendees through the horrors of Action Park. Guests will include Action Park specials as well as Traction Park Massacre creatives and stars.

Blumhouse is the independent film company behind some of the most gripping and terrifying modern horror films out there. 2025 marks their 15th anniversary, and they've got a lot in store for you.

Blumfest celebrates the company's incredible upcoming slate of horror movies. Join the fray and catch the world premiere of Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man trailer, get a first look at some footage from Christopher Landon's Drop and Jaume Collet-Serra’s The Woman in the Yard, take an early peek at M3GAN 2.0, and more!

*This panel requires a reservation which, as of this writing, is no longer available. However, a small stand-by line will be set up on the day of the panel.

After six beloved seasons, What We Do in the Shadows is coming to an end. But not before making a highly-demanded final appearance at New York Comic Con.

Join the cast and creatives for a lively discussion—and be one of the first to see the first two episodes of the series's final season, which premieres on FX on October 21st.

*This panel requires a reservation which, as of this writing, is no longer available. However, a small stand-by line will be set up on the day of the panel.

When The Walking Dead hit screens in 2010, it started a zombie craze that could not be contained. Now the grim and vivid universe is still shambling along nearly 15 years later with multiple spinoffs.

Explore the universe of The Walking Dead in this panel with the cast and creatives behind The Walking Dead: Dead City and The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol. Guests include Daniel Percival, Dascha Polanco, David Zabel, Eli Jorne, Gaius Charles, Greg Nicotero, Lauren Cohan, Louis Puech Scigliuzzi, Melissa McBride, Norman Reedus, Scott Gimple, and Željko Ivanek.

*This panel requires a reservation which, as of this writing, is no longer available. However, a small stand-by line will be set up on the day of the panel.

Witches have taken the media by storm, leaving an impression on beloved books, movies, albums, and beyond. But how do real life witches feel about the stereotypes and perceptions of their ilk?

This panel gathers real witches to talk about the myths and misunderstandings surrounding their lifestyle. Whatever question you may have, this panel will happily tackle.

Gather with fellow horror buffs to talk about what's currently going on with horror, what terrifies you, and what you want to see on screen.

This panel also features a retrospective of Shudder's past year in film.

We know you creepy cats can't resist a gory bit of cosplay. If you want to show off your work or just have a ghoulish gab with a fellow fan, then join us at The Lineup's Horror Cosplay meetup—hosted by yours truly.

We'll be taking group and individual photos (time permitting), as well as hosting exciting giveaways featuring Stephen Graham Jones's newly re-published titles.

Five Nights at Freddy's has an in-depth, exciting lore that fans of the franchise love to dig into. And the theorizing goes beyond murder and basic timelines.

If you wonder about the staff training requirements, the locked emergency exits, or why exactly the room by Roxy Raceway always appears to be on fire, then this is the panel for you.

Join Fruitshark to discuss all the horrifying workplace safety hazard in Five Nights at Freddy's.

Mike Flanagan has been delivering next level chills to Netflix with his gripping series adaptations. This panel will wade into the spooky world of The Fall of the House of Usher.

Director Mike Flanagan will be present alongside stars Carla Gugino, Kate Siegel, and Rahul Kohli. Discussion will center around the creative process, behind-the-scenes stories, and fan questions.

Indie comic creators Tate Brombal, Soo Lee, Michael Walsh, and Che Grayson gather to talk all things terrifying.

Moderated by Harley Salbacka, dive into the things that make your heart race.

Moderated by Delilah Dawson, some of horrors most twisted writers come together to show you what terrors await on your bookshelf.

Sunny Moraine, Chuck Tingle, Johnny Compton, Brom, and C.J. Leede deliver body horror, psychological terrors, and endless thrills.

Horror is easy to evoke on the moving screen—jump scares, suspenseful music, tense pacing. But how does one scare an audience from the page?

Novelists and comic creators in the horror genre are masters at inducing dread through dialogue and still images. Some of the biggest—and most gruesome—names in the industry are coming together to tell you how.

Tina Romero's father, George Romero, created an iconic legacy with his zombie films. This horror film pays tribute to that legacy, while delivering a genre-defying twist.

Written by Erin Judge and Tina Romero, this movie follows a group of drag queens, club kids, and frenemies who must band together to fight against a plague of undead wreaking havoc at a Brooklyn drag show.

Join Tina Romero, Cheyenne Jackson, Dominique Jackson, Jaquel Spivey, and Tomás Matos for some insights into this campy, creepy thrill ride.

The hit Syfy series Wynonna Earp charmed viewers from 2016 to 2021. Now Wynonna and her friends are continuing their story through Audible.

Join Melanie Scrofano, Tim Rozon, Katherine Barrell, and writer Emily Andras as they give a sneak peek into Audible Original Wynonna Earp: Tales from Purgatory.

The “coming-of-rage” series Sweetpea hits STARZ on October 10th. It follows Rhiannon Lewis whose lackluster life is turned upside down when she's pushed over the edge, transforming from a meek wallflower to a woman with a deadly secret intoxicated by power.

Join the star and executive producer of the series, Ella Purnell, for a discussion about this twisted new series.

Troma Entertainment has been working hard for 50 years in independent film.

Join them for a discussion on their latest feature, Bring on the Damned!, and dive into talks about guerrilla filmmaking in the independent horror scene.

Horror masters James Tynion IV, Christian Ward, Scott Snyder, Tula Lotay (Somna), and Joëlle Jones, and editor Will Dennis have been keeping comics creepy for years.

Join them now as they impart all of the darkest tricks of the trade and dissect the future of sequential art terror.

The queer community has long been a champion of horror.

Now creators James Tynion IV, Che Grayson, Liana Kangas, Tate Brombal and Soo Lee discuss their favorite media and their own works of queer horror.

Hannibal ran from 2013 to 2015, and while it may have been short-lived, it made quite the impression on its fanbase. Take a deep dive into the show with two of its enchanting stars: Mads Mikkelsen and Hugh Dancy.

Mads and Hugh will speak on their experiences working on the hit series, including creative decisions, behind-the-scenes tales, and more.

*This panel requires a reservation which, as of this writing, is no longer available. However, a small stand-by line will be set up on the day of the panel.

The highly-anticipated new season of Goosebumps is coming soon to Disney+, and the cast and creatives want to tell you all about it. Join them at this panel for an exclusive sneak peek and a discussion on the chilling mysteries to come.

Guests include David Schwimmer, Ana Ortiz, Sam McCarthy, Jayden Bartels, Elijah Cooper, Galilea La Salvia, Francesca Noel, and Stony Blyden.

*This panel requires a reservation which, as of this writing, is no longer available. However, a small stand-by line will be set up on the day of the panel.