Tampa Bay Screams

09/08/2026

Incoming! Photos from last Saturday's Screaming Cinema Series featuring Joel D. Wynkoop's "Beast Mode" and Joel G. Robertson's "The One Who Waits Below" - this was a super-special XZanthia birthday edition event! Presented by the Tampa Bay Screams Horror Con and XZanthia Art Studios.

Hosted by Adam Bomb Trivia + Music with special guests: Joel G. Wynkoop ("King of the B-Movies"), M. Catherine Wynkoop, XZanthia, Ken Anthony, Jordi Scrubbings, Jose Dieguez, and more!

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09/07/2026

WANT TO MAKE $$$ AND BE A SCARE ACTOR THIS HALLOWEEN?
$50 night+food/drink+profit-sharing potential
To have fun, meet other creatives, make costumes, props and haunts - plus SCARE people? We are looking for Scare Actors, Makers, Prop and Set Designers for the all-new HAUNTED PRISON at the OCC Road House & Museum - Florida’s newest Halloween attraction!
If you’re a Cosplayer, Maker, Actor, Horror/Haunt Fan, SPFX artist, PropMaster or Set Builder, contact us!
Be in a fun, safe, creative environment that will create lasting memories for yourself and our attendees! You will LOVE the experience! Perfect for resume-building or showing off your Halloween/horror creativity!
Haunted Prison operational nights are Oct. 28-31, 2026 (Wed.-Sat.) plus rehearsals. $50 night+food/drink+profit-sharing potential.
Participants under 18 years of age are required to provide a signed Parental Consent form.
Send an introductory e-mail to [email protected]
or
[email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you!
Event co-presented by
Tampa Bay Screams Horror + Sci-Fi Con: https://tampabayscreams.com/

09/05/2026

🚨 TODAY is the SCREAMING CINEMA SERIES! Tampa Bay Screams & XZanthia Art Asylum Studios partner with RUE-MORGUE MAGAZINE in presenting the ongoing SCREAMING CINEMA SERIES + FILMMAKER MIXER featuring JOEL D. WYNKOOP'S ("King of the B-Movies") "BEAST MODE" and JOEL G. ROBERTSON'S horror short "THE ONE WHO WAITS BELOW"!🚨
📣Tampa Bay Screams and Rue-Morgue Magazine declare THE RETURN OF THE CULT MOVIE GRINDHOUSE📣!
Announcing the TAMPA BAY SCREAMS SCREAMING CINEMA SERIES 2026 - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026 @ 4PM at the XZANTHIA’S ART ASYLUM STUDIOS in Gulfport/St. Petersburg, FL! Celebrating horror, gore, girls, exploitation, chills+thrills! 💥FREE ADMISSION💥/LIMITED SEATING!
Our main feature: The ALL-NEW cult classic feature film “BEAST MODE” with LIVE SPECIAL GUESTS JOEL D. WYNKOOP ("King of the B-Movies") and M. CATHERINE WYNKOOP, plus horror actress XZANTHIA ("The Mole Man of Belmont Avenue")! Also stars DEBBIE ROCHON, M. CATHERINE WYNKOOP, and LLYOD KAUFMAN of TROMA FILMS! Note: Debbie Rochon and Lloyd Kaufman star in "Beast Mode" and will not be making a personal appearance.
Opening the evening is a chilling+thrilling short horror film directed by JOEL G. ROBERTSON “THE ONE WHO WAITS BELOW"!
Rue-Morgue magazine is offering a Screaming Cinema Series special offer to first-time subscribers. But ONLY if you attend today's "BEAST MODE" screening. A special discount code will be provided at the screening.
Bring your own chair(s), snacks & drinks and enjoy the Filmmaker Mixer and Movies!
Connect with Horror in print and beyond as we celebrate the collaboration with RUE-MORGUE MAGAZINE in presenting the SCREAMING CINEMA SERIES to horror and cult movie fans! Hosted by Adam-Bomb of the Cinemadness Podcast.
And a Happy Birthday to XZanthia! September is her birthday month, which we'll be celebrating all month long.
💥FREE-FREE-FREE💥/LIMITED SEATING!
Tampa Bay Screams & Rue-Morgue Magazine presents the Screaming Cinema Series
🗓️Saturday, September 5, 2026 - filmmaker mixer at 4PM, movies start at 5PM
📍XZANTHIA’S ART ASYLUM STUDIOS
📍1626 49th St. S., Gulfport/St. Petersburg, FL
Tampa Bay Screams Horror Con: https://tampabayscreams.com/
Rue-Morgue Magazine: https://rue-morgue.com/
XZanthia: https://www.xzanthia.com/
Cinemadness Podcast with Adam-Bomb, Alison, and Roman: https://cinemadness.libsyn.com/

09/04/2026

BREAKING HORROR NEWS: Rue-Morgue magazine is offering a Screaming Cinema Series special offer to first-time subscribers. But ONLY if you attend tomorrow's "BEAST MODE" screening. A special discount code will be provided at the screening.
🚨 TOMORROW is the SCREAMING CINEMA SERIES! Tampa Bay Screams & XZanthia Art Asylum Studios partner with RUE-MORGUE MAGAZINE in presenting the ongoing SCREAMING CINEMA SERIES + FILMMAKER MIXER featuring JOEL D. WYNKOOP'S ("King of the B-Movies") "BEAST MODE" and JOEL G. ROBERTSON'S horror short "THE ONE WHO WAITS BELOW"!🚨
📣Tampa Bay Screams and Rue-Morgue Magazine declare THE RETURN OF THE CULT MOVIE GRINDHOUSE📣!
Announcing the TAMPA BAY SCREAMS SCREAMING CINEMA SERIES 2026 - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026 @ 4PM at the XZANTHIA’S ART ASYLUM STUDIOS in Gulfport/St. Petersburg, FL! Celebrating horror, gore, girls, exploitation, chills+thrills! 💥FREE ADMISSION💥/LIMITED SEATING!
Our main feature: The ALL-NEW cult classic feature film “BEAST MODE” with LIVE SPECIAL GUESTS JOEL D. WYNKOOP ("King of the B-Movies") and M. CATHERINE WYNKOOP, plus horror actress XZANTHIA ("The Mole Man of Belmont Avenue")! Also stars DEBBIE ROCHON, M. CATHERINE WYNKOOP, and LLYOD KAUFMAN of TROMA FILMS! Note: Debbie Rochon and Lloyd Kaufman star in "Beast Mode" and will not be making a personal appearance.
Opening the evening is a chilling+thrilling short horror film directed by JOEL G. ROBERTSON “THE ONE WHO WAITS BELOW"!
Bring your own chair(s), snacks & drinks and enjoy the Filmmaker Mixer and Movies!
Connect with Horror in print and beyond as we celebrate the collaboration with RUE-MORGUE MAGAZINE in presenting the SCREAMING CINEMA SERIES to horror and cult movie fans! Hosted by Adam-Bomb of the Cinemadness Podcast.
💥FREE-FREE-FREE💥/LIMITED SEATING!
Tampa Bay Screams & Rue-Morgue Magazine presents the Screaming Cinema Series
🗓️Saturday, September 5, 2026 - filmmaker mixer at 4PM, movies start at 5PM
📍XZANTHIA’S ART ASYLUM STUDIOS
📍1626 49th St. S., Gulfport/St. Petersburg, FL
Tampa Bay Screams Horror Con: https://tampabayscreams.com/
Rue-Morgue Magazine: https://rue-morgue.com/
XZanthia: https://www.xzanthia.com/
Cinemadness Podcast with Adam-Bomb, Alison, and Roman: https://cinemadness.libsyn.com/

09/03/2026

TONIGHT! Join us at the Grindhaus Brew Lab Tampa Bay Screams' favorite "haunt" for General Music Trivia hosted by Adam Bomb Trivia + Music. Adam hosts Tampa Bay Screams events and does an AMAZING job making trivia fun and challenging! You will love it! The Grindhaus Brew Lab is a cult movie themed brewery and has a Dr. Paul Bearer photo (Tampa Bay's own horror host) in their establishment. Plus, indulge in their amazing craft brews on tap - they are delicious! See you tonight!
Tonight, Thurs. Sept. 3, 2026 at 7:30pm
Hercules Space Center Industrial Park - 1650 N Hercules Ave, Unit I (eye) - South of the RR tracks, Space Center Complex center building, unit I, Clearwater, FL, United States, 33765

THURSDAY!
Dust off your records, CDs, and 8-tracks! Join us at Grindhaus for a high-energy evening of music, trivia, and great local b**r community vibes.
Whether your music taste covers obscure indie deep cuts or the biggest Billboard Top 40 hits, this night is built for you. Hosted by Adam Corcovilos—the creative force behind the Cinemadness Podcast/YouTube channel and a fixture in our local craft b**r community. Adam brings a unique, high-energy hosting style that turns standard trivia into a full-blown party.
🏆 HOW TO PLAY & WIN
Gather Your Crew: Form teams of up to 6 players.
Fly Solo: Prefer to play alone? Brave the night as your own "trivia island!"
The Prizes: We are rewarding the top 2 overall winning teams, plus a special bonus prize for the most creative team name.
The Crowd Bonus: The larger our total attendance, the bigger the prize pool grows. Share this event, tag your music-loving friends, and bring the whole squad out!
Arrive early to claim your table, order a pour, and lock in your team name before the first question drops at 7:30 PM.

08/31/2026

🚨JOIN us for the next SCREAMING CINEMA SERIES! Tampa Bay Screams & XZanthia Art Asylum Studios partner with RUE-MORGUE MAGAZINE in presenting the ongoing SCREAMING CINEMA SERIES + FILMMAKER MIXER featuring JOEL D. WYNKOOP'S ("King of the B-Movies") "BEAST MODE" and JOEL G. ROBERTSON'S horror short "THE ONE WHO WAITS BELOW"!🚨
📣Tampa Bay Screams and Rue-Morgue Magazine declare THE RETURN OF THE CULT MOVIE GRINDHOUSE📣!
Announcing the TAMPA BAY SCREAMS SCREAMING CINEMA SERIES 2026 - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026 @ 4PM at the XZANTHIA’S ART ASYLUM STUDIOS in Gulfport/St. Petersburg, FL! Celebrating horror, gore, girls, exploitation, chills+thrills! 💥FREE ADMISSION💥/LIMITED SEATING!
Our main feature: The ALL-NEW cult classic feature film “BEAST MODE” with LIVE SPECIAL GUESTS JOEL D. WYNKOOP ("King of the B-Movies") and M. CATHERINE WYNKOOP, plus horror actress XZANTHIA ("The Mole Man of Belmont Avenue")! Also stars DEBBIE ROCHON, M. CATHERINE WYNKOOP, and LLYOD KAUFMAN of TROMA FILMS! Note: Debbie Rochon and Lloyd Kaufman star in "Beast Mode" and will not be making a personal appearance.
Opening the evening is a chilling+thrilling short horror film directed by JOEL G. ROBERTSON “THE ONE WHO WAITS BELOW"!
Bring your own chair(s), snacks & drinks and enjoy the Filmmaker Mixer and Movies!
Connect with Horror in print and beyond as we celebrate the collaboration with RUE-MORGUE MAGAZINE in presenting the SCREAMING CINEMA SERIES to horror and cult movie fans! Hosted by Adam-Bomb of the Cinemadness Podcast.
💥FREE-FREE-FREE💥/LIMITED SEATING!
Tampa Bay Screams & Rue-Morgue Magazine presents the Screaming Cinema Series
🗓️Saturday, September 5, 2026 - filmmaker mixer at 4PM, movies start at 5PM
📍XZANTHIA’S ART ASYLUM STUDIOS
📍1626 49th St. S., Gulfport/St. Petersburg, FL
Tampa Bay Screams Horror Con: https://tampabayscreams.com/
Rue-Morgue Magazine: https://rue-morgue.com/
XZanthia: https://www.xzanthia.com/
Cinemadness Podcast with Adam-Bomb, Alison, and Roman: https://cinemadness.libsyn.com/

08/24/2026

Join us for Tampa Bay Screams' SCREAMING CINEMA SERIES on September 5th as we present Joel D. Wynkoop's "BEAST MODE" feature horror movie!
Tampa Bay Screams & XZanthia Art Asylum Studios partner with RUE-MORGUE MAGAZINE in presenting the ongoing SCREAMING CINEMA SERIES + FILMMAKER MIXER featuring JOEL D. WYNKOOP'S ("King of the B-Movies") "BEAST MODE" and JOEL G. ROBERTSON'S horror short "THE ONE WHO WAITS BELOW"!🚨
📣Tampa Bay Screams and Rue-Morgue Magazine declare THE RETURN OF THE CULT MOVIE GRINDHOUSE📣!
Announcing the TAMPA BAY SCREAMS, XZANTHIA ART ASYLUM STUDIOS & RUE-MORGUE MAGAZINE SCREAMING CINEMA SERIES 2026 - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026 @ 4PM at the XZANTHIA’S ART ASYLUM STUDIOS in Gulfport/St. Petersburg, FL! Celebrating horror, gore, girls, exploitation, chills+thrills! 💥FREE ADMISSION💥/LIMITED SEATING!
Our main feature: The ALL-NEW cult classic feature film “BEAST MODE” with LIVE SPECIAL GUESTS JOEL D. WYNKOOP ("King of the B-Movies") and M. CATHERINE WYNKOOP, plus horror actress XZANTHIA ("The Mole Man of Belmont Avenue")! Also stars DEBBIE ROCHON, M. CATHERINE WYNKOOP, and LLOYD KAUFMAN of TROMA FILMS! Note: Debbie Rochon and Lloyd Kaufman have cameos in the film and are NOT making a personal appearance.
Opening the evening is a chilling+thrilling short horror film directed by JOEL G. ROBERTSON “THE ONE WHO WAITS BELOW"!
Bring your own chair(s), snacks & drinks and enjoy the Filmmaker Mixer and Movies!
Connect with Horror in print and beyond as we celebrate the collaboration with RUE-MORGUE MAGAZINE in presenting the SCREAMING CINEMA SERIES to horror and cult movie fans! Hosted by Adam-Bomb of the Cinemadness Podcast.
💥FREE-FREE-FREE💥/LIMITED SEATING!
Tampa Bay Screams & Rue-Morgue Magazine presents the Screaming Cinema Series
🗓️Saturday, September 5, 2026 - filmmaker mixer at 4PM, movies start at 5PM
📍XZANTHIA’S ART ASYLUM STUDIOS
📍1626 49th St. S., Gulfport/St. Petersburg, FL
Tampa Bay Screams Horror Con: https://tampabayscreams.com/
Rue-Morgue Magazine: https://rue-morgue.com/
XZanthia: https://www.xzanthia.com/
Cinemadness Podcast with Adam-Bomb, Alison, and Roman: https://cinemadness.libsyn.com/

08/23/2026

Horror star DENICE DUFF's panel at our May '26 Tampa Bay Screams Horror Con! Many thanks to Creatures from Elsewhere for documenting Denice's enlightening panel about her storied career acting in horror films! Hear all about "Subspecies", "The Exorcists", "Monster Man", and other roles by the lovely Denice Duff! Hosted by Angelina Phoenix on May 8, 2026.

Link to the Denice Duff panel video below in comments!⬇

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