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Flashback Weekend, 9300 W Bryn Mawr, Rosemont, IL (2026)

10/20/2026

We are thrilled to announce S***t Ulrich as a guest at Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention June 25-27, 2027! S***t co-starred as Billy Loomis in “SCREAM” (1996) and co-starred in “THE CRAFT” (1996). S***t returned to the "SCREAM" franchise in "SCREAM 5" and "SCREAM" 6". S***t also co-starred in "FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 2". On TV, S***t has many notable roles, including starring on the hit CW series “RIVERDALE”. S***t will be joining his "SCREAM" (1996) co-star Matthew Lillard (Stu Macher) at the 25th anniversary of the Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention!

S***t and Matthew will be headlining an incredible celebrity guest line-up for the 25th anniversary of Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention. Stay tuned for many additional outstanding celebrity guest announcements!
We have an amazing weekend planned for our 25th anniversary including a phenomenal celebrity guest line-up, a huge vendor room, spectacular events and activities, official after parties, and more!

Hard to believe it has been 25 years since our first Flashback Weekend. The past 25 years have been a joy, and we can't wait to celebrate our 25th anniversary with you June 25-27, 2027 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago!!! Stay tuned for MANY announcements and updates!!! Convention tickets will go on sale in 2027. You may now reserve your Discount hotel rooms for Flashback Weekend 2027 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago!

10/07/2026

We are thrilled to announce Matthew Lillard as a guest at Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention June 25-27, 2027! Matthew is an actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur with a remarkable presence spanning more than three decades in the entertainment industry. Matthew’s outstanding roles in blockbuster hits including "SCREAM" (1996) & "SCREAM 7" (2026), "FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S" (2023) & "FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 2" (2025), "SCOOBY DOO" (2002) and "SCOOBY DOO 2: MONSTERS UNLEASHED" (2004), and the Academy Award-winning "THE DESCENDANTS"" (2011) have solidified his position as a versatile and celebrated actor in global box-office successes. Matthew has also remained a vibrant figure in independent cinema, with acclaimed performances in films such as "SLC PUNK" (1998), David Lynch's "TWIN PEAKS: THE RETURN" ( 2017), and "THE LIFE OF CHUCK" (2024). Matthew also stars in many hit streaming series include "DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN", "CROSS", and Mike Flanagan's "CARRIE".

Beyond his illustrious acting career, Lillard is a founding partner of Beadle & Grimm's, an innovative enterprise crafting immersive gaming experiences for renowned franchises like Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and Critical Role. Matthew has also expanded his entrepreneurial efforts and love for fantasy fandom into the world of premium wh***ey, tequila, and vodka with Quest’s End Wh***ey and Macabre Spirits.

Matthew will be headlining an incredible celebrity guest line-up for the 25th anniversary of Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention. Stay tuned for many additional outstanding celebrity guest announcements!

We have an amazing weekend planned for our 25th anniversary including a phenomenal celebrity guest line-up, a huge vendor room, spectacular events and activities, official after parties, and more!

Hard to believe it has been 25 years since our first Flashback Weekend. The past 25 years have been a joy, and we can't wait to celebrate our 25th anniversary with you June 25-27, 2027 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago!!! Stay tuned for MANY announcements and updates!!! Convention tickets will go on sale in 2027.

10/07/2026

We are thrilled to announce Matthew Lillard as a guest at Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention June 25-27, 2027! Matthew is an actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur with a remarkable presence spanning more than three decades in the entertainment industry. Matthew’s outstanding roles in blockbuster hits including "SCREAM" (1996) & "SCREAM 7" (2026), "FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S" (2023) & "FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 2" (2025), "SCOOBY DOO" (2002) and "SCOOBY DOO 2: MONSTERS UNLEASHED" (2004), and the Academy Award-winning "THE DESCENDANTS"" (2011) have solidified his position as a versatile and celebrated actor in global box-office successes. Matthew has also remained a vibrant figure in independent cinema, with acclaimed performances in films such as "SLC PUNK" (1998), David Lynch's "TWIN PEAKS: THE RETURN" ( 2017), and "THE LIFE OF CHUCK" (2024). Matthew also stars in many hit streaming series include "DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN", "CROSS", and Mike Flanagan's "CARRIE".

Beyond his illustrious acting career, Lillard is a founding partner of Beadle & Grimm's, an innovative enterprise crafting immersive gaming experiences for renowned franchises like Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and Critical Role. Matthew has also expanded his entrepreneurial efforts and love for fantasy fandom into the world of premium wh***ey, tequila, and vodka with Quest’s End Wh***ey and Macabre Spirits.

Matthew will be headlining an incredible celebrity guest line-up for the 25th anniversary of Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention. Stay tuned for many additional outstanding celebrity guest announcements!

We have an amazing weekend planned for our 25th anniversary including a phenomenal celebrity guest line-up, a huge vendor room, spectacular events and activities, official after parties, and more!

Hard to believe it has been 25 years since our first Flashback Weekend. The past 25 years have been a joy, and we can't wait to celebrate our 25th anniversary with you June 25-27, 2027 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago!!! Stay tuned for MANY announcements and updates!!! Convention tickets will go on sale in 2027.

10/06/2026

New dates in 2027 for our 25th anniversary!!! Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention June 25-27, 2027. The Flashback Weekend discount room reservations will open tomorrow, Wednesday Oct. 7 at 1:00PM CST. We will announce the room reservation link and phone-in code at that time, so watch for our post and visit our website tomorrow at 1:00PM for the discount hotel reservation info!! Please do not make your reservations until then!

We have an amazing weekend planned for our 25th anniversary including amazing celebrity guest line-up, a huge vendor room, spectacular events and activities, official after parties, and more!

Hard to believe it has been 25 years since our first Flashback Weekend. The past 25 years have been incredible, and we can't wait to celebrate our 25th anniversary with you June 25-27, 2027 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago!!! Stay tuned for MANY announcements and updates!!!

10/05/2026

Flashback Weekend invites you to an advance screening of "WHALEFALL". Screening Details
Date: Tuesday, October 13
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: AMC River East, 322 E Illinois St, Chicago
Passes are limited.
You need to secure tickets at the link in the comments in order to attend.
See the link in the comments for the passes.
Arrive early. All seats will be first come, first served and seating is not guaranteed.
About WHALEFALL:
In Theaters October 16
Rating: PG-13

From 20th Century Studios and Imagine Entertainment comes “Whalefall,” an epic and emotional survival thriller about one young man’s encounter with a massive s***m whale. The film, which is directed by Brian Duffield and features a screenplay by Brian Duffield & Daniel Kraus based on the book by Daniel Kraus by the same name, stars Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin, Elisabeth Shue, John Ortiz, Jane Levy, Emily Rudd. The producers are Brian Grazer, Brian Duffield, Jeb Brody, Allan Mandelbaum, with Doug Merrifield, Richard Abate, Will Rowbotham serving as executive producers. Following the death of his father (Josh Brolin), Jay Gardiner (Austin Abrams) goes diving off the central Coast of California in search of his remains, but is swallowed by a massive s***m whale. While trapped inside its belly with only one hour of oxygen left, Jay comes to realize that the hard-earned lessons his father imparted may be the key to his escape.
We hope you enjoy the screening!
Mia and Mike
Flashback Weekend

09/16/2026

20th Annual Flashback Weekend Midway Drive In Dusk to Dawn Horrorfest Sat. Sept. 19, 2026! 35mm presentation of “FRIGHT NIGHT" (1985), "AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON" (1981), "A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS" (1987), and "NIGHT OF THE CREEPS" (1986) starring Tom Atkins! Hosted by Nick Digilio of the Nick D Podcast, and presenting the book launch party of his new book "40 YEARS, 40 HORROR FILMS". Horror vendors LIXonline, Time Warp Collectibles, and KItley's Krypt! Gates open at 5:00PM for Horror Merchandise Shopping! 35mm Horror trailers, vintage concession ads, and more! Special discount T-Shirt and ticket combo! Get your advance tickets now and official HorrorFest T-Shirt. Ticket link in comments.

09/15/2026

Check out the latest blog post from Nick Digilio on his site about the Midway Drive-In Dusk to Dawn HorrorFest this Saturday Sept. 19. The fest is also the book launch and first book signing event for his new book "40 YEARS, 40 HORROR FILMS"!
Visit Nick's site and read this amazing write-up on what is happening at the Dusk to Dawn HorrorFest this Saturday! (Link to Nick's blog post on his site is in the comments).

Dusk to Dawn HorrorFest is Four Horror classics including 35mm presentation of “FRIGHT NIGHT" (1985), "AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON" (1981), "A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS" (1987), and "NIGHT OF THE CREEPS" (1986) starring Tom Atkins! Hosted by Nick Digilio of the Nick D Podcast, and presenting the book launch party of his new book "40 YEARS, 40 HORROR FILMS". Horror vendors including LIX, Tike Warp Collectibles, and Kitley's Krypt, 35mm Horror trailers, vintage concession ads, and more! Gates open at 5:00PM for Horror shopping with the vendors! Get your advance tickets now and official HorrorFest T-Shirt! Special discount T-Shirt and ticket combo!

09/14/2026

35mm "FRIGHT NIGHT" at Flashback Weekend's Midway Drive In Dusk to Dawn Horrorfest Sat. Sept. 19, 2026. 35mm presentation of “FRIGHT NIGHT" (1985). Photos from the 35mm print that will be screened! And "AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON" (1981), "A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS" (1987), and "NIGHT OF THE CREEPS" (1986) starring Tom Atkins! Hosted by Nick Digilio of the Nick D Podcast, and presenting the book launch party of his new book "40 YEARS, 40 HORROR FILMS". Horror vendors LIXonline, Time Warp Collectibles, and Kitley's Krypt! Gates open at 5:00PM for Horror Merchandise Shopping! 35mm Horror trailers, vintage concession ads, and more! Special discount T-Shirt and ticket combo! Get your advance tickets now and official HorrorFest T-Shirt at www.themidwaydrivein.net.