El Paso horror film enthusiasts show out at Horrorfest with killer costumes

Gaby Velasquez, El Paso Times
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Noah Sarabia customizes his Ghost Face mask for the El Paso Horrorfest on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at the convention center.
Noah Sarabia customizes his Ghost Face mask for the El Paso Horrorfest on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at the convention center.
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Ghost Face, killer clowns and scarecrows roamed the convention center as horror film enthusiasts showed up to El Paso HorrorFest in Downtown.

Horror film enthusiasts came in various recognizable costumes from classic films like "Saw," "Nightmare on Elm Street," and "Friday the 13th."

El Pasoans had the opportunity to get an autograph or take a photo with guests at the festival, sit in a Q&A panel, and get food and drinks in the Vampire Cafe while checking out booths with different thriller merchandise.

Guests include Chris Harrelson and Ryan Hurst from "The Walking Dead" and William Forsythe from "Halloween."

El Paso HorrorFest will continue Sunday, Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Kayla Rojas paints her face as Billy the Puppet from the Saw franchise for the El Paso Horrorfest on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at the convention center.
Kayla Rojas paints her face as Billy the Puppet from the Saw franchise for the El Paso Horrorfest on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at the convention center.
Megan Grady dressed up as a killer clown for the El Paso Horror Fest on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at the El Paso convention center.
Megan Grady dressed up as a killer clown for the El Paso Horror Fest on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at the El Paso convention center.
Hailey Crumbly from the 915 Echoes of Horror Haunted House dressed up as Billy the Puppet from the Saw franchise for the El Paso Horrorfest on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at the convention center.
Hailey Crumbly from the 915 Echoes of Horror Haunted House dressed up as Billy the Puppet from the Saw franchise for the El Paso Horrorfest on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at the convention center.
Joey Murphy dressed as a scarecrow for the El Paso Horrorfest on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at the convention center.
Joey Murphy dressed as a scarecrow for the El Paso Horrorfest on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at the convention center.

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