Meet the horror icons appearing at Winnipeg Horror Con 2026 — September 12 at Assiniboia Downs.
Actor
Alex Vincent originated the role of Andy Barclay in the beloved Child’s Play franchise, becoming a cornerstone of 80s horror. His performances opposite the iconic Chucky doll helped launch one of horror’s most enduring franchises.
Actor
Edward Furlong burst onto the scene at 13 years old as John Connor in Terminator 2: Judgment Day, one of the highest-grossing films of the 1990s. He went on to deliver a critically acclaimed performance as Danny Vinyard in American History X alongside Edward Norton, and took on the mantle of The Crow in Wicked Prayer. A genre icon across multiple generations, Furlong reprised his role as John Connor in Terminator: Dark Fate in 2019.
Director · Writer · Actor
Adam Marcus made history as the youngest director New Line Cinema ever hired when he took the helm of the ninth Friday the 13th film at just 23 years old. His career spans writing, directing, and acting across horror and genre film.
Character & Prosthetics Artist
Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Doug Morrow has built an impressive career as a character and prosthetic artist working on major Hollywood productions. A local hero returning home, Doug brings behind-the-scenes insight into the craft of practical horror effects.
Actor · Stuntman · Wrestler
Indigenous actor, professional wrestler, and stuntman from Winnipeg, Curtis Howson brings raw physicality and authentic storytelling to everything he does. With a slate of exciting upcoming projects, Curtis is one to watch in genre film.
Actor
A classically trained actor with roots in vaudeville — his grandfather was a vaudeville comedian — Paul T Taylor made his mark on the horror world as the third actor to portray the iconic Pinhead in Hellraiser: Judgment (2018). Taylor has worked extensively across stage and screen, with credits including Broadway, Sin City, and Soul Men, bringing a lifelong passion for horror to one of the genre’s most beloved roles.
Actor
Juilliard-trained actor Thomas G. Waites earned cult-legend status playing Fox in Walter Hill’s iconic gang epic The Warriors and the ill-fated Windows in John Carpenter’s landmark sci-fi horror The Thing. A veteran of stage and screen, he has worked alongside Al Pacino on Broadway, appeared in HBO’s Oz, and continues to act, write, and direct while running his celebrated acting studio in New York City.
Autograph and photo-op sessions are available on the day. Some sessions may require a separate ticket — check closer to the event for pricing and scheduling details.
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