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This page is from the 2004 HAuNTcon. Please check the main
Celebrity Page for the next HAuNTcon's line-up.
Andrew Bryniarski
 www.andrewbryniarski.net
With well over a dozen motion pictures and many notable TV
guest appearances under his belt, Andrew Bryniarski is fast
becoming a household name with his recent part in Newline's
remake of "The
Texas Chainsaw Massacre" (2003), which has surely left his
hefty boot imprint upon the horror movie genre.
Playing the killer (Thomas Hewitt), who is more widely known
as "Leatherface",
Andrew is the epitome of intimidation in this picture, as a group of young friends
find themselves struggling and fighting for their lives in the dangerously secluded
outback of Texas...
Born in Philadelphia, the 6ft 5" body builder visited Hollywood for a summer
vacation to see a friend. Spotted by a talent scout, Andrew was screen tested
for a Joel Silver movie and got the part, acting alongside Bruce Willis in "Hudson
Hawk". Since then, Andrew has worked alongside Al Pacino, James Woods, Michelle
Pfeiffer, Halle Berry and Cuba Gooding Junior, to mention only a few; he has
also worked with Hong Kong's best - Tsui Hark and Yuen Wo Ping.
Andrew's film work includes "Pearl Harbor", Tim Burton's "Batman
Returns", Oliver Stone's "Any Given Sunday", "Rollerball", "Scooby
Doo", "Streetfighter", "The Program" (as Lattimer) and
John Singleton's "Higher Learning".
He recently appeared on a TV production in FX's "44 Minutes: Shootout in
North Hollywood" (2003), which recieved enormous ratings and broke several
records. Andrew has guest starred in many TV shows to date and was included by
Entertainment Weekly Magazine in this year's "IT" list of the top 100
creative people in Hollywood.
Living a healthy lifestyle by working out at the gym and practicing yoga, Andrew
also enjoys many outdoor activities, such as horse riding and mountain climbing.
Married to Gretchen - a florist - they live in their Los Angeles home with two
cats, three Pomeranians, box turtles, a parrot and his recently rescued five
giant African land tortoises.
Andrew has a great love of music; the range and diversity is extensive - appealing
to so many people. He has a great singing talent and is the lead vocalist in "Musical
Freak Show" (M.F.S).
In keeping with his movie career, Andrew is currently working on the movie, "El
Charro", in which he himself is the producer and also the character of the
title of the film!
GEORGE LUTZ
 In
1974, Ronnie DeFeo Jr. made headlines when he murdered his
parents and four siblings in their suburban Long Island home.
A year later, George and Kathy Lutz purchased the sprawling
three-story home. But just 28 days after moving in, the family
made a run for it, leaving all their possessions behind. They
claimed evil forces haunted their Long Island home.
Made famous in the book and then the movie the Amityville
Horror, George Lutz, the father who was driven out of the double
gambrel home at 112 Ocean Ave in Amityville, New York will
detail his experiences of this "true haunting." Mr. Lutz will
share his own personal photos of the infamous haunted house
as it was left the night he fled the structure for the safety
of his family. The photos were taken on March 6, 1976 when
a team of psychics and reporters re-entered the home to investigate
the Haunting. As a special bonus, for the first time, one of
the psychic investigators, Mary Downey, will join in the discussion
of the Amityville and other Hauntings that she has been involved
with. Find out what it is like to experience first hand a true
haunting, and meet these incredible people. { TOP }
GUNNAR HANSEN
 Gunnar Hansen is best known for playing Leatherface in TEXAS
CHAINSAW MASSACRE , one of the most influential
horror films ever made, now in the permanent collection of
the Museum of Modern Art. The Encyclopedia of Horror called CHAINSAW "an
unequaled masterwork of the macabre and genuinely horrific."
Gunnar's other film appearances include:
- DEMON LOVER (1976)
- HOLLYWOOD CHAINSAW HOOKERS (1987)
- CAMPFIRE TALES (1990)
- MOSQUITO (1994)
- FREAKSHOW (1994)
- EXPLODING ANGEL (1995)
- HATRED OF A MINUTE (1995)
- HELLBLOCK 13 (1997)
- REPLIGATOR (1997)
- RACHEL'S ATTIC (1998)
- WITCHUNTER (2001)
- THE NEXT VICTIM (2001)
- THE BUSINESS (2003)
- MURDER SET PIECES (2003)
- CHAINSAW SALLY (2003)
- SWARM OF THE SNAKEHEAD (2003)
- IT CAME FROM TRAFALGAR (2003)
 Gunnar has also been featured in a number of documentary films,
including: UNCONVENTIONAL (RevEarth Prod), 100
GREATEST SCARY MOMENTS (BBC),
I LOVE THE 70s (VH-1), WHERE ARE
THEY NOW? (VH-1) MASTERS OF HORROR (Universal), SCREAM
AND SCREAM AGAIN (BBC), TEXAS CHAINSAW
MASSACRE: THE SHOCKING TRUTH (Exploited Films),
and TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: A FAMILY PORTRAIT (Doornail
Films0.
Gunnar has also recorded voice-over narration for documentary
films and has appeared in several commercials, including ones
for Chrysler and for Old Milwaukee beer.
His film and video writing includes: THE LAST HORROR
PICTURE SHOW , ICEBOUND , FUTBOL
MOSCOW and BUTCHER'S PRIDE , feature
screenplays; VIRUS and A CRACK
IN HELL , feature film treatments; PENOBSCOT:
THE PEOPLE AND THEIR RIVER and INVISIBLE ,
documentary film director and scripts; MAINE: AMERICA'S
COAST , PORTRAIT OF AN ISLAND and A
SENSE OF PLACE, A SENSE OF TIME , documentary scripts.
Gunnar has also done appearances at fan conventions, haunted
attractions, retail promotions and film screenings throughout
the United States and in Europe. He has appeared at haunted
attractions in more than 40 cities, including Baltimore, Boston,
Cleveland, Dallas, Minneapolis, Nashville, Omaha, Pittsburgh,
Sacremento, San Diego and St Louis. He has appeared at conventions
and promotional appearances in more than 60 cities, including
Atlanta, Birmingham (England), Chicago, Detroit, Ft Lauderdale,
Glasgow (Scotland), Graz (Austria), Hamburg (Germany), Hollywood,
Houston, Los Angeles, London (England), New York, Orlando,
and Philadelphia. { TOP }
REGGIE BANNISTER
 Musician,
Actor, Screenwriter, Activist - Reggie Bannister is
best known for his starring role as the intrepid ice cream
vendor-turned hero in the action-horror series, Phantasm I-IV.
His career spans over 37 years in television, film and entertainment
with a background that includes writing, acting and music.
He recently appeared in "Bubba Ho-Tep " -
a mummy movie with Bruce Campbell and Ossie
Davis .
As a musician, Reggie has released five musical albums which
include rock, country and folk and is a veteran of stage and
television since the `60s having played with such groups as Stone
Country and Greenwood County Singers .
He continues to write, play, compose and is currently promoting
his album, " Fool's Paradise, " with
promises of compiling an anthology album of earlier
works . Reggie's music scored a recent short music
video, " Land of the Free, " after
the title song, documenting disappearing park land in Long
Beach, CA. Another, " Love That's Gone ," which
he co-wrote and co-produced protests the Yellowstone Buffalo
slaughter, continues to receive critical acclaim.
Reggie's ear for new and upcoming talent goes beyond music.
Being sensitive to the needs and desires of all artists in
the entertainment industry, he is on a constant vigil to assist
and promote undiscovered talent. A gifted writer, Reggie has
co-authored two scripts and is working on another horror piece.
He is the Vice-President of an independent production company
in Long Beach called Production Magic, Incorporated .
He is a popular guest and speaker at charity events and genre'
media conventions.
Other film credits include Kenny & Company , Survival
Quest , Silent Night, Deadly Night IV: The
Initiation , That little Monster , The
Demolitionist , Wes Craven's Wishmaster and Phantasm
IV: Oblivion . There is currently a move to film Phantasm
2012 in which Reggie will return to his starring
role of "Reggie" in the fifth installment of the series.
When asked to what he attributes the popularity of his heroic
character, he states, " I think (Reggie) is seen
as `every man's man.' Not pretentious, often flawed, but
with a lot of heart and guts. He does the things, and reacts
the way, most men feel they would given the same situation. " he
added, " There's a lot of camp in scenes with
Reggie. The humor comes from his being so... human. "
Reggie is a Viet Nam Veteran, and a native of Long Beach,
having graduated from Poly Tech High and Long Beach City College.
He resides in his boyhood home near the very site where many
scenes of the Phantasm films are shot. { TOP }
GIGI FAST ELK
 Gigi
Fast Elk has enjoyed, concurrently, over 30 years experience
in the film and entertainment industry, 19 years in the legal
community and 21 years in event, film and video production. "Discovered" while
working in a diner in Texas , Gigi started her entertainment
career as an in-house model in the `70s contracted to Dale
Blanc' & Associates. Her experience includes actress, makeup
artist, special effects artist, agent, manager, writer, director
and producer for stage, film, television and live events. Her
specialty is marketing, public relations and production. Gigi's
work in the legal community began while serving in the Army
assigned to a Provost Marshal in a Military Police unit in
Maryland . This background was expanded while in Universal
Studio's legal department where she participated in the initial
development of the current Universal City Walk. Her diverse
talents and expertise in the legal community include research
and investigations, continuing legal education programs, legal
secretarial courses, contracts, and media relations for high-profile
cases.
Comfortable on both sides of the camera, Gigi has been
in over a dozen films and television shows and is a popular
speaker at media events and seminars. She was recently assistant
to her husband, Reggie Bannister, who starred in Roy Knyrm's & Brian
O'Toole's Cemetery Gates, she appeared in Bubba Ho-Tep with Bruce Campbell as
2003's second largest grossing independent film by director, Don Coscarelli,
and in which Reggie, was a lead actor. In another Coscarelli production, of the
14 positions she worked, Gigi was credited as Special Effects Makeup Coordinator
for Phantasm IV: Oblivion. She has produced and directed on numerous projects
including over 50 live events, fund raisers and seminars, 2 independent feature
films, and 6 shows for television. Gigi has found a unique niche in writing,
directing and producing political music videos. Her first, was a Native American
music video, Love That's Gone, protesting the Yellowstone National Park buffalo
slaughter. Her next was Land of the Free showing the necessity for park-land
in Long Beach , California . Both are based on Reggie Bannister's, original music.
Her talent for writing was realized early in life. She's a
Golden Poet recipient, has completed a children's story, "The Adventurous Mr. Tiggy," and
currently working on a Native American Horror script. When she submitted her
original short script, "Miracle,"(a Native American film about the
birth of a white Buffalo at Christmas) to both the AFI Director's Workshop for
Women (making it to final cuts) and Lake Arrowhead Film Festival, she received
the following review: "I loved it! I think this can be expanded to at least
an hour's worth of film and would, obviously, make a great holiday TV film...
The voices ... were genuine and believable... I believe you have the makings
of a wonderful classic! Congratulations!" (Lauren Stone) After
producing and hosting a chat show for the horror community, Nightmarez CafééT,
she was producer and director for public service announcements for Oasis Counseling
Center in Barstow , California (Every 15 Minutes and Oasis Bonding Center ).
Among her live events was her recent endeavor for Crestline's Urban Legends Haunted
Village with the only licensed 3D Phantasm Morningside Mausoleum benefiting the
Boys & Girls Club of the Mountain Communities. It was cut short when the
Old Fires of 2003 hit the San Bernardino Mountain communities forcing Gigi, Reggie,
and their three cats (Sabrina, Snuggles & Tiggy)
to evacuate. Safe and sound, Gigi & Reggie are forming a creative network
in their home village of Crestline , CA to promote local filming.
Applying her
unique marketing techniques to the entertainment community she leads the team
for Reggie's directorial debut, Worst Fears, which is currently in development.
She is also her husband's personal manager for his music and film careers.
President/CEO
of Production Magic, Inc.
FILM (Acting & SFX):
- Phantasm IV Oblivion
- Bubba
Ho-Tep
- Starship Troopers
- Liberty
- Gardens of Stone
- The Bedroom Window
- Tin Men
- Chasing Ghosts
THEATER:
TELEVISION:
- Nightmarez Cafe™ (Vampi - Horror Hostess)
- Dining Out
- America’s Future in Space
- Disneyland Commercial
- Creature Feature
- Matlock
- Anything But Love
- Brady Christmas
- LA Law Wings * Street Justice * Love That’s Gone
- Vampi the Vegetarian Vampire™
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DAVID NAUGHTON
 David made his professional debut in
the New York Shakespeare Festival's production of "Hamlet" in
Lincoln Center starring Sam Waterston. Was cast as the lead
singer/dancer in the "Be A Pepper" Ad campaign for
Dr. Pepper. Starred in John Landis' classic horror film "An
American Werewolf In London" which won Rick Baker his
first Oscar. Also starred in Michael J. Fox's film debut "Midnight
Madness", as well as the ski comedy "Hotdog, the
Movie". Played opposite Pam Dawber and the late Rebecca
Schaeffer in "My Sister Sam" on CBS. Recorded the
hit disco single "Makin It" and also starred in the
ABC series of the same name.His recording of "Makin' It" reached
#5 in July of 1979. It was subsequently used in the movie "Meatballs" in
that same year . Used to be commercial pitch man for Dr. Pepper.
FILMOGRAPHY
- Flying Virus (2001)
- Out of the Wilderness (2001)
- Crack in the Floor, A (2000)
- Little Insects (2000)
- Chance of a Lifetime (1998)
- Urban Safari (1996)
- Ice Cream Man (1995)
- Mirror, Mirror III: The Voyeur (1995)
- Beanstalk (1994)
- Caribbean Kill (1994)
- Amityville: A New Generation (1993
- Basic Values: Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's (1993)
- Body Bags (1993)
- Wild Cactus (1993)
- Steel and Lace (1991)
- Sleeping Car, The (1990)
- Overexposed (1990)
- Desert Steel (1989)
- Goddess of Love (1988) (TV)
- She's Having a Baby (1988)
- Ti presento un'amica (1987)
- Kidnapped (1986)
- Separate Vacations (1986)
- "My Sister Sam" (1986)
- Boy in Blue, The (1986)
- Not for Publication (1984)
- Getting Physical (1984) (TV)
- Hot Dog... The Movie (1984)
- "At Ease" (1983)
- Desire, the Vampire (1982)
- Separate Ways (1981)
- American Werewolf in London, An (1981)
- Midnight Madness (1980)
- "Makin' It" (1979)
- Other Side of Victory, The (1976)
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ALEX VINCENT
 Alex
Vincent was born in New Jersey in 1981. Alex is
best known for his role as Andy Barclay in Child's Play (1988)
and Child's Play 2 (1990), he was about five years
old at the time. In Childs play 3, Andy was scripted to be
16 years old and Alex was only 10 at the time, so the part
went to actor Justin Whalin . Alex did three
more movies after Childs Play but the films were
not very successful (certainly not Alex's fault, some reviewers
have stated, that "The best reason to watch the first and
second "Child's Play" movies is to see Alex!).
The last movie Alex was in was My Family Treasure, and
at the ripe old age of 13, Alex retired from acting. In high
school, it was difficult to live down the child star image
and two years later he decided to give acting another try.
After 15 unsuccessful auditions Alex decided to call it quits
for good and now is the keyboard player and lead singer for
the band, Perception !
FILMOGRAPHY
- Boogeymen: The Killer Compilation (2001)
- My Family Treasure (1993)
- Just Like in the Movies (1990)
- Child's Play 2 (1990)
- Wait Until Spring, Bandini (1989)
- Child's Play (1988)
WEDNESDAY 13
 Wednesday 13 is the front man/vocalist of RoadRunner
Records recording artists, the Murderdolls .
Murderdolls' shock and glam image is mixed with their horror
influenced songs paying tribute to such films as the Exorcist , Dawn
of the Dead , and Phantasm to name a few.
Since the release of the Murderdolls debut album, Beyond
the Valley of the Murderdolls in 2002, the band toured
nonstop around the world spawning an army of die hard fans
they appropriately named "Ghoul-Scouts". They toured three
times through Japan, five times through Europe, and twice
through America; playing The Big Day Out Festival in
Australia, The Download Festival in the UK, Summer
Sonic Festival in Japan and were special headlining
guests at the Metal Hammer Awards . The bands horror
influenced sound and image captured the attention of Dawson's
Creek producers who asked the band to appear on the Halloween
episode of the hit show in 2002.
The band is currently visible in their recent video/single 'White Wedding,'
a cover of the classic Billy Idol hit. The song is featured on the CD/DVD
special edition of the Murderdolls debut Beyond the Valley of the Murderdolls that
was released in October 2003. The band performed 'White Wedding' live on
the classic UK show Top of the Pops , and the single debuted at
#22 on the UK Charts. They were also featured on the 'Freddy Vs Jason' soundtrack
and the 'MTV2 Headbangers Ball' album.
Murderdolls have graced the covers of numerous magazines since
their debut in 2002. The band was voted as "Best
New Band" in major Rock publications worldwide
like Metal Edge, Metal Hammer, Kerrang, and Hit Parader and
most recently received "Readers and Critics Choice
for Best Single of 2003" for their cover of 'White
Wedding.'
Prior to the Murderdolls , Wednesday 13 was the front man/guitarist
of North Carolina's ghoulish, horrifying oddity the Frankenstein Drag
Queens from Planet 13 (FDQ). The band released four albums between
1996 and 2002, which are currently available through Century Media Records
in Europe, as well as numerous 7" singles on independent labels. Since the
Murderdolls release in 2002 (and the fact that a majority of Murderdolls debut
album contains songs from FDQ) the cult popularity of FDQ has risen from the
grave causing much demand for the albums and merchandise worldwide.
I n February 2004, Wednesday along with his wife, Mrs. 13 launched their merchandise, The
Thirteen Dead Kids , at the Magic Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. The
Thirteen Dead Kids are ghoulishly adorable characters based on the
forthcoming book "The Thirteen Dead Kids and Other Gruesome Scary Tales" by
Wednesday 13. The Thirteen Dead Kids concept and vision is a product of years
of inspiration by the likes of "The Munsters" and other horror characters.
Each character was drawn and designed by Wednesday 13 and his wife, Mrs. 13.
Due to the worldwide success of the Murderdolls, Wednesday 13 has a built-in
fan base, among the music, horror, and b-movie community, who are already
expressing interest in The Thirteen Dead Kids . Unlike most
character based products, The Thirteen Dead Kids appeal
to both boys and girls ranging from preteen to adult. The interactive website
thirteendeadkids.com, which was launched on January 1, 2004, provides the
fans with more than just images. Each character has their own audio sample,
created and performed by Wednesday 13, as well as their very own Death Certificate.
The fans were given the ability to vote on which character they wish to see
next, so each week a character was revealed based on the input of the website
visitors. Additionally, The Thirteen Dead Kids have their
very own 'FANG CLUB' called "The Recently Deceased." Fans have
already joined The Recently Deceased by participating in the monthly
submission guidelines, which are both fun and creative. The already active
street and e-team, "The Casket Committee" is continuously
out there spreading the word, or as we say 'Spreading the Dead.'
The Thirteen Dead Kids have joined forces
with Cinder Block, Inc . as their exclusive
manufacturing and distribution company for apparel. Due to
the undying passion and creativity of Mr. and Mrs. Thirteen
plus the dedication and fan base for products such as The
Thirteen Dead Kids , these characters will resurrect
a life all their own.
Most recently, Wednesday 13 released a best of album titled, '6 Years, 6 Feet
Under the Influence' through Century Media/People Like You Records. In support
of this release, Wednesday 13 completed a very successful 10 date solo UK tour
in March 2004. Wednesday is now writing and planning to record his first solo
album and will be performing as a solo artist during 2004 and 2005 throughout
the USA, Europe, and Japan.
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