Spooky Empire 2026
Three days of horror in Orlando: the cosplay, the guests, the stage and the signing tables, shot on the floor at Spooky Empire 2026. Killer clowns, a winged demon, Danny Trejo laughing at his table and Nikki Cross drawing for a fan.
Spooky Empire Orlando, frame by frame
This is what a horror convention actually looks like from the floor: fans in full builds, guests who stay at their tables laughing with the line, and the weird little moments in between. Every photo here was shot at Spooky Empire 2026 in Orlando, Florida.
The film
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Spooky Empire questions
Where is Spooky Empire held?
Spooky Empire takes over the Hyatt Regency Orlando in Orlando, Florida, with the show floor, celebrity signing tables, panels and the main stage all under one roof.
Who was at Spooky Empire 2026?
The guest tables in this gallery include Danny Trejo and WWE star Nikki Cross (billed as Nikki Storm), alongside the cosplayers, artists and vendors who fill the floor.
Where can I hear the interviews?
The Danny Trejo interview from this weekend lives on the Danny Trejo interview page, and every festival gallery on Moe Train's Tracks pairs with the interviews shot the same weekend.
