There is no doubt that when it comes to cult movie heroes,Bruce Campbellas Ash Williams is usually standing top of the heap - even if that is a heap of mangled bodies. Fans of the thick-chinned star can now book tickets to spend a weekend with theEvil Deadstar as the first-ever “BruceFest” takes place at none other than the Stanley Hotel in Colorado; the hotel that inspired author Stephen King to writeThe Shining. Campbell posted details of the event on his Twitter account, while announcing that tickets go on sale from today.
“Bruce invites you for the ultimate weekend experience in grueling horror at the legendary Stanley Hotel, thehotel that inspired Stephen King’s The Shining,” reads the official blurb on the event’s webpage. “The Stanley Hotel is tucked away within the Rocky Mountains in remote Estes Park, Colorado and has opened its doors to guests since 1909. It’s truly the perfect setting for the first-ever BruceFest. Bruce Campbell, American actor, writer, producer, and director may be known best for his role as Ash Williams in Sam Raimi’sEvil Deadfranchise premiering in 1981.The Evil Deadis the ultimate 80’s horror cult classic that spawned an iconic series spanning over decades and has influenced much of modern horror.”
Taking place on November 12-14 in Estes Park, Colorado, the weekend will see screenings of the entireEvil Deadseries with a live commentary being provided by Campbell and a question and answer session. This followsThe Evil Dead returning to theaters for its 40th anniversaryin October. The event has three different package levels which are listed as:
However, for those looking for the King of packages, that would be the Kandarian Demon Package ($600), which includes all of the contents of the other two packages along with an invite to the VIP Murder Mystery Dinner Party, which will be catered by Chef Binotto, who currently offers consultation with the Tim Burton-themed restaurant group, Beetle House, and will see Bruce himself mingling with guests as they attempt to solve a murder in “one of the most memorable meals of the guests' lives.” This package also includes a VIP photo opportunity with the main man, who’s alsogoing to appear in the MCU in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
None of the packages include hotel rooms, although these are available separately and can be booked with the hotel direct. Campbell may not be appearing in the newest addition to theEvil Deadfranchise, but is working behind the scenes onEvil Dead Rise. He will also appear soon inBlack Friday, a horror comedy set in a toy store that will be getting its premiere at Fantastic Fest at the end of this month.First look photos of Black Fridaywere just recently released. you’re able to find out more about the event at the official website forBruceFest.
