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RALEIGH — You’ve heard of Christmas in July, but how about Halloween in May? The inaugural Carolina Fear Fest took place at the State Fairgrounds on May 25-26, bringing an eclectic mix of horror to the Jim Graham Building.
The event featured actors and artifacts from some of Hollywood’s horror franchises, including a grown-up Alex Vincent — the actor who played Andy Barclay, a boy who receives a Chucky doll that comes to life, from “Child’s Play” — and the instantly recognizable Michael Berryman, best known for his roles in “Weird Science,” “The Hills Have Eyes” and “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.”
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The haunting truck from the “Jeepers Creepers” film series and various people dressed up as famous characters — from Michael Myers to various monsters and villains from local haunted attractions that pop up in the fall — made for a creepy experience on Memorial Day weekend.
There was also some fun, with a full-size Mystery Machine — complete with a stuffed Scooby-Doo — and a live pro wrestling exhibition, along with panels, makeup competitions and vendors selling everything from comic books and horror-themed pillows to realistic masks.