This Sunday, October 28th sees FANGORIA’s Canadian crew—editor Chris Alexander among them—bringing the freak for the first Toronto based Fango Halloween Party. Called BLACK SUNDAY, the bash features killer live music, costumes and a special appearance by FX Master Paul Jones (profiled in FANGORIA #318) and his SILENT HILL: REVELATION creatures.

The venue is a new-ish joint called 3030 Dundas West and the fit is more than right. As it turns out, party organizer and Fango contributor (and resident party DJ) John Nicol went to high school with 3030 owner Jameson Kelly and they shared a love for horror…and FANGORIA.

Hello, serendipity.

Since 3030 is hosting our wild, weird shenanigans, John took some time to chat with Jameson over some vintage pinball and pumpkin ale, both of which can be enjoyed at BLACK SUNDAY this weekend.

"Growing up in the ‘80s was a great time. I got hooked on all the classic horror icons like Freddy and Pinhead. Additionally, I was exposed to some of the most incredible gore and camp horrors of the time like DEAD ALIVE, the EVIL DEAD series or anything involving zombies," Kelly says. "I can still remember putting together my Fright Flicks cards, reading the backs and trying to form the poster. Throughout all that, young boys just like gross stuff and no one catered to the imagery more than FANGORIA.  Your perspective may change growing up, but the fascination never does. I think I have an issue of the magazine showing how to form a latex tentacle that would wrap around its victim. FANGORIA has always attracted me to the shelves. The medium may have changed, but the message has not; great horror is creative, scary, bloody and gory. Fango fans are constantly reminded just how much entertainment the genre provides…"

During our chat, we slapped on a copy of FROM BEYOND while Jameson proudly reveals 3030’s latest acquisition,  massive movie screen and digital projector. The sound system is brilliant! Kelly continues, "John Nicol and I have known each other for a long time and I was thrilled to find out he was now involved with FANGORIA.  3030 is a new venue that opened May this year and I really wanted our first Halloween event to make an impact. This was all the more challenging considering the date fell on a Wednesday. I believe John and FANGORIA will help us tremendously in making our first Halloween a success. Having Fango provide their expertise on horror, in addition to the star power and notoriety of Paul Jones and working with great products such as Nightmare on Mill Street will all blend together to form a tremendous night. I am extremely excited about the event. I am looking forward to watching FANGORIA transform 3030 in to the nightmare it can become.

If you’re in the Toronto area come to 3030 Dundas Street West in Toronto’s the Junction. Doors open at 8:00 p.m. and admission is only $10! 

Come out and raise the dead with us at FANGORIA’S inaugural BLACK SUNDAY HALLOWEEN PARTY! 

Wanna win a pair of tix to the party? Simply email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and put the words BLACK SUNDAY IN TORONTO in the subject line. First come…first served.

More party details at www.3030dundaswest.com

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