(I can't be in two places at once, and since I was busy interviewing Gunnar Hansen in San Diego, Katie took care of this new convention for me.  Here is her write up. -Aine)

Monster Mania - Cherry Hill, NJ

September 26-28th, 2003

By Katie a.k.a. Taber

I skipped Friday, but attended Saturday and Sunday. I primarily helped Bill Hinzman at his table, but I also spent a lot of time checking out the dealer's rooms. Fortunately, I was seated between Doug Bradley and the ever so cute and entertaining Mark Goddard on one side, along with Betsy Palmer and Kane Hodder lined up on the other. Betsy is an absolute sweetheart, she initiated some interesting conversation.

Apparently, I didn't read the guest list thoroughly, because I was oblivious to the fact that Neal Smith and Dennis Dunaway (drummer and bassist of Alice Cooper's original band) were there; Mark Goddard saw my Alice Cooper tattoo and informed me- bless his heart. I talked to Neal and Dennis for a good length of time and asked them to sign the inside of my arm alongside Alice's signature.  Neal was hoping I was going to tattoo his signature as well, but Dennis wasn't too keen on the idea.

Linea Quigley and Caroline Munro were also there, as well as Ben Chapman of The Creature from the Black Lagoon. I went to the midnight premiere of Flesh for the Beast, written and directed by Terry West. I wasn't too into this movie; the most appealing thing about this film was that Buckethead composed the score. I guess if you like naked chicks covered in blood then check this movie out.

Sunday was dragged some and there wasn't a very large crowd, which is typical of the last night at these events.  Monster Mania went well for a first time convention, it was a bit disorganized, but overall, I commend the staff for an awesome show.

Doug Bradley choking Bill Hinzman

Katie and Mark Goddard

Katie and Kane Hodder

Katie with Neal Smith and Dennis Dunaway

Katie and Doug Bradley

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