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Horror and cult movie stars at Days of the Dead Culture Shock Con.

Joshua "Soup" Smith shows off his face painting by  artist Virgil Taylor  during the Days of the Dead Culture Shock Convention in Indianapolis, Friday February 27th, 2015.
Joshua "Soup" Smith shows off his face painting by artist Virgil Taylor during the Days of the Dead Culture Shock Convention in Indianapolis, Friday February 27th, 2015.
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Malcolm McDowell poses for a photo with fan Dusty Horne, during the Days of the Dead Culture Shock Convention in Indianapolis, Friday February 27th, 2015.
Malcolm McDowell poses for a photo with fan Dusty Horne, during the Days of the Dead Culture Shock Convention in Indianapolis, Friday February 27th, 2015.
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Indiana's own Micah Faulkner, tattoo artist and creator of Rapid City comic book holds up a cover in the making.
Indiana's own Micah Faulkner, tattoo artist and creator of Rapid City comic book holds up a cover in the making.
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Hot Rod Roddy Piper signs autographs and poses for photos with fans.
Hot Rod Roddy Piper signs autographs and poses for photos with fans.
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Donna McGarry pets Otis the real live alligator at the Grim Reaper Reptiles booth.
Donna McGarry pets Otis the real live alligator at the Grim Reaper Reptiles booth.
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Brian O'Halloran from Clerks chats with fans. Clerks III is slated to begin filming in June.
Brian O'Halloran from Clerks chats with fans. Clerks III is slated to begin filming in June.
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George Romero, Director of Night of the Living Dead, and Dawn of the Dead poses for a fan photo.
George Romero, Director of Night of the Living Dead, and Dawn of the Dead poses for a fan photo.
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Lisa York holds Rosie the tarantula in the Grim Reaper Reptiles  booth.
Lisa York holds Rosie the tarantula in the Grim Reaper Reptiles booth.
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Cult movie icon Traci Lords poses for a photo with fan Jerry Cavanaugh.
Cult movie icon Traci Lords poses for a photo with fan Jerry Cavanaugh.
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Face painting artist Virgil Taylor paints the face of Cyrena Latham.
Face painting artist Virgil Taylor paints the face of Cyrena Latham.
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Face painting artist Virgil Taylor paints the face of Cyrena Latham.
Face painting artist Virgil Taylor paints the face of Cyrena Latham.
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Days of the Dead Monsters Among You cast member Wickedbeard, AKA Jeff Cochran, greets fans.
Days of the Dead Monsters Among You cast member Wickedbeard, AKA Jeff Cochran, greets fans.
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Special effects legend, actor, director, and stunt man Tom Savini, center, signs autographs for fans.
Special effects legend, actor, director, and stunt man Tom Savini, center, signs autographs for fans.
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Jon Schnepp, creator of upcoming The Death of Super Man documentary, and Metalocalypse was on scene.
Jon Schnepp, creator of upcoming The Death of Super Man documentary, and Metalocalypse was on scene.
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Chris Parson's who played C-3PO, E-3PO, 4-Lom Bounty Hunter, a Stormtrooper, a Snowtrooper and a Rebel Soldier in the Star Wars signed autographs for fans.
Chris Parson's who played C-3PO, E-3PO, 4-Lom Bounty Hunter, a Stormtrooper, a Snowtrooper and a Rebel Soldier in the Star Wars signed autographs for fans.
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John Morton who played Mark Hammill's co pilot "Dax" was on the scene signing autographs.
John Morton who played Mark Hammill's co pilot "Dax" was on the scene signing autographs.
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Daniel Logan who played Boba Fett told a great story about time on the set with Ewan McGregor during Star Wars.
Daniel Logan who played Boba Fett told a great story about time on the set with Ewan McGregor during Star Wars.
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Left to right, Tom Harrison, Stephen Laquire, and Kyle Morrow from the 501st Legion Bloodfin Garrison sport their Star Wars costumes during the Days of the Dead Culture Shock Convention.
Left to right, Tom Harrison, Stephen Laquire, and Kyle Morrow from the 501st Legion Bloodfin Garrison sport their Star Wars costumes during the Days of the Dead Culture Shock Convention.
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Marilyn Ghigliotto from Clerks talked Clerks III during the convention.
Marilyn Ghigliotto from Clerks talked Clerks III during the convention.
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Dee Wallace from E.T. and Cujo signs autographs for fans. According to the actress there were around 19 dogs playing Cujo on the set.
Dee Wallace from E.T. and Cujo signs autographs for fans. According to the actress there were around 19 dogs playing Cujo on the set.
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Creepy creatures of all kinds could be found for sale at the Asylum Artwork booth.
Creepy creatures of all kinds could be found for sale at the Asylum Artwork booth.
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