Celebrating the genre that brought us Silence of the Lambs, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Open Water, and more…this creepy competition features a terrifying photoshoot with Kane Hodder for Rue Morgue Magazine, and $13,000 for one horror enthusiast.

2024 Face of Horror

Elvia

“The darkness captivates me because it can be chilling, thrilling, and even strangely beautiful.”

Elvia's mother introduced her to horror at a young age, sparking fond memories of laughing together through some of the most terrifying movies ever made. Since creating home horror movies with her siblings as a child, Elvia has dreamed of becoming a director. She’s now preparing to take on a real-life paranormal experience with one of the silver screen’s most prolific killers, Kane Hodder, and the Hollywood Ghost Hunters.

Special Guest

Kane Hodder

Kane Hodder is an American author, stuntman, and actor best known for his portrayal of Jason Voorhees in the Friday the 13th franchise. Hodder has some of the most die-hard fans in the genre. During the competition, participants enjoy exclusive interviews with the horror icon, and one lucky champion joins the legend for a chilling photoshoot.

DOLLARS RAISED SINCE 2023

$3,187,426.50

Benefiting

Starlight Children’s Foundation

Stephen King once said, "We make up horrors to help us cope with the real ones." While we enjoy fictional scares, real-life horrors, like hospitalization, can be terrifying. Thanks to organizations like Starlight Children's Foundation, hospitals don't have to be so scary. Face of Horror proudly supports Starlight Children's Foundation, which aims to deliver happiness to seriously ill kids and their families through virtual reality experiences, fun hospital wear, and games.

The Feature

Rue Morgue

The go-to publication for horror fans unravels classic films and gripping interviews. Each year, the Face of Horror Champion stars in an exclusive photshoot with Kane Hodder, to be featured in Rue Morgue.

Four Will Take the Stage

Director’s Cut

Out of hundreds of terrifying screen tests, four talented artists were selected by Craig Singer to appear in his upcoming film, TAT.

Ghost Corps

Overseeing the Ghostbusters media franchise, Ghost Corps generously contributed a VIP tour of their headquarters, a meet and greet with director Jason Reitman, and photo opp with the iconic Ecto-1. We are grateful for their support!

Are you a god?

BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE

In the 2024 competition, one unlucky competitor received a private screening of the long-awaited sequel to the classic Beetlejuice. Warner Bros. Pictures has made our millennium with this ghastly experience.

It’s showtime!

2023 Face of Horror

Nell McGee

Lifelong horror enthusiast and self-taught SFX makeup artist Nell McGee became the Face of Horror in 2023. Hailing from rural Maine, where resources were scarce and isolation prevailed, and now settled in the woods of Georgia, McGee has found a deep-rooted passion for the macabre. She recently cemented her status among horror icons after being featured as the Bride of Frankenstein in Rue Morgue.

Hall of Fame