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Lord of the Rings fans are in for a treat as it has been announced that Sean Astin will be a guest at Sinister Halloween Con 2025.

Sean Astin is an acclaimed actor who is best known for his role as Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. He has also voiced the character in numerous video game adaptations and spin-offs. His other notable roles include Mikey Walsh in The Goonies, Bob Newby in Stranger Things, and Billy Batson / Shazam in the DC Animated Universe.

He will be joining grindhouse icon Pam Grier, Lynn McRee from the Scream series, along with Amy Steel and Adrienne King from the Friday the 13th series. Also on the guest list are Jenna Kanell and Catherine Corcoran from Terrifier, along with PJ Soles from Halloween. Additional guests will be announced in the coming weeks, along with details regarding special events and more.

Sinister Halloween Con 2025 will take place from October 18th to the 19th at the Scottish Rite Center in Sacramento. It is the holiday spin-off of the convention that celebrates the horror culture. This special event brings together fans along with artists, writers, and industry insiders during the Season of Fear.

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