03/09/2026
Eric Freeman joins Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention July 31-Aug. 2, 2026. Eric portrayed Ricky Chapman in "SILENT NIGHT DEADLY NIGHT PART 2 " (1987), the infamous slasher cult-classic sequel to "SILENT NIGHT DEADLY NIGHT" (1984). "SILENT NIGHT DEADLY NIGHT PART 2" is notorious for Ricky's murderous rampage ("Garbage Day!") and his quest for vengeance against the cruel nun Mother Superior.
Eric will once again don his Santa Claus costume for a Celeb Photo-Op on Fri-Sat! Eric will be joining his on-screen brother Robert Brian Wilson (SILENT NIGHT DEADLY NIGHT" 1984) for a "Chapman Brothers SILENT NIGHT DEADLY NIGHT series reunion" featuring both Robert and Eric in their Santa costumes for a special duo Celeb Photo-Ops on Fri.- Sat!
Eric and Robert will be joining many more great guests including David Naughton and Griffin Dunne ("AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON"), William Katt ("CARRIE"), "HALLOWEEN II" (1981) stars Dick Warlock (Michael Myers), Ana Alicia (Nurse Janet Marshall), Gloria Graham (Nurse Alves), and MANY more guests to be announced!
2026 marks Flashback Weekend's 25th year as Chicago's largest and longest running Horror Convention, and we have a fantastic weekend planned featuring amazing celebrity guests, spectacular events and activities, and more! The Hyatt Regency OβHare Chicago is luxurious and elegant! The Hyatt has a HUGE vendor room and has HUGE lobby spaces for gatherings and fan parties. ELEGANT EVENING PARTIES! When the vendor room closes screenings, special events, and after-parties will run all night and into the morning hours!!!!
TICKETS ON SALE IN SPRING 2026β We will continue our tradition of not asking for your hard-earned money until closer to the event! We are looking forward to seeing everyone July 31-Aug. 2, 2026! Info and updates at flashbackweekend.com