TAMPA, Fla. — Calling all horror fans! If you love movie blood, gore, and scares you need to check out Tampa Bay Screams!

This 2019 edition of the horror convention is happening Friday through Sunday, August 23-25, at the Ramada on 1200 North Westshore Boulevard in Tampa.

Convention creator Sean Donohue has been making horror movies for a decade.

"I like spraying people with blood. That's my favorite thing to do," said Donohue.

Fans will find more than 30 vendors selling classic horror posters and memorabilia, as well as horror stars making appearances and a film festival room just off the main convention area. There, they can see the latest Tampa Bay-area-created horror films from companies like Donohue's Gatorblade Records, as well as Alien Society Films and Sleazebox Films.

For a preview of all the gruesome fun, watch the video above!