Dead Formats VHS Convention

07/25/2026

Submissions are open for the 2026 Dead Formats zine-programme. This year's cover will feature brand new art by the one and only Donald Farmer, our 2026 Guest of Honor.

Themes this year include the filmography of Donald Farmer and his publication The Splatter Times, the films of Kasper Melted, and Tom Barker’s local video masterpiece DEADLY DISCOVERY.

Submissions must be sent for consideration no later than August 14. Original writing, art, reviews etc. Format is 8.5x11, B&W.

Don't forget to RSVP to Dead Formats 7: VHS Convention & Underground Film Swap, happening Sat 8/29/26 in Indianapolis

05/27/2026

Dead Formats 7: VHS Convention & Underground Film Swap Saturday 8/29/26. 2026 Guest of Honor Donald Farmer with special guests Kasper Meltedhair and Indiana filmmaker Tom Barker (DEADLY DISCOVERY). 11AM-6PM. $10 Admission / half price after 2PM. At Holy Ground Productions (3317 E. 10th St Indianapolis IN 46201). MORE UPDATES COMING SOON!

04/17/2026

DATE & GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT
SAT 8/29/26 the seventh annual DEAD FORMATS VHS & Underground Film Convention in Indianapolis.

The 2026 Guest of Honor needs no introduction—filmmaker, writer and publisher Donald Farmer —living legend of not only shot-on-video but the horror genre as a whole. Donald also wrote extensively for various publications and fanzines; and published the highly sought-after SPLATTER TIMES.

Guest filmmaker Kasper Meltedhair will also be joining DF7 . Her SOV masterpiece BUSTED BABIES turned the world upside down in 2024. In 2025 she cowrote Vick & Tarstar’s Scarecrow Factory with Brewce Longo of Blood Sick Productions.

For the first time ever, DF will feature a local legend—filmmaker Tom Barker (DEADLY DISCOVERY). Come meet the man whose film (shot in Shelbyville, IN) has recently set VHS collecting communities on fire.

More details on screenings, vending, zine, etc. TBA.

Convention will held be at Holy Ground Hall (3317 E. 10th St Indianapolis 46201). Inquiries about vending will not be answered at this time—please check back in the following weeks for info on table openings.

04/13/2026

The only place you can get the DF Draculina sticker is from the Draculina website! Order $20 of stuff directly from Hugh and get the sticker for FREE!

Been some time since I posted anything on this page! Just a heads up. Draculina website is back up! It has been down for a couple months due to issues with the previous company I was using (still battling them over money). The new site is up... mostly. All the Draculina's are now up along with the movies and some of the other magazines. Will have everything up in the next week. Double checking supplies and making sure things are accurate before putting them back on line.

A lot of magazines are selling out so be sure to get what you want now before they are no longer available.

Offering up a small 3x4 inch sticker of the promo I designed for last years Dead Formats convention. It is the first art I have done in years and I was pretty happy with the results (made a great t-shirt). I have a very limited supply of these stickers left that you will not find anywhere else. Get one for FREE with any order over $20! Supplies are limited so get them while you can!

If you are looking for anything specific please email me and I will let you know what I have. In the mean time, Draculina website is back in business so don't miss out!

https://draculina.com/