3/6/26 update By the way, I did forget to mention that when you want to go outside, for food, smokes, whatever, they give you an excuse of "well, we aren't supposed to let you out this way, and you can't come back in this way, you'll have to go throw the front door". Their rival in Pasadena and Burbank, MP and Son of MP don't have an issue with the doors, as long as you keep your wristbands on. I'm sure the Fire Marshall would love to hear that, one more non compliance order to slap onto Creep I.E And I do agree with other attendees, the security they have, shady as hell. I'd rather deal with the police dept then the hired help acting as security, totally useless. I have enclosed a few photos of fans dressed as various characters, which is always an awesome part of any convention. read more

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I have been to a ton of conventions spanning from LuLaRoe, Vidcon, Sports, Comic, Safety and much more. But this one was pretty bad. To get in it takes 40+ minutes to pass through a shady security walk through that didn't check anything but bags toy weapons. They could easily add another entrance on the other side but that would take employees. Once entering you see the show is actually quite small, especially for the price of the 3 day tickets. We quickly went to the line for the celebrity we wanted but the line was capped "2 hours into Saturday. But we were told to check back only to find the employee more and more aggressive turning people away but saying "maybe later". There was a lot of nice merchandise and stuff to see but it is not worth going, except maybe just Sunday. When you need food you are stuck with the convention food or the 3 food trucks that are parked with 10 tables for everyone in the blaring heat. No shade provided or real places to rest. It was like the con didn't care about the actual attendees. Not to mention there was practically no staff to ask questions of. Parking was also confusing and hard to locate so I am glad we stayed at a hotel close by. In the future we will just drive up for Sunday if we decide to go. read more

3.5 stars. It won't let me do half stars on Yelp. It's an okay event. I've been to 3 horror conventions total. The horror convention in LA that I went to was a lot bigger than this one. This was a pretty small event. It was at the Ontario convention center. This is my second time attending an event here. Also, my second time attending Creep IE Con. It was pretty organized. I ordered the tickets online and they scanned my barcode to enter. Pretty easy getting in. Parking was well-marked. Inside felt pretty warm. I don't know if there's air conditioning or not. There were a lot of vendors. That's great! If you are wanting to go shopping for horror things, this is your place! They had some good celebrities there today. You do have to pay extra for celebrity autographs. The more famous celebrities were in a private area. The less known celebrities, were in the open area with all the vendors. There were a lot of photo opportunities. Some characters to pose next to and some booths too. Lots of cosplay! I loved all of the costumes I saw. For me, that's really fun! I took photos with as many as I could. They had some food trucks outside, and the convention center had food there too. I grabbed a cute plaid flannel, with slashers on the back. My husband grabbed a poncho. And I bought some cute cookies. We skipped the food trucks, because the menus didn't look appealing. They had limited vegetarian options. Overall, it's a decent event. Is it the best convention? No, not at all. Compared to bigger conventions like Comic Con LA/ San Diego, it's not good. If you compare it to other horror conventions, it's pretty on par. Just a so-so event. Depends on what you are looking for; shopping, cosplay, photo ops, food, or celebrity appearances/ autographs. Here's what I think would make this event better: A costume contest or some designated area for the cosplayers to get pictures and show off costumes. Often times, people were walking around trying to get photos and ended up holding everyone up. An area for cosplay pictures and photo opportunities would be amazing. Imagine some cool backdrops for all the cosplayers to take photos in-front of. That would also help with people stopping and holding everyone up. Air conditioning would make it better- it was warm inside. And maybe better ventilation too? You could smell everyone's body odor walking around. Imagine wearing a full on costume, sweating like crazy, it's warm inside, and you smell like poop. Not a good combination lol Let's see, what else could make the vent better. Maybe decorating the convention hall? Making it spooky with music and cobwebs etc. Really setting the scene so you feel like it's Halloween time again. That would take the event up a notch. Overall, it's an alright event. I think they could definitely make this an awesome event with some more effort! read more

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I am a small business owner in Ontario, California. Never had I had such a experience from a convention and accommodation from the organizer of Creep I.E. con. I loved the people who attend, all where always happy people enjoying the fun and nostalgia of what the event brings. I want to personally thank the organizers for bringing a truly amazing experience and help to all the vendors who participate. I will for years to come will always attend the award winning Creep I.E Con. read more

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The energy at Creep I.E. Con is electric and they always bring the best celebrity guests including Robert Englund, Kiefer Sutherland, Neve Campbell, Matthew Lillard, Charlie Hunnam and so many more. The Cosplay on display at the show is top notch and the overall vibes are just amazing . Highly recommended read more

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Seriously the most fun I've ever had in a con, I've been attending cons for about 10 years now. Great indoor & outdoor food options. HUNDREDS of vendors with official companies & local artisans! Fun for all ages because not only is there SlimeBaby & so may booths for kids but there's a comic room, an autograph area, a photo opp area, FEAR FARM an indoor haunted house, AND tattoo stations along the wall. Plenty of seating unlike other convention centers I've been to. I CANNOT RAVE ABOUT THIS CON ENOUGH! Definitely worth it! Plus the ticket pricing is great... super affordable. read more

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Hands down, one of the best conventions I've ever attended. In a time when so many cons feel stagnant and cookie-cutter, this one completely reignited my love for the scene. It reminded me why I fell in love with horror conventions in the first place, the energy, the passion, the community. From the killer lineup of vendors to the incredible celebrity guests and the passionate crew running the show, everything felt intentional, welcoming, and electric. Do yourself a favor, if you get the chance, go. This one's special. read more

Very unorganized when it comes to there celebrity guests. They just can't seem to get it together. I've been there when the fire marshals shut them down. They cap some celebrities before the con even opens to general admission tickets. And they can't seem to run lines at all. The staff never knows what's going on and can be rude. I've never had any problems at other horror cons just this one. read more

Definitely my least favorite convention out of all the SoCal Conventions/Horror conventions. I give them props with their celebrity selection, they usually have at least two very good celebrity guests if not more. Parking is usually smooth. In contrast, where they succeed in celebrity guests, they also fail miserably. I have been attending 3 years in a row and out of those three visits, I have still yet to see a Creep.IE show that isn't poorly run and managed. The staff do not ever seem to know what is going on and when you ask questions about a celebrity's line, they all give you different answers. There has been so much frustration with them overselling a certain guests and capping the line for the day upon minutes of the event starting. They always hand out time slotted tickets that have a time to line up but even that is not a guarantee and if you are there only to see someone like Matthew Lillard, you will find that you spent your entire day waiting only to be turned completely away in the end and unable to see him. Half (or more) of the staff are rude, especially the security who couldn't give me a reason as to why I couldn't bring in a guitar to get signed by Lou Diamond Phillips after waiting in line for an hour to even just enter the event after opening. When I stated that individuals were actually seen bringing in their guitars no problem the day prior, the only response I was given was "That was yesterday". In summary, if you want to get frustrated. This is the event to go to. If you don't care about meeting celebrities or just the low profile ones, then this convention will do you just fine. If there is someone attending that you really want to meet, I suggest waiting until they appear at Monsterpalooza, a much better run convention always. This may have been more of a rant than a review, but many share my opinions I find. read more

I think it's the day/night you go on that makes the difference in your experience. I prefer less of a crowd so I went on a Friday night and parking, entry, moving about, seeing celebs, eating, shopping, and seeing side attractions/displays was all a breeze. There were a lot of people but it wasn't jam packed like I saw on other days. What I loved was the volume and quality of the vendors they had onsite. I bought a bunch of stuff. Everything is overpriced of course... like all conventions, but I found some unique items I didn't mind paying for. We all had a great time and walked away with some unique experiences. read more

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Seeing Creep IE con from day one to its 5th anniversary, I can honestly say, so much heart, soul, BLOOD, sweat and fears goes into this show. The production value of this show is amazing and keeps getting better. Such a great show to attend and right in our back yard. It is definitely the type of event you will need to plan a whole weekend for. lots of panels, celebs, and amazing shopping with tons of small business to support. If you are a fan of pop-culture and horror, please check this Con out! read more

This is a horribly run convention. Took almost 2 hours to get in, and I showed op an hours an a half after opening. Then when you try to get autographs for certain celebrities they say they're over booked even though there is no advanced booking. Then they say you need a ticket but never are clear as to where, when or how to get tickets. They just say, come back in fifteen minutes, and then you come back, and then they say, come back and a half hour, and then you come back and then they say the celebrity is going on a break. And they say comeback later but there's no The staff aren't very nice either. Ive been to many conventions before. I've even worked at a few. There's always a wait and I accept that. But i've never heard of you need a ticket to get in line for autographs but we don't know when we hand out tickets. This is ridiculous. Awful conversation. Never go here. read more

I've gone to this convention multiple times. Everything from the vendors to staff have been amazing. I love the experiences with the haunted maze and the other displays. The types of celebrities that come are so awesome. I am looking forward to coming again for the main convention plus Aftermath. Worth the time and money. The vendors are always amazing. read more

Friday September 5 I went I had a great time had a blast then after we done I ask one of the security guard do we keep the wristband off or keep them on still. He told us take them off they give us a new one tomorrow and we did took them off. Next day Saturday September 6 we came in they told us we can't come in because are wristband. We explained to them what happens they still didn't let us. They still didn't care. I try explaining to them I was here yesterday I show them some pictures. We left upset and angry. Next time explain to ur whole staff about the task. Because that bull. I'm upset I waist my money for nothing. Proof I did came to the 5. read more

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My family and I attended this convention for the first time. We didn't know what to expect, my daughter was totally excited to see Jeffery Combs , And her wish came true that day . For a new kid on the horror convention circuit CreepIE Con is an awesome event for a family to go to. Ample parking, the environment was safe friendly.yes some of the autograph lines were long ,but hey when a celebrity takes his or her time to sign and be chatty with you.you take it all in as a fan. The vendors were all top notch , Some of the vendors That really made an impression on my family were - VideoShock , Severin Films ,FoxBlood and Atomic A&M . There were a lot more but those were the ones that really impressed this dad . Overall my family's experience was great we do look forward to going back . read more

Family operated horror convention with absolutely fantastic guests and vendors. Lines move quick. Security is on their game. Super organized and the staff are friendly and helpful. It's easily the best con in the area, possibly my favorite horror convention I've been to. Can't recommend it enough! read more

Very unorganized. Went to get Robert England's autograph. Went all 3 days. Paid for VIP tickets and waited for 5 hours saturday, 3 on Sunday. Got there 2 hours early each day and still could not get his autograph. They did not disclose or say anything about how limited his signing were going to be until the night before opening day. Will never go to this convention ever again. read more

You know a convention is bad when the celebrity guests start complaining and the cops show up The 1st year was amazing! And unfortunately has gotten worse and worse every year. Between overselling tickets, uninformed staff, poor organization, inconsistent information being given to guests....the list goes on. There was 1 door you were allowed to enter for autographs and soo many people were all crammed inside, there was no air flow. Very unsafe. Most people were not even allowed in after a certain point and started causing fights when they announced they were capping lines. Whats even shadier is how they will delete any comments that speak negatively about them! They're even going so far as to ban accounts. So any comments you see about how 'awesome' or 'best con ever' are all to make them look good. They even had the ATM company leave positive comments! LOL read more

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I have been to multiple events and they have been fantastic every time!! I am excited for the next show and would encourage all to attend if you're in the area! read more

Decoration are good and stuff, food is expensive as well as bottle drinks, $5 for a bottle and the carne asada nachos are okay but that isn't asada and the hot dogs are $7 and taste nasty. The place doesn't let people know ahead of time to do something and only let you know (as a vendor) the last minute.$20 just to park which is ridiculous. read more

absolutely the best horror convention ever! always amazing energy all around very organized everytime. nothing to ever disappoint! Love Love Love CreepIE read more

I attended the event in February 2024, and in 15 years of attending conventions across the country, this was the worst experience. There were unsafe conditions from overcrowding that led to people getting hurt, and reportedly police involvement. On the topic of safety, ADA accommodations were blatantly ignored or denied. People took to Creep IE Con Instagram comments to express they could not get their accommodations, to which Creep IE Con replied that they did not HAVE to honor the accommodations requested. They replied to many comments and emails with snarky aggression, and ultimately when overwhelmed with negative feedback, they decided to delete all negative comments and BLOCK the specific people writing them. This was happening in the middle of the event, so blocking current con-goers from the main line of communication left us to believe we weren't welcome back. Blocking and deleting any negative feedback and only leaving the positive comments is deceptive and false advertising. Negative feedback is crucial to make improvements going forward, and any sort of apology or promise to do better has not been made as of this review. (If it has, I wouldn't know anyway because I have been blocked!) Since Creep IE Con will not listen to our thoughts as individual paying attendees, I will go directly to the sponsors of the event in hopes that some change can still come of my efforts. read more

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Unsafe with poor organization at best. Misleading, cash-grabbing, false-advertising scam at worst. Staff had no idea what was happening and was telling everyone conflicting information, leading to an angry mob situation. Organizers could care less that people felt ripped off and have unhelpful responses that show they don't care about their events longevity, as long as they've already got your cash. When patrons went to ask appropriate, legitimate questions or voice safety concerns on their social media, they've actively been blocking and deleting customers. This should tell you everything you need to know about the maturity and capability of the organizers. I am amazed at how they can attract celebrities with huge followings for one day only, and then be so unprepared when people show up, knowing tickets were largely sold out for weeks before the event. In good conscience I don't think I can give these event organizers money any longer. I cannot stress enough- this event was dangerous due to lack of crowd control, and I feel fortunate to have gotten through the day without getting injured. read more

If I could give this con a rating, it would be A LOT lower than a 1 star. My friends and I went on February 3rd, 2024 and it was one of the worst experiences I've ever gone through. Creep IE Con absolutely oversold on tickets, you could barely move throughout the convention center without running into someone or getting hit by someone's purse/bag. Every single staff member that we spoke to that day for information, not even they knew what was going on throughout the day. On top of that, the absolute disrespect towards those with disabilities was just ostentatious considering they also made those with disabilities stand in the HOURS long line without any commendations. Please, do not waste your time or money on this event. read more

If I can give zero stars for this event I would. We arrived early to be in line for a meet and greet with two actors from Hocus Pocus. Not only did they open the doors after 11:00am, the line had taken us an hour and a half to get through. We were mislead by multiple people "working" the event on where to line/go. Once we were finally able to get a hold of someone we were informed we missed our photo op and had to speak with customer service regarding this incident. Well when we got into the convention center it was already 12:00! We lined up early (9:30 to be exact!) I was then redirected to customer service stand which was difficult to find as there was no clear signs nor employees who knew where areas for certain events were. Customer service representative was trying to be as helpful and had to call her supervisor who informed her that we can "try and ask for a refund for the photo op" I was and am absolutely disgusted with the way this event was set up and run. It was absolute chaos and many attendees we spoke with were frustrated and devastated at the doors opening late, Security not signaling that multiple lines were open and registration check in was chaotic as no one was forming lines and everyone checking in was all over the place. What I am most angry with is the whole check in, opening and failing to allow guests to get their photos. Creep IE I am demanding my refund as this was absolutely the most terrible experience I've ever had at an event. You did not plan accordingly and made me miss a photo op I have been looking forward to for a very long time. I came in a timely manner and made sure I was here and you failed on your end to make sure guests who PAID got what they paid for! Disgusting! read more