Living Dead Weekend has announced actor Bruce Abbott as a guest for its RE-ANIMATED edition. Abbott, who portrayed med student—and later doctor—Dan Cain in both Re-Animator and Bride of Re-Animator, will be on-site for the full run of the event.
What to expect
Abbott is scheduled to attend Living Dead Weekend: RE-ANIMATED for all three days of the event, October 16–18, 2026. The convention appearance adds to a program that focuses on classic and cult horror properties.
Highlights from Abbott’s career
- Portrayed Dan Cain in Re-Animator and Bride of Re-Animator.
- Appeared in the horror films Bad Dreams (1988) and The Prophecy II (1996).
- Acted in the science-fiction title Out of Time.
- Played Judge Nicholas Marshall on the television series Dark Justice from 1992 to 1993.
Living Dead Weekend’s RE-ANIMATED edition centers on the legacy of Re-Animator and related works, and Abbott’s participation brings a principal cast member to the event’s lineup. Attendees interested in meeting him or attending panels that may include Re-Animator-focused content can secure tickets through the event’s official site.
Tickets for Living Dead Weekend: RE-ANIMATED are on sale now at TheLivingDeadWeekend.com.