In a year where the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise gets a fresh reboot in hopes of introducing a new generation to one of horror’s most legendary villains, M0nster Mania 15  is celebrating with a rare cast reunion of one of the most under appreciated installments in the series.

Once again invading the town of Cherry Hill, NJ, Monster Mania 15 has announced that they will act as hosts to a gathering of guests from Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child. Lead heroine Lisa Wilcox (Alice) and Danny Hassel (Dan), will be joined by co-stars Erika Anderson, Kelly Jo-Minter, Joe Seeley, and Beatrice Boepple.

As if that wasnt enough to get your juices flowing with excitement, Monster Mania has also announced two other guests for genre fans to clamor over:

Barbara Steele, the beautiful star of the Italian horror masterpiece, Black Sunday, is also scheduled to appear at Monster Mania 15. A favorite of genre fans, Barbara has also appeared in Cronenburg’s Shivers, as well as another classic film, Fellinin’s 8 1/2.

Joining Barbara will be Julian Sands, best known as the titular character in the Warlock series of movies. Julian has also appeared in such other films as Arachnophobia, Boxing Helena, and Naked Lunch, as well as such TV programs as 24 and Smallville.

Monster Mania 15 happends August 20-22nd at the Crowne Plaze Hotel in Cherry Hill, NJ. For tickets and other info, you can visit the official Monster Mania website at  http://www.MonsterMania.net.