Juliet Landau Heads to Monsterpalooza 2025 for Live Panel

Juliet Landau Set For Monsterpalooza Pasadena

Juliet Landau, beloved for her scene-stealing turn as Drusilla on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, will be a featured guest at Monsterpalooza Pasadena from Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1. The actress and director took to Instagram to share the news with her followers, posting: “I will be @monsterpaloozaofficial Friday May 30, Saturday May 31 and Sunday June 1!!! Panel with @clarekramerofficial on Saturday!!! Come!!” The full announcement included a link to tickets via Eventbrite, offering fans the chance to secure their spot at one of the West Coast’s premier horror-and-creature effects conventions.

What To Expect At The Three-day Gathering

Monsterpalooza Pasadena has earned a reputation for bringing together makeup artists, special effects teams, and genre icons under one roof. This year’s lineup spans workshops on prosthetics, Q&A sessions with horror-film alumni, and vendor halls stocked with rare creature models and props. Landau’s appearance is a standout attraction: on Saturday, May 31, she’ll share the stage with actress Clare Kramer, known for her role as Glory on Buffy, in a moderated discussion about their time on the cult series and the art of practical effects in modern TV and film.

Attendees can expect behind-the-scenes anecdotes, live demonstrations, and a chance to ask the pair questions about everything from vampire lore to the challenges of shooting daytime TV stunts. Landau’s original Instagram graphic shows her in a dark tee, grinning beneath the convention’s logo—a teaser of the fun atmosphere she plans to bring.

From Buffy To Podcasts: Landau’s Genre Run

Since wrapping Buffy in 2003, Juliet Landau has carved a multifaceted career across stage, screen, and audio. In recent years, she launched Re-Vamped With Juliet Landau, a podcast that dives into horror history with guest interviews and live panels. A February Instagram post highlighted an exclusive live panel at Fanboy Expo alongside Amber Benson, Julie Benz, Clare Kramer, Emma Caufield, and Jonathan Woodward—most of whom were her former Buffy co-stars. That episode is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, showcasing her knack for blending insider insights with approachable banter.

Landau’s podcast has also featured deep-dive conversations—she sat down with Mark Metcalf (known for his role in The Master from Buffy) in a two-part interview series and recently welcomed fans wearing her Re-Vamped merch, as seen in multiple fan-photo posts. Whether discussing set-build secrets or the psychology of iconic villains, her show has become a must-listen for genre enthusiasts.

Connecting With Fans And Industry Pros

Monsterpalooza offers more than autograph opportunities: it’s a chance for emerging makeup artists and filmmakers to learn from veterans like Landau. In past conventions, she’s judged creature makeup competitions and given masterclasses on voice-over work. At the Pasadena event, she’ll sign autographs, pose for photos, and may even preview upcoming podcast live recordings, giving attendees an insider’s seat to her creative process.

Tickets for the three-day event are available online; single-day passes and weekend packages include priority seating for panels. Organizers recommend booking early—the 2024 show sold out its Saturday session months in advance.

A Genre Legend Returns To Pasadena

Landau’s return to Pasadena marks a homecoming of sorts: decades after taking on vampire royalty in the same California region, she now brings her full creative arsenal back to fans. Between sharing Buffy memories, debating the merits of practical effects, and spotlighting her thriving podcast, she promises a weekend that merges nostalgia with fresh discoveries.

Whether you’re a long-time devotee of supernatural TV, an aspiring special-effects artist, or a podcast aficionado, this is one Memorial Day weekend event not to miss. Juliet Landau and Clare Kramer will be waiting backstage to share their stories—and maybe inspire your next horror project.

Don’t miss out: land your tickets now and prepare for a frightfully fun celebration of all things monstrous.

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