Inktober 2025 draws to a close with the final entry in my “Scream Queens” series — Danielle Harris.
I used to attend fan conventions on a regular basis back when I used to collect autographed photos. I no longer add to my collection, because — in my opinion — the shows and participating celebrities have priced themselves out of the bracket that I am willing to pay.
Many years ago, I went to the Monster Mania convention on the Friday night of its three-day weekend run. The hotel that was hosting the event was packed, with long lines of folks waiting for celebrity autographs snaking through hallways. I found my way to a narrow walkway that led to a large ballroom. A very long queue of costumed attendees lined one side of the hallway. I stopped a staff member and asked: “Is this the line to get into the room?” “No,” he answered, “This is the line for Danielle.” “Who?,” I replied.” He frowned and angrily repeated, “Danielle! DANIELLE! You know… Danielle Harris!” and he stomped off.
I didn’t know who “Danielle” was. I was there to see Louise Fletcher, the Academy Award-winning actress known for her chilling portrayal of “Nurse Ratched” in the 1975 film One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. I was able to by-pass the “Danielle” line and just stroll up to Miss Fletcher. I had a lovely conversation the the elegantly-reserved actress. I walked away from our interaction with a personalized photo (she wrote “Take your meds!” above her swirly signature) and it only cost me a very reasonable twenty bucks.
I caught a quick glimpse of “Danielle” as the top of her head bobbed above a throng of fans who obviously knew more about her than I did. When I got home I “Googled” her. Evidently, Danielle Harris is a pretty big deal in the current crop of horror films. She appeared in four entries in the Halloween series, several of the Hatchet franchise films and a bunch of stand-alone films of the spooky variety… none of which I have seen.
This brings us to the end of Inktober 2025. Thanks for playing. Happy Hallowe’en.