About Us / Meet The Demons
About Northern Frights
Northern Frights is more than an events company. We are a collective of chaos-bringers, here to unite Scotland’s horror community through unforgettable conventions, eerie performances, terrifying props, original content, and dark stories that linger long after the lights go out. If you’re looking for ordinary, you’re in the wrong place.
Our Promise
We don’t just organise events. We breathe life into nightmares. Whether through our conventions, our horrifying props, or the stories we share on our blog, our goal is always the same – to give fans a place where their love for horror is celebrated, supported, and utterly unleashed.
Enter our world. We’ve been waiting for you.
Why We Exist
Our Founder
Northern Frights was founded by Laura Ripley, an award-winning entrepreneur with a passion for all things dark and cinematic. What began as her personal mission to give Scotland a true home for horror has grown into one of the country’s most distinctive and celebrated event brands.
From creating Horror Con Scotland – now the largest horror convention in Scotland – to working with global names like Dead by Daylight and Crypt TV, Laura’s vision has transformed Northern Frights into a platform that celebrates horror, creativity, and the people who bring it to life.
She now leads the company alongside her team of demons, ensuring every event drips with atmosphere, originality, and just the right amount of chaos.
Laura’s dedication and relentless drive have earned her major recognition, including:
- RBS Female Entrepreneur of the Year (2023)
- FSB Freelancer/Self-Employed Award (2024)
- Innovation in Tourism Award (2024)
Meet The Demons
Janet - The Boss Demon
Role: CEO – Chief Evil Officer
Personality: Sarcastic, razor-witted, and proudly grumpy. Janet runs the show, masterminds every event, and has a particular talent for tormenting customers who think complaining will get them anywhere. Spoiler: it won’t.
Interests: Collecting human souls (mostly unpaid invoices), perfecting sarcastic comebacks, and hiding snacks from the rest of the team.
Allan - Customer Torment Representative
Role: Customer Service Demon
Personality: Patient, perpetually tired, and far too polite for his own good. Allan bravely handles emails from humans, filing complaints directly into “the void” (also known as Janet’s desk). He’s 90% caffeine, 10% fear of Janet.
Interests: Stress-baking cupcakes, practicing polite ways to say “no,” and crying quietly in the staff room.
Hagatha - Director of Curses & Complaints
Personality: Sharp-tongued, unwashed, and dripping with sarcasm. Hagatha handles complaints that Allan can’t deal with – usually by cursing whoever sent them. She also doubles as our in-house doom consultant.
Interests: Brewing questionable potions, collecting the teeth of her enemies, shouting at pigeons, and binge-watching romantic shorts like vampire-werewolf-mafia-boss love triangles.
Snarkles the Clown - Chaos Coordinator
Personality: Loud, unpredictable, and just a bit stabby. Snarkles is responsible for ensuring all events have the perfect mix of laughter and terror. If something goes wrong, it’s probably Snarkles’ fault… or plan.
Interests: Balloon animals (with fangs), jump scares, juggling knives, and making people cry – with laughter or fear, doesn’t matter which.
The Nocturnal - Vampiric Liaison Officer
Personality: Quiet, intense, and unnervingly observant. The Nocturnal manages our late-night schemes, stares at people until they’re uncomfortable, and is known for answering questions with an icy glare rather than actual words.
Interests: Moonlit walks, crypt naps, blood cocktails, and awkwardly appearing behind you without warning.