Horror Master John Carpenter Joins Midsummer Scream 2025
LONG BEACH, CA – Horror legend John Carpenter will make an exclusive one-day appearance at Midsummer Scream on Saturday, August 16, 2025, as part of Storm King Comics’ presence at the world’s largest Halloween convention. The event, running August 15-17 at the Long Beach Convention Center, will spotlight “Horror Comic Books” as its 2025 theme. […]
Winchester Mystery House Launches Halfway-to-Halloween Flashlight Tours
SAN JOSE, CA – Winchester Mystery House invites guests to experience its new Halfway-to-Halloween Flashlight Tours beginning April 19, 2025. Visitors will explore the 160-room mansion using only flashlights while gaining access to areas typically off-limits on standard tours. Quick Facts: Winchester Mystery House Flashlight Tour When: Starting April 19, 2025 Where: Winchester Mystery House, […]
From Plant to Predator: Nocturne Theatre Reimagines Little Shop of Horrors’ Iconic Monster
In the world of theatre monsters, few are as instantly recognizable as Audrey II, the bloodthirsty botanical villain from “Little Shop of Horrors.” But at the Nocturne Theatre, this iconic creature has undergone a fascinating evolution that sets this production apart from traditional stagings of the beloved musical. I recently sat down with Justin Meyer, […]
Limos: Immersive Tarot Experience Returns to LA for Earth Day Weekend
DrownedOut Productions, in partnership with the Immersive Art Collective, has announced the return of “Limos,” an immersive psychic experience that combines elements of Greek mythology and horror, for a limited run this April 18-20 in Downtown Los Angeles. Event Details The 15-20 minute intimate experience, which first ran during the 2024 Halloween season, will be […]
Universal Horror Unleashed: Will Year-Round Scares Succeed Off the Vegas Strip?
Universal’s upcoming Horror Unleashed attraction in Las Vegas represents the company’s first foray into a permanent, year-round horror experience. Set to open on August 14, 2025, at the AREA15 District, this 100,000-square-foot warehouse promises four immersive haunted houses, themed bars, food venues, and entertainment spaces under one roof. But can Universal translate its successful seasonal […]
Wicked New England Brings Halfway to Halloween Festival to Salem’s Historic Old Town Hall
Are you counting down the days until the Halloween season returns? For haunt enthusiasts who can’t wait for the spooky season, Wicked New England is launching its inaugural Halfway to Halloween Festival in the perfect location – Salem, Massachusetts, known worldwide as “The Witch City.” Tickets are available now. Halloween Fans Gather at Salem’s Historic […]
St. Patrick’s Day Haunted Houses 2025: Your Complete Guide to Spring Scares
Looking for Frights Beyond February? St. Patrick’s Day Haunted Houses Are Here! If you thought haunted attractions were strictly for Halloween and Valentine’s Day, think again! The haunt industry continues to expand its calendar with a growing number of St. Patrick’s Day haunted houses and spring attractions opening across North America. From evil leprechauns to […]
Field of Screams Montana: A Legacy of Family, Fear, and Frontier Spirit
How a small corn maze became a 26-year haunt tradition—earning a Legacy Haunt Award and thrilling guests across Big Sky Country From Smoky Beginnings to Haunt Sensation When Sandy and Quinn Kirkland opened a corn maze in Victor, Montana, back in 2000, they never planned on running a full-scale haunted attraction—let alone one that would […]
Midsummer Scream 2025: Thrills, Haunts & Horror Await in Long Beach
The world’s largest Halloween and horror convention is making its highly anticipated return to the Long Beach Convention Center from August 15–17, 2025. Midsummer Scream promises three spine-chilling days of immersive haunts, captivating panels, and special guests—attracting Halloween enthusiasts from across the globe. We might be biased, but our favorite part is the Hall of […]
The Haunted Attraction Association’s 2025 State of the Industry Seminar
Introduction Held annually at TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show, the State of the Industry Seminar brings together HAA board members, haunt owners, operators, and vendors for a candid look at the past season and the challenges ahead. Moderated by newly seated President Jim Werner (PennHurst Asylum) and outgoing President Spencer Terry (Fear Factory), this year’s […]
