Haunt Extreme Disaster Preparedness and Survival
Take steps now to prepare for any type of disaster to enhance the chances your business will survive it. By Carol Jeffers I am Carol Jeffers (CJ), Founder and CEO of Jaqarden LLC (5th Level Disaster Preparedness Through the Lens of Recovery – Consulting) and Extreme Disaster Solutions Inc. (EXDISO – Nonprofit). This article provides […]
Training Haunt Actors in Interactivity
By Dr. Margee Kerr, Edited by Staff What follows is a summary of Dr. Margee Kerr’s keynote given at the 2017 Haunted Attraction Symposium, the theme for which was ‘Innovation in Interactivity.’ This symposium, sponsored by the Haunted Attraction Network and Gantom Lighting & Controls, featured six keynote talks, each themed on a different aspect […]
Drop 96 FEET PER SECOND at This Haunted Mine
Developing Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park’s Haunted Mine Drop By Philip Hernandez Most of us have had the experience of stepping into an elevator on a top floor of a high building, watching the doors close, and wondering—at least for a few seconds—what would it feel like if the elevator’s mechanism failed and we plummeted floor […]
Actor Safety in the New World – a Guide
We’ve always focused on actor safety, so build on what you already do well to care for them after the pandemic. By Scott Swenson We, in the haunt industry, are ahead of the game when it comes to actor safety, and we’re already doing a lot of things right to protect our performers. However, we’re […]
Designing a Fright Attraction from the Inside Out
A basic overview of the fright attraction design process! By Leonard Pickel, Hauntreprneurs.com Attraction Design and Consulting My background is architecture, and I design attractions using the architectural principle that “form ever follows function.” Meaning that the purpose of a building (or any object) should dictate its shape. In haunted attraction design, scaring people is the function. […]
How to Get Away with Lighting in Your Haunt
4 lighting designers offer tips for pulling off effective haunted house lighting design using what you already have. For many haunted attractions, lighting design can be a challenge—both from a technical and a budgetary standpoint. In this article, 4 lighting design experts offer tips to inspire confidence and creativity in the lighting of your attraction. […]
Engaging Fear for Your Haunted Attraction
Making an emotional connection through fear is the key to creating a powerful and memorable experience for guests. By Phil Raybourn For haunted attractions, emotions, especially fear, create a profound connection with our guests. We will talk about fear and how attractions can go beyond the usual maze and scare areas to create a heightened […]
Recipients of 2020 Haunters to Watch Awards Announced
The wait is over! In partnership with HAuNTcon, we are excited to announce the recipients of this year’s Haunters to Watch awards. Created to highlight innovation, mentorship, and creativity, Haunters to Watch was designed to showcase unique and out of the box thinking. The 2020 recipients were selected by judges Scott Swenson and Michael Bolton […]
The Majestic Repertory Theatre in Las Vegas Presents “Sweeney Todd”
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Comes to the Las Vegas Arts District from January 16 to February 16, 2020 Stephen Sondheim’s Tony-award-winning musical, “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” is coming to the Majestic Repertory Theatre in Las Vegas for a month-long run in early 2020. This is the Theatre’s fourth season […]
Krampus Haunted Christmas Event Comes To 8 States This December
13th Floor Entertainment Group brings ‘A Haunted Christmas’ featuring Krampus to indulge guests in search of a demonic holiday experience. Krampus: A Haunted Christmas The 13th Floor Entertainment Group will be hosting its unique ‘A Haunted Christmas’ events on select dates in December at eight cities nationwide. The events differ slightly from location to location, but all […]
