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 […]
7 Scary Holiday Events coming this December to Southern California
Need a break from Christmas holiday mayhem? Cleanse your palate with a little Halloween spice. Halloween is over for most people, but not for us! Keep your holiday season creepy with these events coming to the greater Los Angeles area Image Credit: Beetle House LA 1. Beetle House Christmas December 5 to January 31 from […]
Krampus Show Debuts in Las Vegas for the 2019 Holiday Season
Guests are invited to an immersive family holiday party with an unexpected guest and horrifying consequences On December 5, 2019, the Majestic Repertory Theatre in Las Vegas will debut this year’s immersive holiday horror show, Krampus, which takes place at a secret residence in the northwest part of the city. This year’s Krampus performance is […]
HAuNTcon 2020 Announces First Sessions of Education Program
All-inclusive, full-weekend pass allows access to all education sessions, HAuNTcon and Halloween Party & Expo exhibit halls, and costume ball. HAuNTcon 2020, which will take place from January 17-20, 2020 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, has announced the first scheduled education sessions for next year’s event. The schedule features experts […]
