Family-Owned, Home-Grown Haunted House in Mexico, Missouri Focuses on Phobias. Dead Factory, located in Mexico, Missouri, is a 30-minute, linear, walkthrough experience in a 12,000-square-foot building. Guests
Historic, Haunted Buildings and Real Ghosts Await Guests at This Unique Outdoor Haunt at Fort Abraham Lincoln on the North Dakota Prairie. Haunted Fort is
The Importance of Targeting Your Haunt to One of the Four Demographic Audiences Welcome to the Dark! Here we are at the crux of the
EPIC Entertainment Group Launches Dark Horizon in Orlando By Philip Hernandez “Dark Horizon: Point of No Return” is a new haunted attraction produced by California-based
What’s the Role of the Director in a Haunt Attraction, and Do You Need a Director at Your Haunt? I’m really excited about this blog,
An abandoned theme park sat deserted for years after a horrific accident, but now, the chaotic and haunted remains of what was once a fun-filled
Haunt-Related News as We Creep Toward Halloween. This blog is based on Episode 192 of our Haunt Weekly podcast in which we discussed haunting news for July and August.
All the Reasons for Haunters to Get Involved With Their Local Community or Professional Theater Welcome to this blog, which is based on Episode 17
Tips and Tricks for Using Your Creativity to Have the Most Awesome Haunt Ever… and Save Money In this blog based on Episode 16 of
Discovering the Similarities Between Renaissance Faires and Haunted Attractions by Scott Swenson This article is based on Episode 13 of my A Scott in the Dark podcast. At
How to Communicate With All the People in Your Process—From Creation to Production By Scott Swenson This article is based on episode 12 of my podcast, A
Jonathan and Crystal discuss 10 horror games that offer lessons for haunters. Hello, it’s Jonathan and Crystal again. This blog is based on Episode 185
The Key Is: Consistency, Consistency, Consistency by Scott Swenson Welcome back to the dark. This blog is based on Episode 9 of my A Scott
Following on the heels of blogs about the first room and the last room, Jonathan and Crystal discuss the best room. This blog is based
Jonathan and Crystal Discuss Six Approaches for Creating a Memorable “Last Room” in Your Haunt. This blog is based on our Haunt Weekly podcast, Episode
How to Decide Which Events and Shows to Attend, and Why They’re Important to You and Your Haunt. Welcome, once again, to the Dark. In
Advice for How to Make an Unforgettable—in a Good Way—Impression During an Audition This blog is based on Episode 7 of A Scott in the Dark—which
Jonathan and Crystal Explain Why the First Room Is So Important for Setting the Atmosphere and Expectations in Your Haunt. This blog post is based
Jonathan and Crystal Talk About Halloween and Other News of the Day. Welcome to our Haunt Weekly blog. This one is based on episode 180
Hello, everyone, it’s Mikey, and this blog is based episode 139 of our Scaretrack podcast in which I talked on the phone with Mark Jardine
Jonathan and Crystal Present a List of Terrific Ideas to Keep Your Haunt Spirit Alive All Year. This blog is based on episode 178 of
When It Comes to Creating an Extreme Haunt, How Do You Know When You’ve Crossed Over the Line? This blog is based on Episode 6
Paranormal Cirque is an R-rated traveling horror circus produced by Cirque Italia, the same company that tours the family-friendly Water Circus. The show combines professional
Mikey Discovers How a Horror Photographer Extraordinaire Created Horrify Me, and Hannah Discovers Her Inner Vampire. Hello. It’s Mikey here, along with my faithful sidekick,
Jonathan and Crystal Discuss Red Flags That Every Haunter Should Be Aware Of. This blog is based on Episode 174 of the Haunt Weekly podcast,
The Team Visits an Escape Room at Dana Prison in Shrewsbury and Solves the Brexit Puzzle. Hello, and welcome to our blog, which is based
How to View Criticism as a Gift That Can Help You Make Your Haunt the Best Ever Here we are with another blog, this one
Makeup Artist and Costumer Extraordinaire Elizabeth X Talks About Her Life and Her Work. Hello, everyone. I’m Jonathan, and this blog is based on Episode
Mikey, Kate, Sean, and Hannah discuss the pros and cons mixing booze and boos This blog is based on Episode 134 of the ScareTrack podcast
Audio Completes Your Haunt Environment and Makes It Real This blog is all about audio and why it’s a key element in the development of
Jonathan’s Research Reveals the Good News About Why It’s a Great Time to Be a Haunter. Hello. It’s Jonathan and Crystal. Welcome to our blog
In This Experience, She Learns That Fear Can Be Funny. This blog is based on our ScareTrack podcast episode 137, when I attended opening day
Actors Make or Break Your Haunt Experience, so You Need to Take Care of Them. This episode, which is based on the third episode of
A Short Blog Based on Episode 136 of the Scaretrack Podcast, in Which Kate Visits the London Dungeon. Hello, ScareTrack fans. It’s just Kate here
How to create monsters to market for you outside your haunt This blog is based on the second episode of my podcast series, A Scott
Too tired to read? Listen to this article instead: At this year’s co-located HAuNTcon and Halloween & Party Expo, which took place from January 12-15,
A conversation with a master scare actor who talks about how haunting saved his mental health This blog is based on an interview episode with
Too tired to read? Listen to this article instead: Creating Memorable Moments with a Traditional Character By Scott Swenson Yes, you read the title of
Too tired to read? Listen to this article instead: by Ricky Brigante Memorable experiences not only make audiences want to return but make them want
By Michael Burnett In our day-to-day lives, there are moments we remember forever and others that slip away almost immediately. Not all moments are created
Jonathan and Crystal Talk to Japes Palles about how actors and haunts can find a good match. This blog is based on episode 179 of
Offering a great new information source for haunters This blog is based on the very first episode of the A Scott in the Dark podcast.
By Scott Swenson Every seasonal event requires a dedicated team of eager and talented individuals. Keeping that team for the entire run, however, can be
Too tired to read? Listen to this article instead: Imagine bringing the thrill of a zombie chase to your attraction. Zombies chasing humans, and the
Too tired to read? Listen to this article instead: By Scott Swenson On July 30, 2018, Gantom Lighting & Controls hosted its second annual Leadership
Too tired to read? Listen to this article instead: By Margee Kerr, PhD To think like a sociologist means to make the familiar strange—in other
An interview with owner Kurt Walsh on recent upgrades to the iconic attraction This blog is based on Episode 133 of the ScareTrack podcast, in
Matt Schanandore, Interpretive Director at Fort Abraham Lincoln Talks about How a Seasonal Haunt Revitalized This Historic Site Matt Schanandore is the interpretive director at
Too tired to read? Listen to this article instead: Frightprops is “the number-one online source for serious haunters, builders, and scare-makers around the globe.” Doug
