Episodes

Eerie Easter events are happening around the country, plus Otherworld is opening.

Theme parks nationwide have announced expanded Halloween schedules; meanwhile, more horror experiences are opening up in the off-season. Will 2023 be the Year of Year-round horror? In this episode, we look at the Creepiest Trends for 2023. Support for...

We hear about making 'EscapeIT,' the only officially licensed 'IT' experience in the world from creator Jason Egan.

Learn how to rust everything in your haunt with ease! Based in Kingwood, Texas, https://fearfinish.com/ specializes in faux finishes for your haunt. Today, we’ll learn about their Fear Finish line and new blacklight stain. Support for this episode...

Universal Orlando Resort's Halloween Horror Nights returns for a record-breaking 44 nights in 2023; Tickets are now on sale for the Midwest Haunters Convention Pre-Convention Bus Tour; Terror Tours announces their 2023 Texas Terror Tour haunt lineup;...

We recap the major takeaways from the First Annual IAAPA North American Trade Summit, specifically, the central theme of Authentic Reality. The IAAPA Trade Summits have replaced the former Leadership Summits, and each region will host a local trade...

https://www.toxicfxproductions.com/, founded in 2017, creates Halloween masks, props, and novelties. Their rotting pumpkins have become iconic in the industry and this year, they received the vendor excellence award from the Haunted Attraction...

Craig Watt is a rare combination of a seasoned insurance agent and a professional haunter at Terror Isle in Texas City. Today, get insights on the spooky side of insurance policies as Craig unravels the mystery of haunt insurance for …

Escape IT opens in Las Vegas, Transworld announces a new show, and more. Read the full stories here: https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/escape-it-opens-in-las-vegas

Political clashes are shaking up the theme park world: Biden against Resort Fees and Disney versus De Santis. Plus, trends are unfolding in the world of Six Flags expansions. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See …

Allen Hopps owns https://stiltbeaststudios.com/ and is the Director of https://darkhourhauntedhouse.com/. During this year’s https://haashow.com/, Allen brought several new costumes with an anti-reality theme, and he’s also been experimenting with...

Scott visits the Middle East Film and Comic Convention and draws parallels between horror culture and its impact across countries. The Middle East Film and Comic Con (commonly referred to as MEFCC) is a speculative fiction convention held annually in...

Read the stories https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/st-patricks-day-haunt-events-around-the-country. Haunts nationwide celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a terrifying twist - including Dark Hour, Hudson Haunted House, Bennett's Curse,...

Universal announces a rebrand as their expansion in Texas is approved. Meanwhile, Disney is hitting a price ceiling due to a lack of demand for the Galactic Starcruiser. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

https://scottswenson.com/ shares a design hack – incorporating easter eggs (AKA Hidden narrative moments) into your haunt for your best customers to discover. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See what you’re missing...

Should you hire a consultant for your haunt, and how do you begin? Today, https://scottswenson.com/ explains what makes a great consultant, things to avoid when hiring the right one, and why you might not even need one. If you want …

https://www.ribfx.net/, who just celebrated their successful 2nd year at the show, specializes in creating static props with translucent urethane rubber. Today, we’ll learn more about why that matters. Support for this episode comes from Gantom...

Read the stories https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/midsummer-scream-expands-hall-of-shadows. Tickets are now on sale for Midsummer Scream; The Cleveland Haunt Club will host its 3rd Annual Halfway to Halloween Flea Market; The Ohio...

We're breaking down the 2022 earnings for Six Flags and SeaWorld this week! Overall good news, as despite lower attendance, the parks showed more profitability. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See what you’re missing...

https://scottswenson.com/ discusses how he has handled quotes and contracts for goods and services within the Haunt industry and how you should approach them. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See what you’re missing...

Presented by The https://hauntedattractionassociation.com/ during https://haashow.com/, the OSCARES are the highest achievement in the Halloween and Haunted Attraction industry. Today, we’re playing the full award presentation for you, including the...

The https://www.citymuseum.org/ in St Louis hosts haunters for a yearly party during https://haashow.com/. The massive space is about interactive play, where the local team makes everything from recycled materials. The Museum was hit hard by the...

Six Flags Magic Mountain announces Scream Break haunt event; Attendee registration opens for the Midwest Haunters Convention; Ghosts of Summer tickets go on sale; Hotel of Terror deemed as an eminent domain by Springfield City Council; All Saints...

Six Flags Magic Mountain is opening its haunts in March! Scream Break is a new after-hours event happening Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from March 18 to April 16. Philip and Scott discuss the event and what you can learn from …