We visited the opening of Sugarmynt Gallery's Spooky Kids Club. Now open through June 18, “Spooky Kids Club,” is an exhibition where you can relive the spooky nostalgia of your childhood that introduced you to the Halloween feels.
In the wake of recent violence against live performers, Scott discusses the importance of performer safety.
It’s Halfway to Halloween and we’re breaking down what you can learn from how other attractions are celebrating! Show notes: https://www.haunt.news/green-tagged-halfway-to-halloween
It’s officially Halfway to Halloween and we’re celebrating with a trip to year 2 of the Spooky Swap Meet at the Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles. This episode features: Claire Dunlap and Sarah Cooke from Spooky Swap Meet, Craig and Tim from Bones Gulch Haunted Attraction, Rix from Fear…
Rust, mold, slag, water damage, ooze – Brutal Rust provides faux finishes for your haunt. Established by haunters in 2011, Brutal Rust has grown its customer base and catalog tremendously over the years. Today, we’ll learn more their best sellers and new product lines. This interview was conducted by Maximus…
Founder of Fright Night Studios, Michael Burnett, got his start in movies. And his angle is bringing movie-quality pieces to your haunt. Today, we’ll learn about his studio and their ability to customize props. Brian Foreman from HaunTopic Radio conducted this interview and he’s interviewing Michael Burnett from Fright Night…
Celebrate Halfway to Halloween this weekend at the Spooky Swap Meet; The Texas Haunters Convention & Los Bastardos present an interactive screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show; RWS Entertainment Group acquires The Experience Department; A Hollywood Wax Museum Haunted House scareactor shot after scaring attendee; 10/31 Consortium announces their…
How do Haunt Quotes and Contracts work? Scott discusses how he has handled quotes and contracts for goods and services within the Haunt industry. NOTE: Scott is not a lawyer nor is he an expert in contract law. This episode is designed to share thoughts on what can or should…
Nightmare on Chicago Street cancelled for 2022; Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment and Egan Escape Productions present the "Escape IT" experience in Las Vegas; Ghost Bus Hawaii offers year-round Japanese-themed horror; Book Your Hotel for TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show 2023; Celebrate Halfway to Halloween with the Idaho Halloween & Horror…
Fearworm is the first and largest full-service marketing agency dedicated to haunted houses; Today, we’ll learn about their firm and get a tip for managing your haunt’s social media. This interview was recorded during Transworld, conducted by Scott Swenson, and features Tyler Barnett. Show notes: https://www.haunt.news/fearworm-2022
We’ll review the most important new attractions openings and break down why they’re all continuations of ongoing trends. Show Notes: https://www.haunt.news/green-tagged-trend-convergence Stories: Escape IT escape experience coming to Las Vegas Universal Beijing Resort debuts new Chinese-made game themed parade Busch Gardens to get new entrance, other enhancements this year Cityneon…
Reaper’s Revenge, in Scranton Pennsylvania, started in 2006. A founding member, Travis oversees most of the things that involve the employees. With a staff of 240 every show night, there’s certainly a lot to keep track of. Over the years, Travis has developed a family philosophy to retain team members,…
Midsummer Scream announces the theme and participants for this year's Hall of Shadows - plus 40% off GA tickets; The Ohio Haunters Association welcomes their new Board of Directors; ScareCON announces their shortlisted nominees for their 2022 awards ceremony; The next FearWorm Wormhole virtual event will take place April 22nd…
This week we explore stories of staffing, acquisition, diversification, and breaking the 4th wall. https://www.haunt.news/green-tagged-the-staffing-balance
Making Monsters since 1978 Distortions Unlimited is a a Halloween manufacturing company and online Halloween store based in Greenly, Colorado. Distortions is prolific in the industry, having, as you’ll hear, their hands in nearly every piece of it. Darryl interviewed Ed Edmunds during Transworld’s Halloween & Attractions show 2022, primarily…
Jim Werner is the Operations Manager for both Pennhurst Asylum Haunted Attraction and Eloise Asylum, which debuted just last season. Today, we’ll hear from Jim on: his journey as a haunter, how both attractions create a fantastical experience while also maintaining the local history, and disaster preparedness. This is the…
ICYMI - George Frangadakis showcases the new Diablo mask from Immortal Masks at TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show! Full Interview: https://www.haunt.news/vendor-showcase-immortal-masks/
A Tour of the Froggys Fog booth at TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show featuring a volcano and floating ash. This video features Scott "Tater" Lynd Listen to the full interview: https://www.haunt.news/vendor-showcase-froggys-fog-scent-boxes/
After a round of Quick Hits, we discuss the recent string of acquisitions and Universal’s new housing project. Find all the stories we discussed in our show notes: https://www.haunt.news/green-tagged-curation-community
Over the past 10 years, Hallucinations Creations based out of Orland Hills, Illinois, has developed into providing the backbone for your animatronics. Today, we’ll hear about the 14 new DIY mechanisms they brought to Transworld. This is part of our vendor showcase series, in partnership with the Haunted Attraction Association;…
This new pro-haunter is using his background in logistics to grow his show year after year. Benjamin Gagne is the owner of The 13th Hour Haunted Attraction in Indianapolis Indiana. As a tween growing up in Connecticut he got involved with a local haunted house. That inspired him to start…
Presented by The Haunted Attraction Association at TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show in St. Louis, the OSCARES awards are the highest achievement in the Halloween and Haunted Attraction industry. Today we’re taking you to this year’s award ceremony. We recorded this live on March 19th - you’ll hear the winners…
Applications now open for the 2023 Haunted Attraction Association Scholarships; HAA announces 2022 scholarship winners; West Coast Halloween Convention class schedule available; Halloween & Party Expo will return to Las Vegas January 10th - 12th, 2023; Spooky Swap Meet's Trick or Treat House Sponsors announced; The next Haunters Toolbox Masterclass…
NightScream Studios received one of this year’s Vendor Excellence Awards – right after selling out on the show floor. Now in their 24th year at the show, NightScream Studios took home one of the Haunted Attraction Association’s Vendor Excellence Awards this year. NightScream Specializes in Scenic, and by 3PM Friday…