Haunted Attraction Network

This week on Haunt Weekly, we're sitting down Elizabeth Zibilich, the proprietor behind Crafty Li'l Devil, a New Orleans costuming company, and, as of this year, a first time haunter. Elizabeth cut her teeth this year doing makeup for the The Mortuary Haunted House and ended up getting into the scaring action a bit too. However, as a long time crafter, makeup artist and costume designer, there was...

Women do exist in the Haunted Attraction Industry. They are Haunt Owners, Haunt Business Owners, Designers, Special FX Artists, Scare Managers, Scare Actors, Haunt Moms, Security, Maintenance, Ticket Takers, Parking Lot Attendees, and just about anywhere you’d find a man. Female Haunters bring unique perspectives and creative energy to many different positions within this crazy industry. And these...

Mikey and Hannah interview Kurt Walsh, the owner of the Horror Crypt in Blackpool. Kurt explains how he came to buy the Crypt in 2017 and how his passion and drive has made it the success it is today. www.facebook.com/horrorcryptblackpool ScareTrack Merch: www.smart-fx.co.uk ScareTrack Patreon: www.patreon.com/scaretrack

ScareTrack Episode 135 - Dan Thorpe Interview (Mental Health & Scare Acting) DISCLAIMER- In this episode we discuss some dark topics that some listeners may find distressing. Dan Thorpe has been acting for a number of seasons at the award winning Xtreme Scream Park. He helped build The Village and acted in the amazing finale that helped the maze win 'Best Scare Attraction' at the Scar awards in 20...

The ScareTrack team discuss the pros and cons of serving alcohol at scare events. Are scares better drunk? Should you be stone cold sober? Listen to hear our thoughts and the feedback from our social media followers. ScareTrack Patreon: www.patreon.com/scaretrack ScareTrack Merch: www.smart-fx.co.uk

In this episode, Scott chats about Haunted Attraction conventions, seminars, and festivals. He answers questions like, "Why should I go?" "What should I do?" and "Is it worth it?”.

Members of the Facebook Listeners Group submitted a list of topics for discussion...and here are some of them. This is the first of several episodes based on listener input. Thank you Patrick, Austin, Matthieu, Tater, and Wicksey for your suggestions. More topics from more listeners coming in future episodes. If you would like to join the A Scott in the Dark Listeners Group, please visit https://w...

This episode was recorded in the midst of the 2017 Haunt Season and focuses on surviving the full run of a haunted event without losing your voice, your health or your mind. Scott discusses the importance of planning before the event, maintaining the quality and expectations throughout the run and the importance of finishing strong.

Struggling with your attraction's marketing plan? This episode walks you step by step through a marketing plan. Download the template from our email list!

HAuNTcon (co-located with the Halloween and Party Expo) is one of the nations's fastest growing conventions for Haunters, Halloween buyers, and Haunted Attraction Owners. HAuNTcon stands for Haunted Attraction National Tradeshow and Convention. IN 2019, it was hosted in New Orleans and will return in 2020. It is scheduled to be held in Dallas, Texas in 2021. Haunters inside this podcast episode fr...

Scott recorded a great (and often silly) conversation with his friends Rick West from Midsummer Scream and entertainment icon J Michael Roddy. He also recorded a "simulcast" with Johnny Bronto and Haunt Scene which aired live via Facebook Live. This is what Haunt conventions are all about, checking in with friends and "talking haunt stuff”.

Hear Scott's thoughts and observations about The Special Event Tradeshow 2019 in San Diego California.

The Epic Home Haunts Documentary is a movie that shares the lives of four Home Haunter families and how they get ready for Halloween each year. Setting up realistic Haunted Attraction events in their yards, garages, & properties..all for free for their communities. We get the Haunters on this podcast and talk about: How to start a Home Haunted Attraction at your house The real meaning of being a H...

Since Haunters never really stop haunting, this episode discusses what to keep an eye out for all year long so that when the season arrives, you will have everything you need to tell a terrifying story.

What's inside this podcast episode? Liz Irving joins us from HAuNTcon: Haunted Attraction National Tradeshow & Convention to let us in on what's going on this January 25-27th in New Orleans. Brian and Darryl discuss their Haunt Season..some highlights and some lessons learned at The Dead Factory in Missouri and Deadmonton House in Canada. HAuNTcon 2019 Updates: Interview with Liz Irving NEW vendor...

While making a transfer in the Huston airport, Scott shares some of his experience installing his most recent haunt project, "Dark" at Fort Edmonton Park in Edmonton Alberta Canada. He also discusses a couple of other great Haunts this season...be patient while listening.

NEWS/Quick-Takes: The Halloween season is starting much earlier than usual and the Theme Park Halloween landscape is shifting to keep pace. See Festival del Terror at 6 Flags Mexico, the early Cedar Point opening of HalloWeekends, and Knott’s. Follow news from the Haunted Attraction Network for more Halloween updates. Six Flags Great America located just outside of Chicago is hoping to increase jo...

Scott discusses the importance of treating other haunters and other attractions with respect, especially in the world of social media. He talks about finding the right forum to share suggestions and the importance of professionalism.

Scott chats about the 4 key demographics that haunted attractions target; Kids, Tweens, Teens Plus and Mature Guests. Having worked on haunted attractions from each of these categories, he is able to share insight into all of them.

NEWS/Quick-Takes: Amazon has YouTube envy: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-08-15/amazon-wants-twitch-to-be-a-youtube-competitor?mod=djemCMOToday Theme Park Announcements: Canada’s Wonderland Six Flags Magic Mountain Carowinds Scary Farm Skullcandy creates live concert series as part of content marketing push “Consumers today, young consumers are very savvy, and they’re very savvy abou...

NEWS/Quick-Takes: This 18+ Horror-Themed Campground Is The Most Disturbing Place To Go Camping: https://www.narcity.com/ca/on/toronto/travel/this-18-horror-themed-campground-near-toronto-is-the-most-disturbing-place-youll-ever-go-camping Six Flags launches loyalty program: https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/six-flags-launches-preeminent-new-loyalty-program-2018-08-15 Main Topic: Groupon/Gol...

NEWS/Quick-Takes: Empty Malls - https://digiday.com/marketing/online-retailers-using-empty-mall-spaces-test-products/ The Science of Storytelling - https://marketingland.com/the-science-of-storytelling-245561 The Expanding Market: “DXB Entertainments saw the number of visitors to Dubai Parks and Resorts rise 48% during the second quarter and 46% during the first half of 2018. International guests...

Join a sleep deprived Scott as he shares random moments from Midsummer Scream and The Leadership Symposium for Seasonal Attractions.

The hosts walk through best practices for working with marketing, creative, and media buying agencies for your attraction. NEWS/Quick-Takes: Physical products are more valuable than digital products - https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/how-can-marketers-deal-with-an-oversaturated-digital-space-turn-back-to-physical-products/ Expansion of Dollywood: “The "new land," a $37 million investment, wa...

NEWS/Quick-Takes: Alien: Descent vs. The Void Midsummer Scream: A great convention chuck full of marketing examples for attractions. All the attractions in the Southern California area participate and each is a great example of attractions connection with guests at conventions. Track the hashtag online to see some of the examples. Six Flags brought a scare zone, scare actors, and hosted a main sta...