In this Master Class we get Allen Hopps from Dark Hour Haunted House and Drew Badger from The Big Scary Show to discuss Scare Actor tips and tricks.  Where to find them, how to hire them, ways to train them, and when to let them go.  Get all of our master classes at HauntersToolbox.com

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Scare Acting 101: Hiring, Training, and Firing

In this BONUS episode we talk to Jan Knuth, the author of Not Afraid To Slay, about her journey writing the book and what she learned in the process.  We also talk about her Haunt, Grayhouse Haunts.  Buy her book here.  Become a member of the HauntersToolbox here.  

Not Afraid To Slay: Women of the Haunt Industry

Matt Scott breaks down the psychology of fear and how you can create scarier sets and creepier characters inside your Haunted Attraction.  To attend these LIVE Master Classes become a member at HauntersToolbox.com   

The Psychology of Fear: How to Make Your Haunt Scarier

Changes are coming to the Haunted Attraction Association. The new president, Spencer Terry, explains the future of the HAA and how BIG changes are coming. Are you a member? This original podcast episode was recorded by https://hauntedattractionnetwork.com/  

The Future of the Haunted Attraction Association

Part 2 of our Transworld Halloween & Attraction Show interviews. Go support the people heard in this podcast. :)  Graphitti FX: https://graffitifx.com Psychotic Circus of Savannah: https://youtube.com/c/ThePsychoticCircusofSavannah Demski Creations: http://www.demskicreations.com/ ScareIT Badges: https://www.scareitbadges.com/ Swag Smart: https://screamshirt.itemorder.com/sale

Part 2: Transworld Halloween & Attractions Show

Maximus Bryant does all the work on this one! Max gets some of the show vendors, actors, and creators on this podcast from the Transworld Halloween & Attractions Show. He chats with: John Moran from Brimstone Haunt Creature Corps Mask-R-Aid Polaris BreachFX Mia Demaree from Grim Trails Fred Hearn from Hell's Dungeon Franken Fab Paul Lerner from Haunter's Against Hate Dead Rabbit Studios Follow Max at the Dent Schoolhouse, The Ohio Haunter's Association, or Fright on Fountain.  Start and grow your Haunted House in our exclusive membership at HauntersToolbox.com

9 Interviews from the Transworld Halloween & Attractions Show

Designing and building your Haunt will be one of the most time-consuming tasks that you'll do. That's why it must be done right or you'll spend valuable time doing things over.  Leaonard Pickel, from Hauntrepreneurs.com, explains why designing it right is important and how to avoid those common mistakes many Haunters do.  To see this full Seminar become a member at HauntersToolbox.com

Haunted Attraction Design Do's and Don'ts with Leonard Pickel

Steve Koci is having some medical complications currently, so we decided to dust this Master Class off and let you listen to the words of an Animatronic Master! Steve gives great advice on building your own animated props, doing stuff on the cheap, and simple projects you can do yourself. Make sure to check out his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKKBTwYyVYxkpa0_9pqQ13A His book The Ultimate Guide to DIY Animatronics: https://www.addicore.com/The-Ultimate-Guide-To-DIY-Animatronics-p/ad514.htm Get well soon Steve!

Do It Yourself Animatronics with Steve Koci (Replay)

Home Haunter To Pro: Starting a Haunted Attraction from Scratch

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Haunt Trends for 2021 with Philip Hernandez

Join in our conversations at: HauntersToolbox.com UK Haunters is a vlog style documentary that explores the UK Haunt scene from the POV of filmmaker Dan Brownlie as he opens up the UK haunt scene for the world to view. While shooting a feature film at the London Tombs scare attraction (entitled 'The Tombs'), director Dan Brownlie got a peek into the inner workings of how scare attractions work and some of the tricks of the trade. Bowled over by the ingenuity and inventiveness he decided he needed to know more. After searching for more information, Dan found there were no documentaries covering the huge UK scene, so he decided to take a year to document what he found. Heavily inspired by found-footage horror films, this documentary has an often unique visual style that mirrors the diverse nature of the industry it's representing. What he found was shocking, amazing, heartwarming and inspiring. Want to know more? You'll have to watch and find out. Watch: https://www.amazon.com/UK-Haunters-Andy-Cookie-Rawlings/dp/B08HW1Y7MS

UK Haunters: Dan Brownlie Goes Behind the United Kingdom Haunt Scene

 We host a Master Mind with our Haunt Master members and discuss what's going on inside our Haunt Operations. We talk about queue lines, scare acting, running a Haunted House, how to pivot your business, and lots more! If you want to sit in with us next time, join us at HauntersToolbox.com Special Guests: Scott Swenson from Scott Swenson Creative Development, Spencer Terry from Fear Factory, Darryl Plunkie from Deadmonton Haunt.

MidSeason Check In: How is Your Haunt Season going?

Shawn Morse, from Shawn Morse FX and Stalker Farms, takes you through his procedure on keeping his guests and staff safe in a world full of germs. Whether it's COVID or the seasonal haunt crud, we should always take precautions when applying makeup. Join our next Haunt Master Class at HauntersToolbox.com

Keep Your Makeup Room and Actors Germ-Free

Learn from the mistakes and accomplishments of the Fear Factory in Salt Lake City, Utah, and how they opened their attraction in the middle of a health pandemic and successfully did it!  Here's a link to their Contingency Plan to help you do it.  http://fearfactoryslc.com/contingency-plan/ If you want to join us in our next Live session, join here. https://www.haunterstoolbox.com/main-pages/haunters-toolbox-membership/   

How To Open Your Attraction in the Middle of a Pandemic with Spencer Terry

This is the year of COVID cancellations and many Haunted Attractions are closed for 2020. Those that will be opened are doing things a little differently.  The Haunt Master members of the Haunter's Toolbox share their thoughts on this year's operational plans and how you can safely open your attraction or home haunt.  Join us next time by becoming a Haunt Master Member at HauntersToolbox.com

Pre Season Haunt Checkup: Getting things ready to open in 2020

Have you always wanted to know what goes on behind the scenes of Haunted Attractions, Scare Attractions, and Halloween? We tell those stories here! We capture the stories of the people behind the scary events and share tips along the way on HOW YOU can make your own Haunted House scary and effective...without spending lots of money to do it. We've done it and are still doing it. Join us, Brian Foreman and Darryl Plunkie, as we pick the brains of the professionals that make up the Haunted Attraction Industry!

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