Episodes

Oct. 13, 2020

Halloween News: Mid-Season Marketing Checklist, Salem issues travel w…

Interview: Tim from Scary Good Marketing on what you can do right now to prepare for 2021. News: ‘Think Twice': Salem Issues Travel Warning Ahead of Halloween Festivities:...

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Oct. 12, 2020

BONUS: A Scott in the Dark - Planning for Next Year

Scott discusses what haunters can be doing during the current season to plan for the next. He presents options for both those who are operating this year and those who are not.

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Oct. 12, 2020

BONUS: Haunt Weekly - The History Of Pepper's Ghost

Previously on Haunt Weekly, we asked you all for your favorite lighting tricks. Many of you, somewhat to our surprise, said Pepper's Ghost. However, through sheer good fortune, Mental Floss Magazine published an article about the history of the...

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Oct. 12, 2020

How Hush Haunted Attraction adjusted mid-season, Urban Legend’s criti…

Interview: Cody Bailey from Hush Haunted Attraction discusses the changes they’re making mid-season to combat 2020’s challenges. Top Stories: Urban Legends Haunt Adds News Scares and Immersive Elements Following Opening Weekend Feedback:...

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Oct. 11, 2020

Green Tagged: Reopening Redux, Indoor Events Struggle, Creative Pivot…

This week on Green Tagged: California theme-park reopening redux; discouraging cruise news; USO to invest in affordable housing; “Frozen” sing-a-long returns while movie theatres close; Disneyland opens a popup; Shanghai Disney Resort celebrates...

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Oct. 10, 2020

Whispers of a Witch: Ghost Stories

Whispers of a Witch is back, this time with some Ghost Stories.

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Oct. 9, 2020

Socal Haunt Update, IAAPA Releases Guidelines for Haunted Attractions

Interview: The Hauntline is back with an update on every haunt happening in Southern California. Watch Reviews from The Hauntline on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/TheHauntline/ Listen to The Hauntline Podcast: hauntline.com The SoCal Haunt List is here:...

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Oct. 8, 2020

Ohio Haunt Update, The Haunted Red Mill adds virtual experience, & Si…

Interview: Max from the Ohio Haunters Association is back for an update on Ohio Haunted Attractions News: The Haunted Red Mill is happening this year — with a virtual, and paranormal, twist...

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Oct. 7, 2020

Check-in with Brian Foreman from The Dead Factory, Woods of Terror Sh…

Interview: Brian Foreman from The Dead Factory checks-in on how his opening weekend went and what he’s changing. News: Shooting at Woods of Terror Masterclass on Makeup from Shawn on Hauntopic https://www.shawnmorsefx.com/classes

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Oct. 6, 2020

An Update on the UK’s Scare Attraction Industry, the Lehigh Valley Fi…

Interview: Mikey from Scaretack, the first U.K. based podcast showcasing the Scare Attraction and Haunted House industry. Info: scaretrack.co.uk/ News The Fire last week at Lehigh Valley Scream Park: https://www.facebook.com/lehighvalleyscreampark/...

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Oct. 5, 2020

BONUS Haunt Weekly: Halloween and Haunting in 2020

To put it mildly, 2020 has been a rough year and the haunt industry is no different. We're all struggling mentally, physically and financially. However, as haunt season 2020 kicks off, the signs have not been good. Despite well-written COVID …

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Oct. 5, 2020

BONUS A Scott in the Dark: Opening Night

Scott discusses the challenges and excitement of opening night at haunted attractions while paying homage to those who are unable or chose not to open this season. He then visits opening night at both "Creatures of the Night" at ZooTampa …

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Oct. 5, 2020

BONUS HaunTopic: Keep Your Makeup Room and Actors Germ-Free

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 …

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Oct. 5, 2020

An Update from Deadmonton, Hulu & Joe Bob debut Haunted Drive-In Expe…

Interview: Darryl swaps places today and discusses the pivot at Deadmonton Haunted House & Halloween Store in Canada. News: Immersive Haunt & Film Experience ‘Joe Bob’s Haunted Drive-In’ Coming to SoCal this October...

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Oct. 5, 2020

Green Tagged: Lifting Restrictions, Layoffs, Reopening Struggles, & P…

This week on Green Tagged: Florida governor lifts restrictions as Disney lays off workers; the CDC and White House disagree on “no-sail” guidelines; associations worldwide continue to plead for assistance; guests are on-edge and attractions must...

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Oct. 3, 2020

Halloween Special: Dawn of the Witch

The Witch takes over to whisper some spooky stories and haunted poems - get into the Halloween Spirit!

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Oct. 2, 2020

Mid-Season Check-in at Fear Factory, Excitement for Halloween grows, …

Interview: Spencer from Fear Factory Salt Lake City offers a mid-season check-in and some advice for haunts going into this weekend. News 10.2 Sesame Place Adds Drive-Thru Attraction For Halloween 2020:...

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Oct. 1, 2020

Halloween News: Socal Update with HauntLine, Halloween Clickbate, Mas…

Interview: The Hauntline gives us a rundown of everything haunt happening in Southern California. Watch Reviews from The Hauntline on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheHauntline/ Listen to The Hauntline Podcast: hauntline.com The SoCal Haunt...

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Sept. 30, 2020

Halloween News Brief: Everything Ohio, Oprah's Top Haunt Pics, Candy …

Interview: Max from the Ohio Haunters Association drop in to give us an update on what’s happening in Ohio. News Stories: Ohio Department of Health recommends haunted houses & hayrides be canceled or avoided this Halloween season due to COVID-19:...

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Sept. 29, 2020

UK Haunters Releases Online Today, here's what you need to know

UK Haunters, directed by Dan Brownlie, is the first feature-length documentary to cover the Uk haunt and scare attraction scene. Find it now on iTunes and Amazon Prime. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10912414/ Unboxing from ScareTrack:...

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Sept. 29, 2020

Haunt Weekly - Episode 252 - September News

This week on Haunt Weekly we are doing the news and wow do we have a doozy for you this week. COVID news, three shootings at haunts and we aren't even into October! This will clearly be a season like …

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Sept. 28, 2020

Beware The Dark Realm Home Haunt Pivots to Open Safely

Christian from Beware The Dark Realm in Santa Clarita California discusses how they’re pivoting for reopening this weekend! Info: http://bewarethedarkrealm.com/ News Stories: Sanderson Sisters Return:...

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Sept. 27, 2020

Green Tagged: Top Theme Park News for Sept 27

This week on Green Tagged: An update on policies at play in the attractions industry; the latest pandemic proof ideas including flights to nowhere and Driven: A Latinx Artist Celebration; expansions and openings; how attractions in the US and Japan...

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Sept. 26, 2020

Halloween News Briefing for September 26

Stories: Halloween Candy Sales Are Up Double Digits in 2020: https://cstoredecisions.com/2020/09/22/halloween-candy-sales-are-up-double-digits-in-2020/ HalloweenCostumes.com Release Results of Their 2020 'Halloween in America' Survey:...

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