HAUNTER’S CORNER

  If you are involved in the Haunt Industry (home or pro), you have heard of Chris and Jeff Davis of Davis Graveyard. I am subscribed to their email updates and got this on January 2, 2012. You gotta check out what they are up to for the best year yet! Here’s the email…. “As we start the new year we thought we would begin by sending out an overview of our plans for 2012″ 2012 Haunters DVD Set The deadline for submitting video or photos of your 2011 haunt is Jan 31st.  The response has been a little slow this year, so we encourage you to submit even if you have no video, a slideshow of photos of...

  “When I look at all of this, I think what we did was more like a Summer Camp. The traditions, hard work, perks, and lifelong friendships (and haunt romances!) gave each volunteer a shared unique experience the same as the best Summer Camp anyone will remember. That is what kept them coming back.”- Cynthia Brown of Haunted Theatre As a Haunt Leader, we all know that it takes a strong work ethic and a skill for balancing the art of business and family when operating a Haunt. Whether you are a Home Haunter or Haunt Owner, it takes leadership skills to accomplish a smooth night of cooperation and loyalty from your helpers. Cynthia Brown from the Haunted Theatre...

A few weeks ago I sent out a survey. This survey is designed to get your feedback on what you want to read, watch, and learn. How my site relates to you. And who you are so I can get a better sense of the content I create. Here are the results:     How are you related to the world of Horror and Haunting? Home Haunter (53%) Scare Actor (28%) Website Owner (28%) How many of these topics are you interested in? How to build props (78%) Interviews (60%) News (68%) How do you like to consume your information? Video (71%) Website (64%) Email (50%) What do you enjoy about this website? How-to articles (68%) Links & Websites (54%)...

  The Haunter’s Toolbox is finally here! I have been working on some type of free training series that is strictly focused on helpful information for Haunters by Haunters…and here it is. All you have to do is give me your email address and I will start sending you an email each week. I’m picking some of my older popular posts, adding some new one’s, and creating some special content just for The Haunter’s Toolbox Subscribers. Here are some of the things you’ll learn and get for FREE: Advice from Haunt Industry leaders and professionals. New posts from my blog instantly in your inbox. How-to articles on special effects, prop building, and designing your haunt. Get introduced and connected...

You have worked hard all year trying to get those new props created. You have spent hours researching and asking your friends for advice on ideas you can use in your Haunt. Your growing anticipation quickly increased as Halloween came closer and closer… …But now Halloween is over. What do you do now? How can you make yourself more productive for next year and still fuel that passion that pulls you toward the next scare season? Here are a few ideas to think about before you let the scare flame burn out. Reorganize - This is the most important time to reorganize your props, lighting, and other Haunt items. As you disassemble your Haunt or close it down for...