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Category: Haunter Interviews

Interviews with the people behind Haunted Attractions.

The Bloodshed Brothers: The Journey from Home Haunter to Pro & What are They Really Scared Of?

Home HaunterIn Episode 16 of HaunTopic Radio we get The Bloodshed Brothers on the line & get their advice on How to Be Successful Your First Year in the Haunt Business, Using Social Media to Get Noticed in the Haunt Industry, and Where to Find Cheap Props for Your Haunt. Jeromy & Zach Ball are well known for their YouTube Videos (818 Videos at the time of this post); which highlight their adventures as Haunters, give you a sneak peek at their normal lives, & led them to be noticed by a local Haunted Attraction as two passionate Haunters. Passionate enough to be selected to design & manage The Field of Screams Haunted Stadium in 2011 & this year too!
 
 
Listen to Our Recent Interview With the Brothers Here: 
 

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Here is a written Interview with the Bloodshed Brothers that I wrote back in 2011. I met them at Transworld for the first time this year & felt a bit “Star Struck” as I interviewed them in person on the show floor. I know they are just normal guys that like to Haunt with over 1,400 Subscribers on YouTube. I know they have only been publishing videos since 2009. I also know that they were easy to talk to as they spoke openly about their journey as Haunters. But what I don’t know is how can anyone not feel a bit ‘star struck’ after seeing their faces on over 800 videos?

 

 The Field of Screams Haunted Stadium is located in Lake Elsinore, CA and will be open for the 2012 Season.

 
 
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What Advice/Questions Do You Have About Starting Up Your Own Haunt?

 
 

Making Skulls with the Skull Shoppe & Why Do They Look So Real?

Buy a SkullIn Episode 15 of HaunTopic Radio we chat with Kyle Snow, Owner & “Head” Skull Maker at The Skull Shoppe. He explains how he molds & makes 100’s of skulls, the inspiration behind the creative process, & what it really takes to operate a successful vendor business. If you thought every skull was made the same, you might want to take another look. These skulls are about as real as it gets. Molded from Real Human Skulls these craniums will put that creepy touch to your haunt, your next prop, or just sitting on your desk. Listen to our interview with Kyle here:

 

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Here are what a few Haunters are saying:

“Just wanted to let you guys know I got my skull today and its completely awesome!!
Thanks again”

“The absolute best product you will find at any price. Skull Shoppe can’t be beat, fantastic work.”

“Love the skull we got at the WCHC, it was the one we had won from Hauntcast!”

This is also our first podcast of the month so our contest question will be in this episode. Submit your answer to contest@hauntopic.com for a chance to win a Dark Ride CD from Prelude to a Nightmare or (2) issues of Fright Times Magazine. You will have until June 26th to enter. All winners will be announced on the July 6th episode.

 
 

 

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How Do You Make Your Skulls & Do You Own a Skull Shoppe Skull? Please Leave a Comment Below…

 

Spyder’s Web: Haunt & Halloween Bloggers, Facebook Groups, & What Happened to Darryl?

Haunt Bloggers, Halloween Bloggers, Halloween WebsitesIn Episode 14 of HaunTopic Radio we spin our new segment “Spyder’s Web” where we wrap up with a few of our favorite bloggers, facebook groups & pages, and talk about the real trauma Darryl has suffered over the past few days.

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Halloween & Haunt Bloggers are those passionate few that really enjoy sharing their dark adventurous lives with the rest of the world. Running a website/blog is a very demanding task if you are not enjoying what you are writing. That may explain why 95% of all bloggers stop writing or posting within the first 90 days. You must be willing to help others, enjoy sharing your daily/weekly experiences, and stay dedicated to your craft. These bloggers we have listed are just a few of our fellow friends who have influenced us in one way or another. They are all definitely worth a few minutes just to see if they can help you discover new ideas or maybe you can relate to their passion for all things scary…

Facebook Groups & Pages provide updates, ideas, & relationships. Here are the ones we tend to hangout at and a few of our picks where you can find information about Haunting, discover new friends to link up with, & join small communities that share ideas with each other. (We mentioned many on the podcast that are not listed here.)
Congrats to the winners of this month’s give away! Robert Dean wins a Copy of Fright Times Magazine & Mark Sloat wins a copy of Dark Ride from Prelude to a Nightmare. Make sure to play next month, we’ll be giving away more prizes.

What are Your Favorite Groups, Favorite Blogs & Websites, & Favorite Places to Hang Out?

Creating Haunt Music with Prelude to a Nightmare..are you listening?

Prelude to a NightmareIn Episode 11 of HaunTopic Radio we talk with Scott Karan, the man behind the creepy & whimsical sound of Prelude to a Nightmare. A new generation of Haunt Music has begun…

Scott didn’t realize how massive the Haunt Industry was until he started composing music for a Haunt that he was trying to help out. One piece of audio flowed into another and before long his dark journey into the world of  horror began. Click here to listen to 3 Soundscapes of Scott’s Music & an Interview with the man behind it all.
 

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Like any artist; we grab our tools, find our ‘place’, & go to create. Scott Karan does the same with his talent. Here are some of the nice things his customers have said about him:
 

“Showcases the same magical whimsy as a Danny Elfman Score…it definitely sets the creepy mood.”
Rue Morgue

“Spooky and atmospheric, it’s perfect music for your moldering sanctum!”
Chad Savage – Pumpkincult.com

“EVERYONE should have your Halloween album!”

Zombie Hot Sauce via Twitter

“If you’re a fan of music from folks like Midnight Syndicate or Nox Arcana then you’ll love the dark Gothic soundscape woven by Prelude to a Nightmare.”
Raven’s Burrow

 
Listen to the podcast to find out Where Scott Finds Inspiration to Fuel His Creativity, How You Can Start to Make Your Own Haunt Music, & How To Win A FREE CD from Prelude to a Nightmare. Just click that play button (you know you want to)…….

 

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Behind the Scenes of HAuNTcon: An Exclusive Interview with Leonard Pickel

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Haunted Attraction and National Tradeshow ConventionIn Episode 8 of HaunTopic Radio we get a behind-the-scenes interview about HAuNTcon with the “Haunt Godfather” and Owner Leonard Pickel. Leonard is the co-founder of the Haunted Attraction Magazine, Consultant at Hauntrepreneurs.com, and a list of achievements that I couldn’t fit on this page. Come on…he’s been around the Haunt Industry for over 35 years! But we’ll have more on Leonard in another episode, we had to cut it in half. The next episode with Leonard Pickel will include his insights on Building a Haunt and Things to Know Before You Get Into the Haunt Industry. So Subscribe to The Haunter’s Toolbox to Get The Next Episode Straight to Your Inbox.

HAuNTcon will be at the Monroeville Convention Center in Monroeville, Pennsylvania on May 3th through May 7th. Visit over 20 Haunted Houses and get behind-the-scenes tours. Go to the Tradeshow and buy something. Dance in your favorite scary costume at the Costume party. Learn from the hours of education included with your admission.

Attending HAuNTcon or any convention always provides plenty of value for the price of going. Think of these conventions as investments. The money you pay for the adventure to get there. The cost to get behind the velvet curtain and the comfortable hotel room. Food, drink, and entertainment with your haunt buddies. The props and accessories you’ll want to buy at the garage sales and endless vendor booths. Visiting all of the those Haunts behind-the-scenes and actually taking your time to walk through and take pictures. The education. The new relationships.

An investment.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HAuNTcon HERE:

HAuNTcon Website: Buy Tickets and Get On the Mailing List

HAuNTcon Videos: Over 90 Videos of HAuNTcon Goodness