Wall Textures & Techniques: Create Burn Effects, Aging, & Fundamentals
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters
Release Date: 05/27/2024
Hire HAUNT employees the right way. Don't make these mistakes!
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters
Haunt Owner/Operators & Hiring Managers Is your attraction asking illegal or high‑risk questions on your job application? Questions about age, allergies, T‑shirt sizes, or medical information may seem harmless—but when asked at the wrong stage of the hiring process, they can create real compliance issues for haunts. Dave Ferrier of is teaming up with Justin Blackburn of to break this down in a practical, haunt‑specific way: Which questions should never appear on hiring applications? Which questions are allowed later in the...
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The Secrets of Spookyworld with David Bertolino
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters
We’re going live with one of the true pioneers of the haunted attraction industry — David Bertolino, the founder of Spooky World. If you’ve ever been through a professional haunt and wondered what really goes into creating those experiences, this is your chance to hear it straight from someone who helped shape the industry. From its early days as a haunted hayride to becoming a full-scale Halloween destination, Spooky World has set the standard for immersive scares, detailed sets, and high-energy performances. During this live, expect real behind-the-scenes insight —...
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How to Hire, Manage, & Organize Haunt Employees | Sithon.io
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters
Hiring and managing a crew at your haunted attraction can be one of the most challenging tasks you'll encounter as an owner or operator. What if it were easier? Justin Blackburn, the innovator behind , guides you through the journey of hiring, managing, & organizing your entire haunt operation. -Hiring & firing -Scheduling -Management -Costume tracking -Time tracking -Background checks -Award tracking -Staffing metrics ...all made easy! Become a member of The Haunter's Toolbox facebook group to join the next one: Training & coaching to start...
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Haunted Attraction Network: Marketing, AI, Trends, and MORE!
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters
How do you create a successful off-season haunted event? Are you spending your marketing budget effectively? What is changing in the haunt industry for 2026? And much more Haunt talk. Philip Hernandez, creator of the Haunted Attraction Network and CEO of Gantom, answers all of your questions in this LIVE event. Haunter's Toolbox Facebook Group: Check out what Philip is doing: Start your own Haunted Attraction:
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How To Open a Safe Haunted Attraction | William Ramsay
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters
In this episode, Dr.William Ramsay, aka Dr. TerrorEyes will present usable information on starting and growing a SAFE haunted attraction. Here are a few topics that will be discussed: -How did Haunted Houses start? -Why fire safety is essential at your Haunt -Are you doing Staff training correctly? -Employee forms & applications -Create signage that works -Haunt start-up tips -LOTS MORE! Here are a few of William's credentials: -Producer of the SEHEC (Southeast Halloween Enthusiast Convention) -Guest speaker at many Haunt conventions since 2007 -Co-manager at the...
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Start Your First Haunted Attraction | Imminent Doom
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters
What's it really like to open and operate a Haunted Attraction business? Can your dream really come true? Can you do it by yourself? We answer all of your questions in this Master Class with Conner Beets from Imminent Doom Haunted House. Conner, a lifetime Haunt enthusiast, started and operated his first commercial haunted attraction this year (2025). At the age of 20 years old! Conner's 5 Top Tips for starting a brand-new haunt are… 1. Build outside city limits if possible! If you happen to be in the city limits… be in CONSTANT communication with your local Fire...
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Remembering Jan Knuth
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters
In this episode, we remember our friend and fellow Haunter, Jan Knuth. The Haunt world lost a good one. R.I.P. She was always a kind soul, loved Haunting, was an admin for this group, & even thought about me enough to include my opinion in her book “Not Afraid to Slay: Women of the Haunt Industry”. You will be missed… Here is part of her obituary: “A memorial service for Janet L. Knuth will be held on November 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Holdrege, Nebraska, with Pastor Darren Theesen officiating. Janet Leigh...
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Midnight Syndicate: The Birth of Gothic, Horror, & Haunt Music
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters
Join the guys behind Midnight Syndicate, Edward Douglas & Gavin Goszka! We ask them questions like: How to create your own haunt music? What inspires them to make music? Sound tips and tricks? Plus, we play the first 3 tracks from their NEW album Darkened Corners. Midnight Syndicate is an American musical duo known for creating dark, atmospheric, and gothic-themed instrumental music. Their tunes and ambient sounds are used in themed attractions worldwide. Since 1997, composers Edward Douglas and Gavin Goszka have produced what they call "soundtracks for the imagination," blending...
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Total Terror Haunted House: From Home Haunter to Pro
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters
Join us as we discuss the Total Terror Haunt with Chip Wells in Virginia. Going from a home haunter to a commercial haunted attraction Create your own props with papier-mache How to operate and grow a haunted attraction How to manage your haunt crew and lots more... Start and grow your Haunted Attraction at Stalk Total Terror at Reward your scare actors and staff with merit badges from Learn more about these attractions inside this podcast: EXORCYSM Nestled at the end of a desolate road, the old manor stands as a testament to time's cruel...
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Scare Actor Training & Managing with Fright Nights
HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters
Sammy Days & David Gricius are the Scare Actor Trainers and Scare Actors at Fright Nights in Southern Florida. Join us as we pick their brains... Learn how to recruit scare actors Learn how to train scare actors Learn how to manage scare actors Fright Nights is an annual Halloween event that occurs at the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach, Florida. Open through the beginning of October through Halloween, the event features multiple haunted houses, “scare zones,” midway rides, food vendors, games, and live entertainment. Stalk Fright Nights at Start and grow your...
info_outlineCreating realistic scenes requires detailed wall panels. But where do you start? Should you use a light base paint or black? What are simple ways to distress your sets? How do you make charred walls, peeling paint, bubbled paint? What materials do you need to create amazing sets? We answer these questions and more during this Master Class with Scenic Artist Rich Cimino from BentCirkus.com
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