Forest of Fear 2018 Preview

Forest of Fear 2018 Preview

Tuxedo Park, NY --Forest of Fear 2018 Preview- Sometimes Mother Nature packs a punch more powerful than the after world and for the 2018 season of Forrest of Fear, the punch was more that they could overcome. The management at Forest of Fear has announced that they will not have a 2018 Haunt season due to the damage that occurred from all of the rainfall during the summer months. The Main Haunted House which sets the stage for Forest of Fear was destroyed with flooding and was deemed unsafe. This is a big hit for a Haunt that has been a staple in the industry for years and has produced a solid Haunted Attraction year after year. If you have traveled to this Haunt, you can relate to how dark the roads you travel to get to the location. The location itself is very creepy in its nature as the grounds are part of the Ren Fair in the Summer. The setting promotes a fun Halloween Experience. One of the top Haunt Actors from the 2016 Haunt Season came from the Forest of Fear. The Mannequin part was played to perfection at the finale of the Haunted House. One of the most unique Midways in the Haunt Industry was located at Forest of Fear. Many different vendors and side show acts such as the AX Throwing was something that was no other Haunt was doing. This always added to the carnival like atomosphere Some of the vendors included artist Tina Brown who custom makes one of a kind Halloween Dolls. Brown creates the Annabelle Doll each year for the Haunt Hunters that is awarded to the highest graded Haunted Attraction in Times Square, New York City at the Annual Chuck Mound Bigtime Awards. Forest of Fear will be missed for the 2018 Haunt Season and is expected to be back stronger in 2019.

Forest of Fear 2018 Preview

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Hotel of Horror 2018 Preview

Hotel of Horror 2018 Preview

Saylorsburgh, PA - Hotel of Horror 2018 Preview-If you have not yet experienced the Hotel of Horror in Saylorsburgh, PA, then it need to be on your Haunted Attractions list for 2018. This is one of the hidden gems in the Haunt Industry. It is not the biggest Haunt, It is not the longest Haunt, but it packs it packs of punch of screams that can be heard throughout the town. The Authenticity is unmatched with the canvas being an old Lake House with a dark history. In fact, many experience paranormal activity on a daily basis. In fact during a visit in the 2015 Halloween season, the presence made itself know by making the hair stand on the back of you neck while providing the feeling that someone is there, when that is not the case. Besides the ghosts that linger,  there are a collection of some of the best actors, who have the freedom of developing and creating their own rooms. “We give them full creative design and power to create their rooms and characters” says owner Marlo Ambrosio. “Each year provides something different based on what the actors want to present and do.” This strategy has proven to be a winning formula year after year as the actors execute their characters at a super high level. Multiple actors at the Hotel of Horrors are always nominated and recognized for Best Haunt actor awards by the Haunt Hunters. In 2017 actor Jessica Higgs was awarded a Best Haunter Award with her character Arazebeth, a demon who can spider walk and provide a scream that you will hear in your dreams. This is a popular Haunt that creates long lines at the peak of the season. It is worth the wait as they provide a unique and intimate experience fo their customers. The house itself is very intimate as you make your way through the rooms that bring you closer to the actor who will make you scream or follow you in your dreams. Haunt Hunters has graded Hotel of Horror an A every season with a 90 percent or better.

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Haunt in the Heat

Haunt in the Heat

Spring City, PA--If the high level of entertainment value by the Haunts that decided to open early in the Haunt Season is any indication of what the the Haunt Season 2017 is going to bring, then Haunt fans are going to be in for a real treat. It goes without saying that it takes some time for Haunted Attractions to get into the stride of Haunt Season. From the Actors who bring the rooms to life to the Animatronics that require 220 volts of power to deliver the scare. Either way it takes reps to get better and for continued improvement. But for those Haunts that were open early such as the Headless Horseman in New York, Pennhurst Asylum and Hotel of Horror in Pennsylvania, they were hitting mid season form. "We spend a lot of time with actor training during the off season" says Marlo Ambrosio of the Hotel of Horror, "we aim to deliver the same performance for our valued customer no matter when they decide to visit the Hotel of Horrors." With such attention to detail, Haunt Fans are encouraged to avoid the long lines and and enjoy as many Haunted Attractions as possible. Some Haunts have even extended their seasons well into mid November. This level of preparation has raised the bar even higher in the industry and  has been delivering great experiences for those who venture out on opening weekend. Which has been an average of over 2,000 visitors at the above mentioned Haunted Attractions. 

"We expect some technical difficulties on opening weekend" says Headless Horseman owner Michael Jubie "but we have people in place to fix those things that may need attention, so the show always moves forward". The shows did move forward even with the unusually extreme temperatures for late September. Actors pushed through the heat  in costumes, wardrobe and makeup in rooms full of halloween props that added to the heat. " We consistently go through our rooms at Pennhurst Asylum to keep coaching, encouraging and t to give our actors everything they need to be successful" says Director Jim Werner "This weekend it was all about keeping our actors hydrated with this heat." Just another of many examples of how the Haunters Haunts regardless of the circumstances.  

More Haunted Attractions will be open this weekend including the Haunted Scarehouse in Wharton, NJ, Brighton Asylum in Passaic, NJ,. Look for the Complete list in Friday Night Frights with Chuck Mound. 

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Ambrosio's deliver Haunts

Head of Haunt

Saylorsburg, PA - Every year Haunt owners descend upon Transworld In St Louis, Missouri for the National Convention of Haunted Attractions looking for the next biggest and baddest prop that they can purchase to include in their Haunt. Transworld offers Haunt owners the so many different products from makeup and masks to props and animatronics.  "If we go to transworld and buy the next biggest prop, then we have what everyone else has" says M Ambrosio, who has been a Haunt owner for 10 years, " we don't want to be like everyone else". Considering the location of the Hotel of Horror, an abandoned Lake House in the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania, they are not like everyone else.

For Dan and Marlo Ambrosio, the owners of Hotel of Horror in Saylorsburg, PA, the next big thing lies within the creativity of their actors, who have managed to stay together as a team for 10 years. They  push their boundaries in the industry and push each other. "We don't have a big turnover of actors" says M.Abrosio, "this season in particulate, we only had 4 openings." This speaks volumes in the industry because often times Haunted Attractions have to replace their actors every season. It is like the Free Agency of Football, but this is not the case at Hotel of Horror. The actor retention rate is very high and this allows them to deliver a great experience.

"We exhaust ourselves in all that we do to provide a great experience for the customer" says M Ambrosio "we have such a great team of actors that do such a great job every night". So good is the acting that one of the Actors Tony Massa received the Best Actor Award from the Nationally Recognized Haunt Hunters for his character Toukatsu. A role that required him to learn Japanese and employ the rare Susuki acting method.

If you have experienced the Hotel of Horror, it goes without saying that there is some paranormal activity that takes place. There is a presence that seems to follow you throughout the Hotel. "We don't really talk about it too much, or exploit the whole ghost thing, but there is a energy that  drives us evert night" says M.Ambrosio "It allows us to work amongst them."

The Ambrosio's are in their 10th year of being Haunt Owners, while the Hotel of Horror Haunt is celebrating its 25th Season. Their Passion for the Haunt Industry is at the highest levels and that provides the foundation for success. Book your room now for your stay at the Hotel of Horror.

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Hotel of Horror

Hotel of Horror Top 3

Hotel of Horror

Saylorsburg, PA-- Hotel of Horror finished in the Top 3 Indoor Haunted Attractions for the 2016 season and is looking to compete for the Annabelle Trophy this Haunt Season. This Haunted Attraction has it all. Authenticity is off the charts as you make your way throughout this abandoned Lake House in the Poncono Mountains. By walking through an actual house, you are bringing true meaning to Haunted House. No temporary walls are set up here, you walk upstairs, downstairs, in and out of roans, to the attic and basement and more. The owners empower their actors by allowing them to define their rooms that they Haunt. This allows great creativity and ownership of the actors who are very passionate about their Haunt.  So much so that Actor Tony Massa won the 2016 Best Actor Award for his role of Toukatsu. This is a great accomplishment considering there were over 2,000 actors who were competing for this title. Massa learned Japanese for his role and executed the rare Susuki acting method. This goes well beyond any type of animotronic or Halloween mask, when you enter his room at the Hotel of Horror, you become immersed in the room and in the Haunt. Hotel of Horror has all of the ingredients to compete for Annabelle this season. But make no mistake about it, trophy or no trophy, this is an A graded Haunt and it should be on your Haunt Tour 2017. Buy your tickets early for this one. 

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Pennhurst Asylum Haunted House Kickoff 2017

Pennhurst Kickoff 2017

Spring Lake, PA - Pennhurst Asylum Haunted House is kicking off their Haunt Season this Friday, September 22, 2017 in Spring City, PA which will be 1 of 22 dates that they will be opening the doors at Pennhurst.  Box Office Hours will be from 6:30 - 10:30 pm, as always if you buy a ticket that night, you will get to experience Pennhurst.  If you are looking to get some extra time, an unguided Photogrophy tour is offered from 10am-12pm where you will have access inside the Mayflower building.  You should arrive by 9:45 am and pre purchase tickets for all those that are interested. Also, a guided daytime your of Pennhurst is offered from 12:30- 3:00 pm. Part of the Haunt Kickoff Festivities includes the Haunted Hops Festival with Live Music and Free Parking from 12-4pm ad you get to sample some of the best Beers of the Fall Season such as Cornshocken Brewing, Magic Hat, Yards Brewery, Sam Adams, Traveler Beer, Stone, Shipyard, Seadog, Highway manor and more.  

Looking at the Haunted House itself, there are many new additions that have been added for the 2017 season starting with the new  Attraction Containment (Tunnels). This attraction takes you through a 1,200 foot long gauntlet underneath the Pennhurst complex.  For those of you keeping track of your steps, thats 400 yards, equal to 4 football fields in length.  Stationed as a government facility hidden underground for decades, you will bare witness to patients being experimented on in the most inhumane ways possible. Lucky for you, this research facility is still accepting patients! The brand new sets and scares of this attraction are guaranteed to produce horrifying screams and nightmares to come. These hidden tunnels seemed to be a standard blueprint for most of the Asylums from back in the day. Greystone Mental Institute in Morris Plains, NJ, had the same type of tunnel system when it was still standing. Politics played a major part in its demise as it is now a parking lot.  This looks to be another great addition to Pennhurst Asylum Haunted House. 

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Waldorf Estate of Fear

Waldorf Estate of Fear

Lehighton, PA- Waldorf Estate of Fear has one of the biggest aspects to having a successful Haunted Attraction,  authenticity. Taking over the grounds of an old estate provides the foundation to providing a great experience. When you experience such a Haunt, your imagination tends to take over to add another aspect while you are out in the middle of no where in PA.  Brand new horror awaits you at the Waldorf Hotel.  A portal to Hell has opened and the demons have possessed our once friendly establishment. Wander through what remains of our restaurant and hotel but be careful of who you come in contact with for they are not of this world. The Haunted Hotel is filled with high tech lights and tricks but most of all energetic, enthusiastic actors that will attack your senses. 2017 brings newly renovated scenes will make you think you just stepped into a horror movie. Infection is the next section of the Estate. This interactive game of survival puts you in a zombie wasteland donning a flag belt with 3 flags representing your vital organs. Your goal, get out with your organs or become a ZOMBIE yourself!!! This task may seem simple but not with hungry zombies around every corner.
A new day has come. Life as you know it is gone. Friends, family... they don’t exist anymore!  Towns are destroyed, bridges are burned down. You spend every day just trying to survive, hoping to find food, water, survivors. You spend your nights praying you won’t be found! Think you can find a safe haven or will you just catch the infectiuon! This will be a new Haunt on the Haunt Tour for Mr Haunt and the Haunt Hunters. “We are looking forward to experiencing the Hotel” says Mr Haunt “We  have heard some good things about this attraction and have added it to the list”.  2017 Opening Night is on September 30, followed by October 6,7,8,13,14,20,21, 27,28 for a total of 9 Dates.  Tapp the App using your smartphone Haunt Hunters App build with Speed by Chuck Mound with the App Broadcasting Company.

Spirts of Blood Manor NYC

Blood Manor NYC

New York, NY - For 343 days of the year, the doors to Blood Manor are sealed shut, not allowing anyone to enter. As the days pass, the spirits of Blood Manor become more restless and the walls begin to capture this energy. When this Haunt opens its doors on October 6, 2017 for the Halloween Season, it's Go time as this Haunt never Sleeps. Blood Manor is a Super High Energy Haunt that is located in the Heart of New York City . Before you enter the Manor, you are greeted by 2016 Best Haunt Actor Nominee Kevin Rehrer. You must endure his character at that can make some squeamish, but is both entertaining and interactive. Once the doors open,  it's non stop action. You are on sensory overload, before you can absorb what just happened in one room, you are hit with the next scare. This Haunt just keep coming at you and packs a punch. No other Haunt packs as much intensity in the square footage provided. They utilize everything that Haunt Industry has to offer such as Claustrophobia and the 3-D haunt experience. The Line Entertainment within the New York City streets creates a fun atmosphere with non stop action. Part of the action includes spotting the different celebrities that want to get their Haunt on at Blood Manor. They have set the standard for great Haunts in the City . Considering that the rent for space is at least four times the amount of your typical lease, the planning and execution of a city Haunt has to be on point in order to succeed.  Having outlasted every other Haunt in New York City, it seems that the plan is working well and have put Blood Manor on top of the Empire State. Blood Manor has the experience, desire and committed staff to deliver a great experience for all of those who dare to enter. Blood Manor Schedule kicks off with Opening Night on October 6   2017, October 7,8,12,13,14,15,18,19,20,21,22,24,25,26,27,28,29 , 30, 31 November 3,4 for a total of 22 Dates.

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Pure Terror Screampark Has It All

Pure Terror Screampark

Monroe, NY--Authenticity.. check.. World Record Haunt.. check Cutting Edge Haunt.. Check.. Pure Terror Scream park has it all. Pure Terror Scream Park & Haunted Houses is a 6 Haunted House walk-through attraction.
You will enter into the deep, dark creepy woods as you travel down 175 feet into Pure Terror. One of the worlds largest and scariest haunted houses with terrifying live actors, incredible movie quality sets, Hollywood custom created & designed costuming, incredible monsters and one of a kind special effects that you will only find at Pure Terror.  Out with the old and in with the new is how haunt owner Bob Nordquist operates every haunt season. "I like to have the best of what the Haunt Industry has to offer each season" says Nordquist "at the end of each season, I sell inventory to bring the best for the next haunt season".  This is one of the things that separate Pure Terror Scream park,  they are always on the cutting edge of technology every season with the most current Haunted Attraction Props and animatronics in the Business.  Each year brings new screams and attractions that are sure to be a great part of your Halloween season. Some of the new and updates Haunted Houses for the 2017 season include Necropolis, Terror Under the Bigtop, Quarantine, Coven, Terror in the Dark and Legends of Horror.  Terror in the Dark offers up some great scares in the dark while the Legends of Horror brings to life you favorite characters from the greatest horror movies. Pure Terror Scream park Schedule kicks off with Opening Night on September  29, 2017, which is being offered at a special rate of $35 and will be open on  September 30. October dates include October 1,6,7,8,13,14,15,19,20,21,22,26,27,28,29. The Bonus weekend of November 3,4 for a total of 19 Dates. Pure Terror Scream park is featured in the 2017 Book of Haunts as one of the Best Haunted Attractions and should be on your list of Haunts this season. Norquist is an owner that is always looking to take it to the next level in the Haunt industry, after all he holds a Guinness book of world records for the longest Haunted Attraction.

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Headless Horseman Brings Back the Best for 2017

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Ulster Park, NY -- The Headless Horseman Brings Back the Best for 2017 as it celebrates 25 years of creating fears with one of the Best Haunted Hayrides in the Haunt Industry. In the movie Gladiator the Romans would host reenactments in the Coliseum of famous battles of Rome. For Haunt Season 2017, the Headless Horseman in Ulster Park, New York will bring back the most popular attractions from over the past 25 years to celebrate their 25th anniversary. Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses, part of the Historic Haunted Hudson Valley. The 250 year-old farm incorporates over sixty -five acres of naturally landscaped property including foreboding woods, surreal ponds, fruit orchards and more. A unique, immersive experience with a theme that changes each Halloween season. Featuring a theatrical one-mile hayride, a corn maze, and 7 haunted attractions: The Lunar Motel Glutton's, Diner & Slaughter House, The Horseman’s Tomb, Dark Harvest Corn Maze, Night Shade Nursery & Greenhouse, Dr. Dark's Black Spider Circus Sideshow, The Feeding presents “The Pain Killer”, Two Raven’s Manor, with skilled stunt actors and a magic-illusion side show starring Ryan Dutcher. In addition, the creators of Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses are proud to present a new concept of interactive, immersive entertainment. A real life escape experience "Headless Horseman Escape Rooms" - a first for the Historic Hudson Valley.  Headless Horseman continually evolves with unusual monsters, amazing illusions, stunning special fx, unique and original costumes, makeup, animations and frightening detail created by our sister company American Made Monster Studios. Only the courageous will survive the intense encounters with the infamous Headless Horseman. The attraction also includes line actors, four themed gift shops: Magic Moon Gift Shop, Scare Ware, Fear Gear, and Phantom Photo, and five food options: Evil Eatery, Witch Hazels, Croaked Crow, The Coffee Cauldron, and Deadly Donuts. The Headless Horseman employs over 350 actors and staff trained to provide a memorable and enjoyable evening for the whole family.
Children's Day dates for 2017 are scheduled for 11:30am to 3:00pm on October 14th and 28th, with respective rain dates  of October 15th and 29th. Access all of the Best Haunted Hayrides on the Haunted Hayrides App on your Smartphone.




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Terror Awaits at Eastern State Haunt

Philadelphia, PA--Terror Awaits at Eastern State Haunt for the 2017 Haunted Attractions Season presented by the Haunt Haunters App that is built with Speed by Chuck Mound and broadcasting live on your smartphone.. Terror Behind the Walls is an authentic Haunted Attraction because the Terror lives within the Historic Walls of Eastern State Penitentiary. The Haunt bills itself as the #1 Haunted Attraction in the Nation based on a the title given by Forbes magazine, and they are not scared to boast about their accolades. "We are head and shoulders above the hayrides and haunted houses out there" as stated on the Terror Behind the Walls website, "we are the Nations premiere haunted attraction". Being a Haunted Attraction that has lived for 20 years, these claims might have some validity, but what is true is that there is Paranormal Activity that occurs on the grounds and within the cell blocks. The penitentiary has been featured in the Travel Channel's Mosy Haunted Live, Ghost Adventures and Paranormal Challenge to name a few. Each has had its share of experiences with ghosts. "this is one of the most haunted places in the world" says Zak Bagans of the Ghost Adventurer's , "we had many different experiences at Eastern State".

While it's true that you may encounter real ghosts when your visit the Haunted Attraction, the real scares come from the Haunt itself and the only expert that is needed for this Ghost Adventure is Mr. Haunt of the Haunt Hunters. " I have heard so many great things about Terror Behind the Walls" says Haunt, who recently published his new Book of Haunts 2017, " I think it's time for the Haunt Hunters to experience the Cell Blocks and what Eastern State has to offer as a Haunted Attraction".

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