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Saturday, September 9, 2017
Spirts of Blood Manor NYC
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Thursday, September 7, 2017
Pure Terror Screampark Has It All
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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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Friday, October 7, 2016
Hotel of Horror 2016 Review
Mr Haunt: “You smell that?”
Chuck Mound: “What is it?”
Mr Haunt: “Authenticity!”
…so went my favorite conversation of
the night. Very few Haunts can boast co-locating
with actual disembodied souls in a 200-year-old hotel. It feels like you are stepping back in time,
even out of time, into the most authentically ethereal Haunt this reviewer has
ever experienced. With two distinct
Walkthroughs, a Museum, and several other interactive experiences, HoH provides
for a full night of twisted entertainment. Nestled deep in the Pocono Mountains, even the
location itself adds to the mystique of the Haunt.
We were
warned at the very start that we would have a hard time picking a favorite Actor,
and boy were they right! You’ll find no
teenage volunteers here… only talented, committed Actors, many of whom have
been here for years and truly consider each other “family.” We’re talking everything from clowns to
contortionists. With scripts ranging
from evil, guttural vocalizations to a full-blown, interactive Voodoo Priestess
vignette. And, big-ups to Toukatsu for
his highly impressive implementation of the Suzuki Acting Method!
Haunt
Owners Dan and Marlo Ambrosio cultivate an amazing show, using the hotel itself
to its fullest, most detailed potential and encouraging the ensemble of artists
and actors to immerse themselves in their roles, allowing their individual
creativity to shine through. Marlo is a
talented make-up artist in her own right, due in large part to early
inspiration from the legendary Frazetta family, who also reside in the Poconos.
Another
impressive facet of HoH is its soundtrack.
Many Haunts don’t even have a soundtrack and, if they do, it’s blasted
loudly over the entire Haunt, and it’s not always the most appropriate song
choice. HoH’s soundtrack is spot on. It
features creepy music on the exterior, as well as different compositions in
different interior rooms. Always at the
perfect volume, it’s sometimes coupled with custom sound effects to perfectly
eerie effect.
Also
unique to HoH is their solution to the all-too-common problem of scares getting
ruined by your proximity to the group in front of you. They actually have a three-minute-timer that
they set between each group to ensure that you get your money’s worth and
experience their artistic masterpiece the way it was intended. HoH takes very good care of its customers,
with fun things to do and amenities like free parking and a covered wait line. They also have a variety of fun HoH
merchandise for sale. Be sure to grab a
bite at NiBor’s Coffee while you’re there!
A huge
shout-out to Master Accumulator “Dead” Dan Ritter and his wife Samara. Dan has been collecting funerary artifacts
since he was 12 years old and now his collection has grown to include an
astounding array of antique medical instruments, asylum finds, and myriad other
oddities. A sampling of his collection
is on view in The Exhibition Macabre, located inside the hotel.
With
all of the amazing artistry and kindred spirits here, I definitely didn’t want
to leave! My big Insider Tip here is to
be sure to check out iPas after you ride the Coffin Coach. iPas offers a
seriously next-level look into the future of the Haunt Industry. This is a legitimate game-changer!! Hotel of Horror is the first Gold Standard
Haunt of the 2016 Season and we look forward to visiting again in the future! Be sure to tell Snort I said “Hi!”
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Mr Haunt
Sunday, September 25, 2016
2015 Annabelle Trophy Presented
Mr Haunt Presents the 2015 Top Honor
Wharton, NJ -- The 2015 Annabelle Trophy presented by Mr Haunt and the Haunt Hunters on opening night to present Haunted Scarehouse in Wharton, NJ with award for Best Haunted Attraction 2015. This is the second year in a row that mastermind Steven Bailey has earned the top honor. It was very tight this year, with other Haunts getting very close to Haunted Scarehouse's score, but Bailey and his team were one step ahead of the competition with a total score of 96 out of a possible 100, based on Haunt Hunters criteria. This year's other Gold Standard Haunts were Bane and Brighton Asylum, who both scored a 90. We were very lucky to have this year's trophy be designed by the amazingly talented Tina Brown from Parsippany, NJ. Brown is the Owner/Operator of Fantasy Foundlings, where she lovingly hand-crafts unique babies like the one she made for us.
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Mr Haunt presenting the trophy to Haunt Owner Steven Bailey and Dr Louie Lazarus.
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Haunted Scarehouse 2015
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One of
the several unique things about this Haunt is that it follows a storyline. Specifically, the gruesome storyline of the
Hayden family and their history on the property. Once inside, you enter a time machine. This is not an easy thing to pull off, but
Owner Steve Bailey actually managed to do so without it coming off as
cheesy. Bailey takes his inspiration
from Walt Disney himself, whose high-production value at his theme parks are
esteemed the world over.
The
Haunted Scarehouse continues with a staggering array of amazing sets, spread
out across two floors. Another very difficult
thing to pull off is making it feel as if you are actually outside. Again, Bailey succeeds. Each new twist and turn is designed to
disorient you and attack all of your senses.
In fact, you quickly realize that your senses can no longer be trusted,
as even stationary props seem as if they are moving and you start to get a very
tangible feeling that you very well might get hurt. All of this, coupled with the extraordinary
cast of actors makes for an absolutely unforgettable experience.
David
Boyle put it best when he said, “Not everyone realizes that they are about to
see a show. These are very talented actors. This is performance art.” The one thing that always pushes this Haunt
to the top is Bailey’s attention to detail.
He works on his Haunt all year long, and leaves no stone unturned. His passion is evident in everything he does,
from his hacked animatronics to the industry’s longest and best “Claustrophobia.” Boyle adds, “Nobody else is doing what Steve
Bailey is doing.” With Bailey’s competitors getting better and better every
year, Bailey’s game-changing innovations keep him a step ahead.
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Mr Haunt
Haunt Hunters
HAUNT HUNTERS
“We’re not experts. We’re enthusiasts!”
exclaims Mr Haunt, making sure to draw the distinction. “We focus less on the technical,
behind-the-scenes aspect of Haunts, and more on the actual experience of going
through the Haunts.” Mr Haunt states,
“We need more people doing reviews of Haunted Attractions. This is one of the best ways to support the
scene. Other topics, like Sports for
example, have hundreds of reviewers.
Haunts have very few.” Mr Haunt
offers, “It is also important to note that we are not Paranormal
Investigators.”
The Haunt Hunters bring decades of experience to the table,
having gone to hundreds of Haunted Attractions all over the world. “We separate the haunted attractions into
different sub-categories,” Mr Haunt continues, “Each year, we give out awards
for best Haunted House, Haunted Hayride, Theme Park, and Home Décor. And, new
for 2015, we’ve added a Haunted Trail category.” Mr Haunt couldn’t be more excited for the
2015 season. “We’ve developed a
proprietary rating system, with a 100 point scale” Mr Haunt added. The Haunt Hunters rank each haunted
attraction on the following criteria:
1.
Website/Marketing/Hype
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2.
Access/Signage/Parking/Wait time/Management/Organization/Security/Weather
considerations/Cost/VIP options
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3. Extras
(Entertainment during wait time/Food/Vending/Things to do)
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4. Makeup
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5. Wardrobe
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6. Acting
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7.
Effects/Sets/Layout
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8. Length
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9. Innovation
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10. Overall
atmosphere/Scariness/Theme
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The Haunt Hunters are led by Mr Haunt himself, whose extensive
biography appears separately in these pages. The Haunt Hunters include local
legends Doktor John, Johnny Halloween, Crazy Mike, and George. Other Haunt Hunters include Bubba Pazuzu, and
Weird NJ’s own Chuck and Mike Pizzuta.
We are often joined by special guests from the entertainment industry
and beyond. The Haunt Hunters can be found on your smart-phone at www.HauntHuntersApp.com.
DOKTOR JOHN
A life-long fan of classic Universal and Hammer horror films,
Doktor John‘s interest dates back to the 1950’s, with his devotion to
late-night TV host Zacherley. An early
subscriber since the first edition of Famous Monsters of Filmland, Dok read and
re-read the original Frankenstein and Dracula novels, plus every available
review and criticism of cinematic horror from the silent era of Lon Chaney, Sr,
through the sci-fi “psychotronic” disaster-pieces of the 1950’s and 1960’s. In the early 1990’s, at an age when most
middle-age, middle-class doctors were studying golfing journals and shopping
for second homes in Myrtle Beach or the Hamptons, Doktor John was drawn into
the Gothic Rock music scene, first as an Executive Producer and then as a band
manager/promoter, partnering with Mr Haunt.
Now deeply engaged in the Gothic
subculture scene, Doktor John is a recognized and familiar attendee and
chronicler of Goth, Steampunk, and horror-themed events not only here in the
States but in such places as Germany, Poland, and Italy. Doktor John lives in a gothic cathedral of his
own design, surrounded by his curated collection of oddities from across the
globe. Dok can currently be found as a
Docent at The Morbid Anatomy Museum in NYC.
His reports, which are published in the Aquarian Arts Weekly on these
and related subjects, can be accessed on his comprehensive website, www.doktorjohn.com, where abundant photographs,
astute reporting, and critical reviews are to be found.
JOHNNY HALLOWEEN
Johnny Halloween's earliest
memories are of watching classic Universal monster movies on New York's
"Cinema 13." Growing up, he
regularly attended horror and sci-fi conventions up and down the East Coast --
long before the "Comic-Cons" of today became popular and trendy. He has been published twice in FANGORIA
magazine, he was a key member of the Usenet alt.horror group back in its '90s
heyday, and he has sat down with horror luminaries including Christopher Lee,
Clive Barker, Zacherley, Ray Harryhausen, and David Prowse. Johnny Halloween brings a lifelong love of
monsters, Halloween, and haunted attractions to the Haunt Hunters team.
Crazy
Mike
Crazy Mike has been Mr Haunt’s trusty
sidekick for many years. It’s hard to put
into words the unique brand of crazy that is Crazy Mike.
Let’s just say that one year for Halloween, he donned a brown jumpsuit
and pinned a bunch of little yellow balloons to it. -- He was shit with corn in
it.
George
George is Mr Haunt’s constant companion. He is not easy to please. Accompanying Mr Haunt to hundreds of events,
George helps him interview unsuspecting victims, violating people's personal
space, and rendering his constant, disapproving opinions. George has even taken a turn becoming
"zombified" by up-and-coming Hollywood make-up artist, Alyssa
Vandall.
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Haunted Scarehouse
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| Haunted Scarehouse |
Monday, August 17, 2015
Haunt Tour 2015
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