Rick West, co-founder and creative director of Midsummer Scream, joins us to discuss his lifelong passion for Halloween and the haunt community. Rick shares his earliest Halloween memories, what sparked his dedication to documenting the themed entertainment and haunt scene through Theme Park Adventure, and how he celebrates spooky season by visiting dozens of attractions across the country. We also dive into this year's Midsummer Scream and the intricate planning behind the Hall of Shadows—the convention's centerpiece, featuring over a dozen mini-haunts and displays.