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First off, we are deeply sorry about the unplanned, unannounced and extended hiatus. However, we hope that this extra-long, equally unannounced and unplanned episode can make amends for it.

In this episode, we talk about why we went on hiatus, what our plans are for the future of the podcast, and all about our 2025 Halloween season. 

Please accept our apologies for the lack of updates, and let us get you caught up on what's been going on around here.

This Episode Includes:

1. Intro
2. Explaining Our Absence
3. Our 2025 Haunt Visits
4. Our 2025 Haunt Season
5. Conclusions

All in all, this is an extra-large episode you do not want to miss. 

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Most of the continent is currently under a heat dome. Feels like temperatures are climbing into the 110s and even 120s. It's not just hot, it's dangerously hot.

But that sucks for haunters. Right now is when we want to be working on our builds and other projects. However, being outside for more than a few minutes is a death sentence.

Fortunately, there are still ways to work on your haunt while staying cool. Here are five suggestions to get you started.

This Week's Episode Includes:

1. Intro
2. Housekeeping
3. Work We Did for the Haunt
4. 5 Heat-Safe Ways to Work on Your Haunt
5. Tips for Working in the Heat
6. Conclusions

All in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss. 

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This week on Haunt Weekly, we re doing the news! 

And there is a LOT of news to go over. We have an update on the Field of Screams, big news from Chicago and the loss of an industry legend. 

It's a busy time for the news so kick back, relax and let us bring to you all the haunted attraction news that's fit for print, or rather, podcast.

This Week's Episode Includes:

1. Intro
2. Question of the Week
3. Conference Reminders
4. Field of Screams Story 1 - https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/06/field-of-screams-harassment-teenagers-volunteers/
5. Field of Screams Story 2 - https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/mountville-borough-objects-to-field-of-screams-application-for-liquor-distillery-license/article_360f7869-5449-46b7-a4f9-21ddfea59678.html?tpcc=facebook_main
6. Field of Screams Story 3 - https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/07/public-safety-field-of-screams-child-volunteer-permit-labor/
7. Universal Bringing Year-Round Haunt to Chicago - https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/universal-is-bringing-a-new-year-round-horror-experience-to-chicago-city-announces/3776999/
8. Fear Dome to Open in Fright Dome's Old Location - https://neon.reviewjournal.com/arts-culture/attractions/haunted-attraction-returns-to-circus-circus-this-year-with-fear-dome-3316257/
9. Freakling Bros. Pauses Show for 2025 - https://www.fox5vegas.com/2025/07/09/freakling-bros-horror-shows-pauses-2025-halloween-season-work-new-experience/
10. Planned Texas Haunt Hits Roadblock - https://www.waxahachiesun.com/business/a-haunting-proposal-hits-a-roadblock-planning-committee-rejects-waxahachie-haunted-house-city-council-keeps/article_7b3fb280-54cd-46c3-ae4c-2ea38a6e483e.html
11. Terror Trail in Indiana Cancels 2025 - https://www.14news.com/2025/06/14/terror-trail-cancels-neighbors-relieved-over-year-round-props/
12. Maryland Field of Screams (Different Haunt) Faces Permitting Issues - https://bethesdamagazine.com/2025/06/30/field-of-screams-winter-city-lights-danger-of-cancellation/
13. Midsummer Scream Announced Bigger Hall of Shadows - https://www.allhallowsgeek.com/midsummer-scream-announces-bigger-more-terrifying-hall-of-shadows-for-2025/
14. Terrifier Coming to HHN - https://www.wftv.com/news/local/art-clown-is-heading-halloween-horror-nights/65BKIBKQOFEXJNMAHUGFGVM3FA/
15. Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights to Return - https://hauntedattractionnetwork.com/hersheypark-halloween-and-dark-nights-return-with-new-haunted-house-for-2025/
16. Fear Farm in Arizona Moves to New Location - https://www.abc15.com/entertainment/events/fear-farm-haunted-fairgrounds-to-open-this-fall-in-a-brand-new-venue
17. Erebus Co-Founder Passes Away - https://mailchi.mp/hauntedattractionnetwork.com/haunt-industry-mourns-sudden-loss-of-edward-terebus
18. Conclusions

All in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

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This week on Haunt Weekly, we're asking a simple question: Why is the haunted attraction industry so connected with the United States?

We lay out seven reasons why the haunt industry is tied to the United States and it may struggle to find newer audiences abroad.

This Week's Episode Includes:

1. Intro
2. Work We Did for the Haunt
3. Question of the Week
4. What is a Haunted House?
5. 7 Reasons Haunts Are Tied to the United States
6. Conclusions

All in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

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It is haunt recruitment season and actors everywhere are signing up for, training at and otherwise onboarding at haunted attractions.

This includes many first-time haunters. 

So, if you're a new haunter or joining a new place, what warning signs should you be looking for? We have nine major ones here. 

This episode takes an even greater importance in light of recent news at Field of Screams, which we also talk about in detail.

Original Field of Screams Article: https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/06/field-of-screams-harassment-teenagers-volunteers/
How the Article was Written: https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/06/field-of-screams-how-we-reported/
The Public FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1054414643449149

This Week's Episode Includes

1. Intro
2. Housekeeping
3. Question of the Week
4. Conference Reminders
5. Field of Screams Discussion
6. 9 Red Flags to Watch For
7. Conclusions

All in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

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This week on Haunt Weekly, we're talking about the relatively new practice of "Buy Now, Pay Later," a form of short-term loan that many are using to make expensive purchases. 

To the older crowd, it might not seem like that big of a deal. However, to your younger audience, this is rapidly becoming one of the most popular methods of payment. This is especially true for "treat yourself" purchases, you know, like haunt tickets.

So sit down as we discuss the practice in full and decide if it's something that haunts should participate in.

This Week's Episode Includes:

1. Intro
2. Work We Did for the Haunt
3. Question of the Week
4. What is BNPL
5. The Customer's Perspective
6. The Merchant's/Financer's Perspective
7. Reasons to take BNPL
8. Reasons to Avoid It
9. Conclusions

All in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

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This week on Haunt Weekly, we are doing the news. It's admittedly a bit of a heavy episode with some major haunt closures to discuss. However, we do our best to provide some light and fun stories at the end.

This Week's Episode Includes: 

1. Intro
2. Work We Did for the Haunt
3. Question of the Week
4. Conference Reminders
5. Six Flags America to Shutter - https://www.wmar2news.com/local/six-flags-and-hurricane-harbor-set-to-close-after-2025-season
6. Spirit Halloween Cancels Kickoff Event - https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/spirit-halloween-cancels-nj-kickoff-event/4196917/
7. Greenrbier Farms to Close to the Public - https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/chesapeake/greenbrier-farms-closing-to-public-will-still-host-trio-of-seasonal-offerings/
8. Long Island Haunted Firehouse Founded - https://www.barchart.com/story/news/32475045/long-island-haunted-firehouse-a-new-chapter-in-haunted-entertainment
9. Stduent Creates Animatronic Minotaur for Play - https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/ivins-honor-student-brings-animatronic-minotaur-to-life/article_e6a55dc0-7524-4bb7-abe7-76a7578a62fe.html
10. New Vincent Price Documentary Coming - https://www.joblo.com/the-vincent-price-legacy/
11. Haunt Dolls Coming to MHC - https://www.joblo.com/the-vincent-price-legacy/
12. Conclusions

All in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

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This week on Haunt Weekly, we're looking at the film Sinners and what haunted attractions can learn from it.

To be clear, this is not a review of Sinners. If you want that, we think it's a great film and you absolutely should see it in theaters if you can. 

Instead, this episode discusses ways the film is unique and what it can teach haunted attractions. 

This Week's Episode Includes:

1. Intro
2. Housekeeping
3. Question of the Week
4. Intro to Sinners
5. 8 Lessons from the Film
6. Conclusions

All in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

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This week on Haunt Weekly, we're looking on the bright side of life and finding seven reasons that the 2025 haunt season may be amazing.

Truthfully, this was a tough episode to write. However, there is some genuinely good news and some ways haunts could be an in-demand experience this fall.

This Week's Episode Includes: 

1. Intro
2. Question of the Week
3. Conference Reminders 
4. 7 Reasons the 2025 Haunt Season is Looking Great
5. Conclusions

All in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

NPR Article: https://www.npr.org/2025/05/13/nx-s1-5395866/us-china-tariffs-trade-deal

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The 2025 haunt season is looking to be an unusual one. Though it is still many months away, there are several warning signs that the industry might be in trouble.

From the ongoing tariff crisis to economic woes. From a lackluster Hollywood lineup to potential weather concerns, we're covering it all.

If that seems depressing, well, wait until next week when we try to come up with an equal number of reasons to be optimistic.

Admittedly, it won't be easy.

This Week's Episode Includes:

1. Intro
2. Housekeeping
3. Question of the Week
4. 7 Reasons to Be Wary of the 2025 Season
5. Conclusions

All in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

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