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Haunters and often avid games and there's not a genre of games haunters love more than horror games. But can horror games help make us better haunters? What lessons can we learn from them?Well, we're going to list ten horror games that definitely have lessons haunters can learn. Even if they're not all the best horror games ever, they're great educational experiences.So sit back, relax and let's talk about some horror video games!This Week's Episode Includes:IntroConference RemindersRules of the TopicAmnesia: The Dark Descent (https://store.steampowered.com/app/57300/Amnesia_The_Dark_Descent/)Five Nights at Freddy's (https://store.steampowered.com/app/319510/Five_Nights_at_Freddys/)Condemned: Criminal Origins (https://store.steampowered.com/app/4720/Condemned_Criminal_Origins/)Dead Space (https://store.steampowered.com/app/17470/Dead_Space/)Slender: The Eight Pages (https://www.indiedb.com/games/slender-the-eight-pages)Silent Hill (https://www.amazon.com/Silent-Hill-playstation/dp/B00001XDUB)F.E.A.R. (https://store.steampowered.com/sub/12357/)Fatal Frame (https://www.amazon.com/Fatal-Frame-2-Butterfly-Sony-PlayStation/dp/B0000AI1KK)Manhunt (https://store.steampowered.com/app/12130/Manhunt/)Dead Island (https://store.steampowered.com/app/383150/Dead_Island_Definitive_Edition/)ConclusionsAll, in all, if you're a haunter that likes playing video games, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

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It's an episode that's divisible by four and that means it's time to do the news!And we have a doozy of a podcast for you as it has been a very active week for haunted attraction news. We have a tale of one haunt being spared by flooding, another that was badly damaged, another story about an arsonist and much more.We also have our seasonal drip feed of Halloween Horror Nights news and one lady who is tried to pass of her racist yard display as Halloween decorations.Yeah, it's a pretty busy episode so you definitely want to get started now!This Week's Episode Includes:IntroConference Reminders13th Gate Spared in Flooding (https://www.facebook.com/1058316556/posts/10215687569476436?s=1010130222&sfns=mo)Psycho Path (OK) Hit by Flooding (https://www.facebook.com/psychopathhaunt/posts/2417458591639863?__xts__[0]=68.ARCqqm4BwIZH0x_xB3v4b6lBqAo0nKYcZG4Hu83AZDICPA9lUoMpG5hA5QxHA69zTN08gpjYffaLw3WFJcstY2espfkDjIHJtSemZvRxSmsa_EWsWKXWlfpqO06IEEiXxgvGn31OJnY3RePPhRugIwynhl3vInEM4jkyWTBs84Hpl9F8k0ke7E86UI6yRMMIFUpukNfGMRDd23OWVM-e3ZxqctQAD-lkgq3AfADiqIWOxe6KGW_Xb-SBNOoTcNB6iZwGXvGrumaLFt3RaQgt7gkrf_5KGtqyKVvnNXdPbQlvHzInNM4eYV3ED8RepTK7oHEbSf9abGtXnZ3WD42bpUnY2Q&__tn__=-R)Arsonist Hits Nightmare Factory in North Carolina (https://wcti12.com/news/local/fire-at-nightmare-factory-in-havelock-authorities-investigating)ScareHouse To Go on Hiatus for 2019 (https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/scarehouse-on-hiatus-for-2019-but-plans-to-return-in-new-location-for-2020/)Pennsylvania Haunter Featured in New Documentary (https://rdgmag.com/culture/tv-film-music/local-haunted-house-documentary-to-premiere-in-reading/)Universal Announces New Halloween Horror Nights Haunt (https://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/universal-orlando/os-et-universal-halloween-horror-depths-fears-20190521-afy5yuxlgfdz5b5jpjrhgz4vbe-story.html)Halloween Horror Nights to Bring Back 80s Theme (https://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/universal-orlando/os-et-universal-halloween-horror-depths-fears-20190521-afy5yuxlgfdz5b5jpjrhgz4vbe-story.html)Winchester Mystery House Announces New Halloween Event (https://horrorbuzz.com/2019/05/30/winchester-mystery-house-announces-unhinged-halloween/)Woman Tries to Claim Lynched Dummy is Halloween Prop (https://www.fox16.com/news/local-news/neighbors-furious-after-person-hangs-mannequin-from-tree-next-to-confederate-flag/2037745487)Gamers Recreate Disney's Haunted Mansion in Minecraft (https://www.allhallowsgeek.com/a-gamer-has-built-a-functioning-version-of-disneylands-haunted-mansion-in-minecraft/)Closing

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This week on Haunt Weekly, we're wrapping up our room trilogy as we discuss the best room in your haunt. We've done the first room, we've done the last room and now we're doing the best room.But the best room is more important than some people realize. Your customers, when they walk away from your haunt, will likely only remember one or two things. Having a room that stands out and gets attention, ensures that not only do your customers remember you positively, but that they remember you well enough to come back.So we're diving into it, how to create your best room and make something that will truly be memorable!This Week's Episode Includes:IntroConference RemindersHousekeeping ItemsWhat is The Best RoomPrevious Episodes to Check OutApproach 1: SpectacleApproach 2: A Unique ScareApproach 3: The Plot PayoffApproach 4: Break Expectations/RulesApproach 5: InteractivityWhere to Place the RoomWhy You Want ItConclusionsAll in all, no matter what kind of haunt you run, this is an episode you do NOT want to miss!

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Last week, we discussed the importance of the first room, the approaches to it and the purposes it can serve. This week, we're doing the bookend and talking about the last room, and the importance of it.The last room, however, is somewhat unique among haunts in that it's the only room (or haunt element) that has a de facto standard. We've grown to expect that haunts will end with chainsaws the same way we expect a concert to end with the greatest hit by the band. That said, should it? We take a look at that and much more as we examine the last room, it's function and what can be done with it. So, with that in mind, here's a look at the last room and all the things that can be done with it.This Week's Episode Includes:IntroConference RemindersThe Importance of the Last RoomWhy That Importance is Sometimes OverblownApproach 1: The ChainsawApproach 2: The MazeApproach 3: A Climatic SceneApproach 4: Just Another RoomApproach 5: The Real False EndingApproach 6: Transition to Another AttractionFinding the Best ApproachConclusionsAll in all, this is one episode that you do not want to miss!

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The common logic when it comes to building a haunted house is that you put most of your energy, detail and work into the first room and the last room. The idea is that these are the rooms that will be the most memorable to your customers.But is that really true? In thinking about first rooms we've seen we struggled to remember many. That said though, the first room does play a key role in a haunt and you definitely need to put some time and energy in finding the approach that's right for you.On that note, we're taking a deep dive into that first room (or scene) and examining what it takes to make a great first room.This Week's Episode Includes:IntroConference RemindersThe Myth of Hyper ImportanceApproach 1: The Rules RoomApproach 2: Interactive RoomApproach 3: SpectacleApproach 4: A ShowApproach 5: Dead SpaceApproach 6: Just a RoomWhich Approach is BestConclusionsAll in all, this is one jam packed episode that you do NOT want to miss!

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This week on Haunt Weekly we're doing the news and boy do we have a surprisingly stacked show for an episode that's as far away from Halloween as we can get. We have two announcements from Universal Studios, two more from Disney and a slew of local haunt news across the country.It's one busy episode with a few fun items at the end so stick around as we go through all the haunt news that's fit to print, or talk about rather.This Week's Episode Includes:IntroConference RemindersPosters Stolen from Charity Haunt (https://www.kpvi.com/news/local_news/police-posters-stolen-from-idaho-falls-d-a-r-e/article_e7cb0434-669a-11e9-8933-d39e0d5226ac.html)Canadian Haunt May Be Closed (https://www.richmond-news.com/community/richmond-haunted-house-could-be-about-to-disappear-1.23799585)West Virginia Town Approves Variances for Haunt (http://www.theintelligencer.net/news/community/2019/04/zoning-board-approves-variances-for-haunted-house-two-houses/)Virginia Haunt Wins Tourism Awards (https://loudounnow.com/2019/05/10/shocktober-wins-twice-at-annual-tourism-awards/)Universal Announces 'Universal Monsters' Haunt for HHN (http://www.fox35orlando.com/entertainment/attractions/-universal-monsters-house-announced-for-halloween-horror-nights-2019)Universal Also Announces Holiday-Themed Maze for HHN (https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Halloween-Horror-Nights-to-Conjure-Our-Holiday-Nightmares-508591951.html)Mickey's Halloween Party No More at Disneyland (https://www.slashfilm.com/mickeys-halloween-party-retreats-to-dca/)Disney World Promises New Halloween Fireworks (https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2019/04/29/disney-world-confirms-it-has-killed-off-hallowishes-fireworks)Lego Artist Builds Movie-Themed Haunted House (https://io9.gizmodo.com/this-lego-artist-created-the-ultimate-horror-movie-haun-1834536099)Reverend Michael from Haunt Chat Has a New Bobblehead (https://www.facebook.com/groups/hauntershangout/permalink/1260483780786246?sfns=mo)ConclusionsAll in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

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It's the time of year when haunts are either ramping up their recruitment or are thinking about doing so. It's also the time of the year newbie actors are considering if they want to come on board and, if so, what haunt they want to work.So we've reached out to our resident actor expert, Japes Palles, to tell newbie actors what they can expect and to help haunt owners figure out how to make the process suck less. So prepare yourself for a jam-packed hour of talking about actor recruitment and actor onboarding.This Week's Episode Includes:IntroIntroduction to JapesAuditions mentioned on Haunted Attractions Network (http://hauntedattractionnetwork.com/auditions-and-how-to-survive-them/) and Haunters' Hangout (https://www.facebook.com/groups/hauntershangout/permalink/1255337504634207)How Actors Can Prepare For Their First AuditionTips for Choosing Which Haunt to Apply AtHow Can Haunt Owners Make Actor Intake BetterHow to Find Out What Actors' Strengths AreConclusionsAll in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss! Special Guest: Japes Palles.

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This week on Haunt Weekly, we're about as far as Halloween as possible, the weather is getting warmer and it can pretty much not feel less like Halloween.Luckily, we're haunters and we have a lot of great ways to keep Halloween alive 365. However, there's always room to improve so that's why we're sharing 31 ways that we keep the Halloween and haunter spirit alive, no matter what the season outside is doing.This Week's Episode Includes:IntroConference RemindersWhy We're Talking About It31 Ways to Keep Halloween AliveConclusionsAll in all, whether you're down in the dumps about Halloween or just wanting a little bit iof extra spark, this is an episode you do NOT want to miss!

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Last week, we were late because we paid a visit to the Paranormal Cirque, this week, we're recounting that visit but with a haunter's eye as we look at some lessons that other (non-traveling) haunted attractions can learn.Please bear in mind that, though we try to keep this spoiler-free, someone it may be considered spoiler-ish. We tried to keep big surprises hidden but some of you are better at figuring out clues than others.With that aside, there's a lot to go through on this episode so here's a look at what's inside.This Week's Episode Includes:IntroConference RemindersPromotion/MarketingPre-Pre-Show ExperienceThe Haunted AttractionThe Acts ThemselvesAdvice if You GoLessons for HauntersConclusionsAll in all, this is a jam-packed episode that you do NOT want to miss!

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This week on Haunt Weekly it's time to do the news!And what a month of news we have for you with stories from all over the world, including new attractions, attractions reopening and one that had an unexpected closing. We also have two Halloween Horror Nights announcements and a couple of great new ways to make money from your haunt year-round.In short, this is one jam-packed news month so let's dive right in!This Week's Episode Includes:IntroConference RemindersSeveral Haunts Opening for Spring BreakDisneyland Paris' Phantom Manor to Reopen (https://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2019/04/12/disneyland-paris-phantom-manor-will-reopen-may-3/)5. Legoland Haunted House Ride Closes Less Than a Day After Opening (https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/772044/Legoland-Windsor-resort-theme-park-Haunted-House-Monster-Party-closed-opening-hours)Japanese Theme Park Introduces New Horror Ride (https://soranews24.com/2019/03/25/japanese-amusement-parks-new-horror-attraction-involves-handcuffing-visitors-in-the-dark/)Rocky Horror Castle is Now a Hotel (https://hornet.com/stories/rocky-horror-castle-oakley-court/)Stranger Things Returns for HHN (https://culturess.com/2019/03/27/an-all-new-upside-down-is-coming-to-universals-halloween-horror-nights/)HHN Announces New Roman-Themed Haunt (http://www.fox35orlando.com/news/local-news/universal-halloween-horror-nights-adds-grisly-gladiator-blood-pit-haunted-house#/)Scarehouse Turns Into a Laser Tag Arena (https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/etnas-scarehouse-to-masquerade-as-a-laser-tag-arena/)Full Moon Cineplex Puts a Cult Cinema in the Same Building as a Haunt (https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/2019/04/05/full-moon-cineplex-dinner-horror-movie-nashville/3275759002/)Haunted Attraction Association Announces 2019 Oscares Awards (https://hauntedattractionassociation.com/events/oscare-awards/)All in all, this is one jam-packed episode that you do NOT want to miss!

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