3 more haunt hacks! First, Scott Swenson the The Great Mask Debate of how to choose masks for your character and attraction. Then, Julia from Gantom is here to demystify DMX controls. Finally, Tim from Scary Good Marketing on how to use Spotify ads for your haunt (https://scarygoodmarketing.com/haunter). Follow along to our Hauntathon: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Today we’re checking in at 3 different haunted houses: USS Nightmare in Newport Kentucky, Haunted Winery at Regal Vineyards in Madison Ohio and Terror Field in Clyde New York. These trip reports are courtesy of The Scare Factor (thescarefactor.com), the most complete directory of haunted houses and reviews. Follow along to our Hauntathon: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

We're looking at trends for the upcoming holiday season and then discussing crafting Sophisticated Fear Experiences.

Fear in 3D opened last year to help provide a safe activity for the shops in Chino Hills. But once you haunt, you don’t tend to stop. For 2021, the team has completely renovated the maze to make YOU the experiment. Follow along to our Hauntathon: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Every weekend in October, Big Wave Car Wash in Anaheim transforms into Tunnel of Terror. Coming up, we’ll hear about the genesis and challenges of this haunted car wash. Follow along to our Hauntathon: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

Described as a site-specific narrative haunted attraction, Terror Vault at the San Francisco Mint premiered in 2018 (https://www.intothedarksf.com/). For 2021 the team wrote an entirely new storyline and added an immersive bar experience, the Fang Bang. This year’s “The Immortal Reckoning” theme takes guests on a tour of occult artifacts that goes terribly wrong. Coming up on this show, what you can expect from The Immortal Reckoning and the road the team took to get here. Featuring Joshua Grannell one of the Producers of terror vault, also known as Peaches Christ. Follow along to our Hauntathon: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

This week's News: West Coast Haunters Convention is now the West Coast Halloween Conference; DNA VR challenges visitors to Survive the Night for a Halloween event; The Children's Museum of Indianapolis' will host their 57th annual haunted house, the Frightful Frontier; Haunted Ghost Town has cancelled their 2021 haunt season due to lack of staffing; the 5th Annual Haunted Little Tokyo Returns to Downtown Los Angeles; Mountain Ridge Adventure presents their 5th annual Zombie Zips Halloween event; East West Players & Rogue Artists Ensemble present the Kaidan Project: Alone app & launch party immersive haunt; Sea Life Orlando Aquarium hosts Spooky Seas Event; Nextdoor launched their annual interactive Treat Map; Map Out Home Haunts in the Evansville, Indiana area; The St. Louis Holiday Light Hopping Guide for 2021 offers new pre-made routes; CIT Bank's Halloween Survey shows increased Halloween participation and spending for 2021; Lowe's plans to host Hal-LOWE-een Trick-or-Treat Tryouts nationwide on October21st; Ring offers seasonal doorbell chimes for Halloween; American Academy of Ortheopaedic Surgeons releases safety tips for Halloween; Halloween Peeps return for 2021; Boo Batter Ice Cream returns to Cold Stone Creamery; Freeform & Carvel partner for limited-edition Hocus Pocus-themed milkshakes. Also, RIP Ullr. Follow along to our Hauntathon: linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

We’re joining the scare factor for check-ins at two haunts! First, Tyler meets with Travis at the American Horrorplex in Louisville Kentucky. Then, Bryan with The Scare Factor’s Team Skelegore interviews Nicole at Frightmare Farms in Palermo NY. Follow along to our Hauntathon: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

The Hacks are back! First, Scott Swenson on Affordable Audio Design for your haunt. Next, Julia from Gantom discusses why bright areas in your haunt can be just as unsettling as dark areas. Finally, Tim from Scary Good Marketing discusses QR Code Marketing. Follow along to our Hauntathon: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

During a recent trip to Philadelphia, Scott got to experience 3 very different experiences which just might appeal to the listeners of A Scott in the Dark.