Haunted Attraction Network

In this episode, Scott chats about Haunted Attraction conventions, seminars, and festivals. He answers questions like, "Why should I go?" "What should I do?" and "Is it worth it?”.

Members of the Facebook Listeners Group submitted a list of topics for discussion...and here are some of them. This is the first of several episodes based on listener input. Thank you Patrick, Austin, Matthieu, Tater, and Wicksey for your suggestions. More topics from more listeners coming in future episodes. If you would like to join the A Scott in the Dark Listeners Group, please visithttps://www.facebook.com/groups/164321370768323/

This episode was recorded in the midst of the 2017 Haunt Season and focuses on surviving the full run of a haunted event without losing your voice, your health or your mind. Scott discusses the importance of planning before the event, maintaining the quality and expectations throughout the run and the importance of finishing strong.

Struggling with your attraction's marketing plan? This episode walks you step by step through a marketing plan. Download the template from our email list!

HAuNTcon (co-located with the Halloween and Party Expo) is one of the nations's fastest growing conventions for Haunters, Halloween buyers, and Haunted Attraction Owners. HAuNTcon stands for Haunted Attraction National Tradeshow and Convention. IN 2019, it was hosted in New Orleans and will return in 2020. It is scheduled to be held in Dallas, Texas in 2021.

Haunters inside this podcast episode from HAuNTcon 2019:

Haunter's Tale
Scared of My Shadow
Haunt Pay
Midsummer Scream
When Hinges Creak
Scares That Care
Mindtrap Creations
Ticketleap
Fright Find
Black Moth
In this podcast episode, we discuss our time during the haunt convention, being a vendor and partner, and what we did when we weren't at the show.

Listen in to also find out about how ScareIt Badges was received at the booth.

We'll see you at our booth next year!! Come say HI.

Scott recorded a great (and often silly) conversation with his friends Rick West from Midsummer Scream and entertainment icon J Michael Roddy. He also recorded a "simulcast" with Johnny Bronto and Haunt Scene which aired live via Facebook Live. This is what Haunt conventions are all about, checking in with friends and "talking haunt stuff”.

Hear Scott's thoughts and observations about The Special Event Tradeshow 2019 in San Diego California.

The Epic Home Haunts Documentary is a movie that shares the lives of four Home Haunter families and how they get ready for Halloween each year. Setting up realistic Haunted Attraction events in their yards, garages, & properties..all for free for their communities.



We get the Haunters on this podcast and talk about:
How to start a Home Haunted Attraction at your house
The real meaning of being a Home Haunter
Behind-the-Scenes of the movie and stories never told before!


The Haunters we interviewed on this podcast.
These are the Home Haunts that were in the documentary Epic Home Haunts. Listen to the Haunters tell their stories of preparing for Halloween each year. Here's a brief description of where to find them and more about them.

Josh Quillin
Producer, writer, editor, and director of Epic Home Haunts. Co-founder of Saga Studios, LLC. Watch Epic Home Haunts here.

"...the dedication that Haunters have for the ART is mind-blowing to me."

Epic Home Haunts

Rotten Apple 907 (Diane & Preston Meyer, Melissa Thompson)
Home Haunt started in 1990 and is a complete walk-through Haunted House located at 907 N California St-Burbank, California. They change up the theme of the attraction each year.

Beware the Dark Realm (Christian Sivley)
Home Haunt that is nestled behind a two-story castle facade. Located at 28621 Sugar Pine Way-Santa Clarita, California.


Legend of Boot Hill (not interviewed)
Over-sized yard haunt started in 1996. A western style theme based around an old mine town. Located at 16 Goldenrod-Irvine, California.


Restless Souls Manor (Greg Packard)
A Haunted Mansion style theme that evolves the story each year. Time Travel was the theme for 2018. Located at 38143 52nd St E-Palmdale, California.

Since Haunters never really stop haunting, this episode discusses what to keep an eye out for all year long so that when the season arrives, you will have everything you need to tell a terrifying story.

What's inside this podcast episode?
Liz Irving joins us from HAuNTcon: Haunted Attraction National Tradeshow & Convention to let us in on what's going on this January 25-27th in New Orleans.

Brian and Darryl discuss their Haunt Season..some highlights and some lessons learned at The Dead Factory in Missouri and Deadmonton House in Canada.



HAuNTcon 2019 Updates: Interview with Liz Irving
NEW vendors, sellers, and buyers! The size of both the HAuNTcon show floor and the Halloween & Party Expo floor have both increased to hold more awesome Haunt products for you to buy...right from the booth. Yes! MORE cash & carry items.
Training & workshops have been moved closer to the show floor so you don't have to walk very far to attend a class. Less time walking...more time browsing.
Different Haunted Tours around New Orleans and a trip to Terror on the Coast to go behind-the-scenes. Get new ideas straight from the experts.
Nightlife and Networking. More opportunities to talk to your friends...or meet new ones.
SAVE 10% Off your weekend pass! (CODE: HAUNTOPIC) Order here: https://hauntopic.com/10

Dead Factory 2018

What happened at The Dead factory & Deadmonton Haunted house in 2018? (part 1)
Lessons learned with Scare Actors, Design, and Safety. We share some personal stories from our Haunt Season as Owners and Operators. What we're doing different next year.
NEW attractions and ideas for 2019. The Dead Factory plans on added more for 2019...hmm...maybe you'll get an inside look. Deadmonton House has some new ideas too.
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The Dead Factory on Facebook