S5E5: Why We Need Haunts Now More Than Ever - Interview with Allen Hoppsunt Talk Podcast

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Bryan (Team Skelegore) and Vince (Team Skulleton Crew) chat with Allen Hopps of Dark Hour Haunted House, The North American Cryptid Museum, and Stiltbeast Studios. Allen discusses future haunt possibilities, the need for community, why we need haunted attractions now more than ever, and how haunting can help you tackle real-life problems. He explains why “The more the world sucks, the more we need haunted houses.” All this, and more, on The Scare Factor Podcast!

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In this episode of The Scare Factor Podcast, Bryan (Team Skelegore) and Mallie (Team Boot Scootin’ Boogiemen) discuss the world of off-season events and year-round haunts. From the things you need to know to a discussion of their favorite shows, this episode is just in time for vacation season.

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This week on The Scare Factor Podcast, Bryan and Vince discuss haunt locations, and why they matter. What makes a location work (or not) for a haunt? What can haunts do to maximize their location? Should you go see a strip mall haunt? Grab a drink and join the boys for this discussion on location and immersion.

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Bryan (Team Skelegore) and Vince (Team Skulleton Crew) channel their inner science guys and talk with guest Wes Taylor about the physics of haunts. From Pepper’s Ghost to laser swamps, black lights, and more. 

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It’s the season 5 premiere! In this episode, Bryan (Team Skelegore) and Vince (Team Skulleton Crew) welcome brand new reviewers to The Scare Factor by pitting them against each other in a thrilling game of Hauntpardy! Play along with Mallie (Team Boot Scootin’ Boogeymen), Eron (Team Specter Moose), and Derek (Team Nosforatour) to test your spooky smarts.

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In this episode, Andrew with Team Hauntarama, chats with the masterminds behind Find Your Fright Haunted House - a fun Halloween haunt in Loveland, Colorado! Come listen to what it's all about, get insight on 2025 changes, and more! 

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Join Bryan (Team Skelegore) and some of the other scream teams as they give you tips and tricks for making the most of any haunt visit. From checking the haunt's website to getting home safely, we've got you covered at every step. Featuring: Taylor and Morgan (Team Bradypack), Steve (Team Cleaverland,) Vince (Team Skulleton Crew), Kassidy (Team Graveyard Shift,) Dallas (Team Midwest Macabre,) Tyler and Nora (Team Zombillies).

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In this episode, Andrew Montoya with Team Hauntarama interviews Andrew Miller, Operations Director at Elitch Gardens in Colorado, on Fright Fest operations for the 2025 haunt season. All-new nightmares await! This year, Fright Fest is unleashing more fear than ever with three new TERRORtories, two new haunted houses, and the new Fright Fest Show! At this amusement park, you can have lots of fun by day, but fright by night!

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In this episode, Bryan (Team Skelegore) and Vince (Team Skulleton Crew) welcome Ray Madden, a haunt actor at Frightmare Farms in Palermo, New York. Settle in and grab a snack while we discuss many costumes, schedules, how to find a job at a haunt, and more.

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What happens when haunt reviewers sit down together for an hour? 🎃 In this episode, Bryan (Team Skelegore) and Vince (Team Skulleton Crew) welcome Jarad Hagerty from Halloween Haunts 365 for a lively conversation about the haunted attraction industry.

From the excitement of Halloween conventions to the behind-the-scenes magic of local haunts, the group dives into why these attractions continue to captivate fans year after year. They share stories from the midway, talk about the evolution of haunt reviews, and explore what makes attending a haunt such a unique experience.

Whether you’re a die-hard haunt enthusiast, an industry insider, or just curious about what goes into reviewing haunted attractions, this episode offers a fun mix of insight, spooky stories, and reviewer camaraderie.

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