• Haunted house event brings new chills to Halloween Oct 30, 2009
"I'm from Michigan, and (haunted houses) are a really big thing where I'm from," she said. So she and about 35 others began plotting to make it happen, back in May, ordering props and costumes and working on concepts. (Juneau Empire)
Monsters haunt the halls at Waldorf theater Oct 30, 2009
I can remember as a kid, my dad took us to haunted houses and we d go through them more than once most of the time. That s how much we liked them. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Ghost houses thrive in scary economy Oct 30, 2009
Haunted houses thrive in scary economy - CNN.com ... Haunted houses thrive in scary economy ... Denver-area "hauntrepreneur" runs four haunted houses with husband, two adult sons. (CNN -- International)
Drivers, parents should be extra cautious on Halloween night Oct 29, 2009
See today s Entertainment section of the paper for a listing of haunted houses and other Halloween events in the area. Area police will be out in force Saturday to keep the streets and neighborhoods safe for door-to-door trick-or-treaters. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Get ready to get scared for Halloween Oct 29, 2009
Following is a list of Halloween haunted houses and youth parties planned in Butte and the surrounding area. If you have one to add to the list, e-mail to or call 496-5510. (Montana Standard, MT)
Helping little ones cope with fear factor on Halloween Oct 29, 2009
"That's a tough one to answer. Why do people enjoy scaring the snot out of themselves at haunted houses and hayrides and by watching freaky movies? Dr. Jessica Purtan Harrell, a clinical psychologist in Farmington Hills, Mich., who specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, says it's likely that the same rush of adrenaline some people feel on roller coasters also kicks in when they are frightened by spooky things. But for preschoolers like my daughter, there's little fun in it. "Part of... (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
A weekend of mayhem Oct 29, 2009
Halloween Saturday is the hour when the candyman comes and the climax of a scary season that began more than a month ago when the haunted houses started creaking open and your demented neighbor turned his lawn into a plastic cemetery. Saturday should be nothing but devilish fun -- in the clubs, the haunts and on the sidewalks. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Amanda Jacobs: Not a completely happy Halloween Oct 28, 2009
So, I m baffled by the idea that people actively seek out frightening situations like haunted houses or scary movies. What they see as an adrenaline rush, I see as unnecessary stress. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Last Weekend to Scream! Oct 28, 2009
During this last weekend, all nine of Cedar Point's haunted attractions: five outdoor scare zones and four haunted houses including the new G.A. Boeckling's Eerie Estate and Happy Jack's Toy Factory haunted houses, will be in operation all three nights ... During HalloWeekends, the park combines its huge assortment of rides and roller coasters with dozens of Halloween attractions that range from outdoor scare zones and haunted houses to live entertainment and children's attractions that include... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Day in the life: Haunted house staff Oct 27, 2009
Media Credit: Sara HendrixSara Hendrix is a veteran employee of Kansas City haunted houses ... And what better way to celebrate Halloween than by going to the haunted houses ... Sara Hendrix has been working in haunted houses for 16 years. (University News, MO)
Looking for scares in all the wrong places Oct 27, 2009
Haunted houses and spooky movies have us all looking over our shoulders as if a crazy man with a chainsaw is going to hop out at any second. Allow me to take a break to roll my eyes at the absurdity of it all. (University News, MO)
Plantation Blood Oct 27, 2009
Halloween is just around the bend, prompting children of all ages to seek to be spooked. The chilly fall air mixed with dusk's approach is just the right atmosphere for a scary surprise. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Fright Factory Oct 27, 2009
We heard screams as soon as we approached the main entrance at 4304 Sudan Road, Martinez. My knees buckled, and my hands were moist. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Casper becomes Halloween central Oct 27, 2009
Multiple haunted houses. Free trick or treating. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Zombie living ain't easy Oct 27, 2009
"I tried to get a job at one of the haunted houses, but they said I wasn't convincing enough as a zombie," he said. Phil urges any fellow zombies to join his support group. (University News, MO)
Neoga Booster Club hosts Frightmare Haunted House Oct 26, 2009
Mama says wrote on Oct 25, 2009 1:59 AM:" I liked going to Haunted Houses. I especially liked MOTHER DRACULA of Mattoon Jaycees years ago. The Jaycees spent a lot of time on the Haunted House. We would go to Neoga, Effingham, Decatur, and Mattoon to all of them, and talked about how much time was put into these frightmares. I know the Boosters haunting will be good too.Just don't give me a heart attack, hehe. ". Most commented. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Ghost tours take a walk through Delmarva past Oct 26, 2009
Dixon isn't much of a believer in ghosts either, preferring to rely on more conventional forms of communication - like letters and deeds - for his research, rather than voices in supposedly haunted houses. But while both men say they've never had personal encounters with ghosts, they are respectful of the many they've encountered who say they have. (FOX61, CT)
Fright Nights photos Oct 26, 2009
Fright Nights at the South Florida Fairgrounds are held every Thursday through Saturday until October 31st, featuring new haunted houses and scare zones. In Yesteryear Village, SpookyVille offers a framily-friendly place for kids to trick-or-treat. (The Palm Beach Post)
Top 13 most scary U.S. haunted attractions Oct 26, 2009
Netherworld is one of the few haunted houses that dedicate an army of monsters to scare patrons while they wait in line and hundreds more waiting for you to enter the door ... Bayville Screampark features 5 haunted houses from a mansion, 3D clown maze to a haunted forest and more ... Also included in the old eerie farm are haunted houses, a cornfield maze, gift stores and so much more. (People's Daily Online, China)
Scaring up Halloween business Oct 26, 2009
Faupel, who is in charge of scene design, makeup and the actors at Night Terrors, has worked on about 100 haunted houses all over the U.S. in the past 20 years, but said he s been particularly impressed with Renda ... Although the Rendas declined to say exactly how much they ve spent on the haunted house, Mitchell said professional haunted houses start at about $50,000 and can cost into the hundreds of thousands ... He estimates that there are between 2,000 and 3,000 professional haunted houses... (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Make it scary Oct 25, 2009
It can be too expensive to go to haunted houses, so we give them a bit of that at our home, Fuentes said. He noted that people often drive by and either stop or slow down to look at the spooky display at night. (Odessa American, TX)
Halloween Parties Oct 25, 2009
And for those with little ones, we've got videos on how to make haunted houses with , I demonstrate how to whip up and , and we have an easy guide to , including , and. It's all guaranteed to make your All Hallows Eve ghoulishly fun. (Epicurious.com)
Tricks & treats Oct 25, 2009
Every year she organizes big trips to haunted houses for the cast and the kids, so I knew I had a willing co-conspirator ... Every year she organizes big trips to haunted houses for the cast and the kids, so I knew I had a willing co-conspirator. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Haunted Houses Oct 25, 2009
Haunted house review: The Gauntlet. What(ex: pizza or concert). (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Haunting Halloween Oct 24, 2009
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Halloween events Oct 24, 2009
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Central Coast Spooktacular Halloween Events Oct 24, 2009
Halloween has finally arrived on the Central Coast, and from haunted houses to pumpkin patches, these events are sure to get you in a spooktacular mood before the dark night on October 31. If you don't see your favorite local Halloween event listed, details and contact information and we will add the event. (KSBW 8, CA)
Halloween guide Oct 23, 2009
The nation's 13 spookiest haunted houses. MORE Events FEATURES. (The Clarion-Ledger)
This weekend's festivals, fairs and events Oct 23, 2009
Halloween Events and Haunted Houses. Boo at the Zoo, New Orleans, Friday, October 23rd - Sunday, October 25th. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Longbottom casts spell at 'Potter' exhibit Oct 23, 2009
Newquist, who grew up creating haunted houses and now invents large-scale installations, said that after partnering with Warner Bros. for the exhibition, he was allowed to spend a few weeks on the set with actors to get a sense of what he calls the wizarding world. (Boston Globe)
Plenty to do this weekend in Brevard Oct 23, 2009
See our awesome, rockin' , which has costume ideas, and a and haunted houses in Brevard. And if you have photos of your Halloween costume, send them on to , and we'll post them in a gallery. (Florida Today)
Big list of events Oct 23, 2009
Halloween: Haunted houses ... Go trick-or-treating, walk through haunted houses, play games and make creations from the arts and crafts booth ... Get ready for a spooky experience as Rawhide becomes Doomtown with haunted houses, the Crypt and the Asylum. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Turkey barn thrills for cans again for second year Oct 22, 2009
Now it has grown to serve plenty of locals who cannot or do not want to pay some of the higher prices of other big name haunted houses. Cara said the volunteers who have helped since the turkey barn began have helped by designing their own costumes and bringing valuable input in the room designs. (California Democrat, MO)
Halloween Ghosts and witches are everywhere Oct 22, 2009
Hit the Indio Community Center for Nightmare on 46th Street, Oct. 29-31 from 6 - 9 p.m. and experience one of the best, haunted houses in the Coachella Valley. Admission $5. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Events, happenings and Halloween Oct 21, 2009
There will be haunted houses, a trick or treat trail, storytellers, muggwumps, free candy, a haunted farm, pony and wagon rides, headless horseman and carnival games for the children. Tickets are $6; museum members $5. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Police ask for help in finding suspect who fired shotgun at teens Oct 21, 2009
The sheriff said the isolated cemetery is popular spot in Crawford County, especially around Halloween, and the teens had stopped there after having visited a couple of area haunted houses. Wakefield said the subject, who is around 6 feet tall with a hefty build, was brandishing a shotgun, threatened the gathered teens and ordered them to leave the area. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Burlington's spooky stories Oct 21, 2009
Even though we think we are old enough, Haunted Houses are scary at any age. I know neither one of us will ever go in another Haunted House on Halloween again. (Burlington Union, MA)
Chicago's Best Halloween Celebratio... Oct 19, 2009
From haunted houses and ghost tours to parades and club parties, Halloween is no longer just for the kids. Check out any of these attractions this year and brew up a scary-good time for any taste and budget. (Suite101.com)
Terrorizing y'alls neighborhoods across Brevard Oct 17, 2009
Some even transform into full-fledged haunted houses, complete with spooky actors. Here's where to find some of the many elaborate displays this Halloween (parental discretion advised, especially if you have little ones). (Florida Today)
Sleepy Hollow adds Kamp Karnage haunted walk Oct 16, 2009
Producers have also added new scares to the other popular haunted houses, Chaos and The Castle of Blood. What began as a hayrack ride in 1994, the 13-acre park now features three haunted houses on one end of the village, and haunted walk and loading area for the hayrack ride on the other side. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Chicago's Scariest Haunted House Opens Oct 15, 2009
Chicago's largest haunted house was designed by the renowned Joe Jensen, creator of the Hades Haunted Houses. Chronicles of the Cursed: Hades Emerges is conveniently located downtown Chicago and is easily accessed by the Blue Line (Milwaukee stop) or the Grand Avenue bus. (FOX61, CT)
Inside Houston's scariest haunted houses Oct 15, 2009
The Bayou City is chock-full of all sorts of haunted houses sure to get your blood pumping That is, if you re not too afraid ... But be warned: Houston s haunted houses are not for the faint of heart. (KHOU.com, TX)
13 Reasons to Visit Your Local Haunted House this Halloween Season Oct 14, 2009
Spooky special effects, bone-chilling details and safe family fun make haunted houses the perfect choice for getting into the Halloween spirit this year ... The Haunted House Association (), a collective of the most successful and renowned haunted houses and attractions in the country, today announced 13 reasons that haunted houses will scare even the bravest of family members this Halloween season ... Here are some reasons to check out one of the hundreds of haunted houses located all across... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cutting Edge Haunted House Voted as One of 'America's Best Haunted Houses' by Hauntworld Magazine Oct 14, 2009
com produces a top 31 list to showcase the best haunted houses in America. Eerie corners and horrific scenes of blood curdling fright await all who enter these featured haunted houses during the 2009 Halloween season ... According to Hauntworld Magazine, "Haunted houses have now become bigger than anyone could have ever imagined. This is an evolved industry from simple blood and guts scares to now real life versions of a top dollar Hollywood horror movie experience.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Rehearsing for a Scary Halloween Show Oct 12, 2009
It's definitely one of the spookiest haunted houses you'll find anywhere. It's called Nightmare Vermont, an indoor interactive haunted house. (WCAX.com, VT)
Refuse to Be Scared: Getting More Treat Than Trick from your Business Oct 12, 2009
But truly, who needs haunted houses and horror movies when you can get a real fright just listening to a few of your colleagues around the water cooler or turning on the national news. Spooky tales of declining markets, terrorizing sellers, freaky FSBOs and the real estate version of Chicken Little's "The sky is falling!" are almost enough to make you want to hide under the covers until it's all over. (RealtyTimes)
This time of year, the 'boo' business is big Oct 11, 2009
Haunted houses have come a long way since cold spaghetti last masqueraded as zombie brains ... While he wouldn't call the industry "recession-proof," he did say there's evidence that haunted houses are somewhat inoculated from an economic crisis ... Even those operating haunted houses for a living may admit the really scary stuff this year is probably not found in their coffins and creepy corners. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Halloween Happenings Oct 10, 2009
Features candy, a hay maze, two haunted houses for younger and older kids, a lighted pumpkin patch, wagon rides and train rides, a touch table, and kids1 craft time. General admission is $10 for adults, $8 for children. (Canton Journal, MA)
Surfing the Net with kids Oct 9, 2009
Designs include SpongeBob, scary cats, Thomas the Tank Engine, spiders, spider webs, skulls, haunted houses, and a number of traditional jack-o -lantern faces. Extreme Pumpkins. (Boston Globe)
Ghouls, zombies haunt the mall Oct 8, 2009
teamed up with Tiffany Dodge of Aloha Dance Studio to design and lay out the room, and together with the students, parents and other volunteers, is now one of the first big Haunted Houses on the island. Related headlines. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Cutting Edge Haunted House Hits the Screen with Travel Channel's Halloween Special 'America Haunts' Featuring America's Best Haunted Houses Oct 8, 2009
The show, called "America Haunts", profiles the nation's most terrifying, well-orchestrated haunted houses ... They look for haunted houses that have received stellar reviews, have been covered extensively by the media, and are well-known across the country ... Featured haunted houses must also have a reputation for safe operations, special effects, trained actors, and - most importantly - the proven ability to scare the living daylights out of all who dare to enter. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
How to survive a haunted house Oct 8, 2009
The actors at haunted houses need to know who's part of the haunted house and who's a victim. Don't confuse the issue by looking like one of them. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Haunted Attraction Magazine Names 25 Must-See Haunts Oct 7, 2009
After Months of Travel, Objective List Reveals Best Haunted Houses ... CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Haunted Attraction Magazine unveiled today the top 25 Haunted Houses in the country ... For more information about these Must-See Haunted Houses, visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Light installation rains down library walls Oct 6, 2009
My parents were kind and perceptive enough to realize that I needed a "set." Every fall when my dad took his annual two-week hunting trip, he'd clean out the double-car garage, providing me free rein to design elaborate haunted houses for Halloween ... To think that it all started with a garage sale and haunted houses. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Family trave00000B29l five: Embrace the spirits of the spooky season Oct 6, 2009
Family travel five: Embrace the spirits of the spooky season - Family - fresnobee. Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Great Children's Books About Vampir... Oct 6, 2009
Read about vampire society and "real" haunted houses in these great books for kids about vampires and ghosts. Whether it s Halloween or not, books about vampires and true ghost stories are always a hit with children. (Suite101.com)
Top 5 theater picks for October Oct 3, 2009
If your kids like HAUNTED HOUSES. get ready to scream through "Night of the Living Dead" with Theater Works. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Popular films inspire Halloween Horror Nights | VIDEO Oct 2, 2009
Your favorite Hollywood bad boys -- Chucky, Frankenstein and Dracula, to name a few -- are the stars of the monthlong Halloween event that features eight haunted houses, six "scare zones" and two live shows ... One of the most gut-wrenching of the eight haunted houses, many said on the first night of Halloween Horror Nights, was the "SAW" house, a gory reproduction of scenes and characters from the five "SAW" films ... Other haunted houses include "The Wolfman," "Dracula: Legacy of Blood,"... (Florida Today)
Arizona's scariest haunted houses Oct 2, 2009
Arizona Halloween haunted houses ... Arizona Halloween haunted houses ... Get ready for a spooky experience as Rawhide becomes Doomtown with haunted houses, the Crypt and the Asylum. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Halloweens a-cominare you up for ghostly travels? Oct 1, 2009
Halloweens a-cominare you up for ghostly travels. Halloweens a-cominare you up for ghostly travels. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Haunted houses rivaling Holloywood horror flicks Sep 30, 2009
Not even Hollywood can match the haunted houses ... And there's a pair of haunted houses in Kansas City, Mo ... "For us, it's a true theatrical production, but the applause comes in the form of screams," said Amber Arnett-Bequeaith, whose family operates four haunted houses within a few blocks on the edge of downtown Kansas City. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Things that go ‘bump’: Utah ghost hunters investigate paranormal Sep 30, 2009
Ruggles1 wrote on Sep 29, 2009 11:39 AM:" Fara - Wow..that is really interesting!! Have not heard of too many haunted houses in CV. Yours a really cool story. Sorta makes you wonder what his background was and all that fun stuff. Every research the house' history? ". RT wrote on Sep 29, 2009 12:18 PM:" Ruggles, there are quite a few haunted houses in the area. I grew up in the old Gessle home. They had a brick factory in the early 1900's. We had issues on many occasions. I really don't want to... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Scary Story For West Haven Haunted House Sep 30, 2009
Operators of one of the state's largest haunted houses say they've been scared shut. West Haven's enormously popular "Fright Haven" attraction will not be opening for business this season because of the weak economy. (FOX61, CT)
Halloween-themed attractions at amusement parks Sep 30, 2009
And some cities have haunted houses created from abandoned prisons and other creepy places using Hollywood-style special effects. Here is information on some of these attractions, compiled by the IAAPA.Check with destinations for exact times and dates; many are only open Thursday-Saturday or Friday-Sunday through Halloween. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Middletown haunted house ranked among nation's best Sep 26, 2009
A local haunted attraction has been named one of the best haunted houses in the nation. Middletown s Haunted Theme Park was ranked 31st out of hundreds of venues by Hauntworld Magazine and Hauntworld. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
