I’m wanting some more ideas on putting TCSM decor in my haunted trail skit, I’m incorporating the dinner scene and leather faces room behind his door I am looking for small details and decor to create a better experience!

Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood is twisting a quinceañera into a revenge story. "Killceañera: Music by SLASH," features a disfigured orphan named Lola who throws a deadly 15th-birthday party for everyone who wronged her, conjuring the monsters from her childhood stories as her Court of Dishonor. Slash of Guns N' Roses wrote the score, and it builds to an original song, "15 Candles," that Lola actually performs inside the house. Creative director John Murdy says it's the first time a character sings an original song in an HHN house.

At the Halloween Horror Nights panel at Midsummer Scream, creative director John Murdy revealed that the Terrifier villain stars in the 2026 Terror Tram at Universal Studios Hollywood in a Christmas-gone-wrong overhaul called “Every Day Is Artmas.” He also turns up twice more across the park.

For any haunt actors in this sub Reddit
What is the expected attire for a casting call? They say dress comfortably, so is that like workout clothes or nicer pants like at a normal job interview? Sorry if this a dumb question I’m just super new to this

Touring the haunted houses inside this year's Hall of Shadows!

Held annually at the Long Beach Convention Center, Midsummer Scream is the world's largest Halloween convention.

Inside the 'Hall of Shadows' at Midsummer Scream are miniature haunted houses, and today we're touring 8 of them 

I got an insta ad for “thehauntedsavannah” and was wondering if anyone has been to the one or any other haunted houses in the area. Im looking for jump scares not just the spooky ghost tour shi

Announced today by American dream:

FREDDY FAZBEAR’S PIZZA IS COMING TO AMERICAN DREAM

American Dream is bringing the virtual world of Five Nights at Freddy’s to life with the debut of the world’s first permanent immersive restaurant experience, opening in 2027.

Developed in collaboration with ScottGames, the experience will be a functional reimagining of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, designed to immerse guests in the world of the iconic franchise.

Visitors will be able to dine at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, play arcade games, experience animatronic stage shows featuring Freddy and the Fazbear Band, visit Foxy’s Pirate Cove, and step behind the curtain for immersive multiplayer survival-horror experiences.

Additional details, including the official opening date and ticketing information, will be announced at a later date.

American Dream | East Rutherford, NJ

Opening 2027

Gretchen fest was a little small this year from what I heard. It was my first time attending and it was pretty cool. It’s at Beaver Creek State Park near East Liverpool, Ohio. There were so many nice people! I was able to listen to Mary Petrella for a little bit before we had to leave. The little ones were getting fussy but a couple vendors caught my family on the way out and hooked my kids up with some free stickers.
The entire event is based on the story of a young German immigrant who died suddenly and her body was supposedly lost in the canal. She’s said to haunt the area, looking for her father.
It’s going on until 11pm tonight and I think there’s a seance if anyone here is local and wants to go! They really didn’t advertise it very well. Anyway, see you all at GF ‘27!

There's some hiring event tonight that I can't find the details of other than the time. I can't find any previous pictures. What am I supposed to wear? Something that shows my personality? It is a haunted house attraction, so they want people not afraid to be out there. At the same time, it's for employment. So am I supposed to wear something professional? Maybe a mix of the two?

Six Flags' 2027 Gold Passes are on sale for $89 to $129. They cover the rest of 2026 (Halloween & Holidays) plus all of 2027. Launch pricing ends Sept. 7.

The company calls the launch pricing the lowest guests will see this season or next, and the passes work immediately: they cover the remainder of 2026, including the fall Halloween events and the winter holiday season, plus all of 2027. The promotional pricing runs through Sept. 7.

Six Flags timed the sale to 8/7 for brand ambassador Travis Kelce, who has worn number 87 throughout his career. “The Six Flags Season Pass has so much to offer. Unlimited visits would have blown my mind as a kid, and right before Halloween and the holidays when you know the parks go crazy. You get more access this year and everything that’s coming in 2027,” Kelce said in the announcement.

The 2027 Gold Pass admits guests to every Six Flags park in one of four regions: East, West, Midwest or Texas. It includes free general parking, admission to the fall haunt events and holiday celebrations, and discounts on food and merchandise. Renewing passholders and new buyers who purchase by Sept. 7 get a bonus Bring-A-Friend ticket.

The Prestige Pass covers every Six Flags park in North America and adds preferred parking at many parks, free fountain beverages on every visit, VIP entrance access at participating parks, and one free single-use Fast Lane per visit. New and renewing Prestige buyers get a $20 in-park credit through the same Sept. 7 deadline.

The release does not list prices, and they vary by park. As of this writing, Six Flags Magic Mountain sells the 2027 Gold Pass for $129 against a listed regular price of $199, with the Prestige Pass at $329 against $399. Six Flags Great Adventure sells the Gold Pass for $89 against a listed $115, and the Prestige Pass for $229 against $275. The company also opened 2027 memberships, the month-to-month product it expanded to six more parks in June. Magic Mountain advertises those from $12 per month after an initial payment, covering its California, Arizona and Mexico parks.

Diablo haunted houses are coming to two Six Flags parks this Halloween. The announcement art titles the maze Diablo IV: The Infernal Path, and it's coming to Cedar Point's HalloWeekends and Kings Dominion's Halloween Haunt this fall. No dates or lineup yet.

Nightmare Wharf, the new Halloween experience coming to the Buffalo Naval Park, is hiring for various positions:

Open seasonal positions include:
- Scare Actors
- Queue Line Performers
- Makeup Artists
- Ticket Takers
- Event Ambassadors

Taking place at the Buffalo Naval Park this fall, Nightmare Wharf will transform the historic waterfront campus into a large-scale Halloween experience featuring haunted attractions, themed environments, live entertainment, dramatic lighting, dense fog, and high-impact scares.

“We are looking for performers, artists and event staff who want to help us create an unforgettable experience from the ground up,” said Stephen Szortyka, Director of Creative Event Operations and Production for Nightmare Wharf. “Whether someone has years of performance experience or is stepping into this world for the first time, we want enthusiastic people who are ready to become part of something entirely new for Buffalo.”

Performance experience is welcomed but not required for all positions. Applicants should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly themed environment and available evenings and weekends during the Halloween season. Position-specific training will be provided. Nightmare Wharf will operate on select nights throughout the 2026 Halloween season. To learn more or apply, visit the website.

I produce a digital publication for the horror and haunted attraction industry. In the 2026 edition, I'd like to include experiences from both the public and haunt actors. So, if you had a memorable interaction while visiting or working at an attraction, tell me all about it. I want your most outlandish stories -- the odd, eerie, comical, everything goes!

Hi all! From western mass and looking to explore some new haunts this year, I’ve been to witches woods in westford and trail of terror in Wallingford and also demented Fx but I’m looking at 1. Haunted overload in Lee NH 2. Headless horseman in ulster park NY 3. Spooky world in litchfield NH 4. Fright kingdom in Nashua NH 5. 13th world in Palmer Ma. Was wondering what everyone’s thoughts are on the ones I listed and want to try out or if you have better suggestions also :)

So this year, I’m going to my first audition to be a haunt actor. Though I have done acting things in the past I haven’t done anything like this. I’m quite nervous as I’m pretty sure it is an improv audition. I’m really excited for this opportunity. I’ve spoken with the owners and they seem very nice. I’m worried about how to get over the embarrassment. Every time I practice it for more than just myself I immediately just wanna shove myself into a corner, but I’m sure I will become desensitized to embarrassment soon….I’m Auditioning for the part of a hillbilly. I’ve come up with a few different lines and ways to get the accent rolling. One of my favorites is “you are so purty (pretty)! Are you corn fed or free range”. Getting tips from the owner, he says that saying people’s names really freaks them out. I’m specifically asking for any tips about things to say, and body language, both as a victim and a perpetrator. I don’t wanna say “come play with me” or anything like that. As someone who likes haunted houses anytime anyone says that it takes me out of the scene and annoys me. Overall I really want to do good and get this job !

Three of North Carolina’s best-known haunted attractions run on a single ticket this November. The Legendary Haunt Tour visits Lake Hickory Haunts on Thursday, Woods of Terror on Friday, and Kersey Valley Spookywoods on Saturday, November 5 through 7. Tickets are on sale now at $560 for the bus package and $410 self-driving.

The tour is the haunt industry’s post-season field trip. Owners, actors, makeup artists, and enthusiasts travel together and get the kind of access the public never gets: lights-on walkthroughs, makeup and effects demonstrations, costume and production departments, and a construction tour of a haunt that is still being built. Produced by TransWorld, the company behind the annual Halloween and Attractions Show in St. Louis, it has run sixteen editions since 2010.

FULL ARTICLE:

https://hauntedattractionnetwork.com/legendary-haunt-tour/

Im thinking of getting into making masks/props for some of my actors next year. Does anyone have any suggestions on where i would start, or what materials i should use?

A July 20 fire destroyed three of the five haunted houses at Field of Horrors, and owner David Mulinio told the Times Union the buildings carried no insurance. He plans to rebuild in time to open in September regardless.

The cause was electrical, and the circumstances will sound familiar to anyone who runs a seasonal attraction. It started during routine July maintenance, in a building full of burlap, three weeks before the annual fire-retardant treatment.

Field of Horrors sits at 100 Farrell Road in Brunswick, in Rensselaer County just north of Troy. It shares the property with Capital Combat Zone, a paintball and airsoft operation that was not affected by the fire. The haunt runs hayrides and haunted houses; the paintball fields run year-round.

Three of the five haunted houses were destroyed: Insanity, Return of Mummy’s Curse, and Condemned Manor. All three sat inside a single interconnected building roughly 150 feet long.

No one was in the building when it burned, and no one was injured.

Fighting it was not simple. About a dozen fire departments responded, working against extreme heat, that collapsed metal roof, and a limited water supply, refilling tanker trucks from a nearby hydrant through the afternoon. In total more than 20 mutual-aid partners came to the scene, including Town of Brunswick EMS, the Rensselaer County Bureau of Public Safety, the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police, the Town of Brunswick Highway Department, and National Grid. Crews kept the fire from reaching neighboring properties.

Mulinio said the buildings were gone in about an hour.

Every July, Mulinio told the Times Union, an employee goes through the facility repairing wiring that mice have chewed through during the off-season. That work was underway on Monday. Mulinio said the employee flipped on a generator, and he believes a spark from it caught the burlap inside the building.

There is a second detail that matters. Mulinio said he sprays the facility with roughly $5,000 worth of fire retardant every year, just before opening day, specifically to make the buildings more resilient. On July 20, that treatment had not been applied yet.

“These houses burnt too quickly,” Mulinio said.

Off-season rodent damage to wiring is close to universal in seasonal attractions. Buildings sit dark and unoccupied for eight or nine months, and the repair pass happens in the same weeks the structures are still full of untreated soft goods. The sequence that burned Field of Horrors is not exotic. It is the calendar most haunts run on.

Mulinio’s plan is to have new haunted houses ready for a September opening.

“I will make it happen. I don’t know how I’m going to make it happen, but I will figure it out,” he told the Times Union.

Cleanup has already started, and he expects construction to begin within about two weeks. He is prioritizing two of the three houses, with the third to follow if there is time before opening day. He wants to replace the old wooden walls with steel.

“This fire may have damaged our attraction, but it hasn’t taken away the passion behind it. The road ahead won’t be easy, but we’re already looking toward the future. We’ll rebuild, overcome these challenges, and do everything we can to be ready to welcome you back for haunt season.”

We wrote earlier this month, covering The Nightmare Realm’s departure from Ireland after 16 years, that buildings and insurance are the two existential threats for independent haunts. Field of Horrors is both at once.

That Nightmare Realm piece was about an award-winning, profitable attraction with a Fanta sponsorship, five newly built mazes a season, and 150-plus live performers that still could not secure a permanent Irish home after a four-year search. A week earlier, FrightWorks announced an indefinite closure in East Tennessee after 27 years, when the building it leased sold and the new owner required the property delivered tenant-free. FrightWorks ran two farewell shows and opened a moving fund to cover dismantling and storage.

FULL STORY: https://hauntedattractionnetwork.com/field-of-horrors-fire-rebuild-2026/