What's NEW at HAuNTcon 2019. Plus, Stories from The Dead Factory and Deadmonton Haunted House

What's NEW at HAuNTcon 2019. Plus, Stories from The Dead Factory and Deadmonton Haunted House

Author: Brian Foreman & Darryl Plunkie: Haunters, Scare Actors, Haunt Owners November 13, 2018 Duration: 57:05

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

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.
  • Deadmonton on Facebook
  • The Dead Factory on Facebook

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Music in this podcast by Kyle cheuvront


Ever wondered how the chilling atmosphere of a professional haunted house is really built, or what it takes to make a scare actor’s performance truly unforgettable? HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters pulls back the heavy black curtain on the world of professional scares. Hosts Brian Foreman and Darryl Plunkie aren’t just commentators; they’re working haunters, scare actors, and haunt owners who live this passion year-round. In each episode, they sit down with the artists, builders, and visionaries who create the terrifying events we love, capturing their personal stories and hard-won expertise. This podcast is built on practical, real-world advice, focusing on how you can design effective scares and build compelling attractions without relying on a massive budget. It’s a deep, conversational dive into the craft, from makeup techniques and set design to the psychology of fear and the business of Halloween. You’ll hear the triumphs, the creative problem-solving, and the dedicated community that brings the haunting season to life. Tune in for an authentic look behind the screams, where passion for the art form is always the main topic.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters
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