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Hellbilly Hollow Has Plenty of Scares, but Gets Lost in Its Own Maze

I’ve spent nearly 20 years working in haunted attractions, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that the magic of a good haunt happens when the lights go out. During the day, those terrifying monsters are usually nothing more… Continue Reading →

Wicker Proves Love Doesn’t Come With Assembly Instructions

I’ve assembled enough furniture in my lifetime to know that building something yourself rarely goes according to plan. There’s always a missing screw, an instruction manual that might as well be written in ancient Sumerian, and at least one moment… Continue Reading →

Small-Town Horrors Haunt The Weird Kidz

Don’t call it a South Park-meets-Stranger Things spinoff, but filmmaker Zach Passero’s feature debut highlights an animated creature-feature storyline with a dash of nostalgia that could make both popular programs green with envy. The Weird Kidz, which releases nationwide on… Continue Reading →

Heat of Madness Is More Walking Than Madness

I’ve never been particularly good at getting my daily steps in. Every fitness app I’ve ever used seems convinced that walking 10,000 steps a day is the secret to a healthier, happier life. Meanwhile, I’m over here trying to figure… Continue Reading →

Young Filmmakers Break into the Industry Via Little Hollywood, Tennessee

The nearly 2,000-mile distance between Los Angeles, California, and The Volunteer State shouldn’t deny the dreams of statewide teenagers hoping to enter the film industry, alone. And in Little Hollywood, Tennessee, a small group of soon-to-be filmmakers begin their journey,… Continue Reading →

The Haunting of Pennhurst Brings Back Memories and Uncovers Horrors

I’ve been working in the haunted attractions industry for almost two decades now, and Pennhurst is a name I’ve heard plenty of times over the years. It’s always been spoken of as one of the top haunts in the country,… Continue Reading →

Compliance Turns Surveillance Anxiety Into Sensory Overload

Very recently, my wife and I were driving when we started talking about adding a parking pad to our driveway. Neither of us had ever really considered it before. It was just one of those out-of-the-blue conversations, and since we… Continue Reading →

The Higher Path: A Promotion, a Promise and a Price

I’ve always found the term “self-help” funny. If I knew how to fix whatever was wrong, I probably would have done it already. If I read a book, watch a video or listen to somebody explain how to get my… Continue Reading →

Mallory’s Ghost: Haunted by the Ex You’ve Never Met

I didn’t date much until my junior and senior years of high school, so I entered college with limited relationship experience. That’s where I met someone who still stands out as my personal “red flag.” She wasn’t a horrible person,… Continue Reading →

Crystal Cross Finds Heart Between Gas Stations

I’d like to think I’d make a decent road-trip companion. I can appreciate a good playlist, I’m usually interested in a questionable roadside attraction and I understand that stopping for snacks is an essential part of the journey. Beyond that,… Continue Reading →

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