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The Haunted Forest Gets Lost in Its Own Woods

Back in the mid-2010s, when I worked at Monster Mountain Haunted Attraction, I had what I still think is a genuinely solid horror-movie idea. Picture an outdoor haunted house tucked deep into the woods, fog machines humming, actors screaming on… Continue Reading →

Virtual Blood, Real Hype: My First Fantastic Fest

For years I’ve read about Fantastic Fest like it was a secret clubhouse where horror, sci-fi, fantasy and general cinematic mayhem gathered under one Austin roof. This year, for the festival’s 20th anniversary, I finally get to step inside… sort… Continue Reading →

September 13, 2025

What Will Haunted Houses Look Like During the COVID Pandemic?

2020 Haunted House Predictions featuring a zombie face

The Coronavirus pandemic has caused a lot of things that we take for granted, here in the USA, to change. Movie theaters have been closed for months. Hollywood is paused. Outdoor activities and gatherings have been cancelled. Even the simple… Continue Reading →

June 17, 2020

Attending Attractions: Wicked World, of ScareFest 2012

Per My Brother: After attending ScreamPark, I was definitely interested in having another round of haunted-house shenanigans. Luckily, I ran across Wicked World Scare Grounds and it blew my mind! Located in Lexington, KY, Wicked World was the official sponsor… Continue Reading →

October 6, 2012

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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The Haunted Forest Gets Lost in Its Own Woods

Virtual Blood, Real Hype: My First Fantastic Fest