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Category: Haunter Interviews

10 Creepy Halloween & Horror Soundtracks for Your Haunt (Bonus Interview with Ghoul Show)

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Ghoul ShowIn Episode 47 of HaunTopic Radio we mix a compilation of Halloween, Haunt, & Horror music from 10 different horror musicians and bands to add atmosphere to your Haunt. We also get Kyle Lester from Ghoul Show to describe his genre of horror music and we’ll play two of his songs along the way. You gotta listen to this!

Then we dive into a mix of other artists who bring the darkness through your ears and into the stem of your brain. We throw in a few individual tracks, some medleys of complete CDs, and even a couple of movie theme songs that you might recognize. Support these dark musicians by buying their songs on iTunes, Amazon, Sound Cloud, or your favorite place to buy music. This helps by keeping them around a little bit longer.

Our online seminar Scare Acting 101 with Allen Hopps from Stiltbeast Studios is on June 19th. Join us in this LIVE Webinar with video, audio, chat box, and real feedback from Allen Hopps. He will give acting tips, share his experience as a Scare Acting coach, and teach his techniques on managing and organizing actors. This online seminar is $20 and you can register here:

 

Register for “Scare Acting 101” with Allen Hopps on June 19th. (Online Seminar)

halls of bedlamOne winner will be chosen this month to win a copy of the NEW horror comic from 1031 Comics- “The Halls of Bedlam” 1031 comics are a Horror based production service that will create a personalized comic book for your Haunt theme or based on a certain favorite Haunt character in your attraction. These comic books can be sold in your gift shops, handed out as part of your advertising, or just made to make your Haunt look good as a comic book!

You have the chance to win a FREE comic book just by being a member of HaunTopic Radio. If you become a member by registering before June 24th you will be automatically entered. If you see this after June 24th, don’t be sad-we give away prizes each month!

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Links from the show. Preview and download music from your favorite artist:

  • Haunt Nation Mag: A FREE online magazine for Halloween and Horror Fanatics. WIN $2oo in Make-Up!! Read It Here
  • Ghoul Show: Horror music with a distinctive sound. We interview the musician Kyle Lester.  Free Music
  • Midnight Syndicate: Ever heard of these guys?  Buy Music
  • Hover: Nice ambient noises for your graveyard, mansion, or creepy place of your choice. Buy Music
  • Prelude to a Nightmare: The beginning of everyone’s nightmare…dark circus, Kiddie Land….:-O  Buy Music
  • Virgil Franklin: Horror & Haunt musician who knows his music and has been around since the beginning.  Free Music
  • Shadow’s Symphony: Creepy ambient sound with a touch of shadow. Buy Music
  • Verse 13: With an album called Memories From The Grave..what do you think? Buy Music
  • Michael Hedstrom: Boy were we glad to come across Michael’s stuff! Where have we been? Buy Music
  • Spooky Sound Experience: Crazy nightmares from a Horror House. Buy Music
  • Nox Arcana:  Goth, Dark, Haunted, Climatic, Scary…Joseph Vargo has been around for quite some time.  Buy Music

 

(A small percentage of each download purchased above will be donated to HaunTopic Radio. Thanks!)

 

Next episode we interview Chris Ainsworth from the Scarefest Convention in Canada!

 

The Midwest Haunters Convention and The Scare-a-Torium with Kelly Collins

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Midwest Haunters Convention

 

The Midwest Haunters Convention is the last Haunt Industry Convention of the year in the United States. If you haven’t attended a Haunted Attraction Convention, Haunt Trade Show, or Haunted House Conference this year then this is your last chance! The Midwest Haunters Convention is located in Columbus,Ohio through the dates of June 7th through June 9th. Plus, a Pre-show Haunt Tour covering over 20 Haunted Attractions through June 5 & 6! There are still tickets and room available…but you better hurry…

We get Kelly Collins on HaunTopic Radio to give you the details behind the Midwest Haunters Convention, all of the shows and events, and some news about the Scare-a-Torium Haunted Attraction. (Kelly’s Haunt) All of the prices are in this episode and make sure to check out the links below to find out more about all of the crazy cool stuff going on at the Midwest Haunter’s Convention.

The Midwest Haunters Convention (MHC) is the largest Halloween show of its kind in the US serving Haunted Attraction Industry professionals and enthusiasts.  The MHC features a tradeshow, education, chartered bus tours and entertainment; and it returns to Columbus, Ohio June 7-9, 2013 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center and Hyatt Regency Hotel for its 10th year.

The MHC Trade Show features a 60,000 square foot show room floor with over 100 vendors.  Educational seminars and workshops as well as networking activities are offered.  The 2012 MHC features a Monster Masquerade Costume Party featuring the Body Art Fashion Show and contests including the Bloody Mary Monster Makeup Wars Competition, Ms Midwest Scary Pageant & the Scariest Character Contest.  The Midwest Haunters Convention is sponsored by Donat Insurance Services.

 

We hope you take advantage of all the conventions, trade shows, conferences, make-and-takes, costume parties, seminars, webinars, and social events tailored for Haunters. These gatherings may just give you that creative spark you have been searching for or you might meet someone who can help you in in your journey as a Haunter…

 

REMEMBER- To Win a HAuNTcon T-Shirt (large), You Must Be a Member of HaunTopic Radio. It’s FREE. Reply to One of Our Emails We Have Sent Out With ‘CONTEST’ in the Subject Line By May 24th. That’s It. One Winner Will Be Picked This Month. If You Are Not a Member Become a HaunTopic Member By Clicking Here.

 

Topics we talk about in this episode:

 

John LaFlamboy: Zombie Army Productions, The Price is Fright, & Haunt Ownership

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Zombie-Army-LogoIn Episode 38 of HaunTopic Radio we interview John LaFlamboy from Zombie Army Productions about the new game show The Price of Fright being debuted at the Transworld Haunt & Halloween Show.  The Price is Fright is like the Price is Right game show but with all Haunt related stuff! How well do you know the prices in the Haunt Industry? If you think you’re that good you may have a chance to win over $1,000 in prizes. It’s only $25 to get in. There is still time to donate prizes if you are a vendor and still time to register if you are going to Transworld. Check it out and sign up here: Transworld Event Registration

We also learn more about What The Zombie Army Really Is, The Mind of a Haunt Owner, What Projects Are in Store for John, & How He Started The Statesville Haunted Prison. If you are going to the Transworld Haunt Show, HAuNTcon, or The West Coast Haunter’s Convention then you may be able to meet up with John LaFlamboy and tell him you heard him on HaunTopic Radio. Listen to the podcast to hear much more about where you can find him.

Did you know that John was in the video game BioShock??

The Zombie Army Productions’ mission is to provide the highest in production quality for the darkest of events, whether they be a haunted house, special event, or film production. The Zombie Army will organize its artistic professionals, design a production plan, staff all facets of the event and produce the final product. The Zombie Army is a coalition of independent artists and tradesmen from all walks of life, striving to bring their twisted artistic visions to the world.

Join the Zombie Army, bring your own brains… – ZombieArmyProductions.com

 

FIND JOHN LAFLAMBOY HERE:

 

LISTEN TO THE SHOW TO HEAR THE RULES FOR THE CONTEST & WIN BLOODY MARY MAKE-UP!!

 

 

Mike ‘Tattoo’ Krausert: Spooky World, The Interactive Haunt, & Becoming a Haunt Designer

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In Episode 37 of HaunTopic Radio we interview Mike ‘Tattoo’ Krausert from Cutting Edge Scenic Design and the Director of the famous Haunted Attraction Spooky World about the Interactive Haunted House that his team builds every year at the Transworld Halloween & Haunt Show. His team is known for their quick set up times & flexibility when working with highly detailed mobile haunts. We also discuss his experience at Spooky World and how he got started designing and building Haunted Attraction all over the U.S. We also find out how he really got his nickname “Tattoo”! It’s not what you think…Cutting Edge Scenic Design

The Interactive Haunted House Showcase provides buyers with the opportunity to experience vendor products first-hand in a themed environment.

Working with show vendors, Mike “Tattoo” Krausert and the Cutting Edge Scenic Design creative team have developed 6 different scenes which are designed to highlight the versatility and impact of exhibitor products and services that can be found for purchase on the show floor.

There’s no better way for buyers to fully grasp the impact of exhibitors’ products than by experiencing them in an integrated environment as they are intended to be used.

New for 2013! We will be incorporating actors into these life like scenes!- HAASHOW.com

HERE ARE SOME OF THE TOPICS WE TALK ABOUT:

  • How to get started as a Haunt Designer in the Haunt Industry.
  • Behind the scenes of Spooky World & Nightmare New England.
  • What is the mission behind the Interactive Haunt at Transworld?
  • Where will Mike be at Transworld (just in case you wanna stalk him).

 

FIND MORE ABOUT MIKE:

CUTTING EDGE SCENIC DESIGNS

SPOOKY WORLD HAUNTED ATTRACTION

THE INTERACTIVE HAUNT AT TRANSWORLD (VIDEO)

The Insane Shane Party, Disturbia Haunted House, & Transworld with Shane Dabbs

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insane-shane-400x518In Episode 36 we get ‘Insane’ Shane Dabbs, the man behind the Disturbia Haunted House & The Insane Shane Pre-Transworld Party, to open up a bit about a few different topics.  Here are a few topics we discuss with Shane in this show:

  • How To Use A Token System to Make Your Attendees Wait Less
  • What To Expect At the Insane Shane Party at Transworld Halloween & Haunt Show 2013
  • How Shane Really Feels About Home Haunters
  • The Schedule for the Transworld Halloween & Haunt Show

If you are going to the Transworld Halloween & Haunt 2013 let me know and we may be able to meet up. I would like to see the faces of those who are supporting HaunTopic because you are the ones who make me & Darryl return each time. Thank You for all of your comments, compliments, & support all year long! Just use the comment tab and send me an email if you want to meet up this year.

The Winners for the 2 Haunted Halloween Calendars from Hector Turner.com are:

  •  Steve Reeves
  • Patrick Ward

 

We are also holding our first online seminar on February 6th at 9:00 pm CST with Leonard Pickel. Leonard will be teaching “THE TRUTH ABOUT OWNING YOUR OWN HAUNTED HOUSE” which will help open your eyes to the goals you really want to focus on before you even start a Haunted Attraction. Are you really made for the business of Haunting? What is it going to take to be successful? With the years of experience Leonard Pickel has in building, designing, operating, and consulting within the Haunt Industry you are guaranteed to learn something new. This online seminar can be found by clicking here.

Stay tuned for more interviews from our guests from the upcoming Transworld Halloween & Haunt Show on February 26th!