In Episode 49 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah and Eddie sit down with Justin Hill, the creative force behind Haunted Hills Haunted Attractions in Merrillville, Indiana.
From a backyard garage party to an eight-acre Halloween empire, Justin shares how Haunted Hills grew into a Midwest landmark that now draws 20,000+ people a season. It’s not costumes from Spirit Halloween, this is full-time horror, built on sweat, storytelling, and a relentless grind.
The conversation dives into the business and artistry of fear: year-round construction, training 200 actors, designing original animatronics, and even shipping props to Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights. Justin opens up about what it takes to run a haunt that’s more than jump scares, it’s immersive theater, improv, and creating the ultimate fall-night experience.
Whether you’re a horror fan, a business owner, or someone chasing a dream, this one hits hard: horror is a full-time job.
🔑 Key Highlights:
▶ The wild origins of Haunted Hills (a soccer party turned haunt)
▶ Why 20,000 people come through every year
▶ Building original storylines like Hills Hollow and Truman Corp
▶ Training 200+ actors to improv like pros
▶ Turning haunted houses into year-round business
▶ Animatronics, prop-building, and supplying theme parks
▶ Creating the ultimate fall festival experience in Northwest Indiana
▶ The grind of building horror into an empire
This episode is both spooky and inspiring, proof that chasing passion can turn into building something unforgettable.
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