The Scare Factor
Join the Scream Teams as they share their experience and insight on various topics that pertain to Halloween, the Haunted Attraction industry and what it's like to be pro haunt reviewers.
Episodes
In this episode, Vince (Team Skulleton Crew) and Bryan (Team Skelegore) discuss the human Anatomy & physiology of haunts. As a high school biology teacher, Vince helps us understand what's going on inside our bodies when we visit haunts. From optical illusions to foul smells, the boys cover the ways in which haunts tap into our basic senses and make us experience terror in every part of our body.
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In this episode, Bryan (Team Skelegore), Taylor (Team Bradypack), and Vince (Team Skulleton Crew) discuss haunt midways. From midways that are mid, to full-on carnivals - midways can make or break your haunt experience. Listen in as we discuss our favorite midways and what makes them great, to our least favorite midways and what could help boost them into the stratosphere. Whether you're a haunt owner looking for...
Join hosts Bryan, Taylor, and Vince on the Scare Factor Podcast as they sit down with Craig Newton, creative director of Georgia’s premier Nightmare’s Gate Haunted House, for a masterclass in haunted house etiquette. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned haunt seeker, learn the essential dos and don’ts to ensure every scare-filled step, from check-in to finale, stays safe, fun, and respectful.
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In Episode 8 of the Scare Factor Podcast, hosts Bryan (Team Skelegore) and Vince (Skulleton Crew) break down the some of the best haunted attractions, spotlighting the ones that excel at theming, storytelling, finale effects, and set design. If you’re a dedicated haunt seeker or just planning your next scream-park trip, you’ll learn what haunts are great for our specific review categories.
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In this episode of The Scare Factor Podcast, join host Bryan (Team Skelegore, NY) and co-host Vince (Skulleton Crew, GA) for a ghastly gathering of scream teams from across the country. This week’s challengers - Tiph (Terror Techies, WA), Corey (Night Stalkers, PA), Dallas (Midwest Macabre, IA), and Doug (Jefferson Starship, SC) - each spin a spine-tingling scare-actor anecdote. But here’s the twist: you’ll have to gu...
What makes a haunted attraction great instead of just "meh"?
In this episode of The Scare Factor Podcast, Bryan from Team Skelegore and Taylor from Team Brady Pack dive into the core review categories used by our Scream Teams: Cast, Costuming, Customer Service, Immersion, Special Effects, Scare Factor, and Entertainment & Value.
But this isn’t just a review breakdown—we’re highlighting ...
In this episode, we dig into the scare techniques that genuinely frighten—versus the ones that are simply entertaining. From heart-pounding jump scares to slow-burn psychological dread, Vince shares firsthand insights from his most unforgettable haunt experiences.
Whether you’re a hardcore haunt fan or a seasonal spook seeker, you’ll learn what really sends shivers through your next haunt visit. Subscribe to ...
In this episode Bryan and Morgan talk with Chris Lankford from The Asylum Haunted House (Evansville, IN) about how haunted houses create storylines and their role in keeping customers immersed in the experience.
What haunts have you been to that have the best storylines? Let us know!
What makes the perfect haunted house gift shop? 👻🛒
In this episode, Bryan from Team Skelegore is joined by Taylor from Team Brady Pack and a brand new guest on the podcast - Lindsay from Team Lone Wolf - to dive into the world of haunt merchandise!
From hoodies to hot cider, shot glasses to customer-character items, they break down:
- What makes a great haunt gift shop experience
- Frightful foods
- The must-have merch eve...
Are your reviews helping or haunting? 👻
In this episode, Bryan from Team Skelegore and Taylor and Morgan from Team Brady Pack dive deep into what makes a great haunted house review… and what makes haunts roll their eyes. From fair feedback to petty complaints, we’re breaking down what customers should include in a review — and what to leave in the grave.
Whether you’re a haunt owner or a horror fan ...
We’re kicking off Season 4 with something a little different... and a whole lot spooky.
In this special roundtable episode, The Scare Factor crew each shares two ghost stories, but here’s the catch: one is real, and one is completely made up. Can you tell which tales actually happened? Or will the fakes fool you?
We’ll introduce ourselves (because hey, some of you might be new!) and then dive into e...
Greetings, fellow foolish mortal!
In this episode, Andrew from Team Hauntarama interviews Andy Reiner from Haunted Stage Stop during what COULD be their last season of operation in their current location. Andy discusses some of the tribulations of haunting a historic building undergoing renovations, not to mention it being ACTUALLY haunted! With incredible soundscapes and unique ideas that you won't find else...
Greetings, fellow foolish mortals!
In this episode, Andrew from Team Hauntarama interviews Brittani and David, owners of The Ritual haunted house in Englewood, Colorado. The couple discuss what makes their haunt unique, their cast, special experiences they offer, and more! If you find yourself near Denver, CO this haunt season, definitely stop by and pay their haunt a visit!
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In this episode, Bryan, Tiphennie, and Joanna discuss their experiences with unruly haunt customers - both as fellow guests AND as haunt actors - and what you can learn from their tribulations.
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In this episode, Bryan and Tiphennie bring on special guest Joanna from Team Zombillies to discuss "touch" haunts, the various levels of touching that guests can expect to encounter, and some controversial topics around "how much is too much."
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In this episode, Bryan and Tiph cover some more pet peeves and annoying things haunted houses do that just drives us up the wall! From false advertising to clingy managers, this is an episode you're NOT going to want to miss!
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In this episode, Bryan and Tiphennie discuss the pros and cons of "blackout haunts," and what you should expect when visiting these special haunted house events.
The Scare Factor is a Halloween haunted house review website and directory. All of our podcast episodes, in-depth haunted house reviews, and a directory of all North American haunted attractions are right here on our website!
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Join us as we discuss some of the most unique haunts we've been to and heard of from across the country!
Show Credits:
- Hosts: Tyler & Nora Proffet, Bryan Oates
- Produced By: The Scare Factor, LLC
- Post-Production By: Bryan Oates
- Copyright: The Scare Factor, LLC
- Music: They Come At Night by Shane Ivers – https://www.silvermansound.com
Join Tyler, Nora, and Bryan as they talk with Maximus Christian Bryant (AKA: "Pumpkin Smasher") from The Dent Schoolhouse in Cincinnati, Ohio, about haunt visiting etiquette. Max gives us his best tips on how to have the best time visiting haunted houses this season!
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Our very first "Franken-sode!" (Multiple topics in 1 episode)
This week, we'll hear from one of our brand new review teams for 2022, Tyler & Nora cover some national haunt news topics, and Andrew brings an EXCLUSIVE interview with Terror In the Corn; our #1 Rated Haunted House in 2021!
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