HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters

HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters

Have you always wanted to know what goes on behind the scenes of Haunted Attractions, Scare Attractions, and Halloween? We tell those stories here! We capture the stories of the people behind the scary events and share tips along the way on HOW YOU can make your own Haunted House scary and effective...without spending lots of money to do it. We've done it and are still doing it. Join us, Brian Foreman and Darryl Plunkie, as we pick the brains of the professionals that make up the Haunted Attraction Industry!

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October 5, 2026 • 84 mins
HAUNT INSURANCE: KNOW WHAT YOU'RE REALLY COVERED FOR
Insurance can be one of the most confusing — and most important — parts of running a haunted attraction.
Join us & Craig Watt of Terror Isle for an in-depth discussion on haunt insurance, li...
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Learn how to build Facebook ad campaigns that generate more ticket sales while reducing wasted ad spend. Whether you're opening your first haunt or growing an established attraction, this session is packed with practical tips you can use immediately.
Want to sell more tickets this Halloween without wasting money on Fac...
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August 8, 2026 • 87 mins
Not every haunted attraction has a Hollywood budget—but that doesn't mean you can't deliver a world-class experience.
This Master Class is all about maximizing creativity while minimizing costs. We'll cover practical techniques for building an impressive haunt without emptying your wallet, including:

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Haunt Owner/Operators & Hiring Managers
Is your attraction asking illegal or high‑risk questions on your job application?
Questions about age, allergies, T‑shirt...
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We're going live with one of the true pioneers of the haunted attraction industry — David Bertolino, the founder of Spooky World.
If you've ever been through a professional haunt and wondered what really goes into creating those experiences, this is your ...
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Hiring and managing a crew at your haunted attraction can be one of the most challenging tasks you'll encounter as an owner or operator.
What if it were easier?
Justin Blackburn, the innovator behind Sithon.io, guides you through the journey of hiring, m...
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How do you create a successful off-season haunted event? Are you spending your marketing budget effectively? What is changing in the haunt industry for 2026? And much more Haunt talk. 

Philip Hernandez, creator of the Haunted Attraction Network and CEO of Gantom, answers all of your questions in this LIVE event.

Haunter's Toolbox Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/haunterstoolbox

Check out what Philip is doin...

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In this episode, Dr.William Ramsay, aka Dr. TerrorEyes will present usable information on starting and growing a SAFE haunted attraction.
Here are a few topics that will be discussed:
-How did Haunted Houses start?
-Why fire safety is esse...
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What's it really like to open and operate a Haunted Attraction business? Can your dream really come true? Can you do it by yourself?

We answer all of your questions in this Master Class with Conner Beets from Imminent Doom Haunted House.

Conner, a lifetime Haunt enthusiast, started and operated his first commercial haunted attraction this year ...
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November 26, 2025 • 34 mins

In this episode, we remember our friend and fellow Haunter, Jan Knuth.

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Join the guys behind Midnight Syndicate, Edward Douglas & Gavin Goszka!  We ask them questions like: How to create your own haunt music? What inspires them to make music? Sound tips and tricks? Plus, we play the first 3 tracks from their NEW album Darkened Corners.

Midnight Syndicate is an American musical duo known for creating dark, atmospheric, and gothic-themed instrumental music. Their tunes and ambient sounds are use...

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Join us as we discuss the Total Terror Haunt with Chip Wells in Virginia.
  • Going from a home haunter to a commercial haunted attraction
  • Create your own props with papier-mache
  • How to operate and grow a haunted attraction
  • How to manage your haunt crew
  • and lots more...
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Sammy Days & David Gricius are the Scare Actor Trainers and Scare Actors at Fright Nights in Southern Florida. Join us as we pick their brains...

  • Learn how to recruit scare actors
  • Learn how to train scare actors
  • Learn how to manage scare actors

Fright Nights is an annual Halloween event that occurs at the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach, Florida. Open through the beginning of October through Halloween, t...

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Halloween Hollow Haunted House in Silver Point, TN, Has Everyone Screaming From Nashville to Knoxville, Tennessee, With Its Massive Outdoor Halloween Event!

We answer your questions to the owners, Carroll Lee Moore III and Erica McElroy, as we discuss what it takes to own and operate the most unique haunted attraction in Tennessee.

Start and grow your haunted attraction at HauntersToolbox.com

Stalk the Halloween Hollow at Halloween...

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Eddie McLaurin is the creator and owner of the Woods of Terror haunted attraction in Greensboro, North Carolina.


Here's a brief overview of his story:
Family Legacy: The Woods of Terror sits on land that has been in McLaurin's family for generations, dating back to his great-grandfather, Simon Peter "Pa Pete" McCormick.
Inspired by the Land: McLaurin was inspired to create the haunted attraction by the 26 graves on the...

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June 28, 2025 • 109 mins
Ask the Haunt Expert: Bart Butler from Terror in the Corn
Hosted by HauntersToolbox.com
Bart Butler is the show director for Terror in the Corn in Eerie, Colorado. Bart answers all of your haunted attraction-related questions.
We'll d...
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Vendor Spotlight: Haunt Dolls/Conjured Media
Hosted by HauntersToolbox.com
Before Haunt Dolls was even a thought, Alex Berland, who also runs Conjured Media, a marketing agency that specializes in haunted attractions, would get crochet dolls as holiday gifts for his clients of the characters hi...
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Matthew Murphey is a Haunter and a trial attorney. Matt has worked in courtrooms since starting his legal career as a court-martial clerk in the United States Army in 1985.

He also knows Haunted Attraction's legal roadblocks.

We'll discuss:
-Protecting yourself from legal battles

-How to start a non-profit attraction

-Employee contracts & applications

-Waivers: Good or bad?

-How to deal with local codes & laws

-Insuranc...

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Philip Hernandez, the founder of the Haunted Attraction Network and CEO of Gantom, answers all of your marketing questions. He has experience in social media, marketing, video & audio, theme parks, haunted attractions, public relations, press releases, and much more.
Sta...
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Scott and Jewel Simonson answer all of your questions about creating killer videos and photos at your haunt, marketing on a budget, retaining your actors, haunt technology, and other questions you have about Haunted Attractions.

"Haunting Media was founded by experienced haunted attraction owners, who, much like you, understand the intricacies and importance of delivering a truly detailed and immersive experience. As we carefully c...

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