r/hauntedattractions

Ive been thinking about giving scare acting a try. From social media and stories here it seems like something id have a lot of fun with and be good at.

Love wearing an outfit and getting into a character

Love improv and interacting with people in character

Huge dnd ren faire nerd.

Love horror special effects and horror art.

Seems like a fun group of people doing fun things.

Plus low bar of entry which is good since I have no acting experience besides a murder mystery dinner and a "haunt" my highschool put on one night.

Here is the catch tho. I do not like being scared myself.

Ive never gone through a proper haunt nor would I want to. I only watch cheesy horror movies or old classics nothing that really jumps ya.

Do you guys think this is a deal breaker or are there others with a similar mentality.

Also to give context im thinking of applying to a small amusement park's halloween event. 5 haunts and 4 scare zones. Nothing crazy I think.

Hello, all!

For the last 5 years I’ve been working at a haunted house and have been costuming for a bit. I used to just wear the provided costumes, focusing way too much on the makeup that nobody could see
So, last year I took the plunge of designing my own costume for the first time and it was a hit!

Ever the over achiever that I am, I am assembling my second costume from scratch based off of an idea that I’ve wanted to do for years and now have the green light to do:
What I am going for is a weeping Angel/living graveyard statue.
As beginners do, I made the mistake of buying a gown that is 100% polyester even though the shape is perfect for what I need it for, I already am aware that I should use synthetic dye to alter its color, but what should I use for shading once the base is taken care of?
I’ve read that Tulip color shot is a good one to use but worry that it won’t do what I need it to do since all the examples used in the color swatch photos are t-shirts which are usually poly blend.

Are there any other ideas I should consider? Or synthetic fabric paint alternatives for shading? I also already plan on using a draping liquid to stiffen certain parts of the costume and then dry brushing with acrylic paint for more texturing, per the blogs of professional living statues that I’ve read.
But I wanted to consult other costuming people who might be more experienced in this area.
Any help would be so appreciated.
Thanks in advance! :)

Hi there!

Im a long time halloween and horror fan, and after...way too long debating, Ive decided I would love to work on becoming a scare actor seasonally.

But I have no idea how to start. Is this the right place to ask for tips?

If anyone has any advice on how to start, or stories about how you all got into scare acting, I would love to know!

Thank you for your time and stories!

Hey! From mid Sept-mid Nov, I'm wanting to explore some maybe haunted trails in honor of Halloween I guess lol. I live in TN but also a hiker in WNC, KY and sometimes VA. Does anyone have any recommendations??? TIA 😁

Hey everyone!

My name is Trevor Bumbarger, and I'm the founder of ScareViews, a North Carolina-based haunt review team dedicated to supporting the haunted attraction and horror community. So far, we have 6 members.

For the past 3–4 years, we've traveled across five states, reviewing haunted attractions, attending conventions, and helping promote haunts, vendors, and other horror-related businesses. As we continue to grow, we're looking for passionate volunteers to join our team!

As a ScareViews team member, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Review haunted attractions and create content

• Attend horror conventions and special events

• Help promote the horror community

• Receive a ScareViews team shirt

• Earn opportunities for complimentary haunt tickets

• Meet fellow horror fans and even celebrity guests

We're based in Concord, NC, but we travel frequently throughout North Carolina and beyond.

If you're 18 or older, enjoy haunted attractions, and would like to be part of a growing team, we'd love to connect with you!

Learn more here:

https://linktr.ee/thescareviewsteam

Feel free to comment below or send us a message with any questions. We hope to welcome some new members to the ScareViews family!

Hello all! I'm coming to The Berkshires in the 3rd week of October. Are there any popular Halloween events such as haunted houses going on? I'll be staying in Charlemont for two nights and then making my way south towards Pittsfield (I think). Any information would be appreciated. Thank you!

I have been working in the haunted attraction/scare actor community for about 14 years. As I get older, I have scaled back my haunted attraction activities. So I started working at other haunted houses in my area. I suggested and idea for a Unique line actor idea. This is how the haunted house responded:
My question is… is this statement AI?
I immediately told him this was an AI statement and they insisted it was created by them:

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and for your interest in joining our team.
We appreciate you explaining your perspective and the unique talents you bring. After reviewing your application and considering our hiring needs and workplace expectations, we have decided not to move forward with your application.
This decision is based on the overall fit for the position and is not intended as a judgment of your personal style or abilities. We respect your individuality and wish you the very best in finding an opportunity that better aligns with your strengths and performance style.
Thank you again for your interest, and we wish you success in your future endeavors.

So I really want to go to haunted house this Halloween specifically Nashville nightmare in Tennessee. I’ve been twice so far and really loved it, but I don’t really have anyone to go with. Is it weird or awkward or does it really work if you go by yourself?

Are there any fun pg17+ haunted activities going on in or around Santa Cruz this Halloween season?

My girlfriend and I are planning a haunted house trip by train starting from Aurora, IL. We’ve done all the major Illinois haunts like Hellsgate, so we’re looking for 3 super scary, full-contact (hands-on/extreme) haunted houses in the Midwest that fall along a single train line. The plan is to train in, hit the haunt, stay at a hotel, and repeat. What are the most intense haunts that fit a linear rail route?

The route can be any direction by the way, North towards Wisconsin, East towards Indiana, etc. The route can stretch out to different states of course (this would honestly be preferred since I want to explore different states throughout this trip).

Any and all recommendations are much appreciated, thanks !

For any haunt actors in this sub Reddit
What is the expected attire for a casting call? They say dress comfortably, so is that like workout clothes or nicer pants like at a normal job interview? Sorry if this a dumb question I’m just super new to this