If terror ever needed a manufacturing plant wouldn’t Canton, Ohio be the logical place to put it?  And at the Factory of Terror, screaming is only the beginning.  This haunt resides in a 150,000 square foot abandoned aluminum foundry with the haunt occupying approximately 55,000 square feet of it.  For the second consecutive year, the 3,796 feet of terror-filled hallways that make up the Factory of Terror has been recognized as the “Longest Walk-Through Horror House” on the planet according to Guinness Book of World Records. This is a state of the art haunt, with four individual attractions offering intense audio and visual stimuli to send you over the edge.   This is the first mirror maze constructed strictly for the Halloween season in the U.S.  And will test your grip on reality.    The Factory itself tests your will to survive this ambitiously phrenetic audio visual treat.   Former Factory founder Mr. Terinz built a house in the middle of the production line.  When his unstable mind became too fragile for the demanding long hours the killing spree that followed gave birth to the Massacre on Mahoning.    Successful completion of the first three shows are rewarded with a 3-D experience that breaks the mold of clowns and silly...

Depending on who you ask, Erebus is either the son of Chaos and the brother of Nye (Night) in Greek mythology, or the darkness beneath the Earth that the dead must pass to reach Hades.  If you ask the people of Pontiac Michigan about Erebus, though, you’ll get the real answer: four stories of fear.  This massive haunted attraction is the former Guinness Book of World Records holder for the world’s largest walk through haunted house.   Inside Erebus you’ll get to see the world’s first fully functioning time machine, which was constructed by Dr. J. Colbert.  The time machine is largely considered a failure since, though it did transport test subjects through time, the time period they arrived in reacted to them as a virus and attacked.  And now it’s your turn to test the limits of the space time continuum as you work your way through time in what is an incredible feast for the eyes.  This is a high intensity haunt, and you will be dazzled by incredible effects and props, all of which are created in house.  You’ll encounter a tilting vortex tunnel, huge tarantula’s, werewolves that attack and even an enormous dinosaur head busting out of the wall.  No matter what definition you choose, Erebus is truly a one of a kind interactive experience that you do not want to miss....

Located in a 100 year old building the 15,000 square foot Baxter Avenue Morgue in Louisville, Kentucky has earned a reputation as one of the most realistically scary haunts around.  And well it should, the creepy location it resides in is thought by many of the haunt’s actors to be actually haunted.   The incredible backstory that accompanies this historic morgue will creep you out before you even set foot in the haunt, and once you do, prepare to see some gore.  The Baxter Avenue Morgue doesn’t rely on high end animatronics, choosing to focus instead on the location’s history as a former mortuary, which allows for some gruesome and disturbing scenes.  This, coupled with actors that are not afraid to reach right out and grab you leads to a high intensity haunt, one that you will not soon forget.  ...

“Laugh Cry Scream Or Die you will never forget your experience of the Corpse Barn Shock Haunt!” Oh Corpse Barn, you had me at Scream… Located in Jackson, Michigan the Corpse Barn is a high intensity haunt that will send you into sensory overload.  This haunt is an indoor walking haunt that is geared toward a more mature audience with an emphasis on “human?” interaction.  All ages are welcome, however, on the two special R Rated nights of September 28th and October 26th you must be 18 or older with an ID due to adult content and language....

Back for another season, the Chamber of Horrors haunt crew dares you to “Do something that scares you and enter the Chamber of Horrors“. This immersive haunted attraction will unnerve and captivate you as you come face to face with Porky the Butcher while trying to escape the men with chainsaws.   If you survive the horror that lies within the Chamber of Horrors you can relieve some of the anxiety by blasting some Zombies at the Chamber of Horrors Zombie Hunt. The only Haunted attraction in Wisconsin to provide the opportunity for all ages to enjoy paintball with out the return fire.     Located in Fall River, Wisconsin, the Chamber of Horrors haunt is a fundraiser for the Fall River Chamber of Commerce. The Fall River Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of businesses whose goal is to advance the commercial, industrial and civic interests in Fall River. The proceeds from the event go back into the...

Odyssey Fun World in Naperville, Illinois is home to paint ball, bumper cars, and some sort of gopher named Chipper.  And then October rolls around and there’s a good dose of terror added to the mix as The Massacre Haunted House opens it’s doors.     This haunted attraction offers 15,000 square feet of thrills as you make your way through over 35 rooms featuring more than 40 actors trying to “fear” you to your knees.  Fear Factory 3-D is a creeped out three dimensional adventure filled with intense colors and effects....

DarkSyde Acres Haunted House is 70,000 square feet of insanity brought to you by the creative forces at Bodybag Entertainment.  This 38 acre haunt extravaganza in Jonesville, Michigan is one of the largest Haunted houses in the Midwest and offers 7 incredible attractions. The Rusthole – Michigan’s Largest and Darkest Black Maze.  Terrorizing Scares await you around every corner, every Twist,  EVERYWHERE! The Catacombs – Buried deep beneath DarkSyde Acres, be prepared to be assaulted by the Zombie Hordes within the walls of The Catacombs. The Dark Abyss – Michigan’s Only Haunted Pirate ship has been Unearthed at Darksyde Acres Haunted house. Zombie Massacre Paintball – Michigan’s one and only Zombie Paintball Challenge where you can shoot live action Zombies with real Paintball guns. The Labyrinth – A family friendly outdoor maze for those too scared to enter the indoor haunted houses. Hayride at the DarkSyde – a family friendly hayride that is over 1 mile Long and full of Halloween fun! Death Race 2012 – Race your friends and family through an old graveyard driving one of our modified casket...

If you’ve constructed a mausoleum for your haunt or are just looking for something different for your cemetery you might want to give a look at the Spyderwood Crypt tutorial.   It’s a little bit more detailed of a build than the coffin that Spyderwood created, but it doesn’t seem significantly more difficult to build and shouldn’t prove to be much heavier than the coffin.     Items needed to create this include: 3 sheets of pink insulation foam 8 to 10 – 1 x 2″ lumber staples hotglue paint decorations hinges finishing...

The monster in a box prop has been done a million times, and it seems like each one is done just a little bit differently than the last one.  That’s ok, though, because they all operate using the same principle in which a spinning motor pushes a rod up forcing the top of the box to pop up and down creating the unsettling and startling effect.  Add a couple of eerie lights inside the box and possibly some fog and you’ve got a winner, and that’s exactly what CycloneJackHH did when he made his monster in a box tutorial.   http://youtu.be/IB9ewgh7Ads Shop These Materials on Amazon 12V Wiper Motor 2.5" Shaft 110 Degree (prop building) PWM DC Motor Speed Controller 9-70V 35A 45Kg High-Torque Waterproof Digital Servo Motor Affiliate Disclosure: HauntersList.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to...

If you’re a fan of Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas, and quite frankly, who isn’t, then you’re going to love the tutorial that KAM3152 penned for her blog DIY Nightmare Before Christmas Halloween Props.  The prop seems pretty simple to build, although I’m not sure I could successfully clothe a full size Jack Skellington quite as well as KAM3152 did.     Jack’s body is built using 1/2″ PVC frame while his head is crafted out of a foam floral ball.  The arms are a pair of prop skeleton arms from a party supply store, but if you don’t feel like purchasing hands for this build you can create your own Clay Skeletal Hands.  This prop ultimately comes down to the clothing, and if you can give Jack a proper looking suit, you’re going to have a great looking prop on your hands.   Items needed to complete this include but are not limited to: 18′ – 1/2″ PVC (approximately) 1 PVC T joint 1 PVC Cross Joint 2 – 45 degree or 90 degree PVC joints for shoulders/elbows Skeletal Hands Round floral ball Material for clothing Shop These Materials on Amazon 1" Schedule 40 PVC Pipe 6-Pack Ratcheting PVC Pipe Cutter (up to 1-1/4") 1" PVC Furniture Fittings Assortment 12-Pack Oatey PVC Clear Cement + Primer Handy Pack Affiliate Disclosure: HauntersList.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to...

The Breathing Grave tutorial we posted a while back is a favorite of many home haunters that visit us here at Haunters List, so the opportunity to post a video tutorial on this prop is not going to be missed.  The HollywoodHaunter made the aforementioned video tutorial for his incredible looking breathing grave prop (seriously, forget about the breathing part, I’d be happy if I could make a grave look as good as his).   The footage of this breathing grave in action is spectacular and should be considered a staple in any home haunters yard.   http://youtu.be/_FZNRxugm9Y Shop These Materials on Amazon 12V Wiper Motor 2.5" Shaft 110 Degree (prop building) PWM DC Motor Speed Controller 9-70V 35A 45Kg High-Torque Waterproof Digital Servo Motor 5-Pack Foam RIP Tombstone Blanks for Carving Decorative Cemetery Fence Sections Rust-Oleum Flat Black Spray Paint 12oz Affiliate Disclosure: HauntersList.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to...

About five years ago Mr. Chicken created a Madame Leota prop for his yard haunt.  It turned out fantastic and I’ve wanted to build my own ever since (yeah, I know, I’m a procrastinator).  Well, things have just gotten a little bit easier for me because Mr. Chicken has just taken care of a big portion of it for me, and boy does it look good.     Sybil the Clairvoyant is a new video projection effect kit offered by Mr. Chicken that includes the video as well as the head form you’ll need to get started.  The dvd includes two versions of the video projection, one which is just the head, the other includes the head and some eerie ghosts floating above Sybil for added effect.  The kits cost $55.00 plus $10.00 for shipping. I must admit, when I checked it out I figured I wouldn’t like it because, let’s face it, Madame Leota is a pretty tough benchmark to beat, but boy was I wrong.  Mr. Chicken has done a great job here, this video looks and sounds great, but what really makes it work is that it’s completely fresh content. Nobody’s ever seen Sybil before and I can guarantee you it’ll be more than just a head turner at your haunt.  Don’t get me wrong, I still plan on making a Madame Leota (one of these days), but until then, it’s really nice to have Sybil the Clairvoyant as an...

The Niles Haunted House Scream Park is much more than a haunted house, it’s forty-four acres of fear located in Niles, Michigan.  This Haunt is celebrating its 40th year and offers three unique haunted houses, a haunted hayride, and the Field of Screams.   This years main attractions include: Niles Haunted House:  The centerpiece of the Niles Haunted House Scream Park – All new for 2013! Voodoo Bayou:  Ruled by voodoo and Cajun magic, the bayou doesn’t give up its secrets easily. Biological Terror:  A virus no one was supposed to know about has run rampant in the disease control center. The workers have all been turned into zombies, and it looks like you’re next… Dark Terrortory Haunted Hayride:  A one mile plus narrated hayride that will take you to places you never dreamed would exist. Field of Screams with the Maniac Maze:  Get lost easy?  This definitely is not the place for you!   Additional attractions at the Niles Haunted House Scream Park include Dr. Nefario’s Psychic Side Show, the Midway of the Macabre, the Gore Store, and Barbara the Gray Witch who offers psychic readings. The really great thing about this haunt wonderland is that it’s staff consists of volunteers from more than 65 area non-profit groups who will receive donations from the proceeds based on the number of hours they volunteer.  In 2012, $58,000 was raised for local charities in the Michigan / Indiana area, and over the past 17 years a total of over $1,250,000 has been donated.  Talk about scares that...

Born from the ashes (literally) of the Homer Mill haunt, Jackson’s Underworld is a three story haunted attraction that serves up 45,000 square feet of fear in Jackson, Michigan.  This haunt serves up a mixture of extremely high tech animatronics and digital special effects with a healthy dose of darkened corridors and high intensity strobes. And let’s not forget about the creeps lurking inside this den of horror who will be happy to remind you of what happens in the dark.   Billed as “Michigan’s Extreme Haunted House”, the location for this haunt could not have proven to be a better environment for a haunted...

Jane Davis is a Halloween freak, and her passion has led her to tour and study hundreds of haunted houses.  Now she’s turned her 10 acre woods in London, Ohio into the Haunted Backwoods. Some of the notable sights in these backwoods include: Circus in a huge barn Voodoo Shack Zombie Graveyard Gypsy Hideout Backwoods Village Trail through the woods Prowling animals in the dark  ...

Night Terrors at Wiard’s Orchards boasts of being the “Grandaddy of Gore since 1984”, and with 89 acres of terror that very well may be the case!  Located in Ypsilanti Township, Michigan Night Terrors offers six unique haunted attractions and over 115 live monsters. The Ultimate Haunted Barn℠:  Within these walls are the remains of the legend of Wiard’s Apple Thieves.  The thieves never escaped their fate…will you? The Asylum℠:  Enter the Wiard’s Asylum, founded by the late Dr. Jeremiah Wiard whose  intense contact with patients took its toll and his grip on reality slipped. The Labyrinth℠:  Get lost in the twists and turns of this booby trapped maze built by one of the orchard’s farmhands. Alien Caged Clowns℠:  Discovered in a South American cave these “Alien Clown” creatures were too bizarre and strange to be destroyed. The Mined Shaft℠:  This abandoned mine shaft houses the last crew that tried to find it’s lost fortunes. Hayride of the Lost℠:  Enjoy the same torch lit wagon ride that old Pete Sloakam used to take through the orchards.  Just be careful you don’t meet the same fate as...

If you’re in the mood for a good old fashioned hayride then head over to the Springboro Haunted Hayride.  This trek through the haunted woods of Lebanon, Ohio is filled with creepy characters that want nothing more than to scare the yell out of you.  Look out, though, the denizens of these woods may just hop in the tractor and join you for the ride.   The Black Bog is a haunted trail that will take you on a tour of the toxic waste dump that is the Black Bog.  You’ll find yourself wishing you were back in the tractor as you wind your way through the various buildings that are teaming with...

Right across the street from the Burial Chamber is the Little Lake Butte Des Mortes, which translates to “Hill of the Dead”.  Right underneath the Burial Chamber lies the rest of the dead, at least according to the lore of the warehouse that houses the Burial Chamber in Neenah, Wisconsin.  This huge haunted house complex features 3 unique haunted houses and 4 burial simulators.   Adrenaline Haunted House:  Adrenaline’s theme is Industrial / Military: under Zombie Attack! Insanity Haunted House:  This is no ordinary haunted house, it’s a blend of fun house meets haunted house! Phobia Haunted Woods:  New for 2013, Phobia Haunted Woods makes you to feel like you are part of a horror movie set in the woods. The Last Ride:  Experience a simulated burial and get buried alive!...

Feel like taking a stroll through Zombie infested woods?  You’d better pack your hiking boots, because the Dreadlands Haunt of Davison in Michigan is a one mile trail of terror.  The woods are home to the former site of Dr. Earnest Adlands’ research clinic, where his experimentation on treating virus infected plague patients was successful on an astonishing 177 out of 214 patients (there is no documentation on what became of the other 37 patients).   Decades later it became home to a secret military research facility, The Disease Research & Engineering, Atomic Division (DREAD) Proving Grounds.  You’ll have the opportunity to inspect the research laboratories during your hike as well as walk the 47 acre Proving Grounds. This is not your typical haunted trail, you will get a workout here, and it’s open regardless of weather conditions, however, the research labs are...

Burnsville, Minnesota has a secret within which lurks an ancient evil, and you’re invited to learn the secret “History of the Hill” this October at Frightmares at Buck Hill.  This haunted attraction offers four unique haunts, a full bar and restaurant with live music, and on Fridays and Saturdays magic by the “Halls of Magic!”     The Bellharm Lovejoy Asylum mysteriously burned to the ground in September of 2012.  Come and explore THE INFERNO, where the gates of hell have been unleashed and the tortured souls of the past yearn to share their pain and fear with all who enter.       For too long a nest of Vampires has kept down the property values of the neighborhood west of “The Hill.” Now the Neighborhood Association has decided to take the matter into its own hands and hired Stake and Mallet Exterminators LLP to deal with these supernatural pests once and for all.       The Deville Industrial Paint mfg. under new management, is hosting a Grand Reopening celebration during the month of October. But beware, though under new management the owners responsible for previous hazardous, bio-chemical accidents are still running the show.       Those buried in Haunted Hollow do not rest peacefully. For, this is the dark heart of this unwholesome hill. Even before the first man stepped foot on its soil something malevolent has resided here and the dead are now its playthings.    ...

There’s nothing better than a good Pepper’s Ghost effect, and there’s few things harder to find than a good Pepper’s Ghost tutorial.  I’ve watched several really shoddy videos describing the effect, but the one that Robert Schuch created provides a pretty straightforward explanation even though it’s designed for use with miniatures.  It’s a really simple effect to create, but doing it on a large scale can prove to be tricky due to the need for the large reflective surface.     For a little additional insight, take a look at the video below of Rolly Crump explaining the Pepper’s Ghost effect courtesy of the Walt Disney Family Museum, it’s definitely worth a watch.  ...

I’ve always been a big fan of the scene in Snow White and the Seven Dwarves when Snow White is running through the forest and the entire evil forest is trying to grab her.   I love that scene, and I’m pretty sure Mizerella from the 102 Wicked Things To Do blog is a fan as well.  She’s constructed a tree that would definitely be worthy of residence in Snow White’s forest.   The tree is created using two round concrete forms that can be split for easier storage along with a mixture of paper mache and celluclay.  It doesn’t seem like an extraordinarily difficult project and the tree looks incredible.     Items needed to complete this include: 2 Concrete building forms (sonotube) 1/4 sheet of plywood Newspaper Masking tape Paper mache Celluclay Coat hangers Branches (to spread on top) Paint Shop These Materials on Amazon Instant Paper Mache Powder Mix 3.3 lbs Assorted 12" Latex Balloons 120-Pack Affiliate Disclosure: HauntersList.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to...

WIth all the spider tutorials that we’ve been posting lately, isn’t it about time you see where they all come from?  The answer, of course, is from Spider Egg sacs, and Voodoo Willy from Halloween Forum has a great tutorial on how to create them.  These egg sacs are crafted using chicken wire wrapped in polyester batting to form the mass of the prop.     The ping pong balls are then glued to the surface of the egg sac and the entire sac is painted.  After its dried up the webbing is dipped in latex and stretched around the egg sac.     They’re easy to produce and are a creepy finishing touch to any haunt that has a giant spider.   Items needed to complete this include: Chicken wire Wire cutters Ping pong balls exacto blade Hot glue gun polyester batting (the thin kind) Spider webbing Liquid latex airbrush acrylic...

If you’re looking to build a coffin but don’t want an overly heavy prop then you might want to checkout Spyderwood’s styrofoam coffin tutorial.  The frame of this coffin is made out of 1 x 2 lumber, which, even when covered with styrofoam won’t be as heavy as your typical toe pincher.     You’re probably not going to want to get inside this coffin, but if you’re just planning on putting a skeleton or other prop inside, you might want to give this lightweight coffin a try.   Items needed to complete this include: 2 sheets of pink insulation foam 8 – 1 x 2″ lumber staples hotglue paint decorations hinges finishing nails Shop These Materials on Amazon XPS Foam Board 1" Thick Craft Sheets 4-Pack 4-in-1 Hot Wire Foam Cutter Kit 15W Loctite Power Grab Foam-Safe Construction Adhesive Affiliate Disclosure: HauntersList.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to...

Allen Hopps tutorial on how to make a human pelt is one of those tutorials that makes me scratch my head and ask myself  “Why didn’t I think of that”.  It’s such an easy idea and the finished product looks great, so if you’ve got need for a human pelt for your haunt then watch the video below because it could not be any easier....

Since 2004 the Haunted Barn has been sending thrills and chills down the collective spines of Wisconsin residents, but as with all good things the terror must end, and this will be the final season for this great haunt.  If you weren’t lucky enough to have attended the Monsters in May event that they hosted earlier this year then you’ll really want to make it a point to attend the Haunted Barn this October.     the Haunted Barn was born out of the remnants of a tiny petting farm and over the years has evolved into one of central Wisconsin’s premier haunted attractions.  This year’s haunt features the all new  “Field of Screams” and it’s the largest single area they’ve ever put together, even bigger than the Haunted...

In what could be described as a mixture of performance art and insanity, the Soap Factory is providing thrills and chills for their seventh consecutive season as The Soap Factory Presents:  The Haunted Basement.  Back for his second season, Noah Bremer is directing this group of artistic miscreants as they provide “an immersive terror adventure”.  The haunt promises to immerse your senses unlike anything you’ve ever experienced in the past, featuring “twisted Soundscapes, unexpected tactile experiences”, and thanks to  the smell engineers of the St. Croix Sensory, “nauseating odors”.  The Haunted Basement seems less like your typical haunted house and more like a prolonged lucid dream, or quite possibly psychotic episode, depending on your perspective.     And if you think you’ve got what it takes to brave the Haunted Basement alone then keep your eyes on the Soap Factory’s Facebook and Twitter accounts for updates because special “test subject” Haunted Basement tickets are going to be released sometime in September for those willing to step up to the challenge.     There are a strict set of rules that go with entry into the Haunted Basement, as well as the requirement that all patrons sign a waiver before entering.   Haunted Basement 2013 Rules: NO admittance if you are under 18. IDs will be checked at the door. NO Alcohol. NO admittance to intoxicated individuals. The Soap Factory reserves the right to refuse admission, as well as the right to insist a patron leave the premises. NO touching any of the exhibits, props or performers. The Soap Factory determines patron compliance and reserves the right to eject any patrons at our discretion. For your own safety and comfort, you MUST have appropriate clothing to navigate through challenging and messy environments: no high heels or flip-flops. Inappropriate shoes will be...

The prisoners have seized control at Statesville Haunted Prison®, located just outside of Chicago, and the Demon of Darkness has opened the gates for visitation.  Think you’ve got what it takes to survive the horror the inmates of this maximum security prison have in store for you?  As you make your way through 23 maximum security cells you’ll come face to face with unspeakable malevolence as you encounter over 100 of the criminal inmates that were too evil to die.  If you can make it out of Statesville Haunted Prison®, you’ll be rewarded with a trip to the City of the Dead, where you’ll come face to face with the Gatekeeper of this unholy tomb.  You’ll have to make your way through legions of the undead as you try to avoid joining their ranks and becoming a permanent resident.     This haunt is actually two haunts in one, lasting an average of 40 to 50 minutes from start to finish, and is intended for teen and adult audiences only.  Statesville Haunted Prison® has been named “Best Haunted House in Chicagoland” for 10 of the past 12 years by HauntedHouseChicago.com and ranked a “Must See Top 25 Haunted Attractions in America” by Haunted Attraction...

This haunt in scenic Green Bay, Wisconsin takes place in the former mansion of 1800’s Lumber Tycoon Jaden West.  When his mutilated corpse was found it was a reminder to all of the importance of good labor relations, as well as a chilling portent of the evil that was to be unleashed.  In 2000 this stately manor was relocated in an effort to restore the northern shore wetlands, was spared demolition, and is now open to those brave enough to enter its accursed halls.  Welcome to Green Bay Fear.      ...

The Haunting Experience on Highway 61 offers it’s visitors an opportunity to experience the terror that lurks in the small suburb of Cottage Grove, Minnesota.  For centuries the settlers to this area understood that this land was evil and it was widely accepted that it was in fact cursed.  The tales that have been passed down through the years have only served to reinforce to those who know its dark history that this dead hollow should be avoided at all costs.   This haunt offers visitors three unique attractions for 2013:   Manor House – The demented family that calls Manor House their home have spread their insanity upon this area for centuries Scummo’s 3D Nightmare – Scummo & Sterno have taken up residence in this 3D nightmare of circus freaks The Hayride – Enjoy a ride through the cursed forests and haunted fields of this dead hollow...

Located just forty minutes from the Twin Cities in Chaska, Minnesota is a secluded cornfield that plays host once a year to the horror that is Scream Town.  What started as a small trail through creator Matt Dunn’s backyard has evolved over the years into one of the largest haunted attractions in Minnesota.  This massive haunt offers five unique attractions including two all new for 2013!       Meltdown at Sector 666 – This nuclear plant is one of the most unstable and frightening buildings you will ever tour.  All new for 2013! Farmer’s Revenge – A local Chaska farmer has taken his revenge on Scream Town, leaving nothing living in his path.  All new for 2013! Redneck Resort – Bubba and his cousins have converted the old Motel into the Red Neck Resort, but don’t plan on any Relaxin’ at this resort. Oak Blood Forest – You will feel the seclusion within 10 steps of entering this 200 year old forest. Circus Asylum – Scream Town has constructed a 7,000 square foot Asylum to house the out of control circus freaks that call Scream Town their home. Plus, two special solo VIP only attractions: Abandoned – There will be no other guests bumping into you as you enter the back woods alone.  This is the ultimate in terror as the terrors that lurk in these woods are permitted to reach out and TOUCH you (all participants must sign a waiver for this attraction). The Experiment – To be announced.  ...

For almost four decades the Sheboygan Jaycees have been terrorizing Eastern Wisconsin residents with the Dominion of Terror Haunt, and they’re back at for their 2013 campaign.  This haunt features over twenty completely redesigned rooms (so that none are repeated from 2012), and promises to “terrorize your very existence and chill you to the bone”. On October 26th there’s a special lights on trick-or-treat matinee of this haunt with no monsters present for the little ones.  Instead, the Sheboygan Jaycees will hand out candy in each room. Afterwards, guests attending the Munch with Monster event can participate in fun crafts, games, eat treats, and pose for pictures with Frankenberry! And just in case you’ve ever wondered what it would feel like to be buried alive, the Dominion of Terror’s Last Ride will give you this chilling experience for only $3.00 a ride. The Dominion of Terror is a non-profit haunt that donates all proceeds to local...

The Wisconsin Fear Grounds is trying to bring your nightmares to life in 2013!  Back for their 10th year of fear this awesome haunt features 3 unique haunted attractions.   Morgan Manor – Expect the unexpected as Morgana and her 8 sisters feed on your fear in this den of Horror. CarnEvil offers a freak show of terror – Morgana and her wicked sisters have once again bewitched another new crop of minions to do their “EVIL” bidding. Unstable – Join Bezel and his Hillbilly Horde as they torment you throughout their labyrinth of horror where human and animals have joined the walking dead. Located in Waukesha Wisconsin this haunt has been selected by Haunted Attraction magazine, America’s Best Haunts and Haunted House ratings.com as one of the best haunted houses in the country.    ...

If you’ve ever wanted to make some really nice looking tombstones but didn’t think you had the skills to get the job done welcome to the club.  Oh, and keep reading, because while making your own tombstones can range from being an easy project to an arduous task, once you have a few basic techniques down I can guarantee that you’ll be adding to your tombstone collection on an annual basis.   DevonTT’s three part series on how to create some killer tombstones will definitely help to get you started.   Items needed to create this include: 2″ Styrofoam Laserjet printout of your text Iron Dremel & Router bit Exterior Latex paint         Shop These Materials on Amazon 5-Pack Foam RIP Tombstone Blanks for Carving Decorative Cemetery Fence Sections Rust-Oleum Flat Black Spray Paint 12oz XPS Foam Board 1" Thick Craft Sheets 4-Pack 4-in-1 Hot Wire Foam Cutter Kit 15W Loctite Power Grab Foam-Safe Construction Adhesive Affiliate Disclosure: HauntersList.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to...

Kindred Moon Productions has added eight new DVD’s for 2013 to their Haunted Halloween Projection Series.  At $34.99 each, these DVD’s can be projected onto a window, a wall, a screen, or even used on a video screen or television to create a picture effect.                  ...

I’ve posted a couple of tutorials on how to make realistic eyes for your props, but the one that Sytnathotep posted over at HauntForum may be the easiest yet.  This method only produces a half of an eye, but sometimes that’s more than enough.  Before you get started on this you’re going to need to print and cut your iris to fit the circumference of your round palettes.     Once you’re ready to start it’s just a matter of pouring some of the epoxy into the palette, making sure to leave a little room for another pour.  Place your iris face down into the palette and push it slightly into the epoxy making sure that it’s completely covered, then add enough epoxy so it’s completely level with the top of your palette.  That’s all there is to it!  Once they’re dry, just pound them out of the palette and you’re good to go.     Items needed to complete this include: Plastic paint palettes Smooth-On’s Epoxy Cast 690 Iris...

What makes Canadian skulls better than American Skulls?  Brad Goodspeed,of course!  The skulls he produces in his Making Skulls series of videos are so good looking it’s hard to believe that they start off being a cheap styrofoam skull. These videos are an invaluable tool to anyone that wants to create gruesome looking skulls.  There’s a ton of useful information packed into 40 minutes that every haunter needs to see.     And don’t forget to check out the Making Glow In The Dark Teeth tutorial to make some teeth for your skulls!     Shop These Materials on Amazon Creature Liquid Latex 16oz Clear Special Effects Cheesecloth Unbleached (for draping and corpsing) Polyester Fiberfill Stuffing 30 LB Bag Realistic Replica Human Skull Statue 6.5" 5.4ft Full Size Halloween Foam Skeleton XPS Foam Board 1" Thick Craft Sheets 4-Pack 4-in-1 Hot Wire Foam Cutter Kit 15W Loctite Power Grab Foam-Safe Construction Adhesive Affiliate Disclosure: HauntersList.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to...

When I was little the one thing that used to creep me out more than anything was walking through any kind of wooded area.  I was certain the trees were alive and it would absolutely freak the heck out of me.  I never truly felt like I was alone out there.  Thank goodness I didn’t see the Wailing Tree that the Ghostess over at the Dead End created when I was a kid, because I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t have ever gone near a tree again.     The frame of this tree is made of PVC while the body is a combination of chicken wire, paper mache, and a little bit of Great Stuff to seal the bottom.  While not tremendously hard to create, you can tell that the Ghostess really put a lot of care into the creation of this prop.  It’s an absolute thing of beauty, and I don’t think I’d be happy building just one, I want a whole forest of these things!     Items needed to complete this include: 1 Bucky Skull PVC (variable depending on the size) Chicken wire Paper mache Great Stuff 14 gauge wire (for branches) Silk leaves DryLok masonry sealer Black / Brown / Gray Paint   Shop These Materials on Amazon 1/2" Hardware Cloth 19-Gauge 48"x100ft Galvanized Roll Aviation Tin Snips 3-pc Set (straight/left/right) Great Stuff Gaps & Cracks Expanding Foam 12oz Professional Spray Foam Applicator Gun (2-Pack) Instant Paper Mache Powder Mix 3.3 lbs Assorted 12" Latex Balloons 120-Pack 1" Schedule 40 PVC Pipe 6-Pack Ratcheting PVC Pipe Cutter (up to 1-1/4") 1" PVC Furniture Fittings Assortment 12-Pack Oatey PVC Clear Cement + Primer Handy Pack Affiliate Disclosure: HauntersList.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon...

If you took our advice and ordered your copy of the 2012 Home Haunter DVD Collection then you’re already familiar with Steve’s Haunted Yard and have probably already seen his above ground tomb with the moving lid.  If you missed it, though, (and trust me, there’s a lot of cool stuff worth seeing in his cemetery), you can check out the tutorial he’s been kind enough to post on how it works.  It’s a simple build and it looks great when it’s moving.  The tomb itself looks to be made of 2″ styrofoam insulation and has a wiper motor mounted on the inside.  You’ll need to rout out a small hole in the styrofoam for the glide to properly move the lid from side to side.   http://youtu.be/NXQnuuMZPa4 Shop These Materials on Amazon 12V Wiper Motor 2.5" Shaft 110 Degree (prop building) PWM DC Motor Speed Controller 9-70V 35A 45Kg High-Torque Waterproof Digital Servo Motor XPS Foam Board 1" Thick Craft Sheets 4-Pack 4-in-1 Hot Wire Foam Cutter Kit 15W Loctite Power Grab Foam-Safe Construction Adhesive Affiliate Disclosure: HauntersList.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to...

In 2008 the Grim Hollow Haunt created an incredible looking prop simply named Grim.  This sinister looking creation stands approximately 5 feet tall and represents everything I fear is walking through the woods at night.  I cannot imagine a better prop to welcome guests to a haunt than Grim, and thankfully, Grim, host of the Grim Hollow Haunt has left a short tutorial on the steps needed to create this amazing monstrosity. This creation rests on a 1 x 2″ wood skeleton that is covered in chicken wire and paper mache.  The hands and feet are simply wire coat hangers with duct tape wrapped around them.  Grim did some additional distressing of the creature via rope vines and cheesecloth, while a foam Funkin head was carved and given an ominous paint job.   Items needed to complete this include: 1 x 2″ lumber 1 x 3″ lumber Chicken wire Wire coat hangers Paper mache Duct tape Rope (as needed) Flat black paint Cheesecloth Foam Funkin pumpkin Shop These Materials on Amazon 1/2" Hardware Cloth 19-Gauge 48"x100ft Galvanized Roll Aviation Tin Snips 3-pc Set (straight/left/right) Instant Paper Mache Powder Mix 3.3 lbs Assorted 12" Latex Balloons 120-Pack Affiliate Disclosure: HauntersList.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to...

Dave Simon is a good dad.  I don’t actually know Dave, but any father that makes his three year old daughter a pair of pink and purple monster feet is my kind of dad.  His tutorial on how to Make Monster & Alien Feet is not only easy and inexpensive, but the feet actually look fantastic.  And since they’re made using Crocs as a base, you know they’re really comfortable too!     Items needed to complete this include: Old or new foam shoes Great Stuff minimal expanding foam Disposable gloves Newspaper Spray...

This easy to do eyeball tutorial makes it’s way to us from HauntItYourself Productions.  You’ll need to get some half eyeballs off of Ebay (by searching for half eyeballs of course), some clear nail polish and red yarn for veins.  From there, it’s just a matter of painting some nail polish on the eyeball and spreading some of the fine threads of yarn on the  eyeball.  The effect is quite realistic and you’re going to spend less than 5 minutes and about 5 dollars on this project....

If you’ve taken the time to follow Dr. Kreepy’s tutorial on making Cheap Easy Skulls, you’ve no doubt ended up with a boatload of superb looking skulls.  The only thing that could possibly make those skulls look better is a little variety.  And what can help give a skull some variety better than some realistic looking teeth.  Well the Devil’s Workshop has a tutorial on how to make glow in the dark teeth that will really help.  It’s a reallysimple process involving  a mixture of translucent white and glow in the dark baking clay.   http://youtu.be/FbjK2r1Wv0A Shop These Materials on Amazon Realistic Replica Human Skull Statue 6.5" 5.4ft Full Size Halloween Foam Skeleton Affiliate Disclosure: HauntersList.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to...

Five years ago CreepChrisS took the medieval cauldron prop build as seen on Woody Carr’s ScareFX site and won the Mad Lab’s September 2007 contest with it!  His prize?  A foam tombstone of course, but in doing so he’s left us all a prize in a clear and concise tutorial on how to build this fine looking cauldron. Before you do anything you’ll want to find a spare 55 gallon plastic drum, which can be tricky, but if you don’t have access to one you can always find a water storage barrel at a hardware store that will fit the bill.  You’ll need to start by cutting approximately 1/4 off the top.  Next you’re going to spray paint the entire barrel with your black spray paint and then add the pool noodle, sill foam, and styrofoam balls. After painting the styrofoam pieces with the black acrylic paint you’ll need to drybrush the entire cauldron with the grey and brown acrylic paints to give it some character.  If you really want to make it look good, you’ll go ahead and add some Hot Burning Coals underneath it.   Items needed to complete this include: 55 gallon plastic drum Pool noodle Flat black spray paint Sill foam Styrofoam balls Black acrylic paint Grey acrylic paint Brown acrylic paint Shop These Materials on Amazon XPS Foam Board 1" Thick Craft Sheets 4-Pack 4-in-1 Hot Wire Foam Cutter Kit 15W Loctite Power Grab Foam-Safe Construction Adhesive Affiliate Disclosure: HauntersList.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to...

Ich fürchte, zombies, aber ich habe nichts dagegen, wie einer aussieht. Every now and then a tutorial comes along that is so good it leapfrogs it’s way to the front of the Haunters List line. Such is the case with this great video tutorial from Stefan Schäfer Photography.  In this video you’ll learn how to turn a little bit of gelatin, glycerol, and water into an incredible zombie paste that will help in the zombification of any haunt.  Sure, you’ll need some makeup and a little bit of blood, but the base coat is everything here, and this tutorial gives you everything you need to get started....

On Wednesday July 31st, ScaryVisions & HaunTopic Radio will be hosting the fifth in it’s Haunt Start-up 101 series of online seminars.  The fifth installment, How To Create Your Own Theme and Storyline for Your Haunt with Dana Martin focuses on haunt themes and story creation. Dana will share her knowledge on Writing Engaging Backstories, Creating Unique Themes, and How To Successfully Create a New Theme With the Supplies You Already Have.  The twenty dollar fee covers the hour and a half seminar, access to view the video recording forever, an mp3 download of the audio recording of the seminar as well as all downloads and material discussed in the seminar.  You’ll have to register to view the live event or recording.  After registration and purchase you’ll be given the instructions on how to attend the live event or the recording.   Dana Martin is a freelance writer for various magazines, haunted attraction manager, contributor to Chicken Soup for the Soul and to Woman’s World Magazine, President of Writers of Kern, and the former editor of the nation’s first citizen journalism publication, The Northwest Voice.      ...

I wasn’t sure if I wanted to post a link to the Nimble Fingered Skeletal Organist tutorial that the guys over at Night Frights posted since it’s part prop and part actor control.  It doesn’t really fit nicely into any of categories we’ve established at HauntersList, but the fact of the matter is, this effect looks too good to pass up.   The effect is achieved by having your actor (seated below the organ) wearing a pair of skeletal gloves that are attached to your Bucky.  This reverse marionette action allows for a much more realistic looking organist than you could ever get using a motor or pneumatics.     By the way, I’m categorizing this under Costumes/Masks, so be sure to leave a comment if you think I’m dead wrong on this.   Items needed to complete this include: Bucky Skeleton Skeletal gloves (the kind with the raised plastic bones on them work best) Black Light Glow-In-The-Dark Spray Paint Masking Tape Zip Ties Black fabric (3 yards should be plenty) plus some tacks, staples or duct tape to secure it 1-inch Threaded Floor Flange 1″ x 3/4″ Reducing Male Adapter 2 feet of 3/4” PVC Pipe Black Spray Paint Black long-sleeved shirt (for your operator to wear during...

Not all grave grabbers need to be motorized, and if you’re interested in building an inexpensive one that still looks good then checkout LastHouse’s tutorial over at HalloweenForum.  It’s a pretty easy project that allows for plenty of artistic freedom, but you will need a little bit of skill to cut the PVC for the rib cage, and of course you’ll need a blowtorch to get the PVC hot enough to bend.   Once the ribcage is done, though, you’re all set to pose and bring your skeleton to life.  The nice thing about this prop is that while it may look like a complete disaster while you’re framing it, once you’ve coated it with the Great Stuff and painted it up, it’ll take on a life of its own.  And don’t forget to reference LastHouse’s tutorial on skeletal hands to add to your skeleton. Items needed to complete this include: Two 3/4 ” pieces of PVC 3 PVC T’s Some scrap 2 x 4 Hot glue ( LOTS) Liquid Nails Great Stuff Some Scrap foam Duct tape Drylock paint Model Magic clay Skull Shop These Materials on Amazon Great Stuff Gaps & Cracks Expanding Foam 12oz Professional Spray Foam Applicator Gun (2-Pack) 1" Schedule 40 PVC Pipe 6-Pack Ratcheting PVC Pipe Cutter (up to 1-1/4") 1" PVC Furniture Fittings Assortment 12-Pack Oatey PVC Clear Cement + Primer Handy Pack Realistic Replica Human Skull Statue 6.5" 5.4ft Full Size Halloween Foam Skeleton Affiliate Disclosure: HauntersList.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to...

I’ve never really wanted to delve into the realm of pneumatic props because it’s always seemed like such a difficult process.  Well, Mortarlover123 (aka TangoAlphaCharlie1) seems to think that it’s a pretty easy endeavor, and after watching his tutorial on the basics, I think I’m inclined to agree.  His tutorial only really covers some basic concepts, but it’s more than what I need to feel confident enough to make the leap into this realm of prop making.  Let’s face it, sometimes a wiper motor isn’t going to give you the push you need for your props, and a pneumatic solution may be what you need.  If that’s the case, this tutorial might be the answer if you’re on the fence about getting into pneumatic props.   http://youtu.be/qtmpYSzprO8 Shop These Materials on Amazon 1/4" NPT Solenoid Valve DC12V 5-Way Double-Acting Pneumatic Air Cylinder 40mm x 100mm 1/4" OD Push-to-Connect Pneumatic Fittings Kit 40-Piece Affiliate Disclosure: HauntersList.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to...

There are numerous tutorials on how to make cemetery fence so it stands to reason that there would be multiple tutorials on how to make cemetery columns, and Camsauce from HalloweenForum has a highly detailed tutorial on how to easily build some really realistic looking columns. These columns are solidly built around a 2 x 2″ lumber and OSB / Plywood base.  The joint compound is spread around the entire structure to create the stone facade, which is easy to do and looks great.  Once you’ve got your joint compound spread you’re ready to black wash the columns to suit your taste.  It’s really that simple, and the finished product couldn’t look any more realistic without a trowel! Camsauce’s tutorial includes some optional skeletal sconces, which seem like a lot of extra work, but judging from the photo below are well worth the time and effort. Items needed to complete this include: 2 x 2″ (approx 85′) 2 x 4 (approx 16′) 2 x 6 (approx 14′) 5 sheets 4 x 8′ OSB board (or plywood) 2 sheets 2″ Styrofoam insulation 2 gallons joint compound Exterior primer Acylic paints to black wash   Optional items: Moss Skeletons Candles   Shop These Materials on Amazon 5-Pack Foam RIP Tombstone Blanks for Carving Decorative Cemetery Fence Sections Rust-Oleum Flat Black Spray Paint 12oz Affiliate Disclosure: HauntersList.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to...