Month: October 2013
Shellac: A Set Designer’s Dream
October 31, 2013 - Haunted HouseAfter detailing our haunted house set, I can safely say that it wouldn’t have been nearly as successful without shellac. In case you aren’t familiar, check out liquid shellac online http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shellac. It’s a pretty expensive material
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Pros and Cons of Concealed Exits
October 29, 2013 - Haunted HouseMost haunted houses are labyrinths full of twists, turns, and dark corners. This is done so to make the experience creepier and longer. However, concealing the exit route for a room or hallway adds a whole
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Online Haunt Reviews
October 26, 2013 - EntertainmentFear Overload Scream Park is proud to have some of the best online reviews of all nearby haunted houses. As of September 2018, Fear Overload is reviewed at 4.7 stars on Shopper Approved, 4.1 stars on
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To Roof or not to Roof A Haunted House
October 24, 2013 - Haunted HouseOne of the biggest questions a prospective haunt owner faces is whether to create an indoor or outdoor venue. In California, October weather generally permits outside haunts to be the perfect climate. I still haven’t come
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How to transform a store bought halloween prop
October 22, 2013 - Haunted HouseIf you’re like me, you’ve probably ordered a cool Halloween prop you found in a magazine or on the Internet to receive it in the mail and be sorely disappointed. Store bought props never look as
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What is a Scream Park?
October 20, 2013 - EventsWhat is a scream park, you may be wondering. Well a scream park is basically a Halloween themed theme park. At one, you’ll find a huge range of activities to do including haunted houses. What sets
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Get unbiased volunteers to see your show before you open
October 14, 2013 - EntertainmentAs a scream park, you need to have the correct balance of quantity vs. quality for your haunted houses. Scream parks are known for having a variety of Halloween themed attractions, not just haunted houses, but
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Creating a believable haunted house
October 11, 2013 - Haunted HouseOne of the most important aspects in creating a great haunted house is its authenticity. People will come to your haunt to immerse themselves in a new, alien environment that feels real. The most terrified a
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How to make your own burlap mask
October 7, 2013 - Haunted HouseCan’t think of anything to be this Halloween? Tired of the same old ghost, vampire, and zombie costumes? Well here’s a tutorial on how to make your very own burlap mask for just pocket change and
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Cabin in the woods style scared
October 2, 2013 - EntertainmentOne of our favorite horror movies here at Fear Overload is Cabin in the Woods. The best part of this movie is how original it is in scaring you, but also making you feel a whole
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