Total Terror Haunted House: From Home Haunter to Pro

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with Chip Wells about transitioning from a home haunter to running a commercial haunted attraction.

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... Start and grow your Haunted Attraction at HauntersToolbox.com Stalk Total Terror at TotalTerrorHaunt.com Reward your scare actors and staff with merit badges from ScareItBadges.com Learn more about these attractions inside this podcast: EXORCYSM Nestled at the end of a desolate road, the old manor stands as a testament to time's cruel passage. Its once grand facade now slowly crumbles, with ivy creeping up its walls like skeletal fingers. The windows, shattered and grimy, seem to watch with a malevolent gaze. Father O'Malley, a priest known for his unwavering faith and courage, had heard the whispers of the manor's dark history. Desperate to rid the town of its lingering evil, he enliststhe help of a team of seasoned ghost hunters. Armed with their equipment and steely resolve, they approached the manor under the cover of night. Join the team on the investigation and discover the true horror that dwells in the old…

People in this episode

Hosts: Brian Foreman, Darryl Plunkie

Guest: Chip Wells

Topics covered

• haunted attractions
• home haunter
• commercial haunted house
• prop creation
• haunt management
• scare actors

Keywords

• Total Terror
• haunted house
• home haunter
• prop making
• haunt crew management
• scare actors
• haunted attraction growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HauntersToolbox.com, TotalTerrorHaunt.com, ScareItBadges.com

Books & works: EXORCYSM, FELDGEISTER

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