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2010 Haunt News
"Dead Acres Adds A Nightmarish New Addition" The ever expanding Haunted Hoochie at Dead Acres, has well...one again...expanded. Thats right, once again their haunt floor has festered and grown into a new addition for your 2010 enjoyment. Dead Acres has lengthened the outdoor leg of your jilted journey, with a sprawling cemetery packed tight with the undead one on top of the other. Exposed coffins and buried fiends wait to leap toward you in a cloud of chaos.
Holding alter over our brand new area dedicated to the dead, and segregated for the souls is a colossal church of epic proportions. It holds court over the chaos, and is your own personal gateway to the other side in case your soul should not escape. Be wickedly weary, the last soul to climb it stairs was so evil it knocked the head off the Jesus statue. Don't believe me, check it out for yourself as you stand in the shadow of this crumbling house of worship. For more information on Dead Acres, please visit www.deadacres.com.
"Factory of Terror Shatters Guinness World Record!"
Ohio is now home to the world's largest haunted house. Friday August 13th Guinness World Records traveled to Canton, OH to take measurements of The Factory of Terror haunted house. The record at the moment was 2,262 feet, but Factory of Terror shattered that with 3,318 feet. This is an earth shattering record and will be one that' going to be hard to beat. City Blood congratulates Factory of Terror in bringing the world record to Ohio and making the buckeye state proud.
For more information on The Factory of Terror, please visit www.factoryofterror.net.
"City Blood's Killer Coupon Coming Soon" Very soon City Blood will have its own coupon with many discounts from haunts in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. If you would like to be part of this coupon please email me at jollypumpkin@aol.com. Please give me the name of your haunt, the discount and when it expires.
"Land of Illusion Is New and Improved For 2010!" 1. The NEST: The Nest will be a big theme LOI this season.The Nest is an area infested with vampires. It will not be a stand alone haunt, but will be an entire section of Middletown Haunted Trail.
2. The Vodoo Bayou Shanty: This is a stand alone haunt and will give LOI 5 haunts this year. Think Wrong Turn.
3. An expanded Dr. Psycho's Haunted Estate: LOI has added a completely different graveyard scene with moseleums at the beginning. They've also added a new greenhouse scene that should be very exciting.
4. Club Zombie: Club Zombie is a live dance club with Zombies. This will be open Friday and Saturday nights.
5. $24.95 (this is the discounted price with a coupon from the website or by texting "Nest" to 28553) gets you into the Park. Once you are in the park you can go through each haunt as many times as you would like. It's now a Haunted Theme Park rather than a series of events.
"Ghostly Manor Actor Auditions at State Theater Steal The Spotlight!"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Drew Cordeiro Ghostly Manor Thrill Center 3319 Milan Road Sandusky, OH 44870 419 626 4467 (office) 401 862 5035 (cell) Sandusky, OH, August 25, 2010- The ghouls and goblins of Ghostly Manor Thrill Center will infiltrate the Sandusky State Theater on Wednesday night, September 8th, dead-set on recruiting a multitude of monstrosities to terrorize those courageous enough to walk through Ghostly Manor this Halloween season. The veritable veterans of the haunted halls will oversee actor auditions in unprecedented fashion. Anyone eighteen and older is invited to take center stage and to frighten Sandusky residents with paid positions at Ghostly Manor on the line. Experience with spooking, creeping, mortifying, chilling, petrifying or scaring the pants off of unsuspecting victims is a plus. This free function is open to the public, with audience participation encouraged. Ghostly Manor actor auditions promise to be as amusing as they will be alarming, making this eerie event a must-see. Ghostly Manor Actor Auditions Wednesday, September 8th 2010. 5PM-9PM. Sandusky State Theater, 3319 Milan Road, Sandusky, OH, 44870. This event is FREE to attend as an actor or spectator! For more information, please call 419-626-4467. About Ghostly Manor Thrill Center: Located just 2 miles north of Ohio State Route 2 at 3319 Milan Road in Sandusky, Ohio, Ghostly Manor Thrill Center is an indoor entertainment complex featuring the #4 ranked haunted house in the United States as well as Ohio's first and only XD 3D Theater and the iconic SkateWorld. For more information, please call 419-626-4467. About Sandusky State Theater: Since 1928, The Sandusky State Theatre has been an area landmark and continues to serve as a top entertainment destination for the entire Erie County region. The Sandusky State Theatre has been in operation for 80 years and has served the community in many entertainment capacities functioning as a top Vaudeville theatre, movie palace and as a world-class performing arts center. For more information, please call 419-626-1347 or visit www.sanduskystate.com.
"USS Nightmare Open During Riverfest!" USS will have a special preview day on Riverfest, Sunday, September 5. The USS Nightmare will be open from 4 to 8 p.m. with ticket sales beginning at 3:30 p.m. Pick your spot for the fireworks, and then come on down and enjoy the show for a special Riverfest price of $10 per person (a savings of $6 per person). And, save even more with online purchases for just $8.50 each – available for Riverfest Day only at www.USSNightmare.com.
"Sandyland Acres Looking For Monsters To work at Hayride" Sandyland Acres Haunted Hayride is looking for the perfect monsters to work at their haunt this season. If you would like to scare the pants off of people at Kentucky's number one rated hayride, then join them on August 29th from 5:00 pm - 7:00pm. For more information on Sandyland Acres Haunted Hayride, please visit http://www.sandylandacres.com
"USS Nightmare Now Hiring For Halloween Season" The 2010 USS Nightmare season plans to kick off with a bang as the annual Halloween favorite announces a special showing on Riverfest day, September 5 from 4:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. In preparation for this year’s show, the USS Nightmare is now hiring haunted actors and makeup technicians for the steamboat’s 19th haunting season. If you have ever wanted to work for the best haunted attraction in Cincinnati, this is your opportunity. Join our staff this Halloween season as we prepare to scare the ship out of our visitors!
Applicants must be at least 18 years old with energetic and fun personalities. Interested parties should apply in person at the USS Nightmare Landing during the job fair on Friday, August 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. or Saturday, August 28 from noon to 3 p.m. The USS Nightmare Landing is conveniently located on the Newport, KY waterfront along Riverboat Row in front of Newport on the Levee. The annual preview weekend will be Friday and Saturday, September 17 and 18 from 7 p.m. to midnight. The regular operating schedule will be Wednesday through Sunday from September 24 until October 31. Regular show times are 7 to 11 p.m. weekdays and 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Admission is $16 per person. Visit www.ussnightmare.com for more information regarding directions, coupons, group rates, and online ticket purchasing options.
"Buy Your Damien Reaper Apparel Today" The Dent School House's very own Damien Reaper now has his own online store where you can buy Damien Reaper T-shirts, mugs and more. Click on the link below to visit his store. http://www.zazzle.com/damienreaper
"Land of Illusion's Brand New Haunt" The Land of Illusion will include 5 haunts this year and this includes the brand new Club Zombie. This looks to be a contemporary twist on the traditional zombie themed haunt. For more information on Club Zombie, click on the link below. http://www.thelandofillusion.com/attractions/club-zombie/ "Dention Hall Coming To Dent"
A brand new attraction is coming to The Dent School House. It's called Detention Hall. There's very little information on it, but when it becomes available we'll be sure to let you know.
For more information on The Dent School House please visit www.frightsite.com.
"Hauntcon 2011 Louisville, Kentucky April 27th-May 2nd"
Hauntcon 2011 will be taking place in the one and only Louisville, Kentucky. Lousville has some of the best and most unique haunts in America that many people will experiencing for the first time during this annual haunt convention. City Blood will update everyone as more information becomes available.
For more information on Hauntcon, please visit www.hauntcon.com.
"Baxter Avenue Morgue Open Derby Week" The first ever Baxter Avenue Morgue Halloween Party in June! Time for all good (or evil) Halloween freaks to unite and unite we shall, at THE MORGUE. FREE EVENT! Special music, local artist, games and prizes. Meet some of the Morgue Cast. In the courtyard of the Baxter Avenue Morgue. Pot Luck and bring drinks for your group. The Morgue will offer up some good eats meats and few other surprises! Costumes are optional but I'm sure there will me some prizes for that!
For more information on Baxter Avenue Morgue please visit www.baxtermorgue.com.
"A New Haunt Convention Is Coming To Indianapolis" Ironstock may have seen its last days in 2009, but a brand new gathering has been born. It's called the Indy Haunt Fest and will feature vendors, costumes, demonstrations on prop building and performance techniques for all levels of haunt enthusiast, a haunter’s auction of new and used props, special tours of the areas creepy attractions, networking opportunities, food and much more. This is shaping up to be an interesting event with tickets starting at only $15. For more information on demonstrations, vendors and events please make sure and visit www.indyhauntfest.com.
"Bring Life To The Character Edgar Krawly and Win Big!" Spooky Logistics LTD is in the process of creating a frightening haunt this Halloween season, but needs your help. The main character that will be representing this attraction is Edgar Krawly. He's a frightening looking ghoul, but needs some life brought into him. This is where you come in. Spooky Logisitcs needs you to answer the following questions in 500 words or less going deep into the psychie of this twisted character and beyond his spooky exterior.
"Paranomal Investigations at Baxter Avenue Morgue"
Baxter Avenue Morgue and Louisville Paranormal Investigators have teamed up to offer overnight investigations at the classic haunted attraction that is “Baxter Avenue Morgue”. Find out if real ghosts haunt Warren Vanderdark’s dark domain. Overnight tours started November 7th and are still going on. Mondays and Tuesdays - 7 pm - 3 am Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays – 7pm - 2 am $20 donation per person…. 8 person minimum
For more information contact LPI at LPI2007@aol.com or visit their website at www.louisvilleparanormalinvestigations.com.
"The Dent School House To Be Featured In Hauntworld Magazine" Issue 24 of Hauntworld Magazine will feature Cincinnati’s own “The Dent School House”. The Dent School House has been a haunt tradition for the tri state area for decades and will finally get the feature article it deserves. In issue 24 you will also learn about all of the world famous Kansas City haunts such as The Beast and The Edge of Hell. Additionally there will be articles covering How to Detail Your Haunt, How to Market a Haunted Theme and How to Purchase a Building For Your Business. It’s shaping up to be an incredible issue of Hauntworld Magazine. You can subscribe to Hauntworld by visiting www.hauntedhousemagazine.com.
"The Midwest Haunters Convention Returns"
The Midwest Haunters Convention returns to Columbus, OH once again. MHC is one of the nation’s largest and most popular haunt conventions. It features a large and haunting tradeshow, great haunt tours, seminars, workshops and much more. If you are an owner, actor, haunt worker, makeup artist, enthusiast or just want to learn what the haunt industry is all about, then head out to Columbus, OH June 4-6 for the Midwest Haunters Convention. Tell them City Blood sent you! Six Awesome attractions on our pre-con bus tour! Join us for two days of fun as we head to Northeastern Ohio. We’ll be touring award winning haunted attractions, some with acting troupes and many with multiple attractions. During the pre-convention bus tour you’ll visit 6 haunts; hosting more than 13 attractions. Prices will be starting around $200 and will Include your hotel room, all attractions, meals, snacks, charter bus and more.
Weekend Workshops Slider Basics 101 - Learn how to slide with Chris Simmons of Scarowinds The Airbrush Asylum - Pashur shows off some great haunt airbrush makeup Marketing & Sponsorships - Kelly Allen author of So You Want to be a Haunt Entrepreneur shares some of his best tips and tricks An awesome design class to be announced very soon! Visit the Weekend Workshops link on www.midwesthauntersconvention.com for all of the details on these great classes!
Two More Haunts on Friday! Upon returning to the Hyatt, join us in the Big Bar on 2 for our newest tradition - Scaryoke! Check out the Friday Night Activities page for more details.
Contest Registration Open Register now for Monster Makeup Wars and Ms Scary Midwest The Bloody Mary Monster Makeup Wars pits fives teams of three artists against each other. Each team is challenged to create the scariest, most creative, monster from the neck up. There is one catch though. They do not know what materials they have to work with until the contest starts and they only have 30 minutes to do it in! If you feel you are up to the challenge submit your application now. We will accept applications through April 16th at which point the five teams will be chosen at random. Each year the Ms Scary Midwest Pageant searches for the scariest female character. Eight lucky "ladies" will vie for this prestigious award onstage during the Saturday Masquerade Ball. These eight will be selected from all entries, submitted by April 16th, by a panel of judges from around the haunt industry. Please visit the Contests page of the website for more details and to download the applications.
Weekend Seminars!
For more information on The Midwest Haunters Convention, please visit www.midwesthauntersconvention.com.
"Transworld Will Have Cincy Haunt Teach Seminar" The 15th Annual Halloween & Attractions Show will feature 28 different seminars taught by top leaders of the haunt industry. For the 1st time ever, The Dent School House will have it’s very own class for all haunters to enjoy. Below are the details on this frightening seminar. 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Tell a story in every room! Using realistic props and detail to completely immerse your guests. For more information on the Halloween and Attractions Show, please visit www.hauntshow.com.
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