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Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about haunts. This page is sure to help any concerns you may have had before visiting a haunt.
What is a haunt?
A haunt is a short word used for haunted attraction and haunted house. Hayrides, trails, theme parks and more fall under this category.
What is the average admission price?
It really depends on what kind of haunt it is. Charity haunts will charge anywhere from $3 to $10. This is because many of their props and supplies are donated and they do little to no advertising. The majority of their profit goes to a charity and actors are mostly volunteer.
Big budget haunts can charge anywhere from $10 - $30. The high ticket price is mostly due to tv advertising, expensive props and sets and paid actors.
You can also expect to pay $1 - $3 for parking at many haunts rather they be charity or not.
Are coupons available?
Many haunts offer coupons available on their website. They could be $2 off or half off the entire ticket price. Some haunts even work together with local restaurants and businesses and off coupons available at certain places.
What is the best time to visit a haunt?
If you want the actors to focus more on you, you're better off visiting during the week. There will be less of a crowd and more than likely less actors. The actors there will have more energy to focus in on scaring you since they haven't had to work very hard the whole night.
If you like to see more actors at a haunt, then visit during the weekend since many haunts use child actors they are off school and have many hours to waste.
When are haunts open?
The majority are open starting in late September or early October and don't close for the season until late October or early November. There are few haunts that are open year round, but as always call ahead or check a haunts website to make sure they are open. The days haunts are open really varies so once again, call ahead or check their website.
Can haunts get rained out?
Yes, especially haunted trails and hayrides. If it's raining and you know a haunt either takes place outside or has an outdoor element to it, please call to see if they are still open. Many haunts will say if they are closed on the websites, but many won't.
Are haunts safe?
Yes, the majority of haunts are safe, but if you ever feel that something doesn't seem right never enter into a haunt. It's just not worth it. If a haunt has you sign a waiver to enter, this is probably a good sign that they don't have insurance.
How do I know if a haunt is worth the money?
You don't unless you've been there or have heard a review. And the best reviews are from professional critics who love haunting. These people visit haunts regularly and know a good haunt from a bad haunt. If you're state has a haunt review site visit it regularly to check out what their top rated haunts are.
How can I become an actor at a haunt?
Many haunts have an email address and phone number you can contact them for information on becoming part of their staff. While some haunts will actually have a form you can fill out on their site. Remember that many haunts don't pay their actors or pay very little. You are doing this because you love haunting and not the money.
Where do I find information on haunts?
There are many sites that can help you in your quest in finding a great haunt. The Halloween Database, HauntWorld, HauntedHouse.com, Haunted House Online and many more.
Some notable review sites you can visit are City Blood-Ohio Haunt Reviews, Haunted Illinois, Haunted Denver, Haunted Wisconsin and many more.
What haunts are appropriate for my kids?
This really depends on what your kids can handle and you know them better than anyone else does. But the majority of charity haunts are kid friendly, but many can be intense with some scary themes. Do some research online and call ahead and ask before you go to that haunt.
A rule of thumb is that if your children can't handle a horror movie, they most likely can't handle a haunt.
Are church haunts scary?
Many church ran haunts have very realistic and graphic scenes that relate to real life situations and problems. They try to teach a biblical lesson through their haunt, but in all actuality it's much worse than anything a regular haunt would try to create. When is the last time you've seen an abortion scene at your local haunt? You don't, but many church haunts are referred to as Hell Houses because they are so extreme and graphic that they create hell or have scenes depicting hell.
What haunt is right for me?
It really depends on what scares you. If you like the sense of being lost in dark spooky woods, than go with a haunted trail. If you like the sense of being in a house that's haunted by ghosts and monsters, than a haunted house might be right for you.
If you like to be closely grouped together with people on a haunted tour, than a haunted hayride might be the right choice. If you are going to visit one haunt a year you might be better off going to a them park haunt that offers many different types of haunts in one location. You can really get a bang for the buck.
How do I become involved in the haunt industry?
Start off small and if you still love horror and haunting you know this is the right path for you. It's that simple. |
