Thrillvania Delivers Thrills and Chills this Season

Promising to scare the yell out of folks this Halloween season, Thrillvania Thrill Park kicks off its 14th Halloween season as the most fright-filled haunted attraction in the Metroplex, where no diabolical detail in design or delivery is spared. Scaring more than 20,000 “victims” annually since opening its creaky doors in 1995, Thrillvania is one of the most decorated thrill attractions in the U.S.

With 50 acres encompassing eight attractions, a midway and a haunted store, Thrillvania is a fright factory sure to get your blood flowing. The cornerstone of this fear farm is Verdun Manor, a two-story haunted house originally designed by Disney Imagineers and said to boast more props per square foot than any other haunt in the country. “We’ve designed the facility to maximize the fright factor and give our customer maximum mayhem for their money,” said Steve Kopelman of Thrillvania. “As top professionals in the haunt world, Thrillvania promises to give the sophisticated fright-lover an exciting experience that will leave fans screaming for more.”

For the fourth consecutive year, Thrillvania has been selected byAmerica’s Best Haunts as one of the best haunted attractions in the United States. It has been featured on The Travel Channel as one of America’s Scariest haunted attractions. Consistently voted the Best Haunted Attraction in the Metroplex, Thrillvania has challenged itself to ratchet up the scares scale with attention to every devious detail. And this year, Thrillvania was selected by Haunted Attraction Magazine as a must see haunted attraction.

Thrillvania Thrill Park is located at Interstate 20 East and Wilson Rd., Terrell, TX, 75160. Thrillvania opens nightly at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25-26 Oct. 2-3, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, and 30-31.

A midway with palm readers, roaming costumed characters, a haunted store, and a petting zoo and magic shows for future thrill seekers provides a breather between visits to the fright-filled façade. In addition, on-site concessions are available just before the stomach-turning scares take flight.

For more information, please visit www.Thrillvania.com or call
(972) 52-HAUNT.

About Thrillvania:
Owned and operated by Thrillvania, Inc., and located 20 miles east of Dallas in Terrell, TX, Thrillvania is one of the most decorated haunted attractions in the world. With 50 acres encompassing eight attractions, a midway and a haunted store, Thrillvania frightens more than 20,000 “victims” each year. The cornerstone of this fear farm is Verdun Manor, a two-story haunted house originally designed by Disney Imagineers and said to boast more props per square foot than any other haunt in the country.

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Fright Kingdom’s NEW 2009 Trailer

Fright Kingdom in NH, is an extreme Haunted Attraction that has been featured all over the nation. IN 2008, Rotting Flesh Radio toured Fright Kingdom and broadcast LIVE from the event as one of our Annual Haunt Tours. From the theatrical sets, to the homage to Disney’s Haunted Mansion. The 3D Psycho Circus was a terrifying experience and ALL-NEW for 2009 they have now moved to a BIGGER location for more scares.

Opening this Friday, September 25, they will kick off more scares than even, being Voted as one of America’s Best Haunts!

Bloodmare Manor: Every family has a few skeletons in their closet, right? But what if these skeletons have not yet been laid to rest? Built in the early 1800′s, Bloodmare Manor is home to the notorious and diabolical Bloodmare’s, a family stained with a dark and sordid history. Until now, they have been the manor’s only living residents. You are invited to come and witness the demented and disturbed Bloodmare Family in this Victorian-themed manor of terror. On your journey, you will encounter the dark and gruesome mysteries of this family of cannibals, and each twist and turn will bring you closer to the face of fear.

Psycho Circus 3-D: Ezra Bloodmare, the descendent of a family infamous for their heinous crimes and cannibalism, grew up with a twisted dream of fame. When he opened up his very own circus, Ezra thought that he would finally see his name in lights. However, his family legacy couldn’t escape him, as whispers of abuse to the employees and mysterious accidents, oftentimes fatal, surfaced. After a performance with lackluster ticket sales and poor reviews, Ezra snapped and murdered his entire fleet of circus workers. But, the show must go on… and each year, on the eve of that scandalous night, the ghostly carnival reappears for a limited engagement.

Hardly Haunted Matinee: Looking for something a little less scary? How about our Hardly Haunted Matinee, which is designed for our younger bunch of spook seekers? Fewer chills, less thrills, but still all the fun! These performances, held exclusively on Sunday, October 19th & 26th, between the hours of 1 and 4pm, give children (accompanied by their adult guardian) an opportunity to trick or treat through our two “lights on” haunted attractions… but don’t worry, most of the monsters are sleeping. Candy and bags will be provided by Fright Kingdom at no extra charge so be sure your little one wears their costume.

Fright Kingsdom is also a proud supporter of RFR and the Costumes For Kids Charity.

For More Information about the event: FrightKingdom.com

NOW ON TO THE NEW 2009 TRAILER!

Reindeer Manor Abusement Park: 13th St. Morgue, Dungeon of Doom, & Reindeer Manor

Reindeer Manor Abusement Park, Located at 410 Houston School Rd. Red Oak, TX features 3 Haunted Attractions in 1 Terrifying Location. 13th Street Morgue, Dungeon Of Doom and Reindeer Manor. The events are now open for scaring!

Their Mission:
Reindeer Manor, in its 36th season, is a non-profit event dedicated to the enrichment of local area youth groups. Reindeer Manor Haunted House not only benefits Boy Scout Troop 1, Venture Crew 3 and Cub Pack 1, but also is actually planned, built, and run by the troop as well. Many of the kids who have worked at the Manor have gone on to do great things from rocket engineers to military commanders to entrepreneurs. Many other non-profits such as the Red Oak Hawkettes, Maypearl High School, Rotary Clubs and Explorer Posts have used Reindeer Manor as a fundraiser as well. In 2005, the addition of a separately owned attraction, 13th Street Morgue and the addition of a 3rd attraction in 2008, Dungeon Of Doom, previously located in Arlington, TX have caused the ever growing show at Reindeer Manor to become more popular, thus creating what is now known as Reindeer Manor Abusement Park. The park has received high ranks such as 13th Street Morgue’s readers choice award, Dungeon Of Doom twice being named Dallas Observer’s “Best Haunted House in the DFW Metroplex” and Reindeer Manor being featured in several newspaper publications, e-zines, magazines and DVD’s including “The Happy Haunting Of America”.

Our Mission is to continue this tradition of excellence as well as to foster new relationships while endeavoring to benefit the local community for years to come.

The Rumors Are All True:
Reindeer Manor’s true story starts as far back as the 1900’s when a wooden house stood on the site of the current house. Swedish immigrants occupied the house while James Sharp was away. In 1915, lightning sparked a fire, which consumed the house killing a family of sharecroppers and several small children. The house was to be rebuilt this time engineered of concrete, brick and steel so the house would not succumb to fire. Before the house could be completed James Sharp died. Reports are sketchy as to what happened. His son inherited the house in 1917. In 1929, the once wealthy family was thrust into abject poverty due to the depression. It is in this time that whispers of a Sharp family curse began circulating. Obsessed with finding a solution, many strange folk were seen entering the great house. No one is sure if they were instructed by a “spirit” or simply came upon a solution on their own, but soon the couple found a way to bring the Sharp Family out of the shadows. The history of the manor ended with Matt Sharp’s wife dead by poisoning in the main dining room and his lifeless body swinging from a noose strung from the rafters of the barn. It is not clear as to who killed whom or if it was a suicide pact, but the curse was lifted from the Sharp family to say the least. There was no heir. The house stood vacant and abandoned until 1974 when it became the Haunted House at Reindeer Manor. Over the years, folks that work and visit Reindeer Manor have experienced many strange occurrences. Will You?

For more on all of the events be sure to visit:
www.13thStreetMorgue.com
www.DungeonOfDoomTexas.com
www.ReindeerManor.com

‘America’s Best Haunts’ Scare Up $1 Million Scream Stimulus Package for the Economically-Weary

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse. Just when you thought you couldn’t be more horrified. Economically-weary Americans have had enough. If nine percent unemployment doesn’t make you want to scream, then this will. America’s Best Haunts of 2009 have taken a stand to scare up a $1 million “Scream Stimulus” package that is certain to scare the “yell” out of you.

The Halloween haunted house season officially opens across America Friday and Saturday, September 25 and 26. During opening weekend, 10 top thrill attractions selected one of America’s Best Haunts 2009 will provide complimentary tickets to the unemployed and their families, and in certain cities active military families, and those overworked citizens such as firemen and policemen who could use a little stimulus of their own: to scream their heads off!

“In these hard economic times, it is understandable that people are scared,” said Steve Kopelman of America’s Best Haunts. “But screaming and laughter actually relieves stress, and that is part of the fun of haunted houses. Today’s eerie economic challenges provide a similar experience. You go in scared, you courageously face what’s put in front of you, and you feel relief when you make it to the other side. If our country’s top thrill attractions can help Americans in need to face their fears and scream out their frustrations, we take pride in providing some relief,” he said.

America’s Best Haunts estimates more than 40,000 citizens across the United States will benefit from the $1 million in complimentary tickets provided for the “Scream Stimulus.” Participating attractions include: Woods of Terror (Greensboro, NC), Thrillvania (Terrell, TX), ScreamWorld (Houston, TX), The Nest (Phoenix, AZ), The TerrorFest (Columbus, OH), Eastern State Penitentiary (Philadelphia, PA), House of Horrors (Buffalo, NY), Nightmare New England (Litchfield, NH), Bennett’s Curse (Baltimore, MD), and Terror on the Fox (Green Bay, WI).

All locations are providing free admission for the unemployed (must be at least 18 years of age), while The Nest (Phoenix, AZ), Thrillvania (Terrell, TX), ScreamWorld (Houston, TX), The TerrorFest (Columbus, OH) and Woods of Terror (Greensboro, NC) offers will include tickets for firemen, policemen, active military and their families. To qualify, the unemployed must show a current payment stub or other formal state identification that verifies their receipt of unemployment benefits. Firemen, police and military families must present their government issued identification cards.

Complimentary ticket distribution varies by location from one to four admissions per family. For detailed information concerning America’s Best Haunts Scream Stimulus Package including participating attraction proof of status requirements and ticket limitations by attraction, please visit www.AmericasBestHaunts.com.

About America’s Best Haunts: Established in 2007, Americas Best Haunts is the only expert resource of its kind, identifying the most superior haunted attractions in the country for today’s discerning fright lovers.

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Be sure to Catch Spookyworld & Nightmare New England at one Location

Nightmare New England burst on to the scene strong and has been widely talked about since last year. The event quickly grew into a must-see in the area and now it plans on giving you even more terror, fear, and scares this year as they amp it up once more by combining two well known events. Spookyworld and Nightmare New England have now joined forces for 2009!

With over 100,000 Sq. ft of terror awaits you at New England’s number one destination for Halloween thrills this October. The massive 20-acre Scream Park features SEVEN heart-racing haunted attractions at ONE monstrous location. Dozens of freakish characters stalk the grounds and roam freely in the woods lining the property. The Monster Midway hosts live music, go-karts (voted #1 in NH!), batting cages, two themed mini-golf courses, concessions, restaurant, bar, photo opportunities, gifts and more!

This yea will mark the addition of the historic haunt SpookyWorld offering their guests even more to fear. You can see such attractions this season as Buried Alive, NightFeeders, Raven’s Claw Cemetery, House of Eternal Darkness, The 3-D Freak Show, Demented and Sleep Stalkers!

In addition to these two attractions joining, Nightmare New England was honored as one of America’s Best Haunts!

Release:
Ranked as one of the best fright factories in the U.S., Nightmare New England made the 2009 list of top haunts revealed by America’s Best Haunts, the nation’s eminent authority on thrill attractions. America’s Best Haunts (www.americasbesthaunts.com) evaluated haunted attractions from coast to coast to select 12 of the best of the best to wear its coveted seal. Nightmare New England has delivered the scares since 2008 as the premier Haunted attraction in the region. Nightmare New England is a massive 20-acre Halloween Scream Park located at Funway Park in Litchfield, NH. This year, the legendary SpookyWorld joins Nightmare New England to forge one of the largest and most terrifying Halloween Scream Parks in the country! The scale and variety of this mega-park offers something to thrill even the boldest of Halloween fanatics. Nightmare New England and SpookyWorld will feature seven terrifying haunted attractions at one location. Resident Director of Operations, Mike Krausert, a Haunt Industry veteran and vice-president of the International Association of Haunted Attractions (IAHA), has a special message for guests: “Every haunt is designed for maximum intensity and thrills.” With over a million dollars invested in animatronics, props, costumes and special effects, Krausert warns, “don’t expect to catch a breather here!”

“We are honored to be named one of America’s best and will wear the 2009 seal with pride,” Our customers recognize our efforts, and it is gratifying to know America’s Best Haunts did too.” says Krausert. A panel of thrill park industry experts’ thoroughly evaluated top haunts from across the U.S. before bestowing the honor to this year’s eerie elite. Each attraction was judged on creepy criteria including special effects, marketing, consumer value, design, actor ability, fear factor and safety. “Our team of haunt experts takes their jobs seriously when it comes to naming America’s best,” said Steve Kopelman of America’s Best Haunts. “With 26 million Americans screaming for more fright and more thrills, only the most sophisticated attractions earn the right to wear our seal of approval.”

For more on these events: www.NightmareNewEngland.com and on America’s Best Haunts: www.AmericaBestHaunts.com

RFR Remembers 9-11

As we come upon the Memory of that tragic day in American History. Let’s take a moment before we continue with preparing for the Haunt and Halloween Season and Remember 9-11-2001.

America Haunts National Halloween Costume Contest

One way to gear up for the Halloween Season is to think of your costumes. And many of you RFR Deadites go all out for your parties, home haunts and of coarse all you Haunt Owners Actors too. Now how about Winning something for your effort?

This year is the First America Haunts National Halloween Costume Contest. This contest is where you can showcase your detail, creativity, and love for all things spooky. Below you can read all the rules and information from the America Haunts Submissions Page. And also see the Netherworld Collector talk about the Contest. Yes, he is the one we posted about having the Bobble Head a few weeks ago. Enjoy and Good Luck RFR Deadites.

RELEASE:
Welcome to the America Haunts First Annual National Halloween Costume Contest! We are currently looking for people to participate in a nation wide search for America’s best Halloween costume. If you or some one you know is they type of person that goes “all out” for Halloween we invite you to take part in this friendly competition.

To sign up simply fill out the form on the site to be entered into the contest. Once the form is submitted you will be sent a confirmation email along with the competition’s rules and guidelines. This costume contest is unlike any other because entries are judged by an esteemed panel of Haunted House owners, special effects designers, costume designers and makeup artists who all have years of experience in the Haunted House industry.

Our judges think they have seen it all but nothing can prepare them for this! Its time to shine the spotlight on your creativity and skill as we conduct a nation wide search for America’s best Halloween costume! Judging will be based on the following:

Originality; Difficulty; Execution

Come back and vote!!! Our judges, while talented and skilled, aren’t the only ones with opinions. Once finalists are decided and posted you will have the opportunity to vote on your favorite. One lucky contestant will receive a prize for having the most votes! Top prizes include cash, tickets, travel, and national recognition.

To enter and Submit your Photo: America Haunts National Costume Contest

Scary Lexington Screampark

The Haunt Season is getting close and closer as we keep telling you and many haunts are gearing up to open in September already. One of the newest ones to hit the scene is the Lexington Screampark. SCREAMPARK is Kentucky’s LARGEST haunted event located in the heart of the Bluegrass, Lexington, KY. Consisting of three brand new haunted attractions, high tech animatronics, Hollywood make up, and the scariest monsters you’ve ever seen! They have been hard at work for years to make it to this grand opening event! Not only are they one of the new haunts on the block they have been awarded the best newcomer of 2009 from America’s Best Haunts.

I have known Tyler (one of the event creators) since the early days of him listening to RFR and visiting us at Transworld’s Haunt Show when we were vending back in 2007. We wish them the best of luck and for added enjoyment, check out their first commercial for the 2009 Haunt Season. For more on the event check it out at: SCARY LEXINGTON