RFR Breaking News: Talon Falls Haunted Attraction on Fire!

BREAKING NEWS FROM ROTTING FLESH RADIO

TALON FALLS HAUNTED ATTRACTION, one of the Haunt Industry’s premiere attractions, and a destination for the upcoming Transworld Haunt Show Haunt Tours has caught fire and is currently in full blaze!

This premiere attraction, Melber, Kentucky has crews and several fire departments on hand fighting the blaze and responding to the situation.

The fire was noticed sometime before 8:00 PM on Wednesday, February 16, 2011. It is currently contained and covers about two full acres.

The Talon Falls Haunted Attraction was slated to open for the public as part of the Haunt Industry’s popular SCREAM BREAKS a variety of haunted houses do during the college students time off. This was to happen the days of March 4-5.

Talon Falls was also to be part of the Transworld Haunt Show Haunt Tours on March 8, 2011. We have one of Rotting Flesh Radio’s listeners and crew had called in the report to the Rot Line…

CLICK HERE TO HEAR THE NEWS RELEASE CALLED IN…

For more on Talon Falls visit: www.TalonFalls.com

Kevin Pollak: A Haunted Mansion Nerd?

There is nothing better than one of the best and most influential Dark Rides of our time…The Haunt Mansion at the Disney Parks.

This attraction has been traveled on many times, leaving a footprint that causes many of us to go into haunting professionally, or at least sparks a true love of Halloween.

So with that I will direct you to a sweet podcast in THE NERDIST.

This week they have the one and only Pollak on discussing his love of the Haunted Mansion.

From The Nerdist:
Kevin Pollak collects Disney Haunted Mansion memorabilia. ALSO he has a dang popular chat show on the Webs, soon to be the TV/Webs what with technology and all. Chris liked the movie “Willow”. Jonah Ray was out. Matt Mira’s insurance company is having their way with him after a mystery person beat up his car and removed most of the show’s recording equipment.

So sit back and after you spin the latest Rotting Flesh Radio take a listen to a fellow Haunter at Heart in The Nerdist.

The Nerdist: #45 Kevin Pollak, Haunted Masnion Nerd.

Howl-O-Scream 2010 Takes Sweet Revenge on Devoted Fans

NOTE:To hear last seasons guests on Rotting Flesh Radio, the Howl-O-Scream Event Click Here and Download to Listen

Release:
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay officially kicks off its 11th season of gut-wrenching scares with MORE haunted houses than ever before, ALL-NEW scare zones, Alone – a revolutionary idea in how guests experience haunted attractions – and live concerts each night of the event by the rock stars of horror – Sylvie and her killer band, My X.

For 18 select nights in September and October, Howl-O-Scream 2010 will rock your world with seductive surprises and scares. The devious creatures that infest more haunted houses than ever before, all-new scare zones, thrilling shows and even the streets themselves will have guests watching their backs, and bone-chilling roller coasters keep the screams coming all night long.

Howl-O-Scream is a separate ticketed event, and general admission is $74.95. Savings are available on advance ticket purchases. The event runs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night beginning Sept. 30. Dates include: Sept. 30-Oct. 2, Oct. 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 28-30 and Oct. 31. Freaky Preview puts guests in the front row a week early on Sept. 24-25 for discounted rates as low as $29.95 for general admission and $24.95 for Passport members. Operating hours are 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. during Freaky Preview and on Thursday nights and Halloween night. Friday and Saturday hours are 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Howl-O-Scream 2010 has more haunted houses than ever before, designed to amp up your deepest, darkest fears…

NEW! Alone… (A personal experience in horror) – The deranged Master Alexander Daedalus opened Minotaur Storage to house his vast collection of “cultural” remains. But now his sinister obsession with hoarding has expanded to stockpiling people. Escape this lunatic’s labyrinth or you will become part of his collection. Can you make it out ALONE?

NEW! MyX: Revenge Rocks – MyX is the hottest underground band in town, and its devoted fans are dying to meet Sylvie and her killer group. After sneaking backstage and discovering the disturbing truth behind the cruel lyrics, the quest to “get in with the band” quickly changes to a life-or-death race to get out.

Some of the most demented houses ever are back by popular demand with some horrible new twists. These returning favorites are sure to terrorize first-time visitors and die-hard fans alike:

Nightshade Toy Factory: Son of Nightshade

Delta Epsilon Delta: Extreme Rush (DEDer)

Deconstruction: The Doctor Is Out of Control

Death Row Vengeance: No Escape

Taste of Blood: A Different Vein

Trapped in the Walls: Ghostchasers

At Howl-O-Scream, even the sidewalks aren’t safe from the things that go bump in the night. Five ALL NEW scare zones and bands of roaming hordes will keep guests watching their backs as they explore 335 acres of fright:

NEW! Xtreme Fanatics – My X’s most devoted and deranged followers call themselves X-treme FANatics. They unite to share their obsessive dedication in hopes of finding new converts and erect a shrine to their beloved Sylvie and her killer band. They will stop at nothing to prove they are the ultimate fans!

NEW! Road Trip – Free-wheeling college students set out on a road trip to see their favorite band, MyX. But when their van breaks down on a deserted road, the stranded students soon discover that the forest surrounding them is filled with half-man, half-beast creatures with a taste for human blood.

NEW! Crazed Love – The bleeding hearts of jilted lovers unite through their stories of heartbreak. From the bride left at the altar to the woman who has been cheated on one too many times, these depressed devotees will go to any length to un-break their hearts and claim revenge. Happy Together doesn’t happen here.

NEW! Spiders and Snakes – A meteor crashed to earth, creating a glowing beacon that lures all things creepy and crawly. Snakes slither and spiders sneak in swarms larger than your nightmares can imagine. Shivers will crawl up and down your spine when you traverse this path infested with some of the most feared creatures on earth.

NEW! Light of Doom – Try to collect your senses as specters of light and shadow blur the line between this world and the next. Here, you will be challenged to wander through a maze of illumination and fog. Eerie apparitions confound and confuse as they try to trick unsuspecting guests “into the light.”

After braving bone-chilling coasters in the dark such as SheiKra, Montu, Gwazi and Kumba, you can catch your breath at these twisted live shows:

NEW! MyX Live – The killer band, My X, will rock all 18 nights of Howl-O-Scream with performances at 10:30 p.m. and midnight every night on the Gwazi Plaza stage.

NEW! Blood Relations – Ready for a bloody good time? In the great hall of Blood Manor, the will of the recently deceased Lady Betty Blood is read for her surviving relatives. This sinister musical is packed with sadistic humor and a family of relatives with more than just skeletons in their closets. Performing nightly at the Desert Grill.

Fiends – Is there a doctor in the house? These captivating creatures of the night will infect you with dance fever and keep your pulse pounding with their deranged dance party. But when Dr. Freakenstein’s naughty nurses start operating, the diagnosis is always “code pink.” Performing nightly at the Stanleyville Theater.

Club X – Grab your entourage and head to the transformed Marrakesh Theater to party like a rock star at Howl-O Scream’s exclusive 21+ dance club. This adults-only nighttime playground keeps the energy pumping all night long with non-stop music, premium signature cocktails, drink specials and exclusive appearances by Howl-O-Scream’s most terrifying stars.

Howl-O-Scream Shop of Horrors – Remember your evening of evil with the perfect Howl-O-Scream souvenir, including Sylvie’s signature jewelry, exclusive MyX concert tees and other Halloween-themed gifts. Then, smile through the pain and snap the perfect party pic with the ΔΕΔ girls at an exclusive photo op that’s not for the faint of heart.

Howl-O-Scream is a separate ticketed night event. No costumes are allowed. For guest information, visit MyXRocks.com or call 1-888-800-5447.

Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience. This year’s event contains intense adult content such as violence, gore and blood.

www.HowlOScream.com

Lexington Screampark: 2010 Promo Commerical is Live!

The Lexington Screampark, Kentucky’s Largest Haunted Event has hit the scene for two huge years so far. With New Attractions this year such as:

INSANITY where the hospital for the insane has seen better days before! Try to find your way out of the twisting maze of chainlink, strobe lights and medical corridors! Word of caution, find your way out or join the patients! 2009 ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR!
CASTLE OF FEAR: Dark, very dark forces are taking over this overgrown and forgotten castle. You wonder, as you travel the course of gothic archeways, haunted crypts and graveyard; if you’ll soon join the spirits in their quest for darkness. Make it out, and you’ll be one of the brave souls who lived to tell the tale… if you dare!

THE ABYSS: Your worst nightmare just might be lurking right behind as you traverse this pitch black maze deep into your own psychological darkness. Who knows what lurks in the Abyss, but it’s not the creatures you need to be afraid of, it’s yourself… or the darkness itself might just swallow you whole!

The Lexington Screampark is sure to terrify you for the 2010 season. Full of frights and hitting the haunt scene hard and heavy, in year two they are sure ready to dazzle, scare and amaze you so you hide under your bed in terror each night. And now in time for 2010 you can get your thirst for the scary and blood pumping with their all new Promo Commercial. So check it out, and if you are looking for a scare this season, head off to the Lexington Screampark in Kentucky.

For more in the Lexington Screampark visit: www.ScaryLexington.com

Bennett’s Curse Prepares to Scare with New Logos in 2010

With every Haunted Attraction comes a solid marketing campaign and that is no stranger to Bennett’s Curse Haunted Attraction.

Bennett’s has been featured on television with specials on the Travel Channel and is one of America’s Best Haunts. And with any great haunted attraction comes the beginning of the marketing, to plant the seed for the upcoming year and this year Bennett’s Curse is starting the 2010 campaign with all new logos for their haunted attractions. The new logos re-enforce the gothic theme behind this Maryland Haunt from the slick castle underlays, to a solid font and typeface usage to bring out the haunt’s name. It looks like a good start for Bennett’s and I am sure we can expect alot more in the months to come as they prep and prepare to scare for the 2010 Haunt Season.

ABOUT BENNETT’S CURSE:
Long long ago, in an age when the lands were ruled by Kings and Queens, there was a code of honor and chivalry. But not all the people of this time shared these beliefs. Because of this, brave warriors were called upon to protect the kingdom from the dark forces of evil. These knights fought many battles in defense of their people.

After a particularly bloody battle against a rival army, the victorious knights of Castle Bennett began their long journey home. It was on this trip, in the dark of night, that they encountered an enemy far more powerful than they have ever seen… Creatures of a dark dominion awaited their passing, a clan of vampyres and other creatures sent by an evil, underworld king to rid the world of all things good.

Outnumbered and exhausted the knights fought bravely, but their struggle was in vain. The knights who survived the desperate battle, met a fate worse than death. They found themselves under a powerful spell, forced to live an eternity as vampyres and other foul creatures of the dark dominion.

This fell army made its way to Castle Bennett, setting fire to every village they passed causing widespread destruction and adding new members to their ranks.

In the end, of course, Castle Bennett secumbed to this evil, what you will see at Bennett’s Curse is what has become of Castle Bennett after its terrible demise, and you will see the live creatures that had terrorized and tortured others like yourselves within these castle walls.

Bennett’s Curse — House of the Vampyres, has quickly established itself as Maryland’s “must see” Halloween event. Our promise to revolutionize Halloween entertainment for our visitors and our committment to “Putting Maryland on the Haunted House Map” has been the driving force behind our rapid growth, and cutting edge approach to Haunted Houses. Our customers have come to expect the very latest the industry has to offer and know that only we at Bennett’s Curse will be the first to introduce the “never before seen” additions for your enjoyment.

For more in Bennett’s Curse Haunted Houses Visit: www.BennettsCurse.com

The Dark Side of Orlando Revealved!

Press: VIENNA, Ohio

To amusement park lovers, Orlando, Florida may be the Mecca for “dark attractions.” In a recent survey of the Darkride and Funhouse Enthusiasts (DAFE), members were asked for their favorite dark attractions in the Orlando area.

Topping the list was the classic Disney darkride, The Haunted Mansion. To DAFE’s Director, Rick Davis, this was no surprise. “Most of our members consider The Haunted Mansion to be THE darkride that all others are compared too. While it has been in operation longer than all others on the list, it still entertains riders with its wonderful blend of scares and humor.”

Close behind in the number two spot is Universal’s The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman, a DAFE favorite that brings the darkride into the modern era with the addition of motion-controlled ride vehicles and 3-D special effects.

Disney’s The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror combines the spooky feel of a haunted hotel with the thrills of a drop ride cinching the number three spot.

One more classic Disney ride is Pirates of the Caribbean which is another time-honored attraction, recently updated to coincide with the Pirates of the Caribbean movies.

Universal’s Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride came after the popular movie and couples outstanding scenery and special effects with a fast-paced and surprise roller coaster ending.

Universal’s Men In Black: Alien Attack is a humorous shoot-em-up darkride with lots of monsters and surprises at every turn.

While more roller coaster than darkride, Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Expedition Everest still makes DAFE’s list due to several encounters with Yeti inside the mountain. Animal Kingdom also features the state-of-the-art Dinosaur ride which takes guests
on a wild ride back in time to capture a dinosaur.

What list of dark attractions would not be complete without a fantasy trip through Peter Pan’s Flight at the Magic Kingdom? And finally, Sea World’s Journey to Atlantis, a combination darkride and water ride,
rounds out the list.

FINAL LIST:
10: Journey to Atlantis – Sea World

9: Peter Pan’s Flight – Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom

8: Dinosaur – Disney’s Animal Kingdom

7: Expedition Everest – Disney’s Animal Kingdom

6: Men In Black: Alien Attack – Universal Studios Florida

5: Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride – Universal Studios Florida

4: Pirates of the Caribbean – Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom

3: The Twilight Zone Tower of TerrorT – Disney’s Hollywood Studios

2: The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman – Universal Studios’ Islands of Adventure

1: Haunted Mansion – Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom

ABOUT DAFE:
DAFE (pronounced “daffy”) annually polls its membership on various issues, the highlight of which is asking members to name their favorite dark attractions (walk through or ride through attractions related to funhouses and haunted houses) from around the world. This year approximately 150 full-time and summer seasonal attractions worldwide were nominated in the various categories. (Halloween seasonal attractions are not included in this survey.) This was the first year that members were polled specifically about Orlando area attractions.

DAFE, which was founded October 31st, 2000, has over 300 members worldwide. DAFE’s Daffy Klub Web site www.DAFE.org contains articles about dark attractions, club events, and a downloadable membership application.

For more information about DAFE and an explanation of terminology, please visit DAFE’s Web site at www.dafe.org or ask for a media kit.

“Who is Edgar Krawly?” Win $10,000 Telling Us!

Spook House Logistics Ltd. needs your brains and creativity to help create “Edgar Krawly”, the creepy horror host of their major, under construction, haunted house attraction.

The Grand Prize Winner will take home $10,000 and Thirteen Finalists win an amazing prize package with a retail value exceeding $650 dollars!

HOW IT WORKS: Write an essay (500 words or less) answering the following questions:

“Who is Edgar Krawly? Where did he come from? What diabolical deed does he do with all the brains he steals? How does this strange man, circa 1900 – 1920, step into a modern day “haunted” building? Why do people who enter the “haunted” building see mind-numbing scenes of horror, of every variety? What is the significance of the cryptic number sequence “29.11”?

ELIGIBILITY: Contestants must be at least 18 years or older at time of Essay submission. Essays submitted by Contestants under 18 must be co-signed by a Legal Guardian. Contestants must submit a completed, legible entry form, a 500 words or less Essay and pay a $29.11 US entry fee either electronically, by money order or bank check for each Essay submitted.

DEADLINES: Contest is open from 09:59:33 p.m. January 16th, 2010, Eastern Time and will continue until 09:59:33 p.m June 16th, 2010 Eastern Time. Essays postmarked on or before June 16th, 2010 will be accepted after June 16th, 2010.

PRIZES: They’ve put together an exciting line-up of prizes to be awarded to the 1st Place Winner, 2nd Place Winner, 13 Finalists, Top 50 Entrants, and even a $100 “Golden Stinker” Prize for the “worst, best effort”.

CELEBRITY JUDGES: Bram Stoker Award winning authors Brian Keene and Jonathan Maberry, actress and screenwriter Brinke Stevens, actress Brooke Lewis, actress Kelli Maroney, macabre music masters Edward Douglas and Gavin Goszka from “Midnight Syndicate”, director and FX artist Robert Kurtzman, “Rue Morgue” magazine creator and movie director Rodrigo Gudino, director and screen-writer Harry Bromley-Davenport, “Haunt Hottie” Jackie Steinert and Rotting Flesh Radio creator Jonathan “The Mortician” Johnson, and “Haunted Attraction” magazine creator and haunt guru, Leonard Pickel.

For more information, to register, read guidelines and more visit the official site at: www.KreepyKrawlys.com

MHC Offers 18 Haunted Attractions in 2010 Haunt Tours!

Release: The Midwest Haunters Convention has been offering pre-convention bus tours of haunted attractions for six years. This year the tours have been expanded to include 7 haunts with 18 total attractions. Tours include a two day overnight bus trip to Northern Ohio and a Friday evening shuttle bus excursion to haunts in the Columbus area. This will be the best year yet for MHC Haunt Tours!

Wednesday afternoon, June 2 buses will depart from the Hyatt Regency Columbus for the Cleveland area. We’ll tour attractions throughout the evening, spending the night in Hudson, Ohio. The next morning we’ll tour haunts in Northern Ohio; including returning to attractions toured the previous night for Lights-on tours. The Lights-on tours will give attendees an opportunity to see all the scene details and what goes on behind the scenes. The evening wraps up with additional haunt tours and a return trip to Columbus on Thursday late night.

Ticket prices for the two day tour start at $199 which includes all attractions, bus transportation, meals, snacks and hotel room. There will be five haunts with 14 total attractions.

Friday night the tours resume with shuttle buses transporting attendees to two haunts with four total haunted attractions in the Columbus area. Buses will start departing from the Hyatt Regency Columbus at 6:45 pm. Dinner stops are planned with special discounted meal options starting at just $3.99 and the haunt tours with a shuttle bus package for just $49. Buses return to the Hyatt for a Scary-Oke show starting at 11:30 pm.

The Midwest Haunters Convention offers fantastic haunt tours, outstanding educational seminars, exciting contests and an amazing costume party. The free weekend Halloween industry trade show is one of the largest in the country.

To Register and to Learn More Visit: www.MidwestHaunters.com or call Kelly at 614-203-4626.

Time to Start Thinking about Listing Your Haunt: Haunted Illinois Haunt Directory

So all you haunt owners out there. Now is the time to start thinking about getting your event listed in the Haunt Directories. Now there are many to choose from and many within a local region. Haunt Directories help you expose your event to potential customers, help them find directions and promote your event by positive reviews and feedback from previous customers.

Now as I said there are a variety of Haunt Directories and we will discuss them over time, but many like Haunt RI, HauntedHouses.com, MD Haunts, Haunted Wisconsin and many others help you promote your event in your specific region. Right now we will discuss just one for now, but the others will come soon too with more info. But let’s take a moment and discuss Haunted Illinois

HauntedIllinois.com is a regional haunt directory. This means that they only list haunted attractions within the state borders of Illinois. In getting your event listed some points of interest to you as an owner are:

Every year the directory is reset to zero events in the June-July timeframe, accepting submissions and slowly being re-built from the ground up (to ensure that haunt listings in the directory are the most up-to-date and current that they can be).

The directory allows users to sort the event list by Event Name, City, Region and Last Updated Date.

The directory allows users to search by event type, region, dates of operation or any combination of those three criteria.

Users can also enter a zip code and distance, to find attractions near them.

Events can enter detailed information about their attraction, including their event name, location, address, city, state, zip code, description, phone number, web address, email address, event type, appropriate age range, etc.

Events also have the choice to upload their logos, pictures and youtube videos for their attraction.

Visitors of the website are given the option to write reviews of events they have visited.

Many of the other Directories I listed offer this as well for their areas, but for more and to get your event listed in the Illinois area visit: www.HauntedIllinois.com

Obake-Yashiki Haunted Attraction in Japan Closing Forever

In a world that loves all things spooky, horror, and haunted, many Haunted Attractions open throughout the United States and around the world. Many famed attractions exist in Canada, All over Europe, let’s not forget Disneyland Paris’ Phantom Manor and even at Hanayashiki, Japan’s Oldest Amusement Park.

Well it seems that the dark night and curtain is closed now on the famed Obake-Yashiki Haunted Attraction has now closed forever on January 11, 2010. This past year marked its’ 30th Anniversary.

It was a prize attraction for many to attend and get their scare on in Japan. We are sure it will be missed.

ABOUT THE ATTRACTION:
(courtesy of: BrickMcBurly.com/Kyoto
“I’m sure most of you have seen Ringu or Ju-on. Everythin’ in them is true. This house is infested with spirits just like them. Terrible, terrible things happen here. A group of young ladies found themselves mercilessly hounded by a droolin’, gibberin’ monster that hungrily pawed every inch of their bodies-and that’s just while they were waitin’ outside in line with me. Once inside, the skilled actors and artisans of Toei recreate a sengoku era village that’s been overrun by hungry ghosts, restless spirits, and even zombie ashigaru. Heads fly around, roofs collapse, and the interior of a daimyo mansion is littered with ripped up corpses and blood stained tatami mats. It’s a lot like ‘All You Can Eat’ night at the Sizzler back in the USA.”