Distortions Unlimited

The Travel Channel continues to keep Halloween alive for all us haunters each season. From covering Haunted Attractions in shows like ‘America Haunts’ to the All-New ‘Halloween Crazy’, they are also showing off many of our friends in the industry on the vendor side too.

Our friends over at Distortions Unlimited are getting their own Travel Channel Series in “MAKING MONSTERS”. This series will feature veteran Haunt Vendors, and friends to Rotting Flesh Radio, Ed and Marsha Edmunds in their workshop in Colorado. They will also be joined by Jordu Schell who specializes in creating those mad monsters we all love to run from.

Ed and Marsha have been guests on Rotting Flesh Radio many times and we have talked with them at a variety of conventions such as Transworld’s Haunt Show. This past year at the annual tradeshow, they showcased some new monsters that will be sure to terrify haunters this season. Jordu is one of Ed’s best workman and is best known in hollywood for his work on Cameron’s Avatar.

The Travel Channel 'Weekends To Die For'

This limited season series on the Travel Channel, produced by Brian Leonard, will focus on Distortion’s Animatronics, Monsters and leading the way in the Haunted Attraction Industry for over 30 years. We will see how they are made, the process, and the final results in the scares haunts love to dish out using their products.

The series is going to give all of us in the Haunt Industry, Halloween Enthusiasts and curious Haunt Lovers a look into the industry we know and live all year long. The show will premiere as part of Travel Channel’s ‘Weekends To Die For’ this October.

For more information on all the Travel Channel’s Lineup visit: www.TravelChannel.com and for more on our friends over at Distortions visit: www.DistortionsUnlimited.com

SHOW NOTES FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2011 SHOW #245

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THIS WEEK’S SHOW NOTES:
Run for your lives Deadites because we have Comedy, Horror and Hockey Masks as we welcome DEREK MEARS to the show this week! Derek, who played Jason Vorhees in the Friday Redux, was in Predators and is part of Comedy Imrov is stopping in to RFR this week and we talk about his favorite films, Halloween, his favorite Trick or Treat Candy, Items to sign at events and more from this Crazy Crazy Man!

We have RFR Casket Crew’s Storm here with another rant In A Haunt Minute and Pierce is here with another installment of Fresh Meat.

There is a body bag full of Haunt Industry News including Transworld’s Legendary Haunt Tour, The Face of the Great Pumpkin Contest, the Sounds of Gore, Gore Galore, Immortal Masks, Graphic Design for your Haunt or Party, Halloween Wars, The Food Network, The Napa Valley wine Train, DJ Tommy Fullove, Ashland Oregon’s Downtown Halloween Bash, Oct dot Org’s New Website, Monster Matt’s Really Bad Monster Jokes Book, The Beetlejuice Sequel, Horror Realm Con, Comic Book Divas, Toxic Toons Trick or Treat Bags, and more from the Haunt and horror Industry this week.

We have RFR Casket Crew Denise stepping in from the blog to the small screen looking at The Scream of the Banshee, and we Observe the Tragic Events on this Anniversary Weekend.

There are ALL-NEW Rules to Win the Screamline Studios Graverobbing Giveaway and Twisted Tunes from the Grave.

So all you Fright Freaks, Haunters and Halloween Junkies, you can…
Sit Back, Relax and Rot Away to Rotting Flesh Radio!

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This is your chance as an Owner, Operator, Haunt Enthusiast, Halloween Fright Freak or Haunted house lover to experience some of the best Haunted Attractions the United States has to offer during the Legendary Haunt Tours.

For all the information about the tours, to get Tickets and Reserve your spot for the 2011 event, visit: www.LegendaryHauntTour.com/lht-buy-tickets

The Legendary Haunt Tour 2011

The Transworld Haunt Show in St. Louis 2012

Once the Haunt Season has wrapped, and the haunts are torn down, or boxed for the winter, every haunter takes a deep breath and sighs. It’s over. That’s when planning begins once again for both vendors and haunters. And this kicks off with the Annual Transworld Haunt Show.

Every year the Transworld event brings some of the top vendors, seminars, haunt tours and more to the table. This is the event where many haunters will attend only this tradeshow. And it is just that, a tradeshow. One thing Transworld is, is a buyers show. This is the place where many vendors will debut all-new products for the season, haunters and get fresh ideas, buy in bulk and most vendors gain 65% of their annual sales.

There will be more information coming in the upcoming weeks and once again Rotting Flesh Radio is a sponsor and will be vending on the tradeshow floor.

Well all-new to show you just want the Annual Transworld Haunt Show is, they have released their new promo video to pump you up for the 2012 event. (CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO ROTTING FLESH RADIO’S LIVE TRANSWORLD COVERAGE)

(Click Here to See the Transworld Haunt Show Promo 2012 Video)

So as you can see, it is time to gear up, get stoked, and most of all get through this season, but then prepare for the Annual Transworld Haunt Show. For more information on Transworld visit: www.HAAShow.com. The Haunted Attractions and Halloween Industry opens for business March 8-11, 2012.

ABOUT TRANSWORLD’S HAUNT SHOW:
“Whether you are opening a haunted attraction for the first time, or are a seasoned veteran, the Transworld Halloween and Attractions show is a must see event. This is the only trade show that features vendors, from across the nation and overseas, that cover every aspect of our business, from ticketing to makeup and sound FX to giant animatronics. If you are a pro haunter, or want to become one, you cannot afford to miss this event.” – Randy Bates, owner The Bates Motel haunt.

For the last 16 years, TransWorld’s annual Halloween & Attractions Show has been a “must attend” event in the Halloween & Haunt industries. This year is no exception!

During these four days in March, the Haunt industry will gather to network, get new ideas and approaches, purchase product, compare horror stories and have a solid great time!

Midnight Syndicate: Halloween and Gothic Soundtracks

When it comes to Haunt Industry music, once set of pioneers always pop into your head the moment you think music to enhance your attractions’ room….Midnight Syndicate.

Midnight Syndicate were the pioneers when it comes to Haunt and Halloween Sountracks for your Attraction, Home Haunt, or just to enjoy some Spooky Tunes. From such albums as Vampyre, to the Cemetery Gates, and The Dead Matter, they have done it all, well except a Circus Theme until now.

‘Carnival Arcane’ marks the team of Ed and Gavin’s jump into the long anticipated, long asked for, long needed Evil Horror, Halloween Circus Theme fans have been asking for!

Ed had the pleasure of stopping by with Rotting Flesh Radio while at Transworld (Click Here to Hear Ed Douglas of Midnight Syndicate on Rotting Flesh Radio at Transworld 2011), and there he spoke about the fans needs, wants and how they have finally tapped into their dark minds to create the perfect circus to accompany us haunters, halloween enthusiasts and twisted minds. The CD is officially dropping on August 2, 2011 following a red carpet roll out release party on the 1st with Midnight Syndicate, Fans and Friends.

Edward Douglas stated:
“We had a difficult time picking a Carnival Arcane “preview” track as it’s hard to single out any one track as being indicative of the CD. There’s a lot of things going on in this one. The song we chose is Freakshow as we think it bridges some familiar elements with a taste of some of what’s in store… Inspired by research, this track incorporates some of the more tragic elements of carnie life and the original freak shows as well as the macabre. We hope people enjoy it.”

Midnight Syndicate's 'Carnival Arcane'

The CD ‘Carnival Arcane’ centers around the Lancaster-Rigby Carnival, a shadowy, turn-of-the-century traveling circus with more than a few skeletons in its closet. “We spent a lot of time researching circuses and carnivals of that time period to ensure that the sounds and music work together to immerse you in this world,” said Edward Douglas. “There’s also a big tip of the top hat to Mr. Bradbury whose work inspired many of the more horrific elements on the disc.” Carnival Arcane also features the vocal talents The Dead Matter alumns Jason Carter, Brian Van Camp, and Dennis Carter, Jr.

So as we prepare for the big release and Midnight Syndicate’s return on RFR, Sit Back, Relax and Rot Away to….FREAKSHOW! For more on Midnight Syndicate visit them at: www.MidnightSyndicate.com.

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Evil Twin FX - The Wolfe Brothers

So in their busy schedule, Rotting Flesh Radio will soon be seeing our good friends at the Fright Night Film Fest at the end of the month, but this weekend they boys are in Austria!

Nick and Brian Wolfe

With a mix of body artists from over 48 countries this is one competition, festival and event not to be missed. One of he events I know we are looking forward to is the UV Bodyart. The images are breath-taking. So wise Nick and Brian some good luck, and to find out more about the Wolfe Brothers, Classes they Teach, and if you cannot see them in Austria, see them at the Fright Night Film Fest, you can visit: www.EvilTwinFX.com and more on the Bodyart Festival you can visit: www.BodyPainting-Festival.com

Jon Shroyer's Dreadworks FX

Jon and Rotting Flesh Radio “The Original Halloween and Haunted House Weekly Show”, go way back to the beginnings of RFR. We have become good friends, he has done make-u at the RFR Booth at a variety of conventions and his fiance has also donned the carved in Rotting Flesh Radio words selling raffle tickets into her back.

A few years ago Jon told me and demonstrated a unique quick transfer to help those rushing to get FX done in your haunt that was quality, fast, and most of all looked rottingly good! He came up with the fast transfers. These transfers go on in under 5 minutes and can blend with minimal makeup to look as real as a 2 hour make up job. (you can hear Jon interviewed while vending at Transworld 2011 and demonstrating the FX on RFR Transworld Show 3-18-2011 [Click Here to Listen]).

Vampire Bite Transfer from Dreadworks FX

So check them out and add some good realism while getting your actors out in a timely manner. To visit the store check out Dreadworks FX BY CLICKING HERE TO THE OFFICIAL SITE

Transworld Haunt Show - St. Louis

The Haunted Attractions and Halloween industry opens for business March 8-11, 2012.

“Whether you are opening a haunted attraction for the first time, or are a seasoned veteran, the Transworld Halloween and Attractions show is a must see event. This is the only trade show that features vendors, from across the nation and overseas, that cover every aspect of our business, from ticketing to makeup and sound FX to giant animatronics. If you are a pro haunter, or want to become one, you cannot afford to miss this event.” – Randy Bates, owner The Bates Motel haunt.

Well as a vendor now is the time to get on the ball with the Haunt Show for next year as they have begun assigning locations and spots for the show! Yes, if you want that prime placement, spot, or have a favorite location (we all know there ARE bad spots) then reserve your booth space, and pick a spot now or also get assigned now too. And be on the lookout for Rotting Flesh Radio to be there vending again with an ALL NEW BOOTH fully equipped with live video streams, a live 2 hour show from the show floor and interactive Haunt Show Scavenger Haunt for BIG BIG Prizes.

To register your company, haunt and get your space now visit: www.HAAShow.com


More about the Transworld Haunt Show:
For the last 16 years, TransWorld’s annual Halloween & Attractions Show has been a “must attend” event in the Halloween & Haunt industries. This year is no exception!

During these four days in March, the Haunt industry will gather to network, get new ideas and approaches, purchase product, compare horror stories and have a solid great time!

While there, he had the pleasure of experiencing death! Yes, he took his Last Ride in the last ride simulator that you heard us speak about during our Annual Haunt Tours, at Transworld and more.

So instead of explaining it more….here is the video to prove it.

Sit Back, Relax and Rot Away…

Day one at the Transworld Haunt Show went very well over all. We began the day pretty tired, but the steady range of people wandering the show floor was constant.

Unlike previous years where waves of people would come and go throughout the day, the day was a steady flow for all vendors.

Such vendors as Froggys Fog debut all new products like their rotting crypt spray to enhance your actors in the queue. In addition others like the All-New M80 were proving their stature as an all new vendor and service to haunters as well as giving people a chance to win that all tricked to the max iPad.

As for Rotting Flesh Radio, we met with many of you Deadites in person. Although we may not have our standard booth in attendance, our listeners really are our driving force, seeking us out just to speak to myself, the crew and track down Katie Lane.

Tomorrow we will be debuting the ALL-NEW Mortician Loves you To Death tee shirt and the crew will be heavy in the trenches covering the show floor and the interactive Haunted House found on the far end of the center by the HCP Show.