Haunt Weekly
Haunt Weekly
Jonathan Bailey and Crystal Ramey
Haunt Weekly - Episode 416 - November News
51 minutes Posted Nov 21, 2023 at 2:00 am.
Introducing Haunt Weekly podcast with Jonathan and Crystal
Teardown of the light display and talk of Christmas display
Question of the week: Has anything been stolen or vandalized at your haunt?
Two Shows Cancelled for 2024, Hope to Return in 2025
Prioritizing shutting down Reckless Ben for the haunt industry
Controversy over racial connotations in Halloween decorations
Considering a Whiteout Room for Next Year's Move
Recording Kids Breaking the Rules
Halloween Decorations: Need vs. Stealing for Fun
Community Help Needed for Stolen Halloween Props
Marlon Lynn's Impressive 39-Year Haunted House Legacy
A Small Town Haunted House with a Long Legacy
Polar Bears and Trick-or-Treating Regulations
Teenagers and Trick-or-Treating: The Debate
Edinburgh Manor: From Courthouse to Haunted Attraction
The Making of the Home Depot 12-Foot Skeleton
The 12-foot Skeleton: An Affordable Halloween Icon
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This week on Haunt Weekly, we're doing the news! We have all the latest news from the haunted attraction industry, including an update on McKamey Manor, several stories of haunts being robbed and a small-town haunt that is approaching 40 years.

In short, we're wrapping up the 2023 haunt season with all the news that is fit to discuss!

This Week's Episode Includes:

1. Intro
2. Congrats to Maximus
3. Question of the Week
4. Conference Reminders
4. McKamey Manor Investigated by Tennessee AG - https://www.wkrn.com/news/tennessee-news/mckamey-manor-tn-ag-looking-into-claims-against-extreme-haunted-attraction/
5. Halloween Decorations Cause Controversy - https://abcnews4.com/news/local/halloween-decorations-stir-controversy-in-wagner-terrace-over-alleged-racial-connotations
6. Props Stolen from Fresno Home Haunt - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31ZJnMue584
7. Props Missing from Michigan Haunt - https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/lakeshore/muskegon/halloween-props-missing-from-popular-comstock-park-attraction
8. Florida Yard Display Has Props Stolen - https://winknews.com/2023/11/16/halloween-animatronics-stolen-haunted-house/
9. Des Moines Haunt Celebrats 39 Years - https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/2023/10/26/linns-haunted-house-in-des-moines-has-scared-kids-for-almost-40-years-halloween-attraction/71088737007/
10. Some Towns Bar Older Trick or Treaters - https://www.npr.org/2023/10/30/1209089947/halloween-bans-on-teens-trick-or-treat-say-it-isnt-so
11. The History of Edinburgh Manor - https://www.thegazette.com/curious-iowa/curious-iowa-how-did-edinburgh-manor-become-a-haunted-attraction/
12. Designers Discuss Making the 12 Foot Skeleton - https://www.polygon.com/23933590/12-foot-skeleton-tiktok-home-depot-skelly
13. Conclusions

All in all, this is one episode you do NOT want to miss!

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