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A Drift on the Darksyde
It was growing late on that windswept, rainy Saturday night; cell reception was spotty at best and we had to make a decision which haunt to hit after departing the Corpse Barn Shock Haunt. The original plan had us heading to Shawhaven Haunted Farm in Mason but that attraction was set to close at 11pm and was more than a…
Wired for Wiard’s Night Terrors
The skies were clear and dry on Saturday night and what an evening of haunting it was at Wiard’s Orchard in Ypsilanti. I brought my delightfully strange sister-in-law, Madison, along for the nocturnal adventure that saw us survive backwood moonshiners on the Hayride of the Lost and ward off a wave of zombies in Splattertown. That was a mere prelude…
The Fear Experience, Bloodview Blitz the Night
What an action-packed, surreal experience the Cleveland Turn N’ Burn proved to be. It was difficult to pass areas like Toledo, Fremont and Elyria with the knowledge that old favorites and untapped horrors were within shouting distance but we were on a mission to see The Fear Experience and then Bloodview and we wouldn’t be distracted or deterred. The Fear…
The Fear Experience, Bloodview Comprise Cleveland Turn & Burn
The air bristles, the approaching night beckons. John and I are to leave shortly for a haunt excursion not soon to be forgotten. In 2012 we witnessed a highly memorable outbreak of the dead at Bloodview and on this night the twisted and brilliant minds collectively known as the Legion of Terror will assail guests with a bonafide throwback —…
Horrorlust Radio Episode #005
I’m flying solo without a net in episode #005 of Horrorlust Radio. In the fifth episode of Horrorlust Radio, I talk about the haunted attractions I’ve visited thus far and those I aim to tour before the 2014 Halloween season is to end; I also answer a few listener questions. This episode of Horrorlust Radio also features the second installment of…
Haunt Season Hits Stride at Chainsaw Creek
This entry chronicles a memorable visit to Chainsaw Creek which was located in Toledo, Ohio. It was one of the earliest, if not the first, experience we ever had at a multi-attraction venue. County Morgue, one of the four attractions that was featured, won the 2008 Horrorlust Pulse Pounder Award. I hold numerous fond memories from this outing and have…
Corpse Barn Shock & Awe
It was a gloomy night as we departed from Allen Park bound for the Corpse Barn Shock Haunt in Napoleon. As we drove down westbound I-94 the skies grew darker and as the minutes passed the rain slowly but surely became more and more steady. The ground was soggy when we reached our destination, quickly we purchased our tickets…
Trust in the Haunt Fates
Sometimes a haunt outing just doesn’t go as planned — people get sick, the weather won’t cooperate or car trouble rears its ugly head. A myriad of things can go wrong, but those who are diligent are rewarded by the haunt fates. Plans have been altered before during the haunt season; last night was no exception, but if you learn…
Twists and Turns
The 2014 haunt season simply refuses to be pinned down as plans continue to fluctuate, but haunts will be had this evening as I’m set to join some friends for the opening night of two area attractions — the Psycho Path in Flat Rock and the Wyandotte Jaycees’ Fō-bē-ə. I spoke to a woman at the Psycho Path who was very…
Fortune Tolls
This edition of Hallowblog Flashback was originally posted Monday, October 20, 2008. The third installment of the 2008 Halloween themed Word of the Week puts me in mind of carnival mystics, tortured protagonists, and the fine gray line between those that are cursed and those that are blessed. fortune [for-chen] – noun: prosperity gained partly through luck; fate, destiny.
Horrorlust Radio Episode #004
Creator of the Chop Shop and horror hound, Steve, served as co-host for episode #004 of Horrorlust Radio. In the fourth episode of Horrorlust Radio, Steve and I discuss horror films, the role of sequels and the often blasphemous practice of remakes. We also talk at length about Steve’s childhood and teenage recollections of Halloween which include his involvement in a basement…
The Haunted Funeral Home Mostly Stiff
Work on The CikNis had prevented the chance for many early haunt season visits but on Saturday, September 27, I simply couldn’t wait any longer so Cikalo and I hit the road for a bit of local flavor at Inkster’s Haunted Funeral Home. This attraction isn’t anything mind-blowing but I did have a pair of fun visits there in 2011…
As the Thunder Rolls, so too does the Haunt Fates
Prior to heading out last night I was notified that several of Wiard’s attractions would be closed for the night due to the weather, so the scramble was on to find a suitable replacement. Initially we settled on the Shawhaven Haunted Farm in Mason, Michigan but after we toured the Corpse Barn Shock Haunt near Jackson the weather hadn’t improved…
Wiard’s Night Terrors, Corpse Barn Shock Haunt Primed to Titillate
There is a certain undeniable excitement that accompanies the first big outing of each season; my mind is a frenetic mass of anticipation, nervousness and memories. Tonight those feelings seem more potent than usual, likely due to the somewhat delayed kickoff of the 2014 season. I’m brimming, jonesing, aching for a haunt fix! Tonight, I feed and sate my lust.…
The Latest from Horrorlust
The irrepressible energy of the haunt season is upon us and my head is spinning with frenzied thoughts. Horrorlust Radio is in full swing, now with three episodes released and a fourth to come next Wednesday. The CikNis is churning along as we come now to the fine detailing and decorating phase. We paid our first visit to a haunt…
Horrorlust Radio Episode #003
Wrestler, home haunter and haunted attraction enthusiast Mike Marvel serves as co-host for episode #003 of Horrorlust Radio. In the third episode of Horrorlust Radio, Mike and I discuss the tradition of home haunting in all its various forms and then dig into the pros and cons of multi-attraction venues. This episode also features the second installment of Lost to Time,…
Templin’s Night Terror & Nautical Nightmare’s Vanishing Act
This edition of Hallowblog Flashback details a 2008 visit to the Wyandotte Jaycees’ Templin’s Night Terror. It was our first indication that the quality of haunted attraction from the community group could vary wildly. Also in this post is an account of our failed attempt to locate the Nautical Nightmare. It’s worth mentioning that I had the opportunity to speak…
2014 Haunt Schedule: A Road Map to Horror
Never before has an October been so filled with a litany of events and that fact has made crafting the haunt schedule that much more difficult and tedious. In this never-ending quest to hit as many new haunted attractions as possible, things are set to be shaken up considerably. Below are listed a number of possible outings for the 2014…
Horrorlust Radio Episode #002
My brother, Jason, returned to co-host once more in episode #002 of Horrorlust Radio. I’m actively seeking sponsors for Horrorlust Radio, if you own or operate a haunted attraction or are otherwise involved or connected to the haunt industry and are interested in such an opportunity you can contact me at the following email address: [email protected] In the second episode…
Mutation Spans Dungeons & Ages
This entry was posted Monday, October 13, 2008 and was the second installment in the 2008 Halloween themed Word of the Week series. The second installment of the 2008 Halloween themed Word of the Week is here and it’s a dandy. This week’s word reminds us of so many freakish creatures that haunt our dreams and the waking world during…
