2010: Build Update - 10/15/10

Well, it's a little over 2 weeks before the big event. Some random props went out a few days ago and the sign went out today. More outside props will appear in the next week or so. A little background on that sign - it was originally an old Coke sign I found at my uncle's house many years ago. It's been repainted and repurposed as my haunt sign (I used it 2 years ago, too) and will be my haunt sign in the future.
The Sign is Out!

Still a bit more to build in the garage, but we're almost there. I'm hoping to have a great turnout this year! It's gonna be scary...

2010: Build Update - 09/08/10

Labor Day weekend brought the emergence of the haunt walls from the shed. Thanks to my grunt (Garrett), we unloaded all of them in less than an hour. Props continue to be built in the basement and in the madness of it all, I got inspired and came up with a (probable) theme for the 2011 haunt...here's a sneak:
The 2011 Theme

This will probably be the last update to the site until after this year's haunt. I've already taken lots of 'in progress' pictures that I hope to show at the conclusion of this year's haunt. Be sure to sign up to get email updates!

2010: Build Update - 08/26/10

Only a few weeks away from the big build and we're on schedule. Sixteen props are already completed and a few more are in production. Just a few new masks, some newly built props and a bunch of imagination. Here's a sneak preview of what you MIGHT see:

2009: The Dead Thank Everyone...
Our Best Turnout Ever!

Friday, November 6, 2009—Wow...thank you to the masses for coming out this year. I counted almost 100 people that came through (some went through several times). The weather was a bit sketchy, but it held off for the most part. I had a minor scare before the start with a power outage, but it all worked out well in the end. Special thanks to Garrett and Cassie for manning the outside and of course, to my wife, Deb, for constantly dealing with the madness of it all. We'll see you next year!

Fantastic Turnout in 2008 and Press Coverage in middletown valley Citizen

2008 Citizen Article

Wednesday, November 19, 2008—Wow...what a great turnout! We saw about 75 people come thru the haunted house this year and everyone seemed to love it. I gotta give a big shout out to my brother Garrett and his friend Tony for making the backyard extra creepy. Most people couldn't tell if they were real or not. And of course, my wife Deb, who constantly inspires me and gives me great ideas for the haunted house. Thanks also to Ian Maliszewskyj for the great picture and article in The Middletown Valley Citizen (a local newspaper). It was great to have so much interest in our haunted house. We hope to see you all again next year!