Thats cool and all, but its also unnecessary, at least for your purposes here.
Think about it: A haunted house is dark.
Most of the illumination probably comes from strobe lights and black lights.
Focus less on realism and more on quick scares.
Dont drop hundreds of dollars on decorations when what you really need are some basics.
Hang sheets from the ceiling to create a maze instead of buying partitions.
Dollar store spider webs and spooky lighting are sufficient.
What will wow your attendees is creativity, not money.
Music streaming platforms arefullof scary playlists that it’s possible for you to access with your existing subscription.
No haunted house is any fun unless there are some masked terrors running around.
double-check you lock in helpers you’re able to trust.
The goal is to frighten, not terrorize.
To add bodies even if youre understaffed, dress up some plastic skeletons or create a few standing dummies.
Just be sure not to stress yourself about a budget that you might not recoup.
Focus instead on putting your heart into a fun endeavor.
Put posts on Nextdoor, Facebook, and your local newspapers advertising section.
verify your ad really covers all the details your neighbors need to know.
(Heres a guideon how to tell if kids are ready for a haunted house.)
Be clear about what ages the event caters to, for instance.
If its a relatively chill maze, feel free to brand it as a family attraction.
With that in mind, considerif you have the bandwidth designating kid-friendly hours.
Finally, you should also be clear about what your haunted house uses for effects.
The goal is to frighten, not terrorize.
Just be open and honest about what youre including.
Maybe your setting is an abandoned hospital where the ghosts of patients past warn the living to turn back.
Have fun selecting a simple but effective theme for your event.
Dimness is your friend.
