Kick Off the Haunt Season at Riot Fest with… CONTAINER 9

A sneak peak of Zombie Army Productions' newest creation, Container 9. This new haunted house will be unveiled at Riot Fest Chicago, this September.

Fear City Chicago: Open Auditions, Internship Program

FEAR CITY HAUNTED HOUSE (BIG CITY ENTERTAINMENT, LLC) ANNOUNCES 2014 WORKSHOP AUDITIONS FEAR CITY HAUNTED HOUSE is proud to announce their 2014 Open Auditions for this Halloween Season.  FEAR CITY is seeking Improv Actors, Dancers, Performance Artists & Haunters.  All performers must be 18 years old and over. Availability for Acting & Safety Workshops/Performances is mandatory and plays a major factor in being hired.  Please bring your up-to-date availability from September 15th through November 1st.  A headshot & resume are not required, but are encouraged.  Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle. Audition Dates:        Saturday, August 30th        Sunday,...

Chicago, Brace Yourself for a Nationally-Feared Brand of Terror when 13th Floor Haunted House Debuts In Melrose Park This Fall

Prepare to face your darkest nightmare Chicago. 13th Floor Haunted House - the country's largest professional haunted house production company - is introducing its award-winning, nationally-feared brand of terror to Chicagoland. Boasting 30,000 square feet of true horror and mind-blowing entertainment, 13th Floor Haunted House Chicago promises to be the new, #1 choice for true terror in the area this Halloween season. Already established as the most frightening haunted houses in Denver, San Antonio, and Phoenix, the new and soon-to-be-legendary 13th Floor Haunted House Chicago promises to scare the absolute daylights out of the Windy City with two terrifying attractions:...

Rob Zombie’s “Great American Nightmare” Coming to Chicagoland

From LoudWire.com: Rob Zombie previously announced that his ‘Great American Nightmare’ Halloween horror attraction will take place in Scottsdale, Ariz., in 2014, but that’s not the only location. The rocker/director has just revealed that he’ll also bring his ‘Nightmare’ to the Midwest, setting up shop at the Odeum Expo in Villa Park, Illinois, near Chicago. “I am thrilled to be able to expand the Great American Nightmare to TWO new cities this year,” says Zombie. “My only goal is to make it twice as sick as last year.” As with the Arizona location, the primary attractions at the Illinois fest...

Remembering Jim Smith of Niles Haunted Scream Park

We mourn the passing of our long time friend and dedicated volunteer, Jim Smith. Although his real name was only known to a few people, he was an icon at the Niles Haunted Scream Park in Niles, Michigan. For many, many years he worked in the entry room area of the Niles Haunted House as "Betelgeuse." His quick wit and humor was unmatched by any other.  Jim was also very active in the haunted attraction industry. He also served on the Board of Directors for the International Association of Haunted Attractions. Several years ago when his health required him to...

Fear City: Open Auditions

FEAR CITY HAUNTED HOUSE is proud to announce their 2014 Open Auditions for this Halloween Season! Seeking Improv Actors, Dancers, Performance Artists, and Haunters. Must be 18 years old and over. Interested Applicants should set up their Audition through fearcitychicago.com. FEAR CITY is located at 8240 N. Austin between Oakton & Dempster in Morton Grove, just Northwest of Chicago. Availability for Acting & Safety Workshops /Performances are mandatory and plays a major factor in being hired. Please bring up-to-date availability information with you through Nov 1, 2014. If hired, your schedule will be based on this information. All roles are non-equity...