Fear Fair Blog

Thanks for our best season yet!

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:14:35 GMT

We closed our eighth and best season yet this past weekend. Thanks so much to those who made it possible and those who came out to see us. As always we are tired and glad to get a rest but sad to see it come to an end. We'll be back, though. Look for construction updates in January.Fear Fair fans are the best haunt fans ever, you guys rock!!

Thanks for a great opening weekend. Attendance was up 400%

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:38:22 GMT

Thanks to all those who came out for the opening weekend at Fear Fair. Our attendance was up 400% from the same weekend a year ago. Those who came through gave us a big thumbs up on the new Texas Chainsaw Village, Saw scene and dark maze. This looks like it's going to be Fear Fair's best season ever!!

Fear Fair 2008 Radio Commercial

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:42:49 GMT

This year's radio commercial. I really like it. See what you think.

Time is getting close!!!

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 03:16:38 GMT

We had another long weekend of construction at Fear Fair. Less than 20 days until we get our scare on for 2008 and the new sections of the haunt are coming together.We made a lot more progress in the Texas Chainsaw Village today.The staircase from the new dark maze inside into the village is now enclosed.If you don't recognize this sign, YOU ARE NOT A TRUE TCM FAN!!We still have a ways to go with the dark maze, but it's underway.

Fear Fair 2008 Television Commercial

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 02:00:34 GMT

This is our new commercial that will run on Comcast Cable beginning September 15th.

Construction Updates Again

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:25:15 GMT

Ok, boys and ghouls, a big update today. We are making serious progress on the Texas Chainsaw Village and Pinhead is working on a new mask.First the construction updates. Today's biggest priority was to build a set of stairs to get the victims into the new Texas Chainsaw Village.Here are a couple of shots from the top platform.We've also added a new bridge and a creek that will be filled with water before we're finished.We also cleared out an area for a new dark maze. This will be after the new Saw scene and before the Texas Chainsaw Village.Someone needs to let Leatherface know that his new basement scene isn't finished and ready for him to move in yet, he's already hanging up meat.Pinhead is also working on a new mask for this season as well. The casting session for the mold took place this weekend.First step is a bald cap.Then we begin applying the alginate.Next, a coat of plaster and bandages for a mother mold.The result is a negative of the subject's face.They couldn't resist making a plaster pull from the mold just to see how the mold was going to work.See you next week, the time is drawing near; we can smell your fear.

A brief build team update plus horror movie news

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:37:14 GMT

Just a brief build team today. We had a limited crew today (just me) due to other commitments.I did manage to finish the siding on Leatherface's house and to frame out a door on another of the buildings.There is some exciting news somewhat related to Fear Fair, though. Several of our characters are getting new movies. Michael Myers got his turn last year with Rob Zombie's remake of the Halloween franchise. In 2009, Jason, Pinhead and Freddy are getting their turn.On January 9, 2009 the new Hellraiser movie will be released from Dimension. Clive Barker, the writer from the original movie is onboard and it's in pre-production now. I don't believe Pinhead has been cast just yet... I suppose there's still a chance Doug Bradley could jump onboard. It's a bummer for us, since the original release was to be September 25th, 2008 which would have been a great season kick-off for us.Then, on February 13th, 2009 (Friday of course) I, er I mean Jason, finally gets his turn. Warner Bros and director Marcus Nispel will release a remake of Friday the 13th. Michael Bay is directing, and Derek Mears (The Hills Have Eyes 2) is playing Jason. This guy looks evil without the hockey mask.A couple of photos of Jason got leaked last week, but the studio asked the sites to take them down. We have them here, though.Then, in November of next year, it's Freddy's turn. Michael Bay is directing this one, too and a writer just signed on; Wesley Strick. He has quite a few horror movies to his credit including Arachnaphobia, Cape Fear, Wolf and Glass House. Unfortunately, Robert Englund has already turned down the role... not sure how anyone will be able to step into those boots. The 25th anniversary of the original film is November, 2009, so the studio is pushing for a release by then. Personally, I would like to see it happen prior to our 2009 season!!!

More progress on Texas Chainsaw Village

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 02:22:00 GMT

Today we made more progress on the Texas Chainsaw Village. We started out by working on our 'curb appeal'. We have skinned the outside of the fence to form a facade. This will get many more details before we're finished.The two story building is rising in the middle of the village. This will be getting a skin of barn wood over the next week or so. Leatherface's shop will be inside.Plus, we made a new friend. He was hiding behind some tin we had in front of the new ticket booth.

Construction is under way for the 2008 season!

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:52:12 GMT

Over the Fourth of July weekend, we made some serious progress on the new Texas Chainsaw Village we are adding. This will make Fear Fair one fifth longer this season. We are also making a lot of changes and updates inside as well.Here are some shots on the progress as of today. Keep in mind, we are really just getting started at this point.That's an aerial view of the new ticket booth/gift shop.An aerial view of the other side of the villageThis building will be two stories when finished.Another shot of the same buildingThis is a view of the new ticket booth from the street. Lots of spare material laying around at this point.

Thanks to all who came out to the Halloween Premiere!!!

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 01:41:14 GMT

We would like to thank all our kick ass Fear Fair fans who came out to join us at the Halloween 9 movie premeire event last Friday night. It was an awesome time for us and it was so great to see you guys before the season even starts. We had our first 2007 peetality too!!!Here are some pics from the event. I will add more as they come in from those with the cameras.The Gang was all there!!Myers was gettin' a big head at his movie premeire so Jason had to check his boy!!That creepie Michael Myers is always hangin' around starin' at peopleOur fan Stephanie from Bloomington came all the way to join us!!Welcome to Great Escape!Another Satisfied VictimLeatherface Stalking the CrowdThat'll stick to yer ribs!We have fans large and smallNot quite sure about this Leatherface guyPosing with a fanLooks like dresses are longer this runway seasonFreddy on the prowlScaring is hard work, I needs me a restTaste my pleasuresJason and LeatherfaceMichael in the lobbyDon't move a muscle, Gene!!Jason in the lobbyI have such sights to show youPosing with a fanPosing with another fan

Join the cast of Fear Fair for Rob Zombie's Halloween

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 03:00:38 GMT

The cast of Fear Fair, Indiana's Scariest Haunted House, and Great Escape 8 Cinema in Seymour invite you to the premiere of Rob Zombie's Halloween this Friday night.Michael, Jason, Freddy, Pinhead and other assorted ghosts and ghouls from Fear Fair will be there for photos and fright.We are giving away a limited edition Michael Myers mask, movie passes, Halloween 9 posters and more. The Fear Fair hearse will be on hand as well.Come out and help us kick of the haunting season in a big way, this Friday night, August 31st, beginning at 6:30pm at Great Escape 8 theater in Seymour.

We have been working still.

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 05:02:55 GMT

We are still working on Sunday Funday, even through the holidays. It's just been sort of boring stuff like actual construction of the new two story western hotel scenes, nothing really cool to show off yet, just walls, stairs, etc.I will get some new pics up once things start looking like something other than a basic house under construction.Oh yeah, wait until you see the new jungle/ancient Incan/Mayan section we are working on for this season, it will blow you away.

2006 Food Donation - Human Services

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 05:19:29 GMT

While scaring people is a lot of fun, helping people who need it is almost as much fun. The Fear Fair crew made our annual Christmas donation today. We delivered enough food to completely fill the food pantry at Human Services in Seymour. Thanks to those of you who came out to Fear Fair this past season, a lot of folks won't go hungry. Here are some pictures.First we went to Aldi to stock up on canned goods and other non-perishable items.Then it was on to WalMart to load up on cereal (sugar buzzers) drinks and frozen dinners.Then, we loaded it all into the hearse and delivered it to the good folks at Human Services. And yes, the casket is full of food too ;)

Sunday Funday - December 3

Mon, 04 Dec 2006 05:01:33 GMT

Welp, another Sunday work session under our belt. We took a week off for the cast party, so we have some catching up to do.We continued working today on the new Reno Hotel in the Western Section of the house. Got the second story flooring completed and a good start on exterior siding....it's gonna be cool.It's just a bunch of framing at this point, but these will be super detailed western scenes, whiskey cellar, Reno Hideout, Hotel Rooms, much more...can't give too many spoilers..Here are some construction pics from today. Shot with a cellphone camera, so quality ain't all that great:Here's a shot looking over the second floor balcony down onto the Bells Ford Covered BridgeHere's a shot from the beginning of the bridge looking at the side of the hotelShot from the A Ave side showing first and second floorsInside shot of downstairs

2006 Cast Awards

Mon, 04 Dec 2006 04:47:36 GMT

The cast party was held Saturday, November 25th. Thanks to all of the cast and crew for an outstanding season. Our best so far.Award Winners were as follows:Perfect Attendance Winners:Shawn MiskellJessica MiskellShane CouchDirector's Award:Shawn MiskellBest Actor:Otter (Jeff Nolan)Runner Up: Shane Couch Best Actress:Jessica Miskell (Turkey Buzzard)Build Team MVP:Shawn MiskellRookie(s) of the year:ClaytonZach ThompsonLong Haul Award:Fred and PennySpecial Recognition:Scot Green <-- Mr. Behind the Scenes