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...
Attention Chicago Haunters! Your Halloween Haunt or Display Could Be Worth $50K!
When ABC wanted to reach out to home haunters in the Chicagoland area, they approached Zombie Army Productions and HauntedHouseChicago.com to help spread the word about The Great Halloween Fright Fight, from the producers of ABC’s “The Great Christmas Light Fight”! Is your haunted display or walkthrough attraction worth $50,000? If you think you have the best home haunt, contact the producers at frightfightcasting@gmail.com! Not much information has been released yet, but there's a little more info HERE.
Calling all Chicago Filmmakers! Crew Needed!
Big Tree Productions and Zombie Army Productions, the team behind the cult hit horror/comedy feature "The Mole Man of Belmont Avenue," are in pre-production on a non-union family-friendly pilot presentation that they will also submit to festivals as a short film. "The Adventures of Kitty Zombie" shoots in and around Chicago from July 7th - July 16th. SYNOPSIS: Kitty Zombie was created with the body of a zombie and the mind of a puppy by evil military scientist Dr. Vosfoteugh . But instead of the super soldier he was designed to be, Kitty just wants to make friends (and toilet paper...
The Zombie Mud Run in Byron, IL
If you live near Chicago, you won't want to miss this race! Byron's Motocross is 165 acres of pure mud! The course will have manmade and (amazing) natural obstacles as well as, of course, ZOMBIES! Sponsored in part by HauntedHouseChicago.com. WHEN: July 26, 2014, starting at 7:00 am. Wave times are every ½ hour from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please arrive at least two hours prior to your start time. WHERE: 2525 East Ash Road, Byron, IL 61010 For full details and information, visit http://www.thezombiemudrun.com/!