Denver Haunted Houses | 2010 Haunted House Season
There is a lot of excitement centered around the upcoming 2010 Haunted House Season in Denver. Here at HauntedRatings.com we have been receiving several emails about new haunted houses that are planning to open up their doors this coming season. We have also gotten updates from several different Haunts that you enjoyed last year. The 13th Door Haunted House, Curse of Slaughterhouse Gulch, The Haunted Mansion, The 25th Hour Haunted House, The Butcher Haunted House and the City of the Dead Haunt are among the many that will be returning for 2010.
New this year to HauntedRatings.com we will be adding a new feature called HOME HAUNTS. A Home Haunt is one that is usually set up in a garage, back yard, driveway and in some cases, a Home Haunt can utilize the entire home. They can run for 1 or 2 days up to several weekends. There usually isn’t a charge to see them, but donations are appreciated. A person who runs a Home Haunt spends hours and hours putting it together and does it for several different reasons. Some do it for a specific charity while others do it for a neighborhood activity, but all of them do it because of their love for Halloween. Several of Denver’s Home Haunters have gone onto run some of the best Pro Haunts in Denver.
So, while the rest of the country is depressed, Haunters in Denver are feverishly building and painting walls, constructing props and figuring out the best way to scare anyone who is brave enough to enter their establishment.
We will begin updating listings for HauntedRatings.com in mid August. If you have a haunt that you would like to have listed, you can send me the information at hauntmaster@hauntedratings.com or call me at (720)261-0570. I will have a form online that you can fill out or you can just send me the information and I will take care of it for you. Remember the listings are FREE! Feel free to contact me with any questions. I just love to talk Halloween!!
Denver Haunted Houses l 15th Annual Halloween & Attractions Show
The 15th Annual Halloween and Attractions Show will be held March 25-28 at America’s Center in St. Louis, MO.
For the last 15 years, TransWorld’s Annual Halloween & Attractions Show has gathered the largest collection of industry leading vendors and a huge selection of products to give our buyers the greatest opportunity to see all of the best products and creations, all under one roof.
The Annual Halloween & Attractions Show continues its tradition of creating a unique business environment designed to allow buyers to meet face-to-face with exhibitors. Our exhibitors bring all the newest products and classic designs, providing buyers with a one-stop shopping experience. With thousands of products in hundreds of categories, buyers will find everything they need to stock their businesses and make their time at the show a success. Products at the Annual Halloween & Attractions Show include:
Props, Animatronics, Games and Crowd Pleasers, Concession Supplies, Tickets and Crowd Control, Masks and Costumes, Lighting and Special Effects, Make-Up and Prosthetics, Fabric Paint and Décor, Gift and Novelty items, Haunted House Design and Installation, Sound/Visual Electronics and Effects, Mobile Haunted Houses, Educational and Instructional Videos, Spooky Music and SFX, Wristbands, Visitor Automated Tracking Systems, Haunt-Oriented Graphic and Web Design, and much more!
Networking events, award ceremonies, local haunted house tours, industry relevant seminars and an expanded Dark Zone make this the best Halloween & Attractions Show yet! Don’t miss out!
For more information check out the website at http://www.haashow.com.
Denver Haunted Houses l Good bye 2009 – Welcome 2010
As we prepare to say an official “Good Bye” to the year 2009, we begin to wonder what the year 2010 has in store for us Haunters.
There are several trade shows and conventions coming up that might tide us over until October. The first one being Transworlds National Halloween and Haunted Attractions Show in St Louis, Mo in March. This will be the second year in a row that this show has been in St Louis. This show used to be part of the the Halloween Costume show that is now held in Chicago. The dates for the HauntShow are March 25-28, 2010. What can you expect to see there? There are several Props, Animatronics, Games and Crowd Pleasers, Concession Supplies, Tickets and Crowd Control, Masks and Costumes, Lighting and Special Effects, Make-Up and Prosthetics, Fabric Paint and Décor, Gift and Novelty items, Haunted House Design and Installation, Sound/Visual Electronics and Effects, Mobile Haunted Houses, Educational and Instructional Videos, Spooky Music and SFX, Wristbands, Visitor Automated Tracking Systems, Haunt-Oriented Graphic and Web Design, and much more! Obviously, geared more towards those who run Haunted Houses rather than those who attend. If you have ever thought that putting together a Haunted Attraction than the National Halloween and Haunted Attractions show is something you should check out. http://www.hauntshow.com
If you are looking for a convention that caters to both the Haunted House owner and still offers some fun entertainment for Haunted House lovers than Midwest Haunters Convention in Columbus, OH might be just the ticket. MidWest Haunters Con will be held in June, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Here is what they offer those who attend. “The Midwest Haunters Convention is for Haunted Attraction Producers, Actors, Artists and Home Haunters. Our goal is to provide educational seminars and workshops with experienced presenters, a 75+ vendor tradeshow with the latest in haunt offerings, and a place to network with others in the industry during our unique social activities. We’ll offer 1st class haunted attraction bus tours, costume parties and contests (the Bloody Mary Monster Makeup Wars competition, Ms Midwest Scary Pageant & the IAHA Scariest Character Contest). “Haunters” are always welcome here!” http://midwesthauntersconvention.com
Probably one of the best Haunted House conventions to attend would be HauntCon, April 28-May03 this year in Orlando, Florida. This show is aimed at Haunters and Haunted House attendees as well. Featuring a Costume Contest, Seminars, Haunted Attraction bus tours, parties and more. This convention moves around the country each year giving everyone a chance to attend and be part of the action. There is a large vendors area and tons of great ideas and eye-candy for everyone. http://hauntcon.com
As you can see, 2010 is going to be a great year and we will be keeping you up-to-date on all the fun and scary events in your area. Happy Haunting!!
Denver Haunted Houses l Haunted House Season 2009 RIP
The Denver Haunted House season officially came to a close on November 1 when all of the Haunts in Denver closed their doors for the last time. What a season this has been. We started out with beautiful Fall weather, that turned to snow which only lasted for a day. The weather turned really nice again and then in the last week we had over 2 feet of the white stuff fall, closing down some haunts for two days and ending the season for others. Finally on the Friday, the weather turned warmer and by the weekend we were back to Fall weather.
This season also saw many new haunted houses come to life in the Denver Metro Area. Some of the haunts that received a lot of buzz from haunt goers were CITY OF THE DEAD in Henderson at the Mile High Marketplace, THE 25TH HOUR at C-470 and University Blvd and TWISTED FAIRY TALES at the Westminster Mall.
CITY OF THE DEAD had incredible scenery, alley ways, wrecked cars, lots of zombies and everything a zombie fan would love. This haunt offered something unique and different for the Denver haunted house goer. The attention to detail, the various shops in the City and the actors who really got into their characters made this haunt a ‘must see’ for many haunted house ethusiasts.
THE 25TH HOUR started out with an effect not seen in any other Denver Haunt. If you remember the scene with Indiana Jones and his Father when they were tied back to back on two chairs in front of a huge fireplace and then the fireplace turns to reveal a room behind it…well, that is what this effect did. It was smooth, quick and totally unexpected. This haunted house used several effects new to the Denver area. The actors were scary and they seemed to blend into the walls. You just never knew where you would see one next. Another one on the list of ‘must sees’.
TWISTED FAIRY TALES was put together in about 2 to 3 weeks, but you would never guess it from the haunt itself. Filled with detail, twists and turns and scares to be found around each corner. Interesting and fun at the same time. The sets were great and I can’t wait to see how this haunt changes and grows for next year.
Denver has about 20 different haunted attractions, corn mazes and even more halloween events to choose from. With so many venues trying to get your hard earned dollars, it’s nice to know you have so many choices. HauntedRatings.com will continue to be there to give you the most complete up-to-date information available for your Halloween needs.
Enjoy the Holidays and check back with us throughout the year as we get ready for Halloween 2010!
Haunted House Hauntrepreneur on CNN
Local Hauntrepreneur Interviewed For National Story
The big snow storm in Denver put a damper on many of the area’s haunted houses, but KathE Walker remains upbeat about the prospect for scares this weekend. KathE was interviewed about running haunted houses in Denver and had quite a few interesting comments about what it is like scaring people for a living.
The news story includes video and photos of many of the different characters that can be seen at the haunted houses that KathE’s family runs.
As a bit of an update to the story, The 13th Door and Curse of Slaughterhouse Gulch are now scheduled to be open for business (due to demand) through November 1st from 7pm-10pm. It’s kind of a scare-extension.
You can see the entire article and video at cnn.com
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How about taking a look at a couple of our Denver haunted house videos? 13th Door Haunted House and Curse of Slaughterhouse Gulch
Haunted Houses & Snow
Haunts That Just Won’t Close
The big storm has really done a number on most of the haunted houses the last couple of days, but there are some that just won’t close. Tonight you can get your scared on at The 13th Door and Curse of Slaughterhouse Gulch (I-225 & Parker Rd.). They will be open from 7pm until 10pm tonight. The 25th Hour and The Butcher haunted houses will be dark tonight, but reopen for business on Friday and Saturday.
Also, because of the incredible demand and the inclement weather this year, The 13th Door and Curse of Slaughterhouse Gulch will be staying open one extra night. You’ll be able to get in one last scare on Sunday, November 1st from 7pm until 10pm.
For more details about all the Denver haunted houses, make sure you visit the links below.
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How about taking a look at a couple of our Denver haunted house videos? 13th Door Haunted House and Curse of Slaughterhouse Gulch
The Fourth Kind
Screening Tuesday, November 3rd @ 9pm
Denver CO – Pickup tickets tonight
In 1972, a scale of measurement was established for alien encounters. When a UFO is sighted, it is called an encounter of the first kind. When evidence is collected, it is known as an encounter of the second kind. When contact is made with extraterrestrials, it is the third kind. The next level, abduction, is the fourth kind. This encounter has been the most difficult to document…until now.
Structured unlike any film before it, The Fourth Kind is a provocative thriller set in modern-day Nome, Alaska, where—mysteriously since the 1960s—a disproportionate number of the population has been reported missing every year. Despite multiple FBI investigations of the region, the truth has never been discovered.
Here in this remote region, psychologist Dr. Abigail Tyler (Milla Jovovich) began videotaping sessions with traumatized patients and unwittingly discovered some of the most disturbing evidence of alien abduction ever documented.
Using never-before-seen archival footage that is integrated into the film, The Fourth Kind exposes the terrified revelations of multiple witnesses. Their accounts of being visited by alien figures all share disturbingly identical details, the validity of which is investigated throughout the film.
This film is rated PG-13.
You can pickup tickets at two of our haunted houses tonight. Visit The 13th Door (I-225 & Parker Rd.) or The 25th Hour (C-470 & University Blvd.) Tickets will be available, while supplies last. Both haunted houses open from 7pm – 10pm tonight.
Website: http://www.thefourthkind.net/
How about taking a look at a couple of Denver haunted house videos? 13th Door Haunted House and Curse of Slaughterhouse Gulch
Denver Haunted Houses l Will The Real #1 Rated Haunted House Please Stand Up!
Trying to decide what haunt to go to drove him MAD!
With the Denver haunted house season fast approaching, it seems especially important to understand where haunted house ratings come from. After all, if you are counting on these ratings to determine which Denver haunted houses you would like to visit, it is probably a good idea to find out what the ratings are all about.
In the newspaper, on the Internet or on the radio, you will see and hear all sorts of claims from different haunted houses about being the scariest, the best, the longest. It seems like every ad in the newspaper is advertising one or more haunted house as the best haunted house in Denver. On the radio, every station will advertise the #1 rated haunted house or the scariest haunted house in Denver and very seldom will they be the same haunted house. So how can they all be rated the ‘best’ or ‘#1″?
It’s easy. Since there are no regulations on ratings, anyone can present their own opinion and advertise that they are the ‘best’, ‘scariest’, ‘rated #1″, haunted house in Denver. That is what it really boils down to…an ‘opinions’ game. Think about it, who, in their right mind, would spend money advertising that their haunted house is the ‘lamest’ or ‘rated #6′?
Everyone has an opinion about what makes a great Haunted House. Just ask your friends. Some of them will tell you that they like lots of special effects, while another will tell you they like a haunted house with a story line, still others will say that they are only scared if the haunted house has a chain saw at the end. Opinions! Everyone has them and for the most part they are happy to share them with you.
So how does this help you find out which haunted house is going to be the best fit for your scare needs? There are two directories on the Internet that give you complete listing details of all the Haunted Houses in Denver. One of them is HauntedRatings.com and the other is Scared.com.
HauntedRatings.com gives you detailed information for all of the Denver Haunted Houses, including dates and times they are open, admission prices, a synopsis of what the haunted house is all about and directions on how to get there. Several Haunted Houses offer discounted tickets and this is the best place to find out that information as well. Scared.com also lists all of the haunted houses in the Denver Metro Area. Now all you have to do is figure out which haunted house experience would suit your needs best. Armed with this knowledge you can now feel confident that the Haunted Houses you have chosen to visit will offer you the best scare for your buck.
So, get passed all the hype and go to the Denver Haunted House that sounds the most interesting to you. Of course, that’s just my opinion.
Denver Haunted Houses l Top 10 Activities To Do In Denver In October
October is here and there are plenty of activities in Denver to do to enjoy the “Haunting” month. Denver has lots of exciting and entertaining activities to keep you and your family busy throughout the entire month. Here are just a few of the highlights to look forward to.
BARNUM AND BAILEY CIRCUS – September 30 – October 11th. This year the circus can be found at the Denver Coliseum. Experience the all new ZING ZANG ZOOM – Red Tour. The Circus always stops in Denver in October and each year they bring new and exciting circus acts for the whole family to enjoy. Lions and Tigers and Bears…Oh my!
HALLOWEEN AT THE HORSE FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL – October 17th. Located in Parker, this annual event offers safe trick or treating and more. Follow a designated trail while sitting atop one of the the many trained and tame horses. Not too sure you want to ride, than just follow the patch and enjoy the fun.
WICKED- The Broadway Musical – October 7 – November 15 – Buell Theater. The Tony Award winning Broadway musical is a perfect match for the Halloween Season. Want to know what really happened in OZ? Now is your chance to find out.
PUMPKIN FESTIVAL – Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield – October 10th and 11th. Once again the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield offers up its annual Pumpkin Festival. Your family will get to choose their own pumpkin from the rows and rows of ripe pumpkins being offered. Vendors, hot chocolate, sleigh rides, and a corn maze round out this family friendly event. For those who want a little more excitement check out The Butcher Haunted House located near the Corn Maze. I bet he knows how to carve up a pumpkin!
REINKE Bros. HAUNTED MANSION & COSTUME STORE – Open year round. If you are looking for that perfect Halloween costume or just want to take in a store that offers something completely different, then the Reinke Bros Costume Store and Haunted Mansion is right up your alley. This Store is a ‘must-see’ all year round, but in October it becomes something special. Everywhere you look there are costumes, props, magic, makeup and almost every imaginable creature that goes ‘bump in the night’ on display. Follow your shopping spree up with a trip through the Haunted Mansion Haunted House. Featuring Disney like effects and scares around every turn for the whole family.
13th DOOR HAUNTED HOUSE – October 01-October 31. Parker and I-225 in Denver. When you have finished at the Haunted Mansion be sure to make your way over to the 13th Door Haunted House. The 13th Door Haunted House has the distinction of being voted the Best and Scariest Haunted House in all of Colorado by Americas Best Haunted Houses. You’ve probably heard the rumors abut a Haunted House with 13 Doors, live snakes, and NO exits with a guarantee you will get your money back if you make it out alive. The 13th Door Haunted House is where the legend started. Not for the faint of heart. The 13th Door Haunted House is definitely the scariest Haunted House in Denver.
NORTH METRO VET & PETS 4 PEOPLE ANNUAL FUNDRAISER! October 2 – October 31. North Metro Vet. Colorado’s only professional Haunted Vet Hospital and Amazing Howloween Attraction. Dogs and Cats offer up the scares here and this unique event is sure to be fun for the whole family.
MILE HIGH CON – Oct 23 – 25 at the Hyatt Regency in the DTC. If Haunted Houses aren’t your cup of cider, they going to Mile High Con. In its 41st year, this Science Fiction convention features authors, artists, panels and just about everything literary you can think of.
BOO AT THE ZOO – Oct 31-Nov 01at the Denver Zoo. Looking for a safe kid oriented trick or treat than check out Boo At The Zoo. It is great family fun and a wonderful chance to visit with all the furry inhabitants at the zoo. Costumes are encouraged.
So from Science Fiction to Theater to Pumpkin Patches to Corn Mazes to Denver Haunted Houses, Denver offers tons of fun events for everyone to enjoy this October. So don’t just sit there! It’s almost October – Go out and Enjoy the fun!
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Denver Haunted Houses l Where the Real Scares Are in Denver.
Scare 'ya later!
Real Haunted Houses – every city has them according to the website: RealHaunts.com. Denver is no exception to the rule. Here are just a few of the more notable places that are said to be the home of some very interesting ghosts.
THE MOLLY BROWN House in Denver. The unusual activity in this house has been reported by several employees. Hauntings include dark shadows moving about rooms when there is no light to produce them, and piano keys moving on their own, but making no sound. In this building, many people report the pungent smell of fresh cigar smoke; Mr. Brown was known to be an avid smoker of cigars.
The home has been restored back to the way Molly Brown had it when she lived in Denver. The atmosphere in the home is rich with the past. The thought that she or her husband might still be taking care of the home make you believe that they are only there to welcome you as guests rather than trying to scare you away.
STATE CAPITOL BUILDING. The Colorado State Capitol Building is connected to several others by a series of tunnels. Originally, these tunnels were used to move coal from place to place for heating purposes. One female apparition who wears long turn of the century style dresses is known to haunt the area. She has been seen in all of the buildings and the tunnels themselves. Very inquisitive, the woman is said to have been seen reading over the shoulders of employees.
Politics are scary enough, ’nuff said.
BROWN PALACE Hotel in Denver. Also connected to the series of cold tunnels, this building is plagued by the incessant sound of someone coughing. It is also frequented by the same ghost that haunts the capital.
Maybe she is hoping the news is better at the Hotel. The food certainly is.
Bradmar Tudor Manor can be found, in a large and exclusive, well-to-do, sparsely populated area in the countryside, outside the city in Denver, Colorado. The Manor is located at the end of a long road, that is lined with giant cottonwood trees. It is privately owned, so respect the owner’s privacy.
BUCKHORN EXCHANGE Restaurant. Presently a restaurant, when the fur trade began, This building was one of the first trading posts in the area. It is said that the building is haunted by many of the traders. There have been reports of tables moving suddenly. Also, many have reported hearing voices and footsteps when no one is talking or there.
The problem with a Real Haunted House is that the ghost has to be in the mood to scare you. You could be waiting a long time before you actually see something. To get immediate scares try visiting one of the many Denver Haunted Houses in the area. Some of the best Haunts known for their scares include: 13th Door Haunted House, Slaughterhouse Gulch Haunt, Haunted Mansion, 25th Hour, City of the Dead and The Butcher.
With the Halloween Season upon us, here is your chance to see some real and not so real ghosts.
