Resident Evil: Afterlife | Quiz/Contest
Screening Thursday, Sept. 9th at 7:00PM
Continental Theater, I-25 & Hampden
In a world ravaged by a virus infection, turning its victims into the Undead, Alice, continues on her journey to find survivors and lead them to safety. Her deadly battle with the Umbrella Corporation reaches new heights, but Alice gets some unexpected help from an old friend. A new lead that promises a safe haven from the Undead takes them to Los Angeles, but when they arrive the city is overrun by thousands of Undead – and Alice and her comrades are about to step into a deadly trap.
RATED R – Sequences of strong violence and language.
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MACHETE | Screening Quiz/Contest
Screening Monday, August 30th at 7:00PM
Directors: Robert Rodriguez, Ethan Maniquis
Written by: Robert Rodriguez, Alvaro Rodriguez
Cast: Danny Trejo, Steven Segal, Michelle Rodriguez, Jeff Fahey, Cheech Marin, Lindsay Lohan, introducing Don Johnson, with Jessica Alba, and Robert De Niro
After a violent shakedown from a notorious drug lord nearly kills him, Machete, a renegade Mexican Federale and tough-as-nails vigilante for justice, roams the streets of Texas, working as a day laborer. When Machete is hired by a crooked US Senator to execute a covert hit, Machete is double-crossed and forced to run from the cops and an endless stream of assassins. But what they don’t know is that Machete is looking for them so he can settle the score.
RATED R – Strong bloody violence throughout, language, some sexual content and nudity.
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THE EVENT | Screening Quiz/Contest
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Monday, August 30th @ 7:30pm
Greenwood Village Theater, 5415 Landmark Pl.
The Event is an emotional, high-octane conspiracy thriller that follows Sean Walker, an everyman who investigates the mysterious disappearance of his would-be fiancée Leila, and unwittingly begins to expose the biggest cover-up in U.S. history.
Sean’s quest will send ripples through the lives of an eclectic band of strangers, including newly elected U.S. President Elias Martinez; Sophia Maguire, the leader of a mysterious group of detainees; and Leila’s shadowy father. Their futures are on a collision course in a global conspiracy that could ultimately change the fate of mankind.
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TAKERS | Screening Quiz/Contest
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Wednesday, August 25th @ 7pm
Pavilions Theater, 16th & Tremont
Takers introduces you into the world of a notorious group of criminals who continue to baffle police by pulling off perfectly executed bank robberies. They are in and out like clockwork, leaving no evidence behind and laying low between heists. But when they attempt to pull off one last job with more money at stake than ever before, the crew may find their plans interrupted by a hardened detective who is hell-bent on solving the case.
The movie is rated PG-13 and opens in theaters on August 27th. For more information about the film visit http://www.whoarethetakers.com/.
VAMPIRES SUCK | Haunted Ratings Screening Quiz/Contest
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August 17, 2010 – 7:00 PM
United Artists Denver Pavilions
Vampires Suck is a comedy about contemporary teen angst and romance movies. Becca, an anxious, non-vampire teen, is torn between two boys. Before she can choose, Becca must get around her controlling father, who embarrasses Becca by treating her like a child. Meanwhile, Becca’s friends contend with their own romantic issues – all of which collide at the prom.
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This movie is rated PG-13.
I Dream of Haunted Houses
Do you have some sort of fantasy about building the best haunted house – ever? Would you like help building a haunted house? Would you like to learn all about haunted house makeup? Do you get a thrill from scaring people? If you live in Denver than you definitely are in the right place.
Your first order of business is to contact one of the local haunted houses about working for them this season. All of them are looking for volunteers and workers. Many have paid positions. What’s greater than getting paid to scare people? It helps if you have some previous experience, but most places are willing to train you. Then, after putting in a month of screaming and dealing with obnoxious intoxicated teens, you’ll know if you are cut-out for more.
There are tons of Denver Haunted Houses. That makes getting your foot in the haunted house business easy. Even if you have lots of money and want to start right away, it’s a good idea to invest a season working for someone else before setting up your own haunted house.
If you are really serious, put June 3-5, 2011 on your calendar right now. That is the weekend of The Midwest Haunters Convention in Columbus Ohio. It is THE event for Halloween enthusiasts, Haunted Attraction Producers, Actors, Artists and Home Haunters. It is chock-full of educational seminars and workshops with experienced presenters, a 75+ vendor tradeshow with the latest in haunt offerings, and it’s a great place to network at the many social activities they have throughout the weekend. Events include haunted attraction bus tours, costume parties and contests (the Bloody Mary Monster Makeup Wars competition, Body Art Fashion Show, Ms. Midwest Scary Pageant & the IAHA Scariest Character Contest).
So what are you waiting for? Check out our website and contact the haunted house closest to you and line up a job and you’ll be on your way to building the Greatest Haunted House Ever!
Denver Haunted Houses l The Darkness Transworld Tour Update
Transworld’s 2010 Halloween and Haunted Attraction Tradeshow is coming back to St. Louis March 25-28, 2010 and during the show The Darkness haunted house will open again to the haunt industry on three different nights. The 2009 Darkness tour was a bigger success than we had ever anticipated. This year we have limited the amount of guests per night to ensure a better experience for those who attend. The Darkness is undergoing a massive overhaul at a cost in excess of $200,000.00 prior to the 2010 Transworld Haunt Show.
The Darkness is three attractions in one 30,000 square foot building, which includes The Darkness, Terror Visions in 3D and a Monster Museum. All three of our attractions have been improved, renovated and or totally overhauled for the tour during the Transworld Haunt Show. So what will you see this year that you didn’t see last year?
Over 80% of the entire second floor of The Darkness was removed and rebuilt from scratch. The Darkness will feature several major animated effects that will scare entire groups of guests at the same time including a falling barrel effect, a major water scare animation and a really cool dropping ceiling. The Darkness will also feature tens of thousands of dollars of never before seen props, animations, and sets that will leave haunt owners amazed.
Terror Visions will unveil an amazing array of 3D effects never before seen or attempted and the monster museum will include all new full sized monsters.
Three tours are being offered… the first on Thursday March 25, 2010 prepare to take a new Behind the Scenes tour which this year includes tours through our World Class Actors Room, Halloween Productions workshop, and all thru the all new Darkness. If you want to see The Darkness with actors this year we offer one tour Friday night and another on Saturday night from 7:30pm until 11:30pm.
Tickets on are sale now! Tickets to all events are LIMITED to ensure a better experience for all of our guests and to limit lines! Please be our guest at the all new Darkness Haunted House Tour during the 2010 Haunt Show.
For more information on the tour and the Transworld Halloween Trade show go to http://www.haashow.com.
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!
