Rich Fox has had quite a couple of years. The Emmy nominated editor unveiled his latest creation, The Blackout Experiments, at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival as part of the Midnight Films series. Alongside such films as Rob Zombie's 31 and Michael Keating's Carnage Park, Fox's doc took us into the lives of the devoted fans of [...]

Just days before the planned March 4th opening, Blackout Haunted House has cancelled their Los Angeles Off-Season 2016 run. In a statement issued from their Facebook page the state. "Ladies and gentlemen, as many of you know, one of the most important reasons BLACKOUT has gained its reputation is because of the value we place [...]

Almost four years ago I clicked “purchase” on the computer screen, not knowing what was in store for me. I rolled this decision around in my head for a few days afterwards, watching the time disappear, mapping out my route to the location, making sure to tell a friend where I’d be. Finally it was [...]

Sundance is famous for introducing new filmmaking talent to the scene, as well as debuting new films from established voices. Among the films announced, two of the titles have deep roots in the Southern California haunt and horror community. “Outlaws and Angels” (director and screenwriter: JT Mollner) Mollner is the creative mind behind Las Vegas’ [...]

For the past several years you have probably seen Jon Schnitzer running around the haunt scene, camera over his shoulder, eternally capturing every ounce of footage he can of Halloween and haunts.  Finally, his work is coming to fruition and he is preparing to share his upcoming film, Haunters The Movie with the world.  Haunters [...]

It may be hard to believe, but I wasn't always a haunt fiend like I am now. Sure, New Jersey had its share of haunts, but none on the level of what you can find out here in California. I grew up with home haunts and Six Flags Great Adventure's Fright Fest. Moving out to [...]

Deep within the earth lies a den of sin and debauchery filled with the wailing of lost souls and depraved individuals. Yes that's right, we are talking about San Francisco's Armory building.  It is here that creator Josh Randall and Director Kristjan Thorgeirsson stage one of their most ambitious and sprawling creations yet, Blackout Inferno. [...]