ScareHouse Podcast 117: Allen and Shannon Hopps

Allen Hopps is the "Forrest Gump of the Haunted Attraction Industry" having contributed to several of America's iconic haunted attractions over the last 20 years. Days after high school graduation he drove a moped from Baltimore to Orlando to perform as an actor in a haunted house, and he's never regretted it for a moment since.  Allen and his wife Shannon join ScareHouse Creative Director Scott Simmons and ScareHouse actress Jennifer Dallas for an inspiring and entertaining look back at the early days of the haunted attraction industry and a look forward to the new era of highly themed and immersive experiences.

The mythology and creative design that drives the DARK HOUR team to produce entirely new productions all year round.
Becoming addicted to haunted houses at 10 years and how a magazine changed his life
Why "Terror on Church Street" in Orlando was one of the most influential haunted attractions ever
Allen's marriage is a result of a gargoyle suit and a thousand mile leap of faith. This is a story you will not forget.
Texas is a hotbed for horror and haunted houses
The challenges and rewards of leading a cast of actors into "battle" every night of your season
Why low-tech scares are increasingly effective within high-tech haunted attractions
Skills you need to be a good haunted house actor
Why Allen is so generous with his knowledge, experiences, and secrets via seminars, videos, and online content

For more information about Allen Hopps and Dark Hour:
Allen Hopps Facebook https://www.facebook.com/allen.hopps
Stiltbeast Studios DIY Videos https://www.youtube.com/user/StiltbeastStudios
Website http://darkhourhauntedhouse.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/darkhourhauntedhouse
Twitter https://twitter.com/DarkHourHaunt
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DarkHourHaunt/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/DarkHourPlano
Stilbeast Studios and Haunt Dawgs https://www.facebook.com/Stiltbeast-Studios-and-Haunt-Dawgs-274259909253076/
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Follow the ScareHouse podcast hosts: Scott Simmons (@ScareHouseScott) and Katie “Dudders” (@kdudders)
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Allen Hopps is the "Forrest Gump of the Haunted Attraction Industry" having contributed to several of America's iconic haunted attractions over the last 20 years. Days after high school graduation he drove a moped from Baltimore to Orlando to perform as an actor in a haunted house, and he's never regretted it for a moment since.  Allen and his wife Shannon join ScareHouse Creative Director Scott Simmons and ScareHouse actress Jennifer Dallas for an inspiring and entertaining look back at the early days of the haunted attraction industry and a look forward to the new era of highly themed and immersive experiences.

The mythology and creative design that drives the DARK HOUR team to produce entirely new productions all year round.
Becoming addicted to haunted houses at 10 years and how a magazine changed his life
Why "Terror on Church Street" in Orlando was one of the most influential haunted attractions ever
Allen's marriage is a result of a gargoyle suit and a thousand mile leap of faith. This is a story you will not forget.
Texas is a hotbed for horror and haunted houses
The challenges and rewards of leading a cast of actors into "battle" every night of your season
Why low-tech scares are increasingly effective within high-tech haunted attractions
Skills you need to be a good haunted house actor
Why Allen is so generous with his knowledge, experiences, and secrets via seminars, videos, and online content

For more information about Allen Hopps and Dark Hour:

Allen Hopps Facebook https://www.facebook.com/allen.hopps

Stiltbeast Studios DIY Videos https://www.youtube.com/user/StiltbeastStudios

Website http://darkhourhauntedhouse.com

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/darkhourhauntedhouse

Twitter https://twitter.com/DarkHourHaunt

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DarkHourHaunt/

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/DarkHourPlano

Stilbeast Studios and Haunt Dawgs https://www.facebook.com/Stiltbeast-Studios-and-Haunt-Dawgs-274259909253076/

Please subscribe to our podcast and leave feedback. We appreciate it!

Follow the ScareHouse podcast hosts: Scott Simmons (@ScareHouseScott) and Katie “Dudders” (@kdudders)

Visit us www.ScareHouse.com

Watch us Youtube.com/TheScareHouse

Like us https://www.facebook.com/ScareHouse

Follow us https://twitter.com/ScareHousePGH

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