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Haunting THe Home for Immersive Horror

Immersive theater is any kind of live entertainment that brings the audience inside the world of the performance. This can range from an artistic interpretation of a feeling, a real-world scavenger hunt with a curated soundtrack, or a personalized show with actors knowing intimate details of your life. However, Immersive Theater only works if the audience is comfortable and can participate, so understanding whether a show will be a good fit is paramount. This section will provide you with a general road-map: what’s out there, what to expect, and if it might be the kind of show you’re looking for.

HAUNTING EXPLORES STORIES;
NARRATIVES THAT ARE EXPERIENTIAL, INNOVATIVE, & IMMERSIVE.
WE LIVE AT THE INTERSECTION OF THEATER & HORROR,
UNAFRAID TO SURVIVE THE EVOCATIVE & THE EXTREME.

EVOCATIVE & IMPOSSIBLE TO FORGET

WORDS TO HAUNT YOU

Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab & The Halloween Cowboy

Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab and the Halloween Cowboy Team up for Scents and Spooks

August 23, 2019 By Taylor Winters In Installations / Pop-Ups No Comments

IT Experience Chapter Two Brings Frightful Fun from Derry to Los Angeles

August 21, 2019 By Lacey Pawlowicz In AV Content, Installations / Pop-Ups, Review No Comments

The Johnny Cycle Remount - The Speakeasy Society

Speakeasy Society’s The Johnny Cycle Remount – A Fractured Memory of War

August 21, 2019 By Lacey Pawlowicz In Immersive Theater, Review, Speakeasy Society No Comments

Touch: Incarnation - Trailblazer Productions

Touch and Incarnation – A Hands-On Interview with Trailblazer Productions

August 21, 2019 By Taylor Winters In Immersive Theater, Interviews No Comments

Blackout Kickstarter, 10th Anniversay, NYC, New York City, Extreme Haunt, Solo, blakout10nyc

Blackout Kickstarter Heralds the Return of the Legendary Haunt

August 20, 2019 By Cristen Brinkerhoff In Blackout, News No Comments

Death Project: Ritual – A Recollection of an Exclusive Tour of Hell

August 19, 2019 By Carl Webb In Extreme Haunts, Recollection No Comments

Severance Theory: Welcome to Respite - CoAct Productions

Severance Theory: Welcome to Respite – An Uneasy Homecoming

August 19, 2019 By Erik Blair In CoAct Productions, Immersive Theater, Review No Comments

Castle of Chaos Interview - Midsummer Scream 2019

James Bernard Discusses the Evolution of Extreme Horror at the Castle of Chaos – Video Interview

August 16, 2019 By Taylor Winters In AV Content, Castle of Chaos, Interviews, Midsummer Scream No Comments

Miasma Interview - Midsummer Scream 2019

Justin Brink and Liz of Miasma Discuss Introducing Extreme Horror to New Markets — Video Interview

August 15, 2019 By Taylor Winters In AV Content, Interviews, Miasma, Midsummer Scream No Comments

Haunting Train – JPG Haunting Logo for Main Page

INTENSITY ZERO

For an Intensity score of ZERO, audiences should expect traditional stage shows, non-horror events, or whimsically magical events. These separate audience and actor, don’t include contact, and are creative, fun, literary, or exploratory. These are perfect for first-timers, friends, and parents (I would bring my mom).

UNBOUND
PRODUCTIONS
THE GUEST
AND
THE HOST

WALK THE
NIGHT

49 BOXES

FORCE OF
NATURE
THE
ART
DEPARTMENT

TWO BIT
CIRCUS

INTENSITY ONE

For an Intensity score of ONE - IMMERSIVE, audiences will immerse themselves in a fictional world with no traditional stage. These experiences utilize real locations, strong production value and amazing actors to evoke emotion, usually with minor interactivity and no touch. These are great gateways into immersive entertainment.

ROGUE
ARTISTS
ENSEMBLE
THE
UNMARKED
DOOR
FIRELIGHT

COLLECTIVE

CAPITAL
W
SPEAKEASY

SOCIETY
COACT

PRODUCTIONS

SCOUT
EXPEDITION
CO.

METAFORYOU

INTENSITY ONE

For an Intensity score of ONE - SENSORY, audiences will expect more sensory experiences that are still friendly, easily accessible, and lack contact. These includes themed dinners/cocktail parties, ASMR spas, VR experiences, and family friendly events. The experiences are meant to be fun, exploratory, and full of discovery.

WHISPERLODGE INFINITELY
DINNER

SOCIETY

GHOST TRAIN

DRUNKEN
DEVIL STASH

HOUSE
DARK

CORNER
DRYCCRÆFT

LA
DISCO
DINING
CLUB CANDLE HOUSE
COLLECTIVE
ELK - OWL

SOCIETY

INTENSITY TWO

Intensity scores of TWO - IMMERSIVE provide a deeper step into the realm of immersive enterainment. With more interactivity between audience and actor, these experiences promote connection and emotion. Guests can often choose their level of engagement and explore and interact on their own. Audiences may even become a character, with the ability to impact the narrative.

WHITE
HELIX
HORROR
ESCAPES
LOS
ANGELES
SPY BRUNCH

LLC

CEASELESS
FUN
EPIC

IMMERSIVE E3W

ABC
PROJECT
THEY PLAYED

PRODUCTIONS

INTENSITY TWO

For an Intensity score of TWO - HOME HAUNTS, audiences should expect haunted houses located at homes & small businesses. These are passion projects, and may have longer lines, limited runs, and lower cost or are free. These often are more innovative and impressive than larger haunts; but expect similar labyrinthine mazes, jump scares, and group-focus.

REALM
OF SHADOW

ROSEHILL
HAUNT
BEWARE
THE
DARK
REALM

PERDITION
HOME

OPECHEE HAUNT

DESERT
DECAY
MANOR ROTTEN APPLE 907

THE
BACKWOODS
MAZE MURDER HOUSE

PRODUCTIONS

SPOOKY
HOLLOWS

HAUNTED
ADVENTURE
REICHLAND
ASYLUM

TWISTED MINDS
PRODUCTIONS
THE
DREICH
SOCIETY

INTENSITY THREE

For an Intensity score of THREE - JUMP SCARE HAUNTS, audiences can expect experiences with the intention to scare you via startles, loud noises, & sudden movements. However, there is no contact and little to no interactivity between audience & actor. Events are characterized by labyrinthine mazes, jump scares, & are group-focused with long conga lines.

PHOBIA
PRODUCTIONS

FIELD OF
SCREAMS

FRIGHT FEST
LA
HAUNTED
HAYRIDE ALL SAINTS

LUNATIC ASYLUM

COFFIN
CREEK

KNOTT'S
SCARY FARM
HALLOWEEN
HORROR NIGHTS

BLOODSHED
BROTHERS

DARK HARBOR

CASTLE
DARK

INTENSITY THREE

An intensity score of THREE - UNIQUE HAUNTS is for haunted houses that innovate beyond the jump scare. These haunts force guests to crawl, hide, & interact with their surroundings / actors to proceed. While they do not contain deep narratives & world-building, stories still elevate each haunt. Guests may go through alone & be very lightly touched.

SINISTER
POINTE

REIGN OF
TERROR

TRILOGY
OF TERROR

THE
FLESHYARD
INTO
THE
BLACK RIZO

SCAREHOUSE

INTENSITY FOUR

Intensity scores of FOUR are immersive horror experiences, where guests become an essential part of the story. High interactivity and thrilling moments will result in a sense of dread that goes beyond a jump-scare. These are often group experiences with one-on-one encounters and light contact in service of the narrative.

DELUSION
JUST FIX IT

PRODUCTIONS
PSEUDONYM

PRODUCTIONS

MAJESTIC
REPERTORY
THEATRE

SCREENSHOT
PRODUCTIONS

GREAT HORROR
CAMPOUT (CLOSED)

INTENSITY FIVE

Intensity scores of FIVE mark the intersection between non-contact & full contact experiences. At this level, companies will either push the boundaries of non-contact through nudity, controversial subjects, & shock value (Zombie Joe's); while others utilize FULL CONTACT to immerse participants in a non-aggressive way, disorienting them in an abstract & surreal world. Further, in between these two reside minimal contact experiences aimed to truly frighten (Intruder Escape).

INTRUDER
ESCAPE
ZOMBIE
JOE'S
UNDERGROUND

ALONE

INTENSITY SIX

Intensity scores of SIX are full-contact experiences that move beyond surreal landscapes into realistic and often dark atmospheres. These shows can be group or solo experiences, with mature themes, intimate one-on-one encounters, and some sensory deprivation (hoods). Audiences may even be expected to be vulnerable, sharing personal information with actors.

BL4KM4SS

THE EXPERIENCES

SHINE ON
COLLECTIVE

INTENSITY SEVEN

Intensity scores of SEVEN signify entry-level EXTREME HAUNTS. These experiences will incorporate minor electric shocks, full / aggressive contact, sensory deprivation, and mature themes. This aim to push boundaries and remove the comfort zone of participants. While these can sometimes be group experiences, don't expect safety in numbers; you may be separated from your group. These are great starters for those looking to try extreme haunts.

GATES OF HELL
SANTU

DELIRIA
17TH

DOOR

INTENSITY EIGHT

Intensity scores of EIGHT indicate extreme haunts characterized by aggressive situations, simulated terror, restraints, and tests of endurance in service of a larger narrative. These are solo experiences not meant for newcomers. These experiences are grouped together for simplicity because these experiences are currently OUTSIDE OF L.A.

QUIETUS
HORROR
LA CASA
DE
SATANAS
CASTLE
OF
CHAOS

MIASMA

FACELESS
VENTURES

SHOCK
THEATER

INTENSITY NINE

For intensity scores of NINE, audiences should expect to have their boundaries pushed through the use of physical brutality and aggression, sensory deprivation, visceral imagery, and psychological fear. Some experiences will leave participants with intended marks (scratches, bruises, and beyond), while others achieve this through fear of the unknown. These are usually individual experiences, and are not recommended for newcomers.

HERETIC

BLACKOUT

HVRTING

INTENSITY TEN

For an Intensity score of TEN, audiences should expect the most extreme experience. Guests will individually face all aspects of simulated death: electrocution, suffocation, drowning, physical aggression, and being buried alive. This is not for newcomers.

THE
VICTIM
EXPERIENCE

GET INVOLVED

WHERE TO START

Immersive Horror is a new genre, creating unique experiences that place you at the center of your own narrative, giving you an active role in a horror story.

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