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Hello Everyone!!!
Well after much debate I decided to continue on with my home haunt this year even though my son is off to college and we're empty nesters now. I just enjoy the season too much to go cold turkey and I think most of my neighbors like it too. So hopefully I can pull it off this year once again and that's why I'm looking for some story line help from you!
In years past I've done Zombies, Evil clowns, Bio Hazard Spill/Toxic waste monsters, more zombies and a camping theme. This year I'm thinking of telling the story of how my street got its name. As chance would have it I love on Rayburn drive. So Ray and Burn. Ray burns down things. Possibly his victims are out to get seek revenge. His family? Neighbors? Would they be ghosts? As long as it's not overly morbid (because arson isn't cool/cute or funny) I think I'm onto something new for my haunt.
Typically I sent tots on a guided tour around my yard/woods. The guides will introduce the story line and then stations will have skits that play out. At the end there is usually some big pay out with a good startle. I also try to include laughs along the way so it's an emotional rollercoaster. The only thing I REALLY had in mind for a playoff at the end of the haunt is for Ray to be taken out. Thinking of doing the head drop gag but unsure how that would merge with the story? Would some of my actors be carrying around swords, an axe...what? If you make it overly complicated it can ruin things but I like the idea of attaching the street name to the Halloween story and that is a GREAT visual that I think I can pull off.
Any plot lines that help would be appreciated. As far as effects go I'm going to try and use a lot of fog/smoke, red lights, orange lights, fake flames and possibly a garage heater that'll be blowing hot air at people at some point along the tour. If you have any suggestions on good fire effects that'll be awesome too. Safety is VERY important!!
Thanks!!!!
Zombcie
Well after much debate I decided to continue on with my home haunt this year even though my son is off to college and we're empty nesters now. I just enjoy the season too much to go cold turkey and I think most of my neighbors like it too. So hopefully I can pull it off this year once again and that's why I'm looking for some story line help from you!
In years past I've done Zombies, Evil clowns, Bio Hazard Spill/Toxic waste monsters, more zombies and a camping theme. This year I'm thinking of telling the story of how my street got its name. As chance would have it I love on Rayburn drive. So Ray and Burn. Ray burns down things. Possibly his victims are out to get seek revenge. His family? Neighbors? Would they be ghosts? As long as it's not overly morbid (because arson isn't cool/cute or funny) I think I'm onto something new for my haunt.
Typically I sent tots on a guided tour around my yard/woods. The guides will introduce the story line and then stations will have skits that play out. At the end there is usually some big pay out with a good startle. I also try to include laughs along the way so it's an emotional rollercoaster. The only thing I REALLY had in mind for a playoff at the end of the haunt is for Ray to be taken out. Thinking of doing the head drop gag but unsure how that would merge with the story? Would some of my actors be carrying around swords, an axe...what? If you make it overly complicated it can ruin things but I like the idea of attaching the street name to the Halloween story and that is a GREAT visual that I think I can pull off.
Any plot lines that help would be appreciated. As far as effects go I'm going to try and use a lot of fog/smoke, red lights, orange lights, fake flames and possibly a garage heater that'll be blowing hot air at people at some point along the tour. If you have any suggestions on good fire effects that'll be awesome too. Safety is VERY important!!
Thanks!!!!
Zombcie