Synopsis
30 MINUTES OF EXCLUSIVE BONUS INCLUDED! "HAUNTERS: The Art Of The Scare" is a heart-warming and heart-stopping documentary about how family-friendly haunted houses for Halloween have spawned a growing subculture of extreme horror simulations. What kind of person dedicates their life to turning other people's nightmares into reality, and how far is too far? Explore the rise of terror as entertainment, by going behind-the-screams and into the lives of Shar Mayer, legendary scare actor, Donald Julson, a traditional boo-scare maze designer, and the infamous Russ McKamey, as he creates the most controversial full-contact haunt of all time in his own backyard. Also featuring John Murdy (Universal Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights), Jon Braver (Delusion), Josh Randall (Blackout), Eric Lowther (Haunted Overload), Bruce Stanton (Reign of Terror), Sylvia and Jen Soska (American Mary and GSN's HELLEVATOR), Jessica Cameron (Truth or Dare) and many more talented artists. BONUS FEATURES 7 heart-pounding bonus featurettes include: John Murdy shares the journey from his first Star Wars home haunt in the '70's to Creative Director of Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights, the top job in the haunt industry. Find out what it takes to become a monster at Knott's Scary Farm. Cult horror twins Sylvia and Jen Soska share insights and photos of their lifelong love of Halloween, horror and cosplay. Meet the lovable haunters behind one of the most massive haunts in the country, Haunted Overload. Watch the creative process of the most popular hayride in America, featured on Shark Tank. Get a backstage pass to the groundbreaking Delusion Interactive Play, that combines storytelling with role playing games and epic Hollywood stunts. Hear the untold genesis story of Blackout and how they teamed up with Jason Blum on a live horror experience of The Purge.