Avoid screaming or laughing in a haunted house. That makes actors want to scare you more. If you get scared, tamp down on your reactions. Just gasp instead of shouting or lurching back. Take deep breaths and move slowly to stay calm. Well-designed haunted houses are safe. A fun scare releases mood-boosting dopamine and adrenaline.
To scare others, make yourself look fake. Sit still in a chair or coffin. When someone comes near, lunge at them and shout. Some haunted houses pay actors minimum wage, about $20 a night. The money varies though.
Research online to see how scary a house will be. Extreme ones use more gore. Call ahead to ask about fright levels too. If easily frightened, avoid intense tactics.
When scared, breathing deeply helps you stay calmer. Racing heart? Shaky hands? Take slow breaths to slow your heart rate. Remind yourself haunts aren’t real. Most don’t have actual ghosts or scary things.
Stay confident by walking boldly. Go on a daytime tour first. Wear earplugs to muffle shouts and noises. Take breaks from being scared.
To build your own haunted house, make a creepy space with mirrors. Put blood on them. Have someone hide and jump out. Use fans to blow cobwebs at people. Wear scary costumes. Expect to spend $20-$35 per square foot.