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Haunted House Earnings
- A Haunted House grossed $40.4 million in North America and $20.1 million in other territories for a worldwide total of $60.5 million, against a budget of $2.5 million.
- Kopelman estimated that a big haunted attraction can earn $2 million or $3 million a season. Even smaller ones can make upwards of $50,000.
- Most haunted houses operate for a month or two out of the year.
- Over 80% of haunted attractions charge less than $15.00 per person, 3% charge over $20.00 per ticket.
Creating a Haunted House
Tips for Banner Creation:
- Keep your message short and simple.
- Use words and images.
Scary House Appearance:
- The typical haunted house is large, dark, surrounded by overgrown vegetation, and full of surprising architectural features such as secret rooms and closets under stairways.
McKamey Manor: The Scariest Haunted House
- McKamey Manor in Summertown, TN and Huntsville, AL is likely the scariest haunted house. Guests are promised the most terrifying 10+ hours of their lives.
- McKamey offers $20,000 to anyone surviving a 10-hour tour. Contestants must endure extreme conditions.
- Contestants wanting to enter McKamey Manor must pass physical and mental exams, drug tests, prove insurance, and more. Admission is just a bag of dog food for Russ’s five dogs.
- McKamey Manor uses hypnotism for psychological torture. Interested individuals must complete multiple requirements for entry.
McKamey Manor Qualifications
- To enter you must be 21, or 18-20 with parental approval.
- You need a doctor’s release, drug test, 40-page waiver, insurance, and more.