How Much Does a Haunted House Cost to Make?

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

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  • Keep your message short and simple.
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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.

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