Scream Parks
About this ebook
The creators of the modern Halloween haunt industry strive to turn fear into unforgettable entertainment. Driven by a love of horror, spectacle, and live performance, they spend years designing attractions that push limits and draw big crowds.
From major theme park events to local haunted houses, the Halloween season has grown into an ever-evolving industry fueled by a passion to keep audiences coming back for more.
These firsthand stories offer an unofficial look inside the Halloween haunt world and let the reader delve deeper into the madness that creates Halloween.
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About the author
J. Michael Roddy began his entertainment career as an actor. His encyclopedic knowledge of pop culture brought him opportunities to write and direct. He has created experiences as a prevalent member of the design team for Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios. During his time there he created and implemented over 100 Haunted attractions and scarzones. He has also created successful shows and attractions for Walt Disney Creative Entertainment including Star Wars, Frozen, Pixar, Marvel, and Disney Cruise Line.
He is also a Producer of 2011’s award-winning documentary – The Shark is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of Jaws and 2017’s award-winning Monsterkids. In 2018, he won a Rondo Hattan Award for Best Documentary. He recently formed Roddy Creative LLC where he provides creative writing and directing for live shows, attractions, exhibits and marquee events. He is also the creator of Monsterkids - a podcast that delves into the positive influence of horror genre on culture. He lives in Central Florida with his wife, two kids, three dogs, and two cats.