Podcast appearances and mentions of allen hopps

Episode 306 Even though the holiday season is over, there's no time to sit on our laurels and relax. Valentine's Day Haunts and HAuNTcon are less than a month away. Horror cons are happening almost every weekend, and of course, Transworld is going on in less than 8 weeks. But before you enter panic mode, sit back, relax a bit, and let the Big Scary Show Episode 306 inform and entertain you. There's plenty of time to panic later.Storm is ranting about aliens in Miami in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim discusses the firing squad in Between the Corpses. Badger reads the latest in Deadline news. The Old Crone interviews a haunt that took a year off but still stayed active on social media. There's a brand new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of January, and of course we're spinning some spooky tunes to welcome in the new year.The Roundtable of Terror welcomes back industry icon Allen Hopps of Dark Hour Haunted House and Stiltbeast Studios to discuss his new educational project, Haunter Class. Allen and Dark Hour's media director Robert Alcala discuss what it is, how it's set up, and how anyone can learn from it. Allen also talks about what it's like being a new haunt owner, and drops some VERY interesting news regarding his upcoming booth at Transworld, You definitely need to stick around and find out what that is.We hid the body, but you'll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOW. (and happy new year everyone)Featured music: Shadow's Symphony - Beneath the Dark Music for Haunts - Storming Vampire Castle Audio Zombie - Apparition Verse 13 - The Souls that Wander#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

Flynn & Jeff are getting spooky today chatting with haunt industry veteran Allen Hopps. We're doing a deep dive on everything he's been through on his tenured journey through the haunt world. So dim the lights, hold those pillows tight...& stay spooky! I KNOW YOU HEAR ME!Get connected! linktr.ee/theflynnhendrix Appearances - I'm available for appearances, bookings & performances, emceeing events, officiating weddings. You name it, I can do it! Contact me at theflynnhendrix@gmail.com & then go to Linktr.ee/theflynnhendrix - this has links to the podcast on all platforms, & my social media. Give me a follow & let's get connected!Advertising - If you'd like to advertise on this podcast, or with Flynn Hendrix Enterprises to reach our worldwide audience, email me at theflynnhendrix@gmail.com and let's get your products and services out there! Use the word “ADVERTISING” in the subject line.DecalsbyKyns - Make sure you're checking out my wife's Etsy shop for all your decals, vinyl & monogramming needs! Head over to https://www.etsy.com/shop/DecalsbyKyns and use the promo code “FLYNN” for 10% off! I KNOW YOU HEAR ME!Editing - if you like how this show sounds, reach out to us and see what we have to offer! “Just” Jeff can make your shows sound as great as the I Know You Hear Me! Podcast!If you like what I'm doing with the podcast and want to support there are a few ways you can:1. Leave a 5 Star review & share the podcast with your friends, family & anyone that'll listen!2. Coaching, Appearances - Email me at theflynnhendrix@gmail.com for more information on coaching & appearances.3. Merchandise - For shirts, collectibles, & more go to linktr.ee/theflynnhendrix or email me to get what you need!4. Check out my Rakuten link and save yourself some $$$ on everyday purchases! Plus it helps support the podcast! - https://www.rakuten.com/r/CDF630* A portion of all merchandise sales & donations will be donated to either the Nashville Humane Society, or St. Jude's Research. So please feel free to buy some merch, or make donations to support these causes & this podcast via PayPal (theflynnhendrix@gmail.com), Cashapp ($Dyron89) or Venmo (@Christopher-Flynn-38).** This podcast was produced & edited by “Just” Jeff Arnwine in the Flynn Hendrix Enterprises Studios in Nashville, TN.** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allen Hopps owns Stilt Beast Studios and is the Director of Dark Hour Haunted House. During this year's Transworld, Allen brought several new costumes with an anti-reality theme, and he's also been experimenting with gamification and off-season events at his haunt. Here's Allen live at the show with more. Support for this episode comes from Gantom Lighting and Controls. See what you're missing with a free demo. Subscribe to everything from the Haunted Attraction Network here.

We catch up with Allen Hopps from Stilt Beast Studios on the Transworld Show Floor. Stiltbeast debuted their ‘Bootanicals' Line of products and, as you'll hear, celebrated a record-breaking year. This is part of our vendor showcase series, in partnership with the Haunted Attraction Association. Tyler from the Scare Factor conducted this interview. Show Notes: https://www.haunt.news/stiltbeast-transworld-2022

We catch up with Allen Hopps from Stilt Beast Studios on the Transworld Show Floor. Stiltbeast debuted their ‘Bootanicals' Line of products and, as you'll hear, celebrated a record-breaking year. This is part of our vendor showcase series, in partnership with the Haunted Attraction Association. Tyler from the Scare Factor conducted this interview. Show Notes: https://www.haunt.news/stiltbeast-transworld-2022

Episode 251 Well, we've moved into the heart of the holiday season and we're all anxiously awaiting the arrival of that big guy who visits once a year to bring us holiday surprises. Of course we're talking about Der Krampus. Who did you think we meant? The Big Scary Show (g)hosts have hopefully all been good this year so that during Krampunacht, none of them will get carried away and punished. The haunt industry has embraced Krampus as part of their off season haunt events and it's definitely becoming a bigger part of the holiday season. The Big Scary Show brings you all things Krampus for Episode 251. (Hope you haven't been too naughty).Storm rants about branding Der Krampus including getting him corporate sponsorship in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim will once again drink his way Between the Corpses with some spooky adult beverages. Badger will be reading the latest Deadline News, including some upcoming Krampus related events. The Old Crone returns to talk about planning for 2022. There's a new Gruesome Giveaway for the month of December, plus a trio of spooky holiday related tunes to get you into the holiday spirit.The Roundtable of Terror features all things Krampus with our friend Allen Hopps of Dark Hour Haunted House in Plano, Texas. His knowledge of Der Krampus is extensive, and we talk about how Krampus has integrated itself into American culture and how haunts are taking advantage of it. Fun fact: Did you know Der Krampus was almost killed by Hitler? Confused? Tune in and find out how.We hid the body, but you'll become an accomplice just by listening to........the BIG SCARY SHOWFeatured music: (Midnight Syndicate) Little Helpers God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Christmas at Midnight

In this Master Class we get Allen Hopps from Dark Hour Haunted House and Drew Badger from The Big Scary Show to discuss Scare Actor tips and tricks.  Where to find them, how to hire them, ways to train them, and when to let them go.  Get all of our master classes at HauntersToolbox.com

Episode 237Finally! The world is trying to get back to normal, and Transworld is back! Badger braves the trip to St. Louis to attend the trade show, which took over the ENTIRE America’s Center this year, and he brought us back interviews with Allen Hopps, Brian Demski, The Voice from Hell himself, Dick Terhune, Ed Douglas of Midnight Syndicate, Maximus Bryant of the Ohio Haunters Association, John LaFlamboy with the Zombie Army, and one of the original ( and still) sponsors of the show, Von Charon Productions. Badger also gets an update on Steve Koci, and how you can send him best wishes.Badger also brings us the latest Deadline News, Storm has an interesting piece on the Scream-bulance in Japan, while Meathook Jim travels to the land of llamas, Peru on Between the Corpses. Finally, rounding out the show, The Haunt-strumentalist, Jerry Vayne, spins a quartet of Spooky Tunes, including an exclusive live track from Midnight Syndicate.We hid the body, but you will become an accomplice, just by listening to……THE BIG SCARY SHOW!Featured Music:Midnight Syndicate – Into the Valley of Shadows (Live Exclusive). Dirty Dead – Meet Meat the Morgue T-Virus – Kill Her Tonight Toxic Zombie – Stranger Things

It's December and that means it's time for the big holiday, KRAMPUSNACHT (what holiday did you think we were talking about?) Yes, Krampus is out and about and looking for all the naughty children to punish. so the 4 (g)hosts are in hiding so they don't get whipped or carried off. Safe and sound in their own lairs, they bring you this Krampus-themed episode of the show.Storm is ranting about something timely and very un-Krampuslike in a Haunt Minute. Meathook Jim travels to Switzerland for his Between the Corpses segment. Badger brings you news of haunts putting on Krampus events this month in Deadline News, (plus giving you the December Gruesome Giveaway.) Jerry Vayne brings you all the Krampus-laden music you can handle. Vysther is back with his Haunted Vista, and we pay tribute to one of our very first major guests on the show who passed away last week.The Roundtable of Terror is all about Krampus and other holiday creatures from European folklore as we welcome back Allen Hopps to join us for a conversation about creatures that probably scared the dickens out of your German and Austrian grandparents and great-grandparents. It's a fun and educational roundtable you won't want to miss. All this, and so much more.We hid the body, but you will become an accomplice, just by listening to....T?HE BIG SCARY SHOW!Featured music: Michael Gaither - The Krampus Comes Out Tonight Midnight Syndicate - Krampus Snowy Shaw - Krampus Snowy Shaw - Nachtgeist#bigscaryshow #roundtableofterror

In this episode WrestleHorror hosts, Donnie Hoover and "Meathook" Jim Millspaugh talk with Allen Hopps. If you're serious about haunted houses and the haunted attraction industry, then you know who Allen Hopps is. Listen in as Allen shares some great stories, and knowledge, with the guys about his time in the haunted house business. Allen talks about his company Stiltbeast studios, sculpting and molding, haunt actor training, Monster Camp, and even a little wrestling. Stay connected to Allen Hopps: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allen.hopps - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/StiltbeastStudios - Website: https://stiltbeaststudios.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Stiltbeaststudios   Stay connected to WrestleHorror: - Subscribe to the WrestleHorror newsletter - https://bit.ly/344on8A - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wrestlehorror/ - YouTube: http://bit.ly/2kfvVAT - Instagram: https://instagram.com/wrestlehorror - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wrestlehorror - Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlehorror  - Website: http://www.wrestlehorror.com Copyright 2020 - WrestleHorror Podcast

Legendary Haunter Allen Hopps joins HauntScene Live! We discuss Haunting in the time of Covid-19, his inspirations, philosophies, and more!Link to Stiltbeast Studios Link to Dark Hour Haunted House in Plano, TexasLink to Allen's YouTube Channel

Today the boys sit down with Allen Hopps! If you don't know who Allen is, then what are you even doing!? 

It’s October, so we’re going to get a little spooky! Today’s guest runs his very own haunted house. He takes this unique experience into his classroom by creating a one-of-a-kind special effects class for his high school students. Listen in to today’s show to get inspired to take your unique skills into your classroom.   Show Highlights Chris shares details about his career and his current teaching position in Alabama. In addition to teaching general art classes, Chris shares about the special effects class he teaches where he incorporates prosthetics, prop-making, set design, make-up application, and costume-making. Chris tells about how he allows his students to create their own presentations to showcase in front of judges. Chris uses many project-based lessons in preparation for the students’ showcase. Learning new process ahead of the students is something Chris shares with us. Beginning in October, Chris’ students narrow their focus for the April showcase, including writing proposals and creating characters. Students were allowed to develop their characters and ideas for months leading up to the showcase, sometimes in a team situation. Chris discusses how he grades students including their active participation. Chris shares his pride for how well the students prepared for the showcase last year, including making some very intricate prostheses. Students may take the special effects class year after year. Chris shares how haunted house design and filmmaking overlap Allen Hopps is a YouTube sensation Chris has his students study because of his great tutorials. Stiltbeast Studios Todd Debreceni wrote a special effects book Chris uses with his students. Chris discusses supplies how supplies are funded. Behind the scenes tours vs. going through the haunted house for those afraid Chris shares ideas for inexpensive  materials to use with students on a smaller scale.  Chris shares how/where he shares his personal love of teaching mask-making. Chris shares about the artists who inspired him.   Resources: Allen Hopps’ YouTube Channel Todd Debreceni books on Amazon Monster Clay on Amazon Insanitarium Haunt Instagram page Facebook page Neal Adams Rick Baker’s transformation scene from An American Werewolf in London

Post Mortem X: Chiller Thrillerama - featuring Allen Hopps of Dark Hour Haunted House, Drawn To The Dark author Chris Kullströem, and music by Midnight Syndicate. PLUS: Theater of the Mind with Revenant, Shocktails with Johnny Thunder, The Charmed Pot with Shellhawk, The Prop Shop with Denhaunt, and Something Wicked with Ed Gannon. Enjoy the show and Stay Scary! Full show notes and feature links on our website. Support Hauntcast on Patreon for more episodes and exclusive content!

Allen Hopps is the director of Dark Hour, a huge haunt attraction in Plano, Texas. I wanted to take a tour and chat with Allen about what it takes to keep people scared and the business of running a haunt all year round. When people think about creating makeup effects, masks and prosthetics, its usually associated with film and TV shows. In the US, Halloween is pretty big and getting bigger every year. I went for a tour of the huge show floor, and got to see behind the scenes where all the in-house stuff gets made - from sets, costumes, masks, prosthetics and props. The level of the thought and detail that goes into setting up a new show (there are several original new shows a year) is incredible. The team work year round updating and thinking up new ways to keep the screams coming. There are a few absolute wisdom bombs in this podcast episode which many makers would do well to listen to. If you've ever been guilty of having great ideas which seem to expand ever bigger, only to burst and fade away then this episode of the podcast is for you! If you've been trapped in a cycle of indecision, dithering and not wanting to grasp the nettle of your creative masterpieces then this episode is for you. If you think that movies are the ultimate end-game for creating creatures and masks and that if you can't make that coveted position then what's the point...? Then this episode is for you! =================================== Check out http://darkhourhauntedhouse.com/ to see what's on offer and I highly recommend Allen's YouTube channel, StiltbeastStudios. On Insta, check him on @allen_hopps. Dark Hour are on YouTube too: https://www.youtube.com/user/DarkHourPlano

Allen Hopps is the "Forrest Gump of the Haunted Attraction Industry" having contributed to several of America's iconic haunted attractions over the last 20 years. Days after high school graduation he drove a moped from Baltimore to Orlando to perform as an actor in a haunted house, and he's never regretted it for a moment since.  Allen and his wife Shannon join ScareHouse Creative Director Scott Simmons and ScareHouse actress Jennifer Dallas for an inspiring and entertaining look back at the early days of the haunted attraction industry and a look forward to the new era of highly themed and immersive experiences. The mythology and creative design that drives the DARK HOUR team to produce entirely new productions all year round. Becoming addicted to haunted houses at 10 years and how a magazine changed his life Why "Terror on Church Street" in Orlando was one of the most influential haunted attractions ever Allen's marriage is a result of a gargoyle suit and a thousand mile leap of faith. This is a story you will not forget. Texas is a hotbed for horror and haunted houses The challenges and rewards of leading a cast of actors into "battle" every night of your season Why low-tech scares are increasingly effective within high-tech haunted attractions Skills you need to be a good haunted house actor Why Allen is so generous with his knowledge, experiences, and secrets via seminars, videos, and online content For more information about Allen Hopps and Dark Hour: Allen Hopps Facebook https://www.facebook.com/allen.hopps Stiltbeast Studios DIY Videos https://www.youtube.com/user/StiltbeastStudios Website http://darkhourhauntedhouse.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/darkhourhauntedhouse Twitter https://twitter.com/DarkHourHaunt Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DarkHourHaunt/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/DarkHourPlano Stilbeast Studios and Haunt Dawgs https://www.facebook.com/Stiltbeast-Studios-and-Haunt-Dawgs-274259909253076/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave feedback. We appreciate it! Follow the ScareHouse podcast hosts: Scott Simmons (@ScareHouseScott) and Katie “Dudders” (@kdudders) Visit us www.ScareHouse.com Watch us Youtube.com/TheScareHouse Like us https://www.facebook.com/ScareHouse Follow us https://twitter.com/ScareHousePGH

The Transworld Halloween and Attractions Show is the world's largest trade show focused on Haunted Attractions and Escape Rooms. Place your orders for new Haunt Products, search out the new innovations for the industry, and meet up with like-minded people like you. Innovation within the Haunted Attraction Industry starts here!   Who is on this podcast talking about the Transworld Haunt Show?   Shattered FX A premier silicone mask company that has been vending at the trade show for many years and believes in the magic that happens on the show floor. Jarred Alcala, the founder and owner, explains some great vending ideas for Haunters and How to survive a Halloween Convention. Plus, he explains the benefits between different types of silicone masks...just in case you want to buy one. Check them out at Shattered FX.   Mindtrap Creations/Mindtrap HauntedAttraction Bill Bornder, the mastermind of both of these companies, describes his reactions when he stepped on the trade show floor for the first time at the TransWorld Haunt Show. He also dives into the making of his Haunted Attraction Mind Trap and how he plans on spending his time for year two at the show. Find Bill's Haunt Mind Trap Here.   What is NEW at Transworld for 2017? A larger Escape Room floor area and training classes for Escape Games. An airbrush makeup class by Allen Hopps. A Voodoo themed buffet and party Midnight Syndicate workshops and anniversary. Check out and register at HAASHOW.com     Why do you need to go? If you're wanting to start or improve your own Haunted Attraction Business, Escape Room, Themed Attraction, Halloween Event, Haunted House...then Transworld is the place to get a good grasp on what the Haunt Industry has to offer. Transworld has the most Haunt vendors of any of the Haunted Attraction Trade Shows in the world. Take advantage of the after-parties, community events, and free dinners. You'll gain so much knowledge from talking to other people and just listening. Now's the time to be a learner. Soak it all up. Take notes and LOTS of PICS!     Special training and meet up with Ed and Gavin on Saturday! We play their music in this podcast. When and Where is the Transworld Halloween and Attractions Show? The Transworld Haunt Show is located inside the America's Center Convention Complex in downtown St.Louis, Missouri. Address: 701 Convention Plaza. For 2017 the dates are March 23th through March 26th. There are plenty of restaurants, grocery store, bars, and hotels (book now) close to the convention center.   Tips for making your TransWorld experience easier: There is a Schnuck's grocery store 3 blocks from the America's Center. Great place to grab snacks and beverages. Try to stay as close to the show as possible. This allows you to come and go with ease. Maybe a short afternoon nap? If you need to travel, use Uber or the transit. Hang out in the lobbies and bars with other Haunters. This is a great place to find opportunities and friends. Just remember that classes start early. ;)   Get our podcasts and Haunter Specials in your inbox.

Episode 38: Carnevil - featuring Kevin Kennedy of Brewster Yard Haunt, Leonard Pickel of HauntCon, Vince Camerano of Master Fog, and music with Ed & Gavin of Midnight Syndicate. PLUS: 2011 Haunters Video Award Winners, The Bestiary with Revenant, Shrunken Headlines with Grimlock, The Charmed Pot with Shellhawk, Hopps on Props with Allen Hopps, Something Wicked with Ed Gannon, Terror Turnpike with Eric Vysther, Hauntcast Top Ten, and Mad Props For Props. Enjoy the show and Stay Scary! Full show notes and feature links on our website. Support Hauntcast on Patreon for more episodes and exclusive content!

Episode 37: Resurrection (The First Return) - featuring Gravely MacCabre of Castle Blood, Michael Bruner from the National Haunters Con, Matthew Flagler of the Canadian Haunted Attraction Conference, Jay Juneau of Juneau Studios, and music by haunt rocker Jerry Vayne. PLUS: Theater of the Mind with Revenant, Shrunken Headlines with Grimlock, The Charmed Pot with Shellhawk, Hopps on Props with Allen Hopps, Something Wicked with Ed Gannon, Terror Turnpike with Eric Vysther, and Mad Props For Props. Enjoy the show and Stay Scary! Full show notes and feature links on our website. Support Hauntcast on Patreon for more episodes and exclusive content!