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"When you were growing up, did you imagine you would be selling peoples' organs on the black market?" This episode, Brandon discusses the magic behind the R-Rated, extreme horror escape room MurderCo., with owner & creative director Tim Gough. Learn about the amazing characters and their back stories, state-of-the-art technology, superstitions, and the one-of-a-kind experience at MurderCo, which Haunting.net called "The Scariest Escape Room on Earth". Be sure to subscribe to our channel on Youtube, and to check out the Talks from the Crypt website for more information on the best horror podcast on the planet! Follow us: Talks From The Crypt – @talksfromthecrypt / talksfromthecrypt.com Black Market Escape Rooms – IG: @blackmarketescaperooms / bmerinc.com Copyright Disclaimer Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. -- CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:47 What is MurderCo? 02:31 Tim's Background 05:08 Going Extreme / R-Ratings 07:11 Why Upland, CA? 07:55 No 2 Shows Are The Same 09:43 Escape Rooms 11:46 Hostel 12:25 California's Right to Die Act 14:08 The Black Market 15:52 Cheers / Superstitions 17:38 The Crow / Brandon Lee's Death 18:29 The Guns at MurderCo. Are Real 18:54 Are Actors Okay With The Violence? 19:58 Pre-Show / Intake Room / Security Guard / Victim #1 21:19 MurderCo.'s Lobby 22:13 Choose Your Killer (MurderCo. Artist) 22:47 Killer (Artist) "Strengths" & "Fear Styles" 23:36 The Stories of MurderCo.'s Artists (Killers) 24:03 ARTIST 1 - OBLIVIAN 26:08 The Impact of a Good Story 26:56 ARTIST 2 - JUGGERNAUT 28:08 ARTIST 3 - SIDESHOW 29:26 ARTIST 4 - MANEATER 31:29 NEW ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT - Apex: Blood Trials 33:13 The First Time Brandon Went to MurderCo. 34:15 The Legalities of Extreme Attractions 34:49 The Ingredients That Make MurderCo. Real 35:50 Is MurderCo. Intended to Scare or Entertain? 36:12 Harvest / Pure Evil (Extra MurderCo. Attractions) 40:19 Staff & Actors 44:01 Horror Movies 46:59 Dolby Sponsorship / NAMM Show 49:48 Horror / Halloween Convention Culture (Monsterpalooza) 52:00 Doing What You Love 52:44 How to Become a Member of MurderCo. 53:41 Outro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talksfromthecrypt/support
THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! On this weeks episode, The Duo sit down with Themed Entertainment Designer Ted Dougherty to talk MurderCo at Black Market Escape Rooms, the first R rated escape room experience! The Duo also jump into a Haunted Headlines segment to talk some major Halloween Horror Nights news from Hollywood and Orlando! First, Poltergeist was announced as the next IP to join this years Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort! Universal Studios Florida also announced another original house called, Seeds of Extinction, and lastly tickets for Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood have gone on sale! Thank goodness we can chat about all of this theme park goodness and stay awake doing it. That’s because we are being caffeinated by EXPEDITION ROASTERS! The delicious flavors of the theme park inspired coffee has us ranting and raving. Make sure you head over to ExpeditionRoasters.com and use code DUO15 to get 15% OFF your purchases of Expedition Roaster coffee! Brew Your Happy Place! Episode Sponsor Website: ExpeditionRoasters.com Check out our Website: Themeparkduo.com Follow us on Social Media: @themeparkduo Check out our Shirts: Teepublic.com/themeparkduo Contact us: themeparkduo@gmail.com
Black Market Escape Rooms presents "Murder Co": a R-rated escape experience BLACK MARKET ESCAPE ROOMS, a new immersive-based attraction company, announces the opening of MURDER CO, a permanent escape experience aimed at turning the attraction industry on its head. Location: 1220 W 9th St. | Upland, CA 91786 | 909-920-9902 Moonlighting from their day gigs, a handful of theme park professionals have thrown the proverbial gloves off by thrusting guests into an adventure far too severe for the family-friendly confines of an amusement park. The experience was created by theme park designer, Jon Cooke, who was looking to push the parameters set by the day-to-day requirements in his industry. In response to founding his new side project, Black Market Escape Rooms, Cooke says, “I saw so much potential story and show elements in escape rooms. I wanted to do something more so I went out and surrounded myself with some of the best experts in the theme park industry and we created this unforgettable encounter.” MurderCO: Black Market Escape Room Regarding Murder Co’s intensity is attraction writer and director Ted Dougherty, who confesses, “We had to go to some extremely dark places that definitely left a few emotional marks.” Although the attraction may not fall into the category of an “extreme haunt,” it does contain content best reserved for those not easily offended or disgusted. Expect serious thrills as Cooke is no stranger to terrifying people based on his innovative haunted attraction designs for Knott’s Scary Farm. When conceiving Murder Co, he admits, “It’s what I have always wanted to see and do in an immersive attraction.” A living nightmare is one step away for those bold enough to cross into Murder Co. JON COOKE has designed, art directed and produced some of the most successful haunted attractions for the world famous Knott’s Scary Farm, including “Special Ops: Infected,” “Paranormal, Inc,” “Shadowlands,” "Trick Or Treat: Lights Out" and “Dark Ride.” As vocalist for the deathcore metal band, Winds of Plague, Cooke has released numerous albums and toured extensively throughout the globe. Taking the two worlds of themed entertainment and live performance, Cooke has melded his experience into creating visionary ways to horrify the masses. www.plagueproductions.com TED DOUGHERTY is a writer, producer and director having worked with Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights, Knott’s Scary Farm, Cedar Fair and Hollow Studios, including directing and co-writing Fear VR, the first 4-D virtual reality horror experience at a major theme park. www.lunarvisions.com Special Guests Andy Russ and Susan Russ: Dark Forest Creations/ Burn Brae Mansion National Haunter's Convention: HalloweenShow.com Haunter's Toolbox: https://www.haunterstoolbox.com/
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Black Market Escape Rooms presents "Murder Co": a R-rated escape experience BLACK MARKET ESCAPE ROOMS, a new immersive-based attraction company, announces the opening of MURDER CO, a permanent escape experience aimed at turning the attraction industry on its head. Location: 1220 W 9th St. | Upland, CA 91786 | 909-920-9902 Moonlighting from their day gigs, a handful of theme park professionals have thrown the proverbial gloves off by thrusting guests into an adventure far too severe for the family-friendly confines of an amusement park. The experience was created by theme park designer, Jon Cooke, who was looking to push the parameters set by the day-to-day requirements in his industry. In response to founding his new side project, Black Market Escape Rooms, Cooke says, “I saw so much potential story and show elements in escape rooms. I wanted to do something more so I went out and surrounded myself with some of the best experts in the theme park industry and we created this unforgettable encounter.” Regarding Murder Co’s intensity is attraction writer and director Ted Dougherty, who confesses, “We had to go to some extremely dark places that definitely left a few emotional marks.” Although the attraction may not fall into the category of an “extreme haunt,” it does contain content best reserved for those not easily offended or disgusted. Expect serious thrills as Cooke is no stranger to terrifying people based on his innovative haunted attraction designs for Knott’s Scary Farm. When conceiving Murder Co, he admits, “It’s what I have always wanted to see and do in an immersive attraction.” A living nightmare is one step away for those bold enough to cross into Murder Co. JON COOKE has designed, art directed and produced some of the most successful haunted attractions for the world famous Knott’s Scary Farm, including “Special Ops: Infected,” “Paranormal, Inc,” “Shadowlands,” "Trick Or Treat: Lights Out" and “Dark Ride.” As vocalist for the deathcore metal band, Winds of Plague, Cooke has released numerous albums and toured extensively throughout the globe. Taking the two worlds of themed entertainment and live performance, Cooke has melded his experience into creating visionary ways to horrify the masses. www.plagueproductions.com TED DOUGHERTY is a writer, producer and director having worked with Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights, Knott’s Scary Farm, Cedar Fair and Hollow Studios, including directing and co-writing Fear VR, the first 4-D virtual reality horror experience at a major theme park. www.lunarvisions.com Special Guests Andy Russ and Susan Russ: Dark Forest Creations/ Burn Brae Mansion National Haunter's Convention: HalloweenShow.com Haunter's Toolbox: Our other website for starting and growing your own Haunted Attraction
“For the first time in human history, people aged 65 and older will outnumber children under age 5.” Mass market is over and demographics are changing. What can you do to appeal to older adults? News: “The Dubai-listed Legoland operator received 851,000 visits in the first quarter of the year, an increase of 55,000 visits over the last quarter”: https://www.thenational.ae/business/travel-and-tourism/dxb-entertainments-reports-45-increase-in-visitor-numbers-in-q1-1.720854 Brad MurderCo “Seriously, Black Market Escape Rooms was an unbelievable amount of fun, and now ranks in my top escape rooms, ever. From top to bottom, it excels in every way, and will delight even the most seasoned of escape room fanatics.” https://horrorbuzz.com/murder-has-never-been-so-much-fun-review-of-black-market-escape-rooms-murderco/ IAAPA's Annual Benchmark Survey is now open for responses. Efteling: a trackless transport system that allows the vehicles to move in all directions. https://blooloop.com/news/efteling-thea-tea-symbolica/
“For the first time in human history, people aged 65 and older will outnumber children under age 5.” Mass market is over and demographics are changing. What can you do to appeal to older adults?News:“The Dubai-listed Legoland operator received 851,000 visits in the first quarter of the year, an increase of 55,000 visits over the last quarter”: https://www.thenational.ae/business/travel-and-tourism/dxb-entertainments-reports-45-increase-in-visitor-numbers-in-q1-1.720854Brad MurderCo “Seriously, Black Market Escape Rooms was an unbelievable amount of fun, and now ranks in my top escape rooms, ever. From top to bottom, it excels in every way, and will delight even the most seasoned of escape room fanatics.” https://horrorbuzz.com/murder-has-never-been-so-much-fun-review-of-black-market-escape-rooms-murderco/IAAPA's Annual Benchmark Survey is now open for responses.Efteling: a trackless transport system that allows the vehicles to move in all directions.https://blooloop.com/news/efteling-thea-tea-symbolica/
On this episode we drink a bottle of wine and try to talk about stuff. Black Market Escape Rooms new attraction Murder Co., Rock Climbing, Decayed Brigade and instead of Veronica watches a movie, she reads one with me! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tales-from-the-fog/support