Tribute to Universal Studios House of Horrors: 2006 -2014 HollywoodGothique 2026-09-23 | Tribute to Universal Studios House of Horrors: 2006 -2014
The Showroom: Last Call Theatres Interactive Murder Mystery HollywoodGothique 2023-03-03 | Hollywood Gothique takes a tour through THE SHOWROOM, interviewing the cast of characters trapped inside the Infinite Ikea, struggling to solve a murder committed by a new form of dangerous mutant indistinguishable from humans. Like Last Call Theatre's previous production, SIGNALS, the SHOWROOM immersive experience is set within the SCP Universe, where a mysterious Foundation Secures, Contains, and Protects anomalous phenomena outside the realm of normal science. The interactive play runs through March 5, 2023 in North Hollywood.
Great Halloween Home Haunt! Rotten Apple 907 presents SSSSSS! HollywoodGothique 2022-10-30 | For Halloween 2022, Rotten Apple 907 presents SSSSSS! - which takes visitors into the depths of the jungle where they encounter vipers, pythons, and a snake cult.Read a review of the home haunt here: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/mini-review-rotten-apple-delivers-slithery-scares-with-ssssssLearn more about Rotten Apple's past haunts here: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/halloween-events/home-haunts/rotten-apple-907
Cemetery Lane Trick or Treat Audition HollywoodGothique 2022-10-22 | Hollywood Gothique auditions for candy at the Cemetery Lane Trick or Treat Experience in Heritage Square Museum. It goes well.Read more about Cemetery Lane here: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/halloween-events/halloween-festivities/cemetery-lane-trick-r-treat
House of Spirits: Best Halloween Event in L.A. - Reposted with New Footage HollywoodGothique 2022-10-20 | This is a recut version of our previously posted interview, now incorporating footage from House of Spirits' Halloween 2022 production, "The Legend of Vaughan Hall." The description of the previous version of the video is below:Hollywood Gothique interviews Justin Meyer Tanya Cyr about their work on House of Spirits: A Haunted Cocktail Soirée. Meyer explains the creative decisions that go into keeping House of Spirits lively very year, while Tanya Cyr discusses her elaborate designs for the live action characters.Now in its third season, the annual Halloween event introduces a new storyline line for its 2022 Los Angeles production, "Legend of Vaughan Hall," inspired by the real-life Loftus Hall in Ireland, which was allegedly visited by a cloven-hoofed devil in the 1300s. Meanwhile, the storylines from previous seasons, "Casa Vega" and "Volkov Manor," are being restaged in other cities around the country, including New York and Dallas. Learn more about House of Spirits here: new.hollywoodgothique.com/halloween-events/halloween-haunted-houses/house-of-spiritsRead a transcript of the video interview here: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/video-interview-this-halloween-house-of-spirits-invites-you-to-vaughn-hallRead a review of Volkov Manor: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/review-house-of-spirits-2021Read a review of Casa Vega: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/house-spirits-haunted-cocktail-soiree-review
Hollywood Gothique on-stage cameo at House of Spirits HollywoodGothique 2022-10-17 | Holllywood Gothique volunteered to step on stage for a walk-on death scene in the stage show explaining the back story of "The Legend of Vaughan Hall," House of Spirits' 2022 Halloween immersive cocktail experience.Learn more about House of Spirits: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/halloween-events/halloween-haunted-houses/house-of-spirits-haunted-cocktail-soireeRead an interview with the creators: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/house-of-spirits-2022-vaughan-hall-interview-video
Delusion: Reapers Remorse HollywoodGothique 2022-09-29 | Hollywood Gothique tours the open world and VIP Experience of Delusion Interactive Theatre's 2021 production of "Reaper's Remorse," an immersive Halloween play set in the Phillips Mansion in Pomona.Read a review of the play here: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/delusion-reapers-remorse-reviewRead more about Delusion Interactive Theatre here: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/halloween-events/halloween-theatre/delusion-interactive-theatre
House of Spirits 2021 Volkov Manor HollywoodGothique 2022-09-21 | Hollywood Gothique explores the House of Spirits' 2021 production, Volkov Manor. We encounter a dubious doctor of the mind and his unfortunate patient; we exchange tokens with strange creatures in a quest to uncover a mystery; and we descend to the basement for sinister encounters in darkness. Come along with us - if you dare!Read our review of the event here: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/review-house-of-spirits-2021Learn about past years at House of Spirits here: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/halloween-events/halloween-haunted-houses/house-of-spirits
Scariest Haunted House in Woodland Hills! HollywoodGothique 2022-08-11 | Hollywood Gothique takes you on a guided tour of Valley Fright Nights, a brand new attraction haunting the campus of Pierce College in Woodland Hills, which opened in the middle of summer. It has three mazes, scare zones, photo ops, food options, and a VIP tent. Read a full review at the Hollywood Gothique website: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/review-valley-fright-nights.
Paranormal Cirque: Horror-Themed Circus (interview & footage) HollywoodGothique 2022-08-05 | Hollywood Gothique interviews circus clowns Steve and Ryan (Steve Copeland and Ryan Combs) about their work on Paranormal Cirque, an elaborate traveling show produced by Cirque Italia, which cloaks traditional circus acts in an overlay of supernatural thrills, provided by vampires, zombies, and demons. Read a review of Paranormal Cirque's show in Woodland Hills, CA, along with a complete transcript of the interview, including material cut from the video: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/interview-review-paranormal-cirque.
Within Our Walls: Immersive Horror Play - Interview HollywoodGothique 2022-07-17 | Hollywood Gothique interviews Sam Kellman on the set of his immersive play "Within Our Walls," which has the audience eavesdropping on the characters through cracks in the walls as a domestic tragedy turns into a supernatural horror story.Get more info here: https://www.withinourwalls.show
MysterIans Mysterious Mysteries: Interview with Ian Heath HollywoodGothique 2022-07-09 | Hollywood Gothique interviews Ian Heath, star and creator of "MysterIan's Mysterious Mysteries," a live show exploring real-life unsolved mysteries and uncanny events. Stage at the Count's Den in downtown Los Angeles, debut episode focused on Jack the Ripper; the follow-up turned its attention to Roswell.Read a review of the Jack the Ripper episode: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/mysterians-mysterious-mysteries-jack-the-ripper-theatre-reviewLearn more about the Count's Den: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/tag/counts-den-articles
Monster Peep Show HollywoodGothique 2022-05-15 | The Monster Peep Show is an exhibition of “Interactive Shadow Boxes” by creator Chris Thomes, based on classic movies monsters such as Frankenstein, Dracula, the Wolf Man, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The Installations use audio effects, lighting, and motion to create a sense of peeping into a world that remains mostly out of view, showing just enough to intrigue the imagination.See more here: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/monster-peep-show-review
Bite: Suprise! (Immersive Vampire Birthday) HollywoodGothique 2022-02-25 | Hollywood Gothique interviews the vampires of The Count's Den regarding the surprise party they are throwing for their Uncle Leofwine's 1,222nd birthday. To read a review of the interactive theatrical experience, go here: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/bite-surprise-theatre-reviewTo Learn more about The Count's Den, go here: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/tag/counts-den-articlesFor ticket information, visit the official website: thecountsden.com
Icons of Darkness: Guided Tour HollywoodGothique 2022-02-21 | Hollywood Gothique provides a guided tour of Icons of Darkness, an exhibition of props, costumes, and figures from horror, fantasy, and science fiction films. Originally scheduled for 2020, Icons of Darkness was cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions. Fortunately, it was resurrected for 2021 at the Hollywood and Highland Mall at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard. For more on the subject - including reviews and photographs - go here: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/halloween-events/halloween-museum-galleries-tours/icons-of-darkness-exhibition.
Icons of Darkness: 6 Jump Scares HollywoodGothique 2022-02-14 | Brief montage of jump-scares from ICONS OF DARKNESS, an exhibition of props, costumes and figures from horror, fantasy, and science fiction films. This was recorded at the 2020 preview for the exhibition at the Montalban in Hollywood, which was cancelled before it opened, because of lockdowns in response to Covid-19. A year later, the exhibition opened at the Hollywood and Highland shopping center. For more information, visit: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/halloween-events/halloween-museum-galleries-tours/icons-of-darkness-exhibition
Holiday Road 2021 Video HollywoodGothique 2021-12-21 | Hollywood Gothique takes you on a tour of the 2021 version of Holiday Road, from the creators Nights of the Jack: A Halloween Jack O' Lantern Experience. The family-friendly attraction features sets, decorations, decorative lighting, and physical effects to evoke the winter holidays, including everything from Christmas to Kwanza to Hanukkah - and of course Santa, reindeer, and elves.Holiday Road takes place at King Gillette Ranch in CalabasasLearn more about the event here: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/photos-nights-of-the-jack-2021
Cemetery Lane: Halloween 2021 HollywoodGothique 2021-11-01 | Video tour of Cemetery Lane, a familiy-friendly trick-or-treat event that made its debut for Halloween 2021, set in and around the authentic Victorian mansions of Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles.
Reichland Asylum 2021 Walk-Through HollywoodGothique 2021-10-29 | Hollywood Gothique visits Reichland Asylum, an elaborate walk-through Halloween home haunt in Riverside, and also stops by two displays in the neighborhood, based on The Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean. Reichland Asylum is located at 3980 Bandini Ave, Riverside, CA 92506.
Coffinwood Cemetery 2021 HollywoodGothique 2021-10-26 | Hollywood Gothique explores Coffinwood Cemetery, a walk-through Halloween yard display located at 27159 Waterford Drive in Valencia, CA. Includes an interview with proprietors Tony Monton and Tom Van Tassel.Learn more about Coffinwood Cemetery here: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/halloween-events/home-haunts/coffinwood-cemetery-home-haunt
Beware the Dark Realm 2021 HollywoodGothique 2021-10-26 | The best Halloween Home Haunt in Santa Clarita returns with another great walk-through its medieval castle, haunted by witches and demons - and this year, a huge dragon!Beware the Dark Realm is located at 28621 Sugar Pine Way in Santa Clarita. Read about this year's presentation here: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/halloween-2021-video-beware-the-dark-realm. For reviews, photographs, and videos from past years, go here: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/halloween-events/home-haunts/beware-the-dark-realm
Rotten Apple 907: Evils in the London Fog HollywoodGothique 2021-10-23 | For Halloween 2021, Rotten Apple 907's annual home haunt adopted a theme filled with Victorian horrors ranging from Jack the Ripper to Sweeney Todd.Get more info about Rotten Apple 907 here: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/halloween-events/home-haunts/rotten-apple-907
Trailer: Ghost Walk Riverside 2021 HollywoodGothique 2021-10-19 | After going virtual during the 2020 pandemic, California Riverside Ballet resurrects a live version of their annual Halloween event, Ghost Walk Riverside. There have been some changes made: this year, the event will consist of a half-mile trek through a haunted park filled with multiple live theatrical scenes, dance, haunted tunnels, roaming actors, a kids carnival, photo ops, a beer garden, food & vendor court, and and more surprises.Recommended for adults & children. Dates & Hours of Operation: October 22-23, 2021 - 6p-10p. Location: White Park - 3936 Chestnut Street, Riverside, CA 92501.
Nights of the Jack: Halloween 2021 HollywoodGothique 2021-10-19 | Hollywood Gothique takes you on a tour of the 2021 version of Nights of the Jack: A Halloween Jack O' Lantern Experience at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas, California. The family-friendly attraction features hundreds of carved pumpkins arranged in themed settings: graveyards, aliens, dinosaurs, sea life, Sponge Bob, and popular celebrities.Learn more about the event here: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/photos-nights-of-the-jack-2021
Temecula Terror Trailer HollywoodGothique 2021-09-30 | New for Halloween 2021, Temecula Terror is located at Galway Downs. The address is 38801 Los Corralitos Road, Temecula, CA 92592. For more information, visit temeculaterror.com.
Awaken the Spirits 2021Part 3: Halloween Theatre HollywoodGothique 2021-09-24 | Interviews and previews of three theatrical productions for Halloween 2021: Delusion Interactive Theatre's "Reaper's Remorse," Force of Nature Productions' "Fallen Saints," and Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre's "Urban Death: Tour of Terror."
Awaken the Spirits 2021 Part 2: Haunted Attractions HollywoodGothique 2021-09-24 | Interviews, panels, and previews of Halloween haunts at Awaken the Spirits, including Reign of Terror haunted house, The Clown Academy immersive haunt, Tunnel, of Terror haunted carwash, Los Angeles Haunted Hayride, Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios, and Fright Fest at Six Flags Magic Mountain.(Note: This is a second upload of this video, to fix an audio glitch in the original.)
Nights of the Jack 2021 Trailer HollywoodGothique 2021-09-12 | Preview of Nights of the Jack - an extravagant display of lighted Jack O'Lanterns at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas. After converting to a drive-through during the 2020 pandemic, the event reverts to a walk through this season. With its elaborate arrangements (with themes ranging from dinosaurs to sea life to cemeteries), Nights of the Jack is essentially an outdoor art display.Learning more here: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/halloween-events/halloween-museum-galleries-tours/nights-jack-halloween-experience
Horror World 2021 Texas Chainsaw Massacre HollywoodGothique 2021-09-05 | Larry Bones' HorrorWorld haunted attraction presents a summer scare show featuring characters from "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre." This is a change of pace from their demonically-themed Halloween haunted house show, which will return this fall.Read our review of the event here: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/review-horroworld-chainsaw-massacreLearn more about HorrorWorld here: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/halloween-events/halloween-haunted-houses/black-halloween-haunt
Awaken The Spirits 2021 Part 1 HollywoodGothique 2021-08-27 | Hollywood Gothique talks to horror- and Halloween-themed vendors at this year's Awaken the Spirits event at the Pasadena Convention Center.
Dark Delicacies: Interview with Del Howison HollywoodGothique 2021-05-22 | Hollywood Gothique visits Dark Delicacies, the "Home of Horror in Los Angeles," to interview owner Del Howison. Dark Delicacies is the longest-running horror-theme independent book store in Los Angles, but it is much more than a seller of books, also offering games, action figures, fashion accessories, and more. The video also includes the recipe for Blackberry Brain Fluid, a spooky cocktail of our own creation.More info here: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/dark-delicacies-del-howison-video-interview
Christmas Acid Flashback HollywoodGothique 2021-01-06 | Those blinking Christmas lights can trigger strange visual hallucinations.
Six Flags Magic Mountain Holiday in the Park HollywoodGothique 2020-12-03 | The Holiday in the Park Drive-Through Experience at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Los Angeles is a delightful and safe way to celebrate the winter season.
Knotts Berry Farm: Taste Of Fall-O-Ween 2020 Review HollywoodGothique 2020-10-13 | Hollywood Gothique explores the culinary delights at Knott's new daytime family-friendly Halloween event. Bonus Feature: Berry Scary Martini.Read more about the event at: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/knotts-taste-fall-o-ween-review.
Hollywood Gothique Seaside Promo HollywoodGothique 2020-09-05 | Hollywood Gothique is the Online Guide to Horror, Fantasy & Science Fiction Events & Entertainment in Los Angeles. Visit us at http://www.hollywoodgothique.com.
12 Days of Christmas Video HollywoodGothique 2020-01-01 | Nerdy free-association music video illustrating the familiar Christmas carol with iconic horror movie imagery.
Murder House Productions: Wendigo HollywoodGothique 2019-10-30 | Murder House Productions, a Halloween home haunt in Thousand Oaks, presents "Wendigo" for 2019. For more information, visit: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/halloween-events/home-haunts/murder-house-productions-home-haunt
Cinema Phantasmagoria Halloween 2019 HollywoodGothique 2019-10-29 | For Halloween 2019, Street Food Cinema transforms the Million Dollar Theatre in downtown Los Angeles into "Cinema Phantasmagoria." The series of horror movie screenings features characters for the 1920s lurking in the theatre lobby and a backstage ghost tour revealing the reason the theatre is haunted. Get more info here: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/event/cinema-phantasmagoria/2019-10-30
Fallen Saints: Salem (interview) HollywoodGothique 2019-10-03 | Sebastian Muñoz, creative director of Force of Nature Productions, discusses "Salem," the fourth installment "Fallen Saints," an annual Halloween production, featuring horror stories inspired by legends and history. Learn more about Fallen Saints: Salem here: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/force-nature-poe-fallen-saints-2019
Winchester Mystery House: Unhinged (review) HollywoodGothique 2019-09-25 | Video review of "Unhinged," the new immersive walkthrough Halloween experience at the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose.
Knotts Scary Farm 2019: Gus Krueger Interview HollywoodGothique 2019-09-24 | Creative Designer Timothy “Gus” Krueger discusses Knott's Berry Farm's strategy for their annual Halloween Haunt: maintaining high quality by not spreading resources thin, focusing their efforts on two new mazes this season, Waxworks and Origins: The Curse of Calico.Read more here: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/video-interview-knotts-scary-farm-2019Note: This video replaces an earlier version containing a subtitle error which misidentifies Paranormal Inc. as making its final appearance this Halloween. In fact, Special Ops: Infected and Shadowlands are making their final farewells this year.Learn more about Knott's Berry Farm Halloween Haunt here: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/halloween-events/theme-park-haunts/knotts-halloween-haunt
I Like Scary Movies Experience Encore (walk-through) HollywoodGothique 2019-09-23 | Video tour of the encore presentation of "I Like Scary Movies," an immersive experience consisting of five installations inspired by horror and fantasy movies: THE SHINING, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, IT, BEETLEJUICE, and FRIDAY THE 13TH.The original version ran in the Wilshire District in the Spring of 2019. The encore presentation runs September 20 to November 17 in a new location: the HD Buttercup Building, 2117 East Violet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021.Read a review of the "I Like Scary Movies" debut: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/i-like-scary-movies-review.
The Séance (Promo Video) HollywoodGothique 2019-09-19 | A new immersive theatrical experience for Halloween 2019 from the creators of Crossroads Escape Games.
Halloween Store Haunted Maze HollywoodGothique 2019-07-15 | The self-proclaimed “Best Halloween Store Ever” offers more than costumes and decorations. There is also a "pop up interactive Halloween experience" - essentially, a walk through a series of elaborate Halloween displays, all of which are available to rent.The Best Halloween Store Ever is located in Janss Marketplace, near the Reign of Terror haunted house. The address is 275 N Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360.Read our review of the store's Halloween pop up here: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/photos-halloween-store-pop-up-experience
Delusion: The Blue Blade - Jon Braver Q&A HollywoodGothique 2019-03-02 | Jon Braver, creator of the Delusion interactive horror play, answers questions about attempting to expand the franchise beyond the Halloween season with "Delusion: The Blue Blade." The play, geared for a wider audience, with an emphasize on science fiction adventure rather than horror, sold out in the fall, then reopened in a revised "director's cut" in February, which was originally slated to play through June. Unfortunately, the schedule was cut short to March 17.
Reign of Terror Haunted House 2018: Monsters & Scares HollywoodGothique 2018-10-31 | Reign of Terror has always been one of the best Halloween haunts in the Greater Los Angeles area, but it keeps getting better. In the past our videos have emphasized the sets and décor. For Halloween 2018, we focus on the monsters. who were exceptionally animated when we attended on October 30, 2018.Read Hollywood Gothique's writeup of the 2018 Reign of Terror: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/reign-terror-2018-monsters-scares-videoLearn more about Reign of Terror: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/halloween-haunts/mazes-and-rides/reign-of-terror-in-thousand-oaks
RoseHill Haunt Halloween 2018 HollywoodGothique 2018-10-29 | Take a guided video tour through the Rosehill home haunt in Studio City. Note: This is a revised reposting to fix a problem with audio. Some comments may have been lost in the process.Address: 11560 Acama Street. Learn more about Rosehill Haunt here: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/halloween-haunts/home-haunts/the-rosehill-hauntRead a review of the 2017 Rosehill Haunt here: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/halloween-haunt-odyssey-2017-opechee-rosehill-trick-r-treat
Los Angeles Haunted Hayride 2018 Podcast Interview HollywoodGothique 2018-10-28 | Hollywood Gothique's annual Halloween podcast features an interview with Melissa Carbone, creator of the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride, which is currently celebrating its tenth season in the Griffith Park Old Zoo.Hollywood Gothique asked Carbone about staying competitive in the Los Angeles Halloween market, keeping the attraction fresh from year to year, and resurrecting some of the haunts greatest hits for Halloween 2018. We even dared raise the question of Halloween 2011's Ghost Ship, which sank after a single season. But we started off with the obvious question: Did she ever expect the Haunted Hayride would last ten years?Learn more about the Haunted Hayride here: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/halloween-haunts/mazes-and-rides/los-angeles-haunted-hayrideRead a review of the 2018 Haunted Hayride here: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/los-angeles-haunted-hayride-2018-review
HorrorWorld Halloween 2018 Debut HollywoodGothique 2018-10-25 | Hollywood Gothique interviews Larry Bones of Boneyard FX on the subject of expanding his intensely scary "Into The Black" maze into a new multi-haunt attraction for Halloween 2018, adding two more mazes, vendors, and a virtual reality experience. Also interviewed is Adam LeBlanc, who added his Fleshyard Maze to HorrorWorld.HorrorWorld is located at the Puente Hills Mall. Read more about it here: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/halloween-haunt-preview-horrorworldRead about Into the Black here: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/halloween-haunts/mazes-and-rides/black-halloween-hauntRead about The Fleshyard here: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/halloween-haunts/mazes-and-rides/pumpkin-patch-haunt-the-flesh-yard
Griffith Park Ghost Train Halloween 2018 HollywoodGothique 2018-10-24 | Hollywood Gothique takes a ride on the Los Angeles Live Steamers Ghost Train in Griffith Park - now with more monsters, zombies, dinosaurs, steampunk, and Castle Frankenstein. Learn more about the Ghost Train here, including dates, hours, ticket prices, photos, reviews & more video: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/halloween-haunts/mazes-and-rides/ghost-train
Boney Island 2018 Review HollywoodGothique 2018-10-21 | Hollywood Gothique visits the new version of Boney Island, a former yard haunt turned professional Halloween attraction. After being cancelled because of neighbor complaints in 2017, Boney Island is now located in Griffith Park near the Los Angeles Live Steamers Ghost Train at 5202 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles 90027. Learn more about Boney Island: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/halloween-haunts/la-childrens-halloween-haunts/boney-islandRead our 2018 Boney Island Review: http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/boney-island-2018-review
