Below is a brief introduction to our 5 Laws of Fear
which are detailed in our e-book
So, You Want to Scare the Neighborhood?
Halloween Theatre Effects and Illusions
and on our audio CD The Laws of Fear
Our Laws of Fear are what Haunted Attraction Magazine called "an original and thought provoking chapter" that, "other works lack." a definite two thumbs up!"
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What is Fear?
Fear is a self defense mechanism placed in our minds to protect us from potential harm.
When we are born we have only two natural fears, the fear of falling and the fear of loud noises.
All others are learned through personal experience.
For purposes of our haunted house FEAR stands for:
- False
- Experience
- Appearing
- Real
The list of things people are afraid of (fortunately for us) is as extensive as the number of people you may talk to.
Fear of public speaking and rejection* often top the list; others may include fear of death, fear of the dark
(i.e.. the unknown), spiders, rats, snakes, old people, wild animals, monsters, witches, fire, sharp objects, heights, tight spaces, clowns,
getting lost, being alone, failure, illness, blood, and the list goes on and on.
People are afraid of what they don't understand,
or what they believe may cause them harm. When we are confronted by something that our subconscious mind believes (real or imagined)
will hurt us, it sends a trigger to our chemical center in the brain and creates a "fight or flight" response.
Our job as haunters is to put people in an environment full of things that will cause this response.
We must build up the paranoia, anticipation, and overload the senses.
The following are The Laws of Fear - the principles we have found to build up the feelings of fear and eliminate feelings of peace and safety.
- Remove the Comfort Zone
- Prey on Multiple Senses
- Escalate the Tension
- Distinguish Between Gory and Scary
- Create Synergy Between Your Effects
Each of these Laws are covered in detail, with illustrations, charts, cartoons and stories, in our book.
Be sure both you and your actors apply the Laws in your next haunt to make it your best ever!
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