Cyrilmag: How have you seen the industry grow?

LP: There are actually less Haunted Attractions now that there were 10 years ago. The difference is now these haunts are bigger, better and are marketed better, which gives the impression that the number of haunts is growing.

Cyrilmag: Where do you see the industry going?

LP: I see a step towards bigger and bigger companies providing events. Amusement Parks are doing it now, and sports arenas are starting to get into the act. With that kind of capital, the entrepreneurial haunt may get pushed out of the picture, just like the charity haunt is being pushed out by the entrepreneurs now.

Cyrilmag: Is there a particular demographic that the haunting industry is geared to?

LP: The bulk age group is 14 - 30, and surprisingly, this number is rising. It seems to be a baby boomer trend, and as these people grow older, so does the age of the attendees.