NEWS: Canada's Halloween Costume Crackdown, ScareCON, and Evil Dead Spinoff
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This short news roundup from the Haunted Attraction Network covers four stories shaking up the Halloween and haunt industries. A Calgary costume retailer faces a significant import duty bill after Canadian authorities reclassified its stock from 'festive wear' to 'fancy dress,' potentially signaling wider price impacts on Halloween costumes. ScareCON 2024 announces its UK convention date at award-winning scare park Psycho Path in Newcastle, while the Haunted Attraction Association releases a multi-year strategic plan expanding access and ethics. Finally, a new Evil Dead spinoff is confirmed with a director who promises a punishing, visceral horror experience.
Key takeaways
- ◆A Canadian costume retailer faces over $100K in import duties after a reclassification from 'festive wear' to 'fancy dress,' potentially affecting costume prices broadly
- ◆ScareCON 2024 is set for June 5th at Psycho Path in Newcastle, England, featuring vendors, education, and awards
- ◆The HAA's 2024–2027 Strategic Plan expands opportunities for home haunts, vendors, and calls for nationwide actor training and a code of ethics
- ◆A new Evil Dead spinoff has been greenlit with director Sébastien Vaniček, targeting a Halloween 2025 release
Who this is for
Haunt industry professionals, Halloween enthusiasts, and horror fans who want a quick digest of current news affecting the scare attraction world and horror entertainment landscape.
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