SHAWN SIEGER INTERVIEW PART2: BATES MOTEL & PENNHURST ASYLUM
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What this video covers
Hauntcast sits down with Shawn Sieger — production designer and special effects makeup artist behind prominent haunted attractions including Bates Motel and Pennhurst Asylum — for an in-depth industry conversation. Sieger shares insights drawn from his dual career spanning professional haunted attractions and independent film work. The interview offers a behind-the-scenes look at the craft, creativity, and practical realities of working at a high level in the haunt and horror industries.
Key takeaways
- ◆Shawn Sieger shares his experience as both a production designer and special FX makeup artist
- ◆Covers his work on well-known professional haunts: Bates Motel and Pennhurst Asylum
- ◆Discusses the crossover between haunted attraction production and independent film
- ◆Offers an industry-insider perspective on the business and creative side of professional haunting
- ◆Part two of a multi-part interview series from the Hauntcast podcast
Who this is for
Haunt industry professionals, aspiring production designers, and special effects makeup artists looking for career insights and creative inspiration from an established industry veteran.
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