The Making of Trick or Treat: Lights Out
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What this video covers
Knott's Scary Farm revitalized their long-running Trick or Treat maze by introducing Torch Technology from Gantom — a programmable, infrared-controlled flashlight that dynamically alters each guest's experience based on where they aim the beam. Set inside the haunted home of the Green Witch, the maze operates in near-total darkness, using the interactive flashlight as its central gimmick and scare mechanism. The upgrade breathed new life into the park's oldest maze, which entertainment leadership had considered retiring before discovering the technology. The result is a highly personalized, anxiety-driven journey through darkness that blends innovative lighting tech with classic haunt design.
Key takeaways
- ◆Gantom's Torch Technology uses programmable IR flashlights that both send and receive infrared signals, making each guest's path through the maze unique
- ◆Trick or Treat is Knott's Scary Farm's oldest maze, debuting in 2012, and was nearly retired before this tech-driven reinvention
- ◆Total darkness combined with interactive flashlights creates a layered sense of fear, disorientation, and urgency
- ◆The creative team specifically sought new technology to justify keeping a fan-favorite maze rather than discontinuing it
- ◆This is a strong case study in how interactive guest-held props can modernize an established haunt experience
Who this is for
Haunt designers, theme park enthusiasts, and immersive experience creators interested in how cutting-edge interactive lighting technology can refresh and elevate an existing haunted attraction.
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