Haunt Business Journey

The story behind Reign of Terror: why it became a Halloween institution in Thousand Oaks CA

This video features a live recorded presentation from Midsummer Scream in which Bruce Stanton, founder of Reign of Terror Haunted House in Thousand Oaks, California, recounts the 23-year history of one of Southern California's longest-running independent haunted attractions. Stanton candidly discusses the challenges and milestones that shaped the haunt into a regional institution. The session offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at what it truly takes to sustain an independent haunted attraction over decades.