It wasn’t too long ago that I was sitting back and enjoying the latest A Nightmare On Elm Street documentary, appropriately titled Never Sleep Again. Mixed in with all of the great interviews and behind the scenes is a short 18 minute featurette called “For The Love Of The Glove.” It briefly covers the history of Freddy’s infamous glove and then touches on the people building replica gloves. I sat back in complete awe of how many people are out there completely in love with, well, the glove!
It was at this point that I broke out my collection of gloves and admired them for the amazing pieces of art work they are. The DVD featurette was great but there was just one little problem… it left me wanting more. Much more. So I made the decision to take it upon myself and create a website that will unofficially continue the featurette.
Fast forward a few weeks and I’m writing website code while surrounded by gloves from various builders. The glove building community really took to my idea and I really appreciate their support. I also received a large collection of gloves from a buddy of mine and I’ll be featuring them all on the site. The intention is to make this a one-stop spot for everything you could ever want to know about the glove. Part of the site will include a listing of all known builders and information on how you can order yourself a replica glove. I have other exclusives I cant mention just yet, but it’s going to be a glove enthusiast dream come true – pun definitely intended!
I realize this post would have been more appropriate if the website was done and ready, but I felt like posting it now. So here we are! The site has a small teaser animation and is worth checking out (I would like to think so since I created it!) It’ll be fully functional soon and I’ll be posting here so you won’t miss out! Sleep tight kiddies…
In 2008 I did something big… I setup a haunted house… A big haunted house… A 2,000 square foot haunted house to be exact… And it was good… Real good…
Of all my past productions, it’s the one that gets the most questions and comments. It’s the most photographed and documented project to date. People are impressed when I tell them I planned, designed, setup and executed everything for this haunt on my own – all after my 9-5 job. Don’t even get me started on the process of taking it all down!
I have and will continue to talk a lot about this haunt and the good times I had managing it. The countless guests that were frightened to enter are a testament to the hard work that went into it.
So in the spirit of the upcoming Halloween season, I bring you a list of stats for the project. I’ve had these stashed away since wrapping up production and I think it’s about time they see the light of day. Some item are funny, some are serious, but all are true…
2008 Haunted House Stats
Number of hooks used: Dozens
Number of pins used: Hundreds
Number of staples used: Thousands
Feet of blackout craft paper: Maybe I should count the paper cuts instead…
Number of black shower curtains from the dollar store: They know me by name…
Cost of creating this haunt: Hahahahahaha
Number of times I electrocuted myself: Twice (yes, really)
Number of times I fell off a ladder: Three… but no broken bones
Number of times I worked so late I started seeing things: Twice
Number of times I accidentally killed the lights and got freaked out and ran to safety in the nearby kitchen: Twice
Number of times I stapled myself: Three (It hurts worse than being electrocuted)
Number of hours I slept before opening day: One (5-6am.) I was up until 5am doing finishing touches
Number of live actors: It varied each showing but roughly seven
Number of children that cried: Zero. (Unlike 2007’s haunt, I didn’t allow children this year)
And that’s the 2008 Haunted House Stats List. I can only imagine what this year will bring…
I just wrapped up work on the first of several promo videos to help promote Fright Room Productions. Things are finally coming together and I’m happy with the results. The good news is there’s more on the way!
