Getting ready with Metro Detroit haunt actors! 👻

Are you looking for Halloween costume inspiration but don’t know where to start? Look no further - click here to see how the professionals do it. I had the chance to watch three seasoned haunt actors get ready before their shifts at Scarefest Scream Park. Meet Creech, Wren, and Kaelyn, and watch as they dive into the art of horror makeup and elaborate costumes that bring their characters to life. These actors also shared some wild stories from the haunt world - everything from hilarious mishaps to chilling ghost encounters. Plus, get the inside scoop on the do's and don'ts of haunt acting so you can nail your next scare. Whether you're a makeup novice or a seasoned pro, this tutorial is packed with tips and tricks to elevate your spooky look. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more eerie content. Drop a comment with your favorite haunt stories or any questions about the makeup process. Scarefest Scream Park is located at 34111 28 Mile Road, Lenox Township, MI, 48048. Tickets are available at scarefestscreampark.com. Scarefest closes for the 2024 Haunt Season on October 27th, so be sure to stop by before then. Special thanks to the Von Werewolves for letting me use their music. The song featured in this video is “Estes Street” from the album Earth A.D.D. Bandcamp | thevonwerewolves.bandcamp.com Facebook | facebook.com/TheVonWerewolves Thanks for watching, and as always, have a grave day! Timestamps 00:00:00 Meet the actors 00:00:33 Applying the bases 00:02:31 Colored contacts 00:05:08 Character development 00:06:11 Exaggerated contouring 00:07:18 Keeping track of different looks 00:07:58 Inspiration for The Baby (Baby Gaga) 00:09:24 Importance of dramatic & bold colors 00:11:17 Don’t forget the ears! 00:11:45 Hair details 00:14:42 The Baby’s backstory 00:16:16 Brother Cousin and the Barn 00:18:08 Pack Rat origins 00:20:34 Scarefest lore and themes 00:24:11 Makeup details 00:24:56 The Hayride of Doom 00:27:18 Neck details 00:27:42 Baby powdering 00:29:09 “Like painting a picture” 00:29:51 Finer details and texture 00:31:39 Acrylic body paint 00:33:44 Dress for the temps 00:34:50 Fake vomit 00:35:53 Nose harness 00:37:32 The haunted trailer 00:39:44 Ghosts of Scarefest 00:43:16 Speckling and accents 00:46:28 Where to buy makeup 00:48:57 Splatter brush 00:53:58 Time to bake 00:57:07 Using knee pads 00:58:28 The final seal 00:58:56 Pack Rat’s earrings 01:00:17 Evolution of Pack Rat’s costume 01:07:43 Pack Rat’s accessories 01:10:54 Staying warm 01:12:38 Brother Cousin’s costume 01:13:55 Dealing with disrespectful customers 01:16:47 Belt trinkets & doodads 01:20:27 Building Baby Gaga 01:21:39 Adding texture to clothes 01:24:33 The Big Reveal! 01:25:10 Credits