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DALLAS and FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Taking on a part-time job for the holidays is a great way to earn a little extra money, but before applying as a greeter to the local big box store, consider another possibility. That's right, as the dark and dangerous Texas nights grow longer, the area's haunted attractions are gearing up for a season of unprecedented thrills, chills and hair-raising good times. And they're searching for a few good zombies to take up arms and defend Dallas-Fort Worth's reputation as the scare capital of the world. The benefits of working at a haunt are many, including free uniforms, a complimentary hair and makeup consultation and make-over, inspirational background music, plenty of on-the-job exercise opportunities and more. Working at a haunted attraction is the most fun you can have with your rags and bandages on, while actually getting paid at the same time. Every night is "ghoul's night out" when you're working on the fright line! Take advantage of this spooktacular seasonal employment opportunity by visiting the employment page at CuttingEdgeHauntedHouse.com or Hauntedhousepark.com to find out where and when to apply. But be warned; it's frightfully addictive! http://www.cuttingedgehauntedhouse.com or http://www.hauntedhousepark.com
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What: Cutting Edge Haunted House When: Accepting Applications Now Thru October! Where: Apply online to request an interview.
www.CuttingEdgeHauntedHouse.com/Employment.cfm
1701 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76102
What: Thrillvania Haunted House Park When: Accepting Applications Now Thru October! Where: Apply online to request an interview.
www.HauntedHousePark.com/Employment/
2330 County Road 138, Terrell, Texas 75161
About Cutting Edge Haunted House and Thrillvania Haunted House Park
Cutting Edge Haunted House and Thrillvania Haunted House Park are dark Halloween attractions located in Dallas / Fort Worth, Texas filled with terrifying live actors, amazing special effects and incredible monsters. These intense, multi-themed haunted houses are widely considered to be two of the best Haunted Houses in the nation, full of chilling detail and unbelievable scares! Come see what new horrors lurk in the twisting corridors of Texas's ultimate haunted houses. Visit www.cuttingedgehauntedhouse.com or www.hauntedhousepark.com or call 817-675-7459 for more information. Media Contact: Todd James / Tammy Saxton – 817-675-7459 or cuttingedgehauntedhouse@earthlink.net.
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With Halloween approaching, numerous haunted attractions all over Texas are preparing for the big "haunt" season. Directors and staff of such attractions must invest significant time preparing their buildings; such efforts gear up significantly during September. ''Wikinews'' caught up with some owners of these attractions to learn more about the hard work it takes to prepare for opening night.
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''Terror Nights'', an attraction in Tyler, opens for the season on September 27. Ryan Laepple, owner and director of the haunt, states he's currently involved in "a blur of safety inspections, auditions, actor training, and last but not least event advertising." Laepple went on to say he stays "pretty busy until the show opens on the 27th and then things calm down some. As long as not too many things in the haunt break at once." Dean Jarnig, the director of ''Zombie Manor'' in , said he and staff have recently been spraying flame-retardant chemicals and installing new lights. Jarnig also stated he and staff are working on a promotional video for their attraction, which opens on Friday September 13.

''Hangman's House of Horrors'' in  is celebrating both its twenty fifth anniversary and final operational year. Some individuals who act in these attractions refer to their fellow actors as extended family. This year, some sources have even encouraged holiday job seekers to consider working at a haunted attraction to earn money. One  whimsically listed the job's benefits as "... free uniforms, a complimentary hair and makeup consultation and make-over, inspirational background music, plenty of on-the-job exercise opportunities and more."  Long a staple in American culture, "", as they're commonly called, range in size from small garage-sized projects, up to multi floor buildings outfitted with the most elaborate of lighting and special effects.


== Sources == 

*  Terror Nights Haunted House, Tyler Texas, September 12, 2013 (date of access)
*  Darkwood Haunted Mall, September 12, 2013 (date of access)
*  Welcome to Hangman's House of Horrors, September 12, 2013 (date of access)
*  Zombie Major, Arlington, Texas, September 12, 2013 (date of access)
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