Eddie McLaurin, better known as Bone Daddy, is the owner and mastermind behind Woods of Terror and McLaurin Farms in Greensboro, North Carolina. For more than three decades, Eddie has helped transform his family property into one of the most recognized haunted attractions in the country.

Now heading into the 2026 season, Eddie continues pushing Woods of Terror into new territory, including the arrival of Dee Snider’s Strangeland.

Haunter. Creator. Leader. Man of faith. And still finding new ways to make people afraid of the dark. 🌲💀

This one got deep.

We sat down with Allen Hopps to talk about his journey through the haunt industry, but the conversation became so much more. Allen opened up about his perspective on haunting, life, helping others, and what keeps him constantly moving forward.

An extraordinary man with a massive heart for haunting, creating, teaching, and helping others.

This wasn’t just about what Allen has done. It was about why he does it. 🎠

This carousel will never stop spinning.

If you love talking haunt shop, this is the episode for you! The Dark Carousel Podcast sits down with Sammy Taylor, better known as Chainsaw Sammy and host of Into the Fear, to trace her journey from where it all began to where her passion has taken her today. We dive into her years in the haunt industry, the experiences that shaped her, the love behind everything she creates, and just how insanely busy she will be this haunt season. This episode is about the people, the memories, the hard work, and the passion that keeps the haunt community alive. Two podcasts collide for an honest conversation about the journey and why haunting becomes so much more than something we do every October.