‘Jeremy on the Job’: A glimpse of haunted houses
ANDERSON (WISH) — In this week’s two-part segment of “Jeremy on the Job,” I took on the spookiest job of the season: creating monsters!
I went behind the scenes of Indy Scream Park in Anderson to get a glimpse of the world of haunted houses.
Part One: Monster Makeover
Jeremy on the Job: Jeremy does Haunted Houses – Pt. 1
I kicked off my experience inside the park’s makeup trailer, where I met Jody, the makeup manager in charge of transforming 150 actors every night.
“Good morning, Jody! So, you’re going to help me get on the job this morning and learn how to make some monsters?” I asked.
“We are, we are,” Jody said and laughed. “Every night we have just over two hours to get everyone ready, and I’ve got nine people on my team helping to get it done. But we’ve got tricks and tips to make it happen, and I’m going to teach you some of those today!”
Armed with a “bruise wheel” and a sponge, I followed Jody’s instructions. “Start with the darkest color and build from there,” she said. “You just dab it on where you want the bruise to go, add a little of the yellows and greens, and look at that — it’s like a real bruise!”
I quickly got the hang of it, even adding a “fresh scab” to his model. “I think I’m ready to scare some people!” I said and laughed, holding up my handiwork. “From 1 to 10, I’d say I’m a solid monster maker!”
But the fun didn’t stop there. After makeup training, I headed into the heart of the haunted house to test my skills on the field.
Part Two: Not so Happy Haunting
Jeremy on the Job: Jeremy does Haunted Houses – Pt. 2
As soon as I stepped into the haunted house, my “monster” makeup skills were put to the ultimate test — alongside my courage. Accompanied by “Audrey,” a haunted house guide, I braved the park’s most terrifying corridors.
“All right, here we go! They say the show must go on, so let’s do this,” I said, giving myself a pep talk.
Just moments later, I was startled by a costumed actor jumping out from the shadows. “Jiminy Cricket!” I yelped. “I’m definitely not the only one who’s spooked!”
Conclusion
As they continued through the attraction, my nerves were tested again and again. “My lord, help me as I walk through here,” I said and laughed, realizing just how real the scares felt.
After facing countless characters and dodging creepy creatures, I finally spotted the exit.
“Where’s the door? I think I’m ready to head back to ‘Daybreak’!” I joked as I made my way out. “I don’t know if I could do this every day, but I’m glad I made it through in one piece.”
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