HAUNTED ATTRACTION, ESCAPE ROOM & ACTOR COACHING
From developing entire haunted attractions to bringing individual characters to life, Twisted Nightmares offers creative and operational consulting backed by 38 years of industry experience.
Big feelings don’t happen by accident. They’re designed. We bring creative vision and practical know-how together to make places people want to experience, and remember.
WHAT WE DO
From the first sketch to opening night, we help turn ambitious ideas into experiences guests remember.
From initial concepts and attraction layouts to actor training, scene development, guest flow, and operational improvements, get practical guidance grounded in live-attraction experience.
Explore attraction consultingDevelop immersive environments, engaging puzzles, compelling stories, and interactive experiences. Get guidance for a new room or ways to improve an established one.
Explore escape room consultingFor first-time haunters and seasoned performers: get personalized guidance on character, performance, makeup, costume, and scare delivery.
Explore actor coachingHaunted attraction experience
Large-scale attraction experience
Designed & built
Remote consulting available
OUR EXPERIENCE
Nearly four decades. Every side of the industry.
Founder Barry Blaisdell’s background spans live performance, actor training, attraction operations, special effects, escape room development, and custom fabrication.
From a 12,000-square-foot haunted attraction to six escape rooms, that experience informs practical, audience-aware consulting.
Explore our experienceThe best kind of fright is the one you can’t wait to tell someone about.THE TWISTED NIGHTMARES POINT OF VIEW
HOW CONSULTATIONS WORK
Every project is different. We’ll understand what you’re working toward before recommending a consultation or next step.
Email a brief description of your experience, project, challenges, goals, and the help you’re seeking. You don’t need a finished concept to get started.
We’ll review your inquiry and discuss which consultation format and scope make sense. Sessions may be by video, telephone, or in person.
We’ll discuss your ideas, review existing work where relevant, and explore practical ways forward. You don’t need to have everything figured out first.
You’ll have a clearer view of your options. Written recommendations, concepts, or proposals may be available depending on the service and project scope.
Complimentary, subject to availability
Video or telephone
Scoped to your project requirements
Based in Southeast Texas. Remote consultations available nationwide. In-person consultations and on-site visits may be available depending on location, availability, and project requirements. Travel expenses will be disclosed before services are confirmed.
Paid consultation fees vary by service, session duration, and scope. You’ll receive pricing and an explanation of what’s included before committing. Larger projects can be scoped through a custom proposal.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Whether it’s a character that needs a fresh perspective or an entire attraction waiting to be developed, we’d love to hear about it.
Request a consultation We’ll explain available options and costs before you commit.