Your Complete Guide to Planning a Spooky, Seamless Haunted House Experience
Bring your haunted house vision to life with our downloadable Haunted House Setup Checklist — an all-in-one checklist to help you design, build, and run a chilling, immersive event with confidence.
What You’ll Get
- A printable, easy-to-use checklist covering all essential steps: planning, layout, props, effects, safety, and post-event teardown
- Editable format (Word / PDF / Excel) so you can customize it to your space, theme, or crew
- Clear section divisions and checkboxes to keep your team focused and tasks trackable
- A streamlined version that’s thorough, but not overwhelming — perfect for home and small events
Why This Checklist Helps
Haunted house projects often get chaotic: missing props, mis-timed scares, or safety oversights can ruin the effect (or worse, cause hazards). This checklist ensures:
- You don’t forget key elements (lighting, sound, exits)
- The flow from beginning to end is logical and safe
- Actors and special effects are coordinated
- Cleanup and review happen smoothly
How to Use It
- Download the format you prefer (Word, PDF, Excel)
- Customize it for your venue, crew size, and theme
- Assign tasks to team members using the checklist items
- Run a walkthrough ahead of opening night and mark any adjustments
- Use the post-event section to collect feedback and plan improvements
