After 27 years in the haunt industry, Punx the Clown’s passion runs much deeper than the scares. From Nightmare on the Ridge in Auburn, Maine, his story is about dedication, creativity, community, and finding that fire again even when it starts to fade. Behind the mask is a haunter who truly loves what he does and the people who make this industry feel like home. 🎃🤡

Halloween isn’t just a season. For some of us, it’s a way of life.

On this episode of The Dark Carousel Podcast, we welcome Halloween Haunts 365 for a conversation that goes far beyond haunted attraction reviews.Behind the cameras and reviews are two individuals who share a genuine love for the haunt industry. They’re not just there to rate attractions or tell you where to spend your money. They’re there to build relationships, support fellow haunters, share stories, and become part of the community that makes this industry so special.We dive into their journey, the friendships they’ve built, the experiences that have shaped them, and what it truly means to be a haunter.Because at the end of the day, it’s not about who’s got the biggest haunt or the scariest attraction. It’s about the people behind the masks, the passion that brings us together, and the family we find along the way.We’re not just haunt fans. We’re haunters. And this carousel will never stop spinning. 🎠

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. 🌲💀