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Michael Faust, creative director of House of Torment, joins The Boogeyman to discuss his journey from horror-obsessed kid to haunt industry leader. They dive into his Face Off experience, creating unforgettable haunted attractions, and the controversial Haunt Hub platform. Michael also shares personal stories about addiction recovery, paranormal encounters, and what it takes to lead a successful haunt team.

From an early encounter with Freddy Krueger that left his shirt slashed to creating his first monster character "Sergeant Graves," Michael reveals how childhood fascinations evolved into a career in horror. He candidly discusses his appearance on Face Off Season 4 (including a hilarious psych evaluation story), his journey to sobriety, and the philosophy behind running one of America's premier haunted attractions.

Michael shares the creative process behind House of Torment, explaining how he balances pushing boundaries while creating entertainment suitable for diverse audiences. He emphasizes the importance of character development over gratuitous gore and reveals how team culture makes or breaks a haunt's success. The conversation takes supernatural turns as Michael recounts chilling paranormal experiences both from childhood and within House of Torment itself.

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00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:10 - Freddy Krueger Slashing Incident
00:03:09 - Early Creative Storytelling Pursuits
00:04:36 - First Monster Creation
00:05:32 - Brother's Influence and Face Off
00:06:35 - Face Off Season 4 Experience
00:08:10 - Psych Evaluation Story
00:11:26 - Post-Face Off Career Opportunities
00:12:18 - Joining House of Torment
00:14:14 - Creative Process as Haunt Director
00:15:53 - Team Collaboration
00:17:14 - Personal Transformation and Attitude Shift
00:18:50 - Overcoming Addiction and Finding Purpose
00:20:21 - Balancing Horror Boundaries
00:22:31 - Character Performance in Haunts
00:23:45 - Valuing Customer Feedback
00:24:55 - Haunt Hub: Industry Controversy
00:29:00 - Dealing with Criticism
00:31:06 - Would You Rather?
00:33:58 - First Childhood Paranormal Experience
00:37:45 - Paranormal Activity at House of Torment
00:40:58 - Near-Death Experiences and Sobriety Journey
00:45:35 - Navigating Life's Dark Moments
00:46:40 - Building Positive Culture
00:49:15 - Leading by Example in the Haunt Industry
00:52:11 - Biggest Mistakes as a Creative Director
00:53:50 - Most Memorable Night at House of Torment
00:56:00 - Controlling Chaos in the Haunt
00:59:00 - Commitment and Passion

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