| Source: Port Arthur Newspaper Location: Front Page Feature Featured: October 31, 2007 Website Link: P.A. News File: PDF FORMAT © 2007, The Port Arthur News |
| Port Acres favorite scare-master is back with new tricks The Port Arthur News By Justin Sanchez The News staff writer PORT ACRES — Jake Griffin has been bringing tricks and treats to Port Acres with his Haunted Acres Manor since 2000, and with a new location, he’s looking to raise the bar this year. Located on Jade Ave. in Port Acres, Griffin has a brand new setup, and some fresh ideas set to scare Southeast Texans stiff. The show begins on Halloween. “I’ve been watching a bunch of Halloween movies like Friday the 13th,” Griffin said. “I just watched Saw IV, too.” He said he draws his inspiration from horror movies, but keeps it fresh by throwing in his own theme every year. “Some of the ideas come from movies, but also what I think would be scary,” Griffin said. The Haunted Acres Manor has its own back story, too, which can be read on the website, at hauntedacresmanor.us. Taking place inside of an old garage, the haunted acres sets the stage with classic horror characters including Leatherface from the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. A static-filled TV runs in a dark room to help give an authentic Texas Chainsaw Massacre vibe, Griffin said. The cleverly laid out manor will have attendees weaving in and out from one room to another, leaving them on edge at all times. “I love the scare factor and wandering what is around the corner,” he said. “Having people experience that fear is what I love to do.” Griffin’s mother, Franny, said this is something Jake has been doing since he was a kid. “He used to do his hallway, decorating it with lights,” she said. “He did his room, too, and he did it all himself.” It’s not all about the big kids, however, so don’t be afraid to bring children. “This is something I cherish because it’s safe for young and old,” he said. For those who might be too timid to take the journey through the free haunted house, a side door is available where every attendee can pick up treats. Not wanting to exclude anyone, Griffin’s tricks and treats are on the house. “This is about community and giving them something to do,” Griffin said. “It’s absolutely free.” Griffin said when he graduates from college, he hopes to make his Haunted Acres Manor even more elaborate. Until then, he’ll continue to watch AMC horror movies, and brainstorm for fresh ideas. |
| Source: KBTV4 Television News Location: Featured Story Featured: October 23, 2007 Video: UNAVAILABLE ©2007 - 2009 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. |
| Super Spooky Haunted House Unofficial-Interview Transcript Jim: Now if your ready to trick or treat next week, there is one house you've got to know about. It's called haunted acres manor and the residents there are quite the scare. KBTV4's Vanessa H. braved the spook's and headed indoors. Vanessa: Thanks, Jim I'm at Haunted Acres Manor in Port Acres. Now let me tell you a little bit about this house. People say that it is haunted and that they only see its resident's on Halloween night. Now, it's not the neighbor's you would want to see on a everyday basis. Now to tell me a little bit about this house is Jake Griffin. Jake what can you tell us about Haunted Acres Manor. Jake: Well, Haunted Acres Manor is that was house sold to us in the year 2000. Basically whenever we took over the house we noticed that on Halloween night there were a lot of apparitions and visitors that came inside the house. With the haunted house there is ton's of tings that happens here. But, like i said it is most active on Halloween night. There can either could be a deadly killings or either there could either be ghost or goblins that show up. And its really scary. This Halloween we expect it to be very active. Vanessa: Now, we've seen this part of the house. Can we go into another side of the house? Jake: Yes Mame, please go this way..... Vanessa: OK, now what do we have here? Wow, is that a real body? Jake: Yes, that is a real body, it definitely a real body. And you can see there is ton's of gore and bloody mess that's inside this haunted house. I tell you the massacre really did happen inside this haunted house and we expect a lot of trick or treaters to come and visit us this Halloween. So make sure that whenever you get ready this Halloween to stop on by haunted acres manor. Located in Port Acres. It's going to be hosted on October 31, 2007 from 6pm to 10:30 pm. If your needing directions or if you'd like more information about the haunted house please make sure you visit haunteacresmanor.us Vanessa: Jim i think after seeing this, I think I've seen all I needed to see. So I'm on my way back to the station. So if you want to have a spooktacular time this Halloween, you come on out to Haunted Acres Manor!!! Jim: Alright, thank you Vanessa. A chainsaw inside a haunted house? Imagine that. |
| The tales and evidence are clear and remain present in the community where Haunted Acres Manor resides. The neighbors, families and media sources can't hide their fear of this Haunted House. Luckily, the media outlets below have gathered up the real story about what H.A.M is about. Check out the stories below, and the "residents" will see you later...IN YOUR DREAMS! Want to read what's on the mind of the "Scare-Masta": |
Source: Port Arthur News
Location: Front Page Feature
Featured: October 31,2005
File: PDF FORMAT
© 2005, The Port Arthur News
Location: Front Page Feature
Featured: October 31,2005
File: PDF FORMAT
© 2005, The Port Arthur News
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