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Happy World Autism Awareness Day. Go wear blue and support others in need!!!

I’m excited to share that my business ScareViews was featured in a magazine interview. I’m honored to have ScareViews featured on CanvasRebel Magazine.

In this interview I talk about my story, what motivates me, about ScareViews and the projects I’m working on. It means a lot to have platforms that want to highlight creators and entrepreneurs who are building something they believe in.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me, my music, and ScareViews along the way. Your support really keeps me going and pushing forward.

You can read the full interview here:
https://canvasrebel.com/meet-trevor-bumbarger/

ScareViews recently attended Mad Monster 2026. While the event was enjoyable, it did not quite match the scale and energy of last year’s convention. We had the opportunity to meet Doug Bradley, which was a definite highlight of the weekend. The costumes on display were creative and well-executed, though the overall variety felt somewhat limited compared to previous years.

Mad Monster TOMORROW!!!

Happy New Year!!!

As 2025 comes to an end, ScareViews is taking a moment to reflect on how much this year meant.

2025 was a year of real growth for ScareViews. The brand expanded its reach, strengthened its presence across platforms, and continued delivering horror content driven by passion and creativity. We covered more, created more, and connected with new creators, performers, and supporters who helped shape what ScareViews is becoming.

This year also marked a major creative step forward. ScareViews moved deeper into original storytelling through writing and directing short films and developing new horror concepts. The vision behind ScareViews became clearer, stronger, and more ambitious, pushing beyond coverage into original creative work.

Looking ahead to 2026, ScareViews is just getting started. More original short films, stronger storytelling, new collaborations, and higher-quality content are on the way as the brand continues to grow and evolve.

Thank you to everyone who supported ScareViews in 2025 and believed in the vision. This was only the beginning!

Review: Hollow Acres “The Field of Misfits” 2025 (Christmas Edition)

Hollow Acres sleighed expectations with its first-ever Christmas haunt, delivering a fright-filled holiday nightmare that was equal parts merry and menacing. From the moment we stepped into the darkness, it felt like Christmas had gone completely wrong in the best way possible. Twisted holiday cheer, chilling surprises, and nonstop scares made this feel like a seasonal haunt done right. This was no silent night. Here’s what we thought:

Cast/Actors: 10/10
The actors were absolutely killer elves of chaos. Scares were constant, up close, and perfectly timed, making every step feel like you were about to be on the naughty list. Every character stayed fully in role, keeping the energy high with no cold or empty spots.

Costumes: 10/10
Costumes were frightfully festive and high quality across the board. Each character looked like they crawled straight out of a dark North Pole legend. Whether handmade or detailed, every costume fit its scene perfectly and added to the twisted holiday immersion.

Customer Service/Organization: 10/10
Customer service was as warm as hot cocoa. Staff were welcoming, cheerful, and incredibly helpful throughout the experience. Organization was smooth and stress-free, making the entire night feel well-planned and professionally run.

Decorations/Sets: 10/10
The sets and decorations were decked out in terrifying holiday spirit. From festive details to dark, eerie environments, every scene felt thoughtfully designed. Christmas cheer was warped into something sinister, and it worked beautifully from start to finish.

Entertainment: 10/10
The overall experience was holly-jolly horror at its finest. The atmosphere stayed lively and engaging, keeping the excitement high and the fear flowing the entire time.

Scare Score: 10/10
The scares hit harder than a sack of coal. Nothing felt predictable, and every turn brought a new shock. The close-up scares kept us jumping nonstop, making this one of the most intense Christmas haunts we’ve experienced.

Walk-through Time: 30 minutes

Overall: 10/10
Hollow Acres “The Field of Misfits” is a must-see holiday haunt. It perfectly blends Christmas chaos with terrifying fun, proving that spooky season doesn’t end in October. This was the ultimate way to sleigh the year and end it on a scream.

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Review: The Curse of Krampus by Post Mortem Players (2025)

The Curse of Krampus by Post Mortem Players brought a holiday horror twist to the stage, centering on a Christmas party gone wrong after hidden secrets are revealed. Krampus and his creatures decide it’s time to teach the consequences. The play had some strong moments, though it leaned more toward comedy than genuine scares. Here’s what we thought:

Cast/Actors: 7/10
The actors and cast did a good job overall. Every actor stayed in character and remembered their lines without struggle. Some could improve facial expressions and acting in certain areas to heighten tension and emotion.

Costumes: 6.5/10
The costumes were fitting for the theme and helped distinguish characters. While not elaborate, they worked well for a low-budget production and supported the story visually.

Customer Service/Organization: 10/10
Customer service was excellent. Everyone was welcoming, and the organization was smooth. There were no issues with seating, entry, or general guidance.

Set/Lighting: 7/10
The set and lighting were decent for a small stage production. Despite the low budget, the stage fit the theme, and the lighting cues were well-timed, adding atmosphere and interest to the scenes.

Storyline: 6/10
The storyline was decent, but basic. It focused heavily on workplace conflicts instead of a traditional Krampus Christmas narrative. The kills were predictable, and the pacing felt dragged out at times, with more humor than horror.

Sound/Special Effects: 7/10
Sound and effects were timed well with scenes, adding some impact to moments of tension. However, the effects were minimal and could be expanded to create a more immersive experience.

Overall: 7/10
The Curse of Krampus is a fun introduction to live horror theater. While it leans more comedic and predictable than frightening, the cast, organization, and effort make it enjoyable for first-time viewers or local theater fans. With some improvements in acting and suspense, it could become a standout seasonal production.

Run Time: Approximately 90 minutes