Spooky's Haunted Highway

For Rich Perry and Spooky Kisses, the creation of Spooky Kisses Haunts wasn’t just the result of an idea—it was a journey of healing, creativity, and unrelenting passion for the Haunt world. Their shared adventure into the haunted attraction scene is as quirky and heartfelt as the show itself.

Perry’s journey began far from haunted attractions. A native of Bristol, England, Perry spent his youth immersed in the vibrant metal music scene of the ‘80s. As a touring musician with his band Mirror Mirror, he lived the rock-and-roll dream. Life, however, took a devastating turn in 2012 with the passing of his first wife to Cancer. This period of grief would eventually lead him to an unexpected source of solace—Spooky Kisses, a longtime friend of his late wife.

“I was going through a rough time, and she was my support,” Perry said. “I was out of work, lost the house, because I wasn’t paying the mortgage, lost my wife, and strangely Spooky was a friend of my first wife’s and in our wedding. Spooky’s husband passed away within a four-month period of my wife. She reached out to me, and we started talking over the phone. Over the next year, she was my support during this life crisis I was going through. We got each other through those times; she moved back to Boston and within two years we were married. She saved me.”

For both, their coupling didn’t just offer solace—it sparked a creative fire.

“I’ve always been a performer,” Spooky said. “I studied ballet, but I was too short, then tried to join the circus, but I was too fat. I performed, and then I just lived my life. I kept bugging Rich (Perry) about doing something. At first, we were just messing around with silly things, like those bouncy balls you used to sit on as a kid. Our first video was on the Hop Ball. It popped—literally—and people liked it. We thought we’d start a travel show, but we were aimless.”

The turning point came when they visited Salem, Massachusetts, with Rich carrying a giant camera on his shoulder. They were miserable, burning up in the heat and not knowing what direction they should take, Spooky said.

“The Witch Museum turned us down, so I started making fun of these mannequins in a tiny Haunt,” she said. “It was quick, but I interviewed an employee, Destiny. After we filmed that, Rich said the only part that was good was the Haunt itself. So, he began calling attractions.”

The duo’s growing passion for haunted attractions quickly took over and led them down the road of tremendous scares and a grueling shooting schedule, said Perry.

“We film between September 15 and November 2,” he said. “It’s exhausting. We’re on the road for weeks, and by the end, we’re wiped out. But it’s so much fun. Spooky does her makeup early in the morning, we film the drone shots before people arrive, and then we walk through with the owners, and then multiple times after. The best part is the scare actors.”

Some of the standout haunted attractions featured in the series include: Haunted Overload in Lee, New Hampshire, known for its jaw-dropping set designs and high-intensity scares, and Reaper’s Revenge in Blakely, Pennsylvania, where the haunting atmosphere is matched only by the intensity of the scares. They also made their mark at Pennhurst Asylum in Spring City, PA, an infamous site with a spine-chilling backstory that deepens the experience.

Their filming schedule is exhaustive, with dates scheduled throughout the fall and showcasing a range of haunts from all over the U.S. Notable mentions include: Field of Screams in Mountville, PA, and Barrett’s in Abington, MA, both featured in multiple episodes. Whether it’s the labyrinthine corridors of Kim’s Krypt or the dark corridors of Salisbury Woods, each location offers a unique take on fear, mixing terrifying scare tactics with creative storytelling.

Together, they’ve traveled over 12,000 miles, filming at 24 unique Haunts, with a production process that blends intimate interactions with staff, thrilling walkthroughs, and expert-level drone footage. Their show captures the essence of these eerie spaces, focusing on their creators, actors, and unique backstories, said Spooky.

“It’s about the people,” she said. “It’s about those weird, wonderful misfits who live for this. The actors, the designers—they’re the true stars of the show. These are the freaks and the horror hounds. They are the heart and soul of the haunted attraction world. I love them. It’s an intimate experience. Horror fans root for the killer or the victim, and when you’re in that atmosphere, it’s like you’re living out the movie. The Haunt community is this tight-knit group of people who share something unique. It’s not just a seasonal thing. It’s international. People travel for this—it’s a culture.”

While their focus remains on providing authentic content and supporting Haunts, Spooky Kisses Haunts has ambitions to take their work even further. With a growing library of episodes on platforms like Amazon Prime, Tubi, and Scream Box, the couple’s journey continues to expand, with more filming dates lined up for the next season.

“My dying wish would be doing this and being the person that gets to be around all of these wonderful people,” said Spooky.

As they continue to navigate producing the show, they remain determined to grow the brand, despite the challenges. They know they have something special on their hands and are ready to show the world that the Haunt industry isn’t just a seasonal hobby but a vibrant, international culture worth celebrating.

For more information about Spooky Kisses Haunts, visit: spookykisseshaunts.com.

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