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You have no idea how long I have waited for this exact video

@TampaJay

10 ай бұрын

I hope you enjoy it. Thank you for watching.!!! Haunts on!

Here's proof you don't need to be a rich and famous celebrity to be happy in life. John has married up his passion of theater, design, and horror to bring people this amazing haunted house. Also, you can tell it's a labor of love and he is living his best life. Big shout out to all the scare actors that bring the Halloween season to the next level. They all do a funtastic job, no matter if it's HHN or a small backyard haunt. Well done! Thanks Tampa Jay!! Outstanding video once again!!

This was so cool to watch. I love how orginized and well managed they are. You could tell how much this guy truely cared about his actors and their safety.

@TampaJay

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for coming with us

@TravelZombie

10 ай бұрын

Having worked for John for 15 years, 2 of which were at HellsGate, I can tell you, to say that he cares about his people is an understatement. I've seen this company and the cast help save cast members houses from foreclosure. I've seen him pay for people to attend trade show conventions where they can attend seminars and learn new skills that they can then bring back to our show to not only make the show better, but to make more money for the individual. Two years after I last worked for them, I was given a grant to get driving lessons so I could get my license, and a scholarship to start professional acting classes. I've never been one to buy into the "we're a family" stuff at any job, but here, it's a very real thing.

@ParaRob

9 ай бұрын

​@TravelZombie John really seems like an amazing and passionate person. Your awesome words about him solidified my thoughts about him as I watching this. It truly seems like he would be a great person to work. When someone loves what they do as much as he does, it becomes a lot easier to want to work for them. Thanks for sharing the stories about him and your experience working for him. I wish you the best of luck with your acting classes! You have a great attitude and definitely deserve everything you've worked for and more. Such awesome positivity!

@TravelZombie

9 ай бұрын

@@ParaRob I appreciate that so much! Thank you! Ironically enough, tonight is opening of the 2023 run at HellsGate too!

@ParaRob

9 ай бұрын

@TravelZombie absolutely! I appreciate the heck out of seeing positivity! That's so cool that it's their opening night! I'm hoping they have a successful season! I can't imagine a haunted attraction with well over 300 actors! That has to be so much fun!!

This is my favorite haunted house in Chicago! Ive been following John LaFlamboy my whole life growing up in Chicago and going to Statesville. If your really a haunt enthusiast you will love Illinois haunted houses. They are some of the best in the nation. I would visit 30+ every haunt season no lie. I have now moved to Indianapolis and now venture out more to some of Americas best! Hellsgate, Evil Intentions are the best in Illinois though!

@TampaJay

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much John is a genius and such a great guy! Nothing like mid western Haunts!

@karinmandigo4740

10 ай бұрын

For some reason the midwest just goes absolutely beast mode with haunts. Like you look up a list of the best haunts in the entire country and a solid half of them are all in the midwest.

@prettyrickee80

10 ай бұрын

@@karinmandigo4740 yes im grateful and have visited basically all of them

I think his theater background helps him tell an amazing story. His passion for what he does definitely shows.

THIS IS HOW YOU RUN A HAUNTED HOUSE!!!!

@TampaJay

10 ай бұрын

I agree, Queen Halloween 🎃 ❤️

I grew up in the 50's watching horror films from the 30's up. Addicted to creature features! This is the MOST INTENSE horror scenes EVER !!! Your BEST vlog EVER !!! Unbelievable!!! I MUST go & experience this at all costs !! I've heard of folks talk about it, but words could never describe this place. WOW 😲!

Holy Cow! That man is a genius. ❤ Thank you, thank you for sharing this amazing haunt with us. 😊

Wow. That place is quite a production. It's like it never ends

I remember this guy from last years video. Great videos Jay, keep it up! Your content has helped me through some tough times.

Looks pretty exciting TJ. Thanks for bringing us along

@TampaJay

10 ай бұрын

Mike, thank you man!!

Best thing about haunted houses is finding creepy secret passageways, and looking at the amazing attention to detail, and boy - this did not disappoint! This was a grand tour. Thank you, Jay, for the full tour with the creator. Awesome job! 😎👍

I love listening to John talk about the science behind fear and how he plays on it!

Very impressive... specially the backstage, very creative!!!🎃👻👽

Thank you for sharing the beauty that is our home- please come back in October!

@TampaJay

10 ай бұрын

Thank you

You can tell John absolutely loves what he does! His creation is amazing!

KING of the Ghost Hosts, I might add! 👏👏👏 You are blowing Halloween 2023 out of the water, before October. 👻🎃☠️

@TampaJay

10 ай бұрын

Thank you Kimberly this was an honor to walk-through. They’ve done a great job.

@kimberlylyerly2207

10 ай бұрын

@@TampaJay you're very welcome 😊

Jay- I would love to see you, Cris and 4 very special appreciative friends(Adam the Woo for one) to go back together and then do a vlog about your experience together

Wow....thanks dude! Thanks to you and the Hellsgate creator! I'm super impressed!

This is the most well-designed purpose-built building I've ever seen. Amazing. Someone rich please fund this gentleman to design a creepy hotel so we can go live in his world for a while.

I hope you go back when all the Actors are there. This is exciting although I refuse to go in a Haunted House 😂

Dent schoolhouse in Cincinnati is my favorite, but THIS HAUNT !! WOW, this is a destination! Thank you for sharing this amazing place!

I love this video. The Hells gate owner is so cool and passionate. Keep it up!!

Best behind the scenes so far you seem actually interested in what John is saying rather than ignoring him and asking random questions

Love the extra long look! Nice for those wanting Halloween to get here!

So pumped for the haunt season! Thanks for the video!

@TampaJay

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for coming with me. Much ahead, haunts on!!

Proud of you!!🎃🖤 king of haunts!!

@TampaJay

10 ай бұрын

Proud of you queen Halloween!!

@TravelZombie

10 ай бұрын

You gotta come with when Jay goes to HellsGate for the full show!

OMG- what an amazing place you had the opportunity to tour. I’m not into Haunted Houses at all but this video was totally exciting to watch. It went on room for room, FOREVER!! The story line, the imagination, the craftsmanship that went into that attraction is beyond words. I can’t even imagine what it’s going to like when it is locked and loaded ready to go for the haunt season. Brilliant job!! Very enjoyable. Note: I could never venture into this in the dark 😬

The Nature around and The Landscape is enough to get me to visit this place ❤❤❤❤

Epic, John is a legend. Thanks for the tour 👍

Im only halfway through the video but this is the coolest haunt I’ve ever seen in my life. I’m practically clapping watching it, it just keeps getting better. I definitely need to come here someday.

This is an incredible video. It looks like the best of the best. I love his passion. 👍🏼

Ok I've been watching alot of these tours and I have to say this is the best I've ever seen!!!! I love this owners attitude and creativity... wishing y'all much deserved success. This place is a work of art.

the only haunted house where i’ve jumped atleast 15 times so many distractions that make you look away from where an actor could be most of the rooms i couldn’t tell if something was an animatronic or a real person. this haunt is done perfectly

I spent 15 years working with John, two of which were at HellsGate. I've been away living in Arizona the last few years, but I'm still very much involved with them and a part of the community. I've seen a lot of these walkthroughs in my time, and I don't know that I've seen one that is more comprehensive than this one. The relatively few cuts gave a lot of room for the viewer to get a good understanding of the story, and as John says, we're theater people, so we love telling stories. I truly hope that you'll go back for the full experience in October. If you haven't asked about bringing the camera through for the full show, don't be afraid to ask. Yes, there is the no cameras rule, so if you're reading this, keep that camera phone in your pocket, but they'll make exceptions for certain people. Grimm Life Collective did a couple of great videos there where they waived the camera rule. Same with Jacob The Catpetbagger. If it's something you're interested in doing, no harm in asking. Anyway, thank you so much for showcasing the place, it means so much to the cast and crew when people enjoy their art.

@TampaJay

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! John is awesome really looking forward to walking through someday for the whole experience!

This is my favorite video you have done and is also my favorite lights on walkthrough of Hellsgate! Great work!

Omg this house was so awesome thanks so much for sharing this.

@TampaJay

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for coming with us

Buddy this place is off the chain spooky. Wow even in the day time in the bright light it’s scary as hell. I will pass on this place . Great video…❤👍👍

I don’t think Jess or I have ever been as blown away by a haunted attraction as we were throughout this whole video. So many OMG type moments….the details of what had to go into planning it (especially the backstage portions). If only we lived closer!

John is a genius definitely a legend in my book

As much as I love Halloween mazes I don’t know if I could do this. I’d probably freeze in one place and refuse to move.

Worked for John and ZAP for 2 years at Hells Gate. Loved every moment. Unfortunately I am not working there any more but I honestly miss it everyday.

I've waited all year for this moment 💀

@TampaJay

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for always watching!

Wow thanks Tampa jay your the king of haunt season you give so much detail

@TampaJay

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Gary

This was such a fun walk through and John seems like such a great dude who is very passionate about what he does. Hellsgate looks like an amazing attraction!! Ill have to take a road trip to check it out! Thanks for sharing your walk through and giving us all a GREAT behind the scenes look at such a cool attraction with such a great dude in John! Keep up the great work!

Mornin Jay!!!! Keep em coming!!

John the flame boy is out! Its officially haunt season.

You’re on a roll, Tampa Jay! Another epic haunt. Love me some Hellagate. Thank you!

Wow what a haunted house! Might have to make a road trip!

@TampaJay

10 ай бұрын

Definitely!! It’s worth it

@drshepherd1969

10 ай бұрын

you have to go back up there and film when they open!

Love this place, can't wait to go again this fall. This man is a pure gem to the haunt industry

The attention to detail did NOT escape this viewer! Really a treat! 👍🎃👻💀☠️👽

I must.....go....here! This house looks so awesome Jay! The twisted creativity this man put into this is amazing. Thank you for sharing!

This my favorite haunt! Thanks Jay! 💚🖤💀👻🧟‍♀️🎃😱🌚

Been going alot of places recently I've seen. Loving it dude!!! Happy Haunts and enjoy Spooky Season brother 👍 😎 🎃

Wow, this looks amazing!!!I'm sad that it's so far away 😢 I would totally go.

All the good ones is far from where I live lol. Looks like this owner is doing things right at his place. Absolutely love that he is part of the crew and dresses up!!

It’s even scary with the owner with you and with the lights on! This was great.

This guy really knows how to do a haunted house. This has to be the best one I've seen. Carpet Bagger needs to come here. Thanks for sharing.

@nolansclipz2449

9 ай бұрын

He has been

Two orbs flew by when he was telling about the twins appearing from the sliding painting. And one when was talking about no lights or cameras and the rules.

@karinmandigo4740

10 ай бұрын

People kept saying they saw something fly in the background when he was talking in the hallway when Grimmlife did their off-season tour.

What an amazing Haunt ! Outside and inside Incredible Details Genius 🎃Thank you for making my haunt season extra spooky 👻

I can't express enough how absolutely amazing John is! Hells Gate is more then a Haunt... it is beautiful art in its purest form! I idolize this man...and the passion the pours out of him. Makes me cry sometimes..

@TampaJay

10 ай бұрын

He’s the Walt Disney of the haunt world!

@wolfeyez9

10 ай бұрын

@@TampaJay absolutely Jay!! Very admirable! Thank you for this video. And also made love and respect for you and Cris!

Hi Mr TJ, sorry I am 2 days late watching this, . Now I have watched this and O M G what a journey thro this film, your chat and commentary is top notch, loved all of this, thank you so much. What an amazing Haunt, so Haunts on, you and Chris the Girl must go back and visit this as guests. Flamingooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooos

I guess im gonna have to make a trip out there😂 you can tell how much John LOVES his job. This is an amazing haunt.

Jay must have flashbacks going into his closet to get dressed every day lol

Great job Jay. Thanks dude.

@TampaJay

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

Who knew John and I BOTH live next door to Rosehill! Great tour, well done!

professionalism at its finest lol this dudes knows his job and does it perfectly

This was amazing, one of my fav haunts :)

I'm kinda well known for my Halloween set up in my local area. This guy's mind is amazing. It's all the tactics I try to use in my small work area. For some reason, by instinct, I've always tried to incorporate fright and humor. So when he said that thing about the part of the brain that creates the same reaction between fright and humor I was like wtf, I was right. I wish I would have seen him before as my set ups could have been a lot better. In his words..."The science of scare". Love it!

Oh wow this is freaking amazing. My husband and I are from South Africa, but we'll definitely come to hellsgate 100%. Thanks for introducing us

HellsGate, Sounds Great ! Looks like a truly total experience !

Tampa Jay seems scared during this behind the scenes. I’d love to see him walk through lol

Very cool. I wish I liked haunted houses. I will go through a ride through, but never a walk through. My youngest son would love this.

This was Awesome!!.. thoroughly enjoyed this..😀👍

This Haunt definitely nails all 4 scare rules to a capital T! Scare Rule #1: Erie Atmosphere (suspenseful props and gory set pieces) Scare Rule #2: Surprise! (Animatronic monsters with the sudden shock of the unexpected) Scare Rule #3: Horrible Stuff (body parts and stuff just too gross to put you on edge) Scare Rule #4: Terrorize! (Scare Actors with the ability to improvise and interact with the guests) Lance pope RIP would be proud of your work indeed!

Really enjoyed seeing the place with the lights on, i was able to enjoy all that you did! Wow

Paused at the swamp part. The science of scaring. I must defy it, bc I'm always expecting something to come at me from the left. Its the right side of me that gets me. And I'm a tough one to crack in haunted houses! Yall *almost* got me last night. Very close

Hey Tampa Jay! What an awesome vid!! This place was by far the greatest story and creativity!! I absolutely loved every minute of this video!!! ❤❤❤

@Tampa jay You are at a DREAM Haunt of mine to visit besides Woods Of Terror! HOLY crap! This is so sick!

I would call this haunted house state of the art the other haunted house could take some notes excellent video

I have been to this haunt and it is really one of the best a lot of scary things for us adults to be kids for a while, I am going this year again, it is really worth the trip🎉😅

The fun part of Hell's gate Is quite literally the actual gate of success period. Kudos.

It’s amazing how much thought, psychology and science he put into the design of this place. I’m not a haunted house loving person, but I’d go to this just to support what he does. Incredible

OMG! This is probably the best video showing the inner workings of a haunted house. I think the owner of Hells Gate might be my soul mate. He has a Murphy bed in his Haunt! How dead-icated is that?!😂🦇🖤🦇

This is the most amazing haunted house ever

Awesome video buddy!

@TampaJay

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Ed

Speechless. Just wow

I love this house you need to go inside it when it's active with scare actors!

The best haunted house there is! I was engaged there last year!

@karinmandigo4740

9 ай бұрын

Congratulations!

@theboogeymanofmokena

9 ай бұрын

@@karinmandigo4740 thank you!

This place is outstanding!!!

They do the best haunted house every year

I love how he showed us that long hallway that the scare actors use if they have to use the bathroom or have an issue. I always wondered what would happen if a scare actor suddenly had to use the bathroom what the process is, lulz!

@karinmandigo4740

8 ай бұрын

Hellsgate actors are lucky - most haunts are built in to preexisting spaces and you have to cut through several rooms to get backstage.

John LaFlamboy sounds like youtuber TangoTek and it's throwing me for a loop. XD That said, this sounds like a great haunt to work. Ideal job, ngl.

Thank You Tampa Jay! Too AWESOME! ps.. hey Cris the Girl :-)

amazing video and great haunt tour! if u have an opp to come to knoxville TN come to the 13th hour haunted trail in halls/ gibbs area i work there as a clown with a drill

I work at a haunt in Ohio a group of us are coming to see you guys next weekend can't wait

Party Time..Excellent 🎃🤘 You are about 37 mins away from Aurora IL 🎸🥁 🎶

@TampaJay

10 ай бұрын

Game on!

So much attention to detail!

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