What's a Scare Actor?

While there are always a variety of roles available, ideal Scare Actors are outgoing individuals who show up on-time ready to go, can think quickly on their feet (and in character), and handle the physically demanding environment inside the attractions.

Are scare actors allowed to touch?

They're Not Allowed To Touch You

HHN scare actors are allowed to chase you. They can jump out from places and say BOO. They can threaten to cut you into little itty bitty pieces with their chainless chain saws. But they are not allowed to touch you.

How much do haunted house actors get paid?

Scare acting jobs tend to pay around minimum wage, or roughly $20 a night, Mancini says. However, this varies from one haunted house to the next. A couple recent job postings on Indeed, for example, offered a rate of $50-$75 per night.