Point Park student Kevin Poelcher prepares to scare newcomers. The
sophomore economics and finance major works this year at ScareHouse as “The Minion for the Great One,” part of a new haunt called “The Summoning.”

Actress Maryane Kimbler puts on her own make-up before entertaining people in the Pittsburgh Zoo parking lot, where a shuttle service takes victims to the ScareHouse.

Lobby performer Lilith warms up on his accordion in the employee dressing room of the ScareHouse.