PHOTO/DAVID ROBERT Evangelyne Mariah—CCO, talent director, and makeup artist—paints the face of Slider Splits.

RN&R Photo Editor David Robert went behind the scenes of Dark Corner Haunted House and found a team of local actors and artists with opulently detailed makeup, props and costumes, ready to deliver a full-service fright. Holly Spahr, known for her immersive art exhibitions at venues such as the Potentialist Workshop, is a co-owner and lead artist.

Dark Corner takes place at the National Bowling Stadium, 300 University Way in downtown Reno. Hours are 6 p.m. to midnight Oct. 13-14, 19-21, 26-28, and 31. General admission tickets are $25 in advance, $35 at the door. VIP tickets are $50 in advance, $60 at the door. Tickets and information here.

PHOTO/DAVID ROBERT: Lead artist Holly Spahr’s creative influence keeps Dark Corner Haunted House lavish and creepy.
PHOTO/DAVID ROBERT: An actor at Dark Corner Haunted House.
PHOTO/DAVID ROBERT: An actor at Dark Corner Haunted House.
PHOTO/DAVID ROBERT: Holly Spahr shows off some of the creative props at Dark Corner Haunted House.
PHOTO/DAVID ROBERT: Guin Clark, Dark Corner’s videographer and lobby operations lead, shows off the “fake news” segment of “Dark Lane 5,” the fictitious news entity that will warn the city of a spreading shadow plague infection.
PHOTO/DAVID ROBERT: Actors at Dark Corner Haunted House
PHOTO/DAVID ROBERT: Props at Dark Corner Haunted House.

David Robert is the photo editor of the Reno News & Review. In his first stint as the RN&R’s photo editor, he won multiple Nevada Press Association and Association of Alternative Newsmedia awards...

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  1. I had a phenomenal time getting to meet the author of this article and had a blast as a volunteer this day 🙂 If ya like scares and fun come check us out!

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