<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4Aw6QG_0wCso72t00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4Aw6QG_0wCso72t00" width="1320" height="743" >CALDWELL, Idaho (CBS2) — Nothing says Halloween like a haunted house. Attractions like Requiem Haunted House spend 11 months getting ready to put on a show for you each October."We start to tear down November 3," said Requiem owner Krista Brower-Wood. "We work on it all year."This haunted production would not be possible without Requiem's approximately 40 actors. Each one I spoke to took their rolls very seriously and expressed how much they've enjoyed scaring guests each year."I love this job and one of the reasons why I always come back is Krista. She is a huge support in my life," said scare actor Angel Estrada. "This is my second home. I love this place with all my heart."<img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1qnTbA_0wCso72t00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1qnTbA_0wCso72t00" width="648" height="365" >Requiem is a 15,000 square foot, three floor haunted house that showcases many original ideas from Brower-Wood. She says they do not allow groups larger than six to walk through at a time to ensure the most effective scare."The smaller group, the better scare you're going to have. The larger groups are hard on the actors," said Brower-Wood. "My actors know how to scare, beginning, middle and end. We train them on everything and work really hard on timing to make sure there are no congo lines."<img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1gDduw_0wCso72t00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1gDduw_0wCso72t00" width="648" height="365" >Because everyone reacts differently to jump scares, actors are sometimes put in dangerous situations when people do what's called a "fear punch." Brower-Wood says ensuring actors safety is a top priority at Requiem."There are cameras everywhere and a majority of my actors have walkie talkies, so we all communicate with each other," said Brower-Wood.<img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0zrBqz_0wCso72t00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0zrBqz_0wCso72t00" width="648" height="365" >Scare acting is something thatEstrada says he suggests to people looking to step out of their comfort zones."I recommend it to everyone, it helps people stuck in their shell to be more out," said Estrada."I've been acting for years before Requiem. I just love the stage, and this is the best way that I can find to be on the stage and also scare people, which is a fun thing to do."<img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4bpbeo_0wCso72t00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4bpbeo_0wCso72t00" width="648" height="365" >Requiem is a family-friendly attraction located in the heart of downtown Caldwell."This is our ninth year. We're the only haunted attraction that's completely indoors in the Treasure Valley," saidBrower-Wood.If you decide to bring your children,Requiem provides "monster be gone" sticks to help alleviate their fear."Monster be gone sticks are glow sticks and we give them to the little kids and they are informed that the monsters can't scare them, but mom and dad are free game," saidBrower-Wood. "Little kids love to know mom and dad are free game!"<img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=47aiwX_0wCso72t00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=47aiwX_0wCso72t00" width="648" height="365" >If you visit Requiem on a Saturday, part of your ticket will go towards bullying prevention campaign Don't Be A Monster."We give back $1 per ticket to them to help them keep going," saidBrower-Wood.Requiem is located at 810 Main St in Caldwell. You have until October 31 to visit!Click here to buy tickets.</div></body>

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CALDWELL, Idaho (CBS2) — Nothing says Halloween like a haunted house. Attractions like Requiem Haunted House spend 11 months getting ready to put on a show for you each October. \"We start to tear down November 3,\" said Requiem owner Krista Brower-Wood. \"We work on it all year.\" This...

CALDWELL, Idaho (CBS2) — Nothing says Halloween like a haunted house. Attractions like Requiem Haunted House spend 11 months getting ready to put on a show for you each October. "We start to tear down November 3," said Requiem owner Krista Brower-Wood. "We work on it all year." This...