Todd Cox

Group Lead (2016) / Reviewer

I am Groot. Actually I'm Todd. You might remember me from such 2016 haunt interviews as The Dent Schoolhouse or The Haunted Hotel. Unfortunately, I was not blessed with vertical dominance so we usually need to keep the camera zoomed out to keep everyone in the shot. Just look down. I'll be there.

I recently "inherited" HauntedHouseTour from Donna Ruwe (below) and I've been working hard in the off season to give it a facelift and make the whole concept more interactive and communal. We'll see how 2017 goes and tweak it as needed.

I instill some form of horror into every aspect of my life, whether it be the t-shirt of the day, figurines on my desk or teaching my 5 year old which slasher is which. J is for Jason, etc. You ever see a skeleton just hanging out in someone's car? Yeah, I'm "that" guy.

I LOVE haunted houses. Being the creative type, I appreciate the exhausting time and effort  everyone brings to their haunts. I carry a deep respect for not only the haunters and actors, but the shops and manufacturers that provide all the essentials that bring these haunts to life.

My goal, along with the team, is to provide fair, constructive feedback that will help haunters make their attractions the best they can be. I want HHT to be a hub where all attendees can share their opinions which will be delivered to the respective haunt owners.

We all know Halloween is undeniably the best time of the year, so let's make it even better, together.

Keep it scary.

Donna Ruwe

Reviewer / "Frightmaster"

I have always been a fan of Halloween haunted houses scary movies and horror literature. My friends called me the fright master when I was younger and the nickname stuck. I have been reviewing haunted houses for 26 years after creating my own haunted house in the basement of my home for many years. I am married with four grown children and six grandchildren all of them share a love for Halloween and all things scary.

Teresa Meredith

Reviewer

I've been into Halloween as long as I can remember, and I grew up watching horror movies. I especially like ones with a bit of humor, but then again, I find things funny others might not. I've also been touring haunted houses since I was quite young. I sometimes feel bad about it, but you won't see me running and screaming at one; I'm always laughing. I love a great actor, a creepy scene with tons of ambiance, creativity, jump scares, and awesome props. I just love haunts! I have the best time going through with people who try to be brave! And full-contact haunts make me absolutely giddy. For those out there who think I'm crazy -because what if some lunatic actually does start killing people at one of these things- well, I would be the first of the group to die, but I'd die laughing, so that's good. And while we're on the topic, could someone please start a cemetery for haunters? I'd like a discount on a plot, please. Chop chop!

Gayle Legris

Reviewer

My love for all things scary began at a young age when I would sneak out of bed to stay up all night watching classic horror flicks until sign off. I never outgrew it! It's lead to stumbling upon an entire group of people who have my same affection, or rather obsession! I look forward to 'haunt season' every year with this amazing group of people. Despite doing this for many, many years, each time I enter a haunt, it still feels like the very first time!

Paul Meredith

​Reviewer

​While most of the others in the group have loved scary things since they were young, that is completely not the case for me. I only recently got into haunts because my wife loves them so much. At first I would only go if she bribed me with some Jelly Bellies or corn dogs, then after a few haunts -and being 6 jelly beans short of diabetes- I got to the point where I couldn't wait to go to the next one.

I love the details of haunts. Whether it's a huge haunt that's worked on all year long or it's a seasonal one that people pour hours on end into after they've already spent a full day at their bill-paying job, I think every haunt I've been to does at least one thing better than all of the rest. Experiencing the performance of a great actor, the realistic movement and appearance of a well-executed animatronic, or a set that is so stunning that it stays with you for years on end... These are the things that keep me coming back for more.

Bill Boyea

​Reviewer

​I love horror movies, haunted houses and anything that tends to scare the crap out of myself. I also enjoy running around with these guys and finding the most frightening attractions in our area. 

Tammy Good

​Reviewer

​My love for Haunts started when I was in elementary school and the boys down the street set up a haunted house every year for Halloween. In my adult years I was a co-worker of 'The Frightmaster's' (Donna Ruwe) husband. Several years ago I started going on these awesome bus trips with Donna and about 30 other people! The trips took us all over Cincinnati, Columbus, Louisville and Indianapolis. Every year I looked forward to an awesome time with super fun people. Our group is now much smaller but still full of great people. I am amazed at what I have seen through the years.