AI Is Creeping Into Haunted Houses, and It Feels Like a Betrayal
AI is ruining haunted houses
A longtime haunted-attraction operator laments that AI-generated art has invaded every part of the haunt experience—from flyers and posters to props, merchandise, and even actor backstories. Major parks like Kennywood and Knott's Berry Farm have faced backlash for using AI in promotions and merchandise. He argues that haunts thrive on human creativity and physical limitations, and that outsourcing to AI risks making every attraction look the same.
But art is often most interesting when creators have to work around their limitations. Nowhere is that more true than haunting.