BENNETT’S CURSE HONORED AS TOP HAUNTED THRILL ATTRACTION IN THE U.S.

Baltimore, MD (Aug. 17, 2007) – Joining the ranks of the premier haunted attractions throughout the country, Bennett’s Curse has been named one of ‘America’s Best Haunts’ for 2007. Founded by the authority on thrill park haunts to recognize the attractions that are head and shoulders above the rest, americasbesthaunts.com selects only a chosen few to proudly proclaim its seal and Bennett’s Curse is one of only 11 to be selected.

In operation since 2001, Bennett’s Curse House of the Vampyres is Maryland's can’t-miss attraction come Halloween. Revolutionizing fright entertainment, its unique special effects and attractions are sure to leave visitors screaming. From the “Dominion of Darkness” to the “Sanctuary of Insanity,” its mazes and paranormal illusions make for an unforgettable adventure.

“It’s exciting to know that the top thrill park experts from around the country, not to mention our more than 15,000 + visitors expected this year, have rated us as one of the best in our industry,” said Allan Bennett. “This year’s visitors have even more frightening surprises in store and will see exactly why we proudly wear the seal of one of America’s Best Haunts.”

An esteemed panel of judges, with more than 100 cumulative years of experience in the thrill park industry, stringently evaluated Bennett’s Curse on a broad list of criteria, including:
· Special Effects
· Overall Intricacy of Attraction and Characters
· Marketing
· Consumer Value and Appeal
· Fear Factor
· Longevity in the Marketplace
· Safety

“The haunt business is booming, with more than 24 million Americans visiting a haunted house in 2006, and visitors expect bigger and better thrills each year,” said Steve Kopelman of America’s Best Haunts. “Our team of haunt experts scoured every eerie crevice of the U.S. to find the best of the best attractions to mark with our stamp of approval.”

About America’s Best Haunts
Established in 2007, Americas Best Haunts (www.americasbesthaunts.com) is the only expert resource of its kind, identifying the most superior haunted attractions in the country for today’s discerning fright lovers.

BACKGROUND: Created by Bennett Productions LLC, Bennett’s Curse “House of the Vampyres” (www.bennettscurse.com) is a Medieval Themed Haunted Attraction that debuted October 2001. In 2004 Bennett Productions LLC introduced the “Dominion of Darkness” a Haunted Attraction that is a revolutionary new concept in the Haunted Industry. In 2006, “Sanctuary of Insanity” an attraction which Bennett’s Curse introduced to the people of Maryland. In 2007,Allan Bennett owner and operator of Bennett Productions LLC - Bennett’s Curse Haunted Attractions launched www.MDhaunts.com Maryland’s #1 Source for Halloween and Haunted Houses! Allan Bennett, 31 is Maryland’s “King of Halloween” and a member of the International Association of Haunted Attractions. With partner and wife, Jill Bennett, their goal is to provide a professional Themed Haunted Attraction with film quality costumes, props, and sets with high tech animation. Bennett’s Curse “House of the Vampyres”, “Dominion of Darkness” and the “Sanctuary of Insanity” are self guided tours, handicapped accessible, open during October in Hanover, Maryland, on an outdoor lot at Arundel Mills.