Behind the Fright: How Six Flags Great Adventure Transforms Humans into Halloween-Inspired Monsters

This week, adults and children alike find themselves preparing for the tricks and treats of Halloween. The daunting task of concocting a costumed character is at the core of one of America™s favorite holidays. During Fright Fest at Six Flags Great Adventure, the professional makeup and special effects team conquers the daily challenge of transforming 225 everyday humans into moaning, snarling, Halloween-inspired beasts in just a few short hours. So, how do they do it?

From animal-human hybrids and flesh-hungry zombies to maniacal clowns, toxic mutants, dancing demons and more, Six Flags offers a rare look behind the scenes to share some of the key tricks of the trade in a new video.

Fright Fest runs for one final weekend in New Jersey:

 Friday, Oct. 27: 5:30 pm to midnight

  Saturday, Oct. 28: 11 am to midnight

  Sunday, Oct. 29: 11 am to 10 pm

 Monday, Oct. 30: 5:00 pm to 11 pm

 Tuesday, Oct. 31: 5:00 pm to 11 pm

Fright Fest, the Northeast™ largest Halloween party, features world-class thrill rides, five scare zones, seven haunted mazes, 11 themed shows plus trick-or-treating for kids 12 and under on select days. For more information, call 732-928-2000 or visit www.sixflags.com/greatadventure