Jump scares, leather gloves and squeaking moth noises: theatre horror masters on how they make their shows so scary

The Guardian ·First reported 59m ago

Whether it’s immersive chiller Blackout or the campily scary 2:22: A Ghost Story, ‘tis the season to be scared witless at the theatre. But what’s the secret to making an audience gasp in terror? It was 1am. Total darkness. Locking up a wedding venue, Sam…

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