{"product_id":"behind-the-screams-at-spookyworld-9781577159179","title":"Behind the Screams at Spookyworld : The Secrets, Scares, and Stars of America’s Original Horror Theme Park","description":"\u003cp\u003eGet the photo-illustrated inside story of how David Bertolino built the magical haunted kingdom that sparked an entire eerie industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Hollywood extravaganza in rural New England filled with haunted houses, museums, a circus, movie stars, and more, Spookyworld turned Halloween into a season-long celebration. During its original twelve-year run, Spookyworld sparked a new phenomenon, bringing us haunted mansions and scary stories that would shape the world of horror fandom for years to come. In Behind the Screams at Spookyworld , Bertolino artfully illustrates how he created a never-before-imagined industry, with candid appraisals and intimate memories from the stars that floated through the park, alongside hundreds of rare photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith forewords by Alice Cooper and Linda Blair, this groundbreaking book illustrates just how important Spookyworld was for the Halloween industry. It covers an array of scary subjects, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hauntrepreneur himself, David Bertolino\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe evolution and creation of the park\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stunts that made the park infamous among its fans and detractors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnecdotes from horror’s biggest stars in film and TV\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd so much more!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom “Spooky Hayrides” to the “Scaryoke stage,” Spookyworld was a destination for all things horror. Behind the Screams at Spookyworld revives the park that sparked a haunted movement and explores the legacy that remains. Relive the thrills and chills of past years in this rare personal account from the King of Horror.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: David Bertolino\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eUSA, Holidays \u0026amp; seasonal interest, Hallowe’en, Film, TV \u0026amp; radio, Popular culture, Tourism industry, Hospitality industry, Theme parks \u0026amp; funfairs\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 28 May 2026 by Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc.\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"David Bertolino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57340864594298,"sku":"9781577159179","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/4125\/files\/9781577159179.jpg?v=1790985144","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.co.uk\/products\/behind-the-screams-at-spookyworld-9781577159179","provider":"Belfast Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}