Meet the GhoulMaster
by: Joshua Davidson on March 13th, 2009


Q. Is there a story to how you became the "ghoulmaster" during Fright Fest?

I started working at Fright Fest back in 1999. I was a zombie in the Brutal Planet walk-thru attraction. (SIDENOTE: If anyone has pics of the Brutal Planet graveyard that was under the log flume, I might be in them, and I'd love to see those!) Anyway, over the next few years I developed the character. Started adding more each year. The platform boots, contacts, top hat etc. I worked a couple years in Western, then in Area 6 walk-thru- infact that's when I started doing "the tongue". I just randomly did it to make some people laugh for a picture. Obviously, it was a hit...


Q. When did you become the GhoulMaster and how did you get the job?

Well, I started the whole trend of Fright Fest "ghouls" making a character myspace page. At Fright Fest- guests constantly asked for my e-mail address/phone number- and ofcourse we are not allowed to give out that information. So I made a page and needed a character name- Ghoulmaster? I wasn't sure if it was corny or what- but within a day I had people at the park calling out "Ghoulmaster!!". It caught on quick, and just seemed to work.


Q. Do you have any other professions outside of being the ghoulmaster?

Outside of the Ghoulmaster, I am...get ready for this- a professional Michael Jackson impersonator- no joke. I have met the real King of Pop several times, and been a guest at Neverland Ranch a couple times. I am also a videographer/editor. Also do make-up, photography, and graphic design. All of my "professions" are the things I love the most.


Q. What is your personal favorite part about Fright Fest?

Halloween has always been my holiday. Ever since I was little I would have to go ALL OUT on my costumes- and win every contest I entered. So being around people that share that same love for Halloween is my favorite thing. Meeting guests that come say hi to me every year, and get a picture with me every year means alot to me. Knowing that I am a small part of their Halloween tradition.


Q. Was requested to ask you, how long is your tounge? LOL.

Hmm... I don't have an official measurement on that. Where would I start measuring!?


Q. What do you like to do with your free time?

I love just being with close friends that totally "get" me, that I can just be myself around. I like watching other artists and performers and becoming inspired by them. I love taking pictures, shopping, traveling. I am going to London this summer to see Michael Jackson's final UK concerts. (just had to throw that in haha)


Q. A other requested question from the members of the site! Are you related to wretchED?

No, I am not related to WretchEd.


Q. How long did it take you to learn the dance for the a-wake-ening.

Well, to be honest I already knew it. I've been performing as Michael Jackson for over 10 years- so knowing the Thriller dance was natural. I probably taught it to myself back when I was 8 or 9- so to still be doing it now in front of thousands of people is like a dream come true.


Q. I noticed you got your hair cut off during Fright Fest, is that just to be into character or was there a other reason to that?

If your talking about shaving the sides of my head- I just like to change things up a little bit every year- so I thought the partially bald head would be interesting.


Q. Anything you wish to add that we didn't mention?

I just want to thank everyone that has ever complimented me or shown their love in any way at the park. I can't say "thanks" or break character- but just know that it really means alot to me. Also all the online fans that have shown so much love through videos, artwork, pictures, and messages- it made it all worthwhile.

Special thanks to the GhoulMaster himself showing us a bit about him and his life to the Great Adventure community! Cheers for Fright Fest 2009!