Philip Hernandez is the founder of the Haunted Attraction Network, the leading news resource for the haunted attraction industry. With a background in journalism and a lifelong passion for Halloween, Philip turned his own haunted house experience into a career dedicated to supporting and elevating the industry. What began as a podcast has since expanded into a blog, resource library, print magazine, and short-form video content—accumulating over 90 million views and earning Philip a Silver YouTube Creator Award. He is also the co-host of Green Tagged: Theme Park in 30, a podcast analyzing trends in the themed entertainment industry. Philip has contributed significantly as an author and publisher, with five published books, including two co-authored with Scott Swenson: The 13 Commandments of Haunting and Follow the Story: The Foundation of Every Great Attraction. His expertise has taken him worldwide to compare haunted attractions, and in 2023, he was selected by the Haunted Attraction Association to produce the OSCARES, the industry’s annual awards ceremony. His work has been featured on NBC’s California Live, Fox 2 Detroit, and Marketplace Radio, solidifying his role as a key figure in haunted attraction journalism and themed entertainment media.