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Gallery: Behind the mask of a local haunted house

By Moriah Ratner
Actors and actresses get dolled up before doors to Raven Haven open at 7 p.m. each night.
Actors and actresses get dolled up before doors to Raven Haven open at 7 p.m. each night. Moriah Ratner | Staff Photographer
Raven Haven burned down but this year, with help from donations from locals, the Dombroski family will have the haunted house back up and running.
Raven Haven burned down but this year, with help from donations from locals, the Dombroski family will have the haunted house back up and running. Moriah Ratner | Staff Photographer
Sine 2003, the Dombroski family has transformed their home into a haunted house.
Sine 2003, the Dombroski family has transformed their home into a haunted house. Moriah Ratner | Staff Photographer
Some rooms have walls made entirely of mirrors while others are completely pitch black.
Some rooms have walls made entirely of mirrors while others are completely pitch black. Moriah Ratner | Staff Photographer
Inside of the haunted house actors will stand motionless and wait to scare visitors, other will scream unexpectedly.
Inside of the haunted house actors will stand motionless and wait to scare visitors, other will scream unexpectedly. Moriah Ratner | Staff Photographer
Somewhere between 20 and 30 volunteers help make the haunted house come alive each night it is open.
Somewhere between 20 and 30 volunteers help make the haunted house come alive each night it is open. Moriah Ratner | Staff Photographer
The Dombroski family uses a kitchen table as a face paint and makeup salon.
The Dombroski family uses a kitchen table as a face paint and makeup salon. Moriah Ratner | Staff Photographer
Alan and Katy Dombroski have been decorating their haunted house since 2003. The couple has been married for 47 years.
Alan and Katy Dombroski have been decorating their haunted house since 2003. The couple has been married for 47 years. Moriah Ratner | Staff Photographer
Published on October 26, 2016 at 9:50 pm

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