Steven graduated Cum Laude from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communications, focusing on film studies, journalism and theatre arts. Dubbed a "prolific" writer by Hollywood icon Kenneth Johnson (The Incredible Hulk, V, The Bionic Woman, Alien Nation), Steven has been honored by the Arkansas College Media Association for his story writing prowess. He has also received recognition for his dramatic writing from the Eerie, Shriekfest and Screamfest horror film festivals. Publications include: Carroll County News, Saline Courier, Forum, Echo and Moroch.

Halloween happenings: haunted houses, cathedrals and tours

Posted Friday, October 12, 2012, at 1:30 AM

Check out the haunted houses worth visiting in Arkansas

THE ASYLUM HAUNTED HOUSE: 727 North Bloomington. Fridays and Saturdays in October; Oct. 30 and 31. 7 p.m. - midnight. Admission: $12 adults and $9 students. Group discounts available for 10 or more patrons, but you must make reservations in advance. For more info call 479-203-7345. This is an insane asylum themed haunt, which changes weekly, and is not recommended for children. Must be at least 4-feet tall to enter. LOWELL

EMOBA's HAUNTED CATHEDRAL: The Museum of Black Arkansas and Performing Arts Center, 1224 Louisiana Street. Oct. 12 and 13; 17-31. Weekdays: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays: 7 p.m. - Midnight. Admission: $10 opening weekend, $15 Oct. 17-30 and $20 on Halloween. For more info call 501-372-0018. Touted Arkansas' scariest Halloween attraction since 1994. LITTLE ROCK

HAUNTED TOURS: MacArthur Museum of Military History, 503 East 9th Street. Friday nights through November. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Admission: $30. Price includes driving and walking tour plus indoor visits to Arkansas Historic haunts including the Hanger House, Curran Hall, the Empress (Hornibrook Mansion), the Arsenal at MacArthur Park and Mt. Holly Cemetery. For more information call 501-681-3857. LITTLE ROCK

HOUSE OF MADNESS: Located in the old elementary school building. Oct. 13, 20, 27, 30 and 31. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission: $7. For more info visit the House of Madness on Facebook. There will be a special Non-Spook haunt for kids on Oct. 27 from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Admission is only $2 for the children's version. DANVILLE

NIGHT TERRORS HAUNTED HOUSE: 5204 Crystal Hill Road. Oct. 12, 13; 18-31. Monday - Thursday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays from 7 p.m. - midnight. Admission: $13. For more info call 501-398-3327. Over 10,000 square feet of terror. Features live and computer-generated special effects. NORTH LITTLE ROCK

OZARK HAUNTS -- CINEMA HORROR: 300 East Main Street. Fridays and Saturdays in October. 8 p.m. - midnight. Admission: $12. Accepts cash, Visa and MasterCard -- no checks. For more info email at info@ozarkhaunts.com. FARMINGTON

READ HAUNTED HOUSE: 123 Locust Street. Oct. 12, 13, 19, 20 and 26-27. 7 p.m. until the last victim leaves. Admission: $7 adults and $3.50 for children 12-years-old and younger. For more info call 501-332-4039. The 14th Annual Read haunt features 8,000 square feet of scares and benefits the Literacy Council of Hot Springs County, Inc. MALVERN

THE SLAUGHTER HOUSE & HELL'S KITCHEN: 17314 MacArthur Drive. Oct. 12 and 13; 18-31. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. and the thrills continue indefinitely. Admission: $12. Group rates and V.I.P. passes available. For more info contact Sean @ 501-563-4074. "We will be serving up more terrifying, blood-thirsty scenes that will shock and horrify you." NORTH LITTLE ROCK

THE TORTURE CHAMBER: Party Central, 3805 Benton Parkway. Oct. 18 -Oct. 21; 25-31 and Nov. 2. Open from 7 p.m. - 12 a.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Halloween and open 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. all other nights. Admission: $15; Speed Pass: $20 -- Skip the lines. TC accepts cash, Visa and Mastercard; no checks. For more info call 501-315-8300. This is NOT a kid-friendly event. Be prepared to crawl and crouch, too. BENTON