# Theatre horror masters reveal how they make live shows genuinely scary

The Guardian Culture speaks to theatre horror directors about techniques including jump scares, leather gloves and squeaking moth noises. They explain how staging, sound and tactile effects are used to frighten audiences in live performance. The piece offers insight into the craft behind creating fear without film editing.

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## Sources

### Entertainment
- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/oct/31/theatre-horror-play-paranormal-activity-blackout-silence-lambs-haunting-hill-house) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:00:43 GMT