On Halloween, the Tennessee Attorney General informed Russ McKamey that his office holds “concerns” regarding the “extreme haunted house.”
A particularly notorious and nightmarish “haunted house” in Tennessee has garnered the attention of the state’s attorney general after it was featured in a Hulu documentary.
The documentary, titled “Monster Inside: America’s Most Extreme Haunted House,” revolves around McKamey Manor, a horrifying “tour” known for its extreme experiences, located approximately 70 miles outside of Nashville. The documentary combines “documentary storytelling with the visual and cinematic language of a horror film” and tracks three participants to investigate the reasons behind their willingness to subject themselves to harm, according to Hulu’s synopsis. The documentary was released on Hulu on October 12 and swiftly found its place in the streaming service’s Top 15, where it remained for the first week following its release.
The documentary’s impact on McKamey Manor has extended to the state’s attorney general, which took the director, Andrew Renzi, by surprise. He expressed, “It definitely came as a shock that there was actually law enforcement taking notice.” Renzi mentioned that individuals who felt “victimized” by the experience had long wished for this to happen but lacked the resources or outlets to get anyone’s attention. the Tennessee Attorney
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti publicly announced on Halloween that his office is looking into McKamey Manor’s business practices. He tweeted, “Happy Halloween,” and explained that a letter had been sent to McKamey Manor raising serious concerns about its operation as an “extreme haunted attraction.” The Attorney General’s office prioritizes the safety and well-being of Tennesseans.
The Tennesseean reported on the investigation and shared the letter from Assistant Attorney General Kristine Knowles to Russ McKamey. Knowles noted that they were aware that McKamey relocated from California to Summertown, Tennessee, in 2017 after the shutdown of his San Diego operation due to public outcry. She mentioned a 2019 promotional video that depicts some of the harrowing experiences visitors undergo, including being dragged with heavy chains and locked into confined spaces while water pours in.
Knowles stated that their office had concerns and would send a formal request for documents and information to assess whether McKamey Manor’s practices contravene consumer protection laws.