infectious halloween
event productions
ABOUT US
Scaring audiences since 2015
Infectious Halloween owner and operator Carleen Janlewicz has been involved in the world of Halloween and horror since the 1980's.
She gained influence from her upbringing in America (which capitalised the Halloween traditions from Ireland!) and established her experience and field knowledge from working in the entertainment industries in New Zealand and Australia. While working in the art, music and entertainment industries she started producing events in the early 2000's.
It was then decided to showcase a haunted horror event in Australia that offered something different.
In Infectious Halloween was first launched in 2015 with following events in 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023 & 2024.
TESTIMONIALS
2024
"I was at the laneway last night and your team really exceeded yourselves. U pulled off the most marvellous and atmospheric experience in that little laneway. It really rivalled anything done by the paradise centre. The fire twirlers were hypnotic, the theme shops, decorations and everyone’s outfits. I spoke briefly to a lady in the mall who thanked my friends and I for dressing up and told me about the work that went into pulling off a fantastic night. So I wanted to let you know it was such a success and so many people had a great time. Unfortunately, the weather kept larger crowds away but perhaps it was more intimate. We will enter some of our photos in the fb competition with the hashtags. I thought I would just include a few, so you can see how much fun we had. What a great night! What a magnificent job u did! I look forward to seeing what other creative feats you all pull off in the future. Xmas is around the corner."
Diana Simons / Member of the public
2024
"I just wanted to reach out and say a huge thank you for inviting me to The Haunted Passage – Doomsday event. I had a fantastic time being part of the action, and it was an amazing experience to see so many people enjoying the Halloween atmosphere you created.
I was able to make a few good sales and, more importantly, connect with new fans who were really into what we’re doing at Killer Comics. The energy and enthusiasm from everyone was incredible, and I appreciate all the hard work that went into organizing such an awesome event.
Looking forward to hopefully joining again in the future!"
Duncan Cummington / Killer Comics / Director
2021
"I would like to say well done and thank you for organising such a colourful Halloween event this year. We had a lot of hotel guests commenting on it. Some of our younger guests even remarked that the main reason why they came to spend a weekend in Surfers Paradise was to see the activation next door. I’ve been working in our complex for over five years, but I don’t recall ever seeing the retail area as busy as it was on Halloween weekend this year. I’m looking forward to seeing what other creative events you will come up with in the future. I would like to say well done and thank you for organizing such a colorful Halloween event this year. We had a lot of hotel guests commenting on it. Some of our younger guests even remarked that the main reason why they came to spend a weekend in Surfers Paradise was to see the activation next door. I’ve been working in our complex for over five years, but I don’t recall ever seeing the retail area as busy as it was on Halloween weekend this year. I’m looking forward to seeing what other creative events you will come up with in the future.
Sergey Kozlov / Hilton Hotel Surfers Paradise / Director of Operations
2019
"Working with you on the Infectious Halloween event was the most fun that I've had working on a project in my whole 10 years with the company of Australian Venue Co."
JC Calaro / Lansdowne Road Irish Tavern / Venue Manager
2018
"We just wanted to thank you for all your hard work and effort into “Infectious Halloween”
You did an amazing job, and we are very happy with how the weekend went from a trading perspective. It was a great improvement on last year, and we have had nothing but great feedback from everyone that came along both nights, and all the staff really enjoyed it.“ Thanks again on an amazing weekend.
Darryn LeGassick / One Cavill Beach Bar / Venue Owner