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My name is Rich Cimino. Ever since I was young, I have always been interested in haunted houses, Halloween, horror movies and scaring people.
I started doing set building and FX makeup more serious about 18 years back. However, I was doing makeup on friends for Halloween and decorating friend’s houses for the season years earlier. Through the years I’ve tried to hone my makeup skills and art with the hopes of sharing it with others.

I am currently working for The Haunted Hotel and The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park in San Diego for the past 5 years. I am the lead makeup artist for Haunted trail. I also repair, build and Paint sets and props, for both haunts.

I am always looking to collaborate with other artists. So don’t hesitate to contact me.