VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – It has frightened more than 15,000 people over the past decade, but after tonight, Vancouver’s “Dunbar Haunted House” will have spooked its last soul.

“Basically, we’ve become old farts,” quips co-creator Brad Leith.

“We’ve been doing this for 10 years. It hasn’t caught up with my mind, at least, but it’s catching up with my body.”

Leith says this year’s production is their most elaborate yet and his team wants to go out on a high note.

“We always try to make it better and usually making it better requires more time. So, we’d rather stop while we still got gas in the tank… instead of just trying to continue on, year after year.”

The theme of this year’s haunt is “The Terror of History” and Leith says planning it took 11 months. He admits it wouldn’t be possible without the 250 or so volunteers who donate their time and energy.

The production isn’t cheap, though. Leith explains moving from the original house to warehouse space in South Vancouver several years ago has added to their costs.

“Unfortunately, when we moved here, our rent costs went up. It’s $60,000 a year. We have to rent the space year-round, so that’s the only cost we take out.”

Net proceeds go to the BC Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund, the Vancouver Police Union Charitable Foundation, and the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau. Leith says they hope to raise between $65,000 and $70,000.

He adds if you want to check it out, be prompt or be disappointed.

“Even though our hours are 7:00 to midnight on Halloween night, we probably might need to cap our line as early as 9:30,” he explains.

“So, if you want to come, come early. If you want to avoid a line-up, show up as early as six o’clock.”

The Dunbar Haunted House can be found at 8934 Shaugnessy Street in Vancouver.