Meet the Team

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Rae Desmarais

CO-OWNER / DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Creativity has always been central to Rae’s identity, with makeup serving as the bridge between imagination and expression. Drawn early to special effects, she began her career at Deadmonton Haunted House, where storytelling through transformation became a hands-on craft. Rae later graduated from the Master Makeup Artistry program at the Alberta Academy of Aesthetics, refining her technical skills and deepening her passion for special effects makeup. Her experience extends into live performance, contributing makeup work to multiple local theatre productions, including Shrek the Musical. As an emerging artist in the film and television industry, Rae continues to seek opportunities to learn, grow, and hone her craft. Whether creating something strikingly beautiful, eerily haunting, or somewhere in between, Rae is driven by a passion for visual storytelling that leaves a lasting impression. Read full bio here.

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Cate Carmichael

CO-OWNER / ART DIRECTOR

Cate’s journey began at sixteen in the world of cosplay, where they first discovered the thrill of transformation and the power of creating work that stops people in their tracks. That passion evolved into a professional career after graduating from the Makeup Design program at Vancouver Film School and working across film and television, including Sonic the Hedgehog, Child’s Play (2019), and The Magicians. Cate’s craft was further recognized with a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Effects Makeup for Aliens Stole My Body. After returning to Edmonton, Cate brought their leadership and expertise to the local film and entertainment community, serving as Head of Department for the Deadmonton Haunted House makeup team from 2023–2025. Grounded in a belief that the unconventional deserves celebration, Cate’s work proves that monsters—like people—are most powerful when they’re seen for who they truly are. Read full bio here.

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Spencer Cengic

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR / ARTIST

Known as The Red Silence, Spencer is an emerging special effects makeup artist and drag performer inspired by horror, transformation, and the unconventional. With a background in competitive drag and live performance, Spencer brings bold storytelling into every look—often blending prosthetics, costume elements, and dramatic design. After expanding their craft through work at Deadmonton Haunted House, Spencer continues to grow their technical skillset while creating client-focused makeup that celebrates individuality and identity. Read full bio here.