Mars Haunted House
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lysergicerberus
after attending on Saturday, October 28, 2006 at about 9:30 p.m.
Submitted: Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
Look for a strobe light and a line on the North side of Mitchell
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
Not really any entertainment to speak of, but the people running the door are slightly dressed up. Dress warm.
Most Unique
The venus itself is unique. It's the upstairs of an old building and it has a natural creepiness to it. The enbalming room was very realistic and well done.
Actors' Performance
Top notch! These people stay in character no matter what. They love scaring you and will do what it takes to get a scream out of you. It doesn't matter if you are in front, middle or rear of the group. The Asylum Girl is fantastic!! I want to marry her
Appropriate For
13+
Summary
I'm glad i finally made it to this event. I've been wanting to go for years, and all the reviews I've read are true. I'm 29 years old and a seasoned veteran Haunt critic. This event scared the crap out of me. Well done!!!! See you next year.
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aklein
after attending on Sunday, October 15, 2006 at about 8:15 p.m.
Submitted: Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
the directions where very detailed and the building had a huge sign on it with spot lights. they also had stobe lights.
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
they had live monsters working the line. they really got people pumped to go in to the haunted house.
Most Unique
i would have to say all the props they had in there. they must have took lots of time putting things together.
Actors' Performance
they had a lot of actors inside and i would say 90% of them really made me jump.
Appropriate For
all ages
Summary
great job to the people that are running mars haunted house. my wife and i are taking some friends from out of town back to mars haunted house this weekend. best haunted house i have ever been to.
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HD101
after attending on Sunday, October 15, 2006 at about 8 p.m.
Submitted: Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
not great/ just look for the line/ 8th and Mitchel
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
roped lines/ scared people
Most Unique
the bathroom
Actors' Performance
good, get right in your face and the women can scream
Appropriate For
?
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xxxblackvelvetxxx
after attending on Saturday, October 14, 2006 at about 7 p.m.
Submitted: Sunday, October 15, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
The Mars House had absolutely no signage at all so it was a good thing that we were on a bus with a driver who knew where they were going otherwise we'd never find it. It was in a quite urban part of Milwaukee and was right next to a liquor store that seemed quite active at night. The people who worked there had no back entrance to come in through so we saw most of them walk around the block to come in. Many were in make up just walking around smoking which was kind of a spoiler.
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
We showed up early and were first so there was no real wait. It's an outside wait around the building if you do have to though. No entertainment before you get in but once you get to the ticket booth up the stairs it's quite cramped and unorganized. One negative thing I experience was that the lady working in the ticket booth was very rude and had no patiencs. I think she needs to take in the factor that people come a long way and spend a lot of hardworked money to come to their little haunted house that lasts at most 15 minutes so they need to show some respect.
Most Unique
There was a clown room that had a slow moving strobe light and it made the movements of the actors unexpected. There was not only the visual and the actor elements but they did wall air shoot outs, banging under the floor, and banging on the walls.
Actors' Performance
This place had a lot going on at every corner. They had just enough people to cover the area and in some areas an abundance. The special effects were really good and the actors scare timing was right on. For the second show of the night they were prepaired and ready for us.
Appropriate For
13 and up
Summary
I would definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a good scare and I would go back next year to see if they keep up the scare.
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killabunny
after attending on Saturday, October 14, 2006 at about 9 p.m.
Submitted: Sunday, October 15, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
it's not that easy to spot. cept for the LONG line, and cones, and freaks running around outside.
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
i don't know about you, but being chased half way down the street by a psychotic chick was NOT on my plans tonite. it was fun as heck though
Most Unique
the dog. that's all i got to say.
Actors' Performance
all i have to say is wow. they would not break character for anything. NOT EVEN 5$. i asked twice for them not to scare me towards the middle. and even offered to pay one chick with some red light, and she just disappeared. vanished. totally gone. and the dude in the box thing. omg. he was singing some lullaby and it was freakily horrifying. I don't always write this much, but i have to tell you to watch out for the characters you don't think will scare you. i think they made some guy pee his pants and run out crying
Appropriate For
14+ dude. totally no whimpy hay ride here!
Summary
i could give you a run down of the joint, but SAVE ME SOME TIME... GO VISIT!!!!!!! It'll be worth the cash! And there is always ample parking!!!
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mikewalczak
after attending on Friday, October 13, 2006 at about 10:30 p.m.
Submitted: Friday, October 13, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
I have been to this event in the past so I was familiar with the area. Absolutely no signage that I saw as I entered the area, but when driving by the haunt you could see that something was up because of the long line and strobe light entrance.
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
The wait area is a simple rope and bucket anchor system. There were a few actors walking around which was nice. One of the actors seemed to be more of a comedian than someone who was trying to scare actors while the other one was a random girl in a straight jacket screaming. The wait time went fast but I wish that the comedian actor would have stopped trying to be funny; it kind of ruined the mood outside. Given the location it is hard to be upset about the lack of decorating; there is no decorating at all.
Most Unique
I liked the stairway up to the haunt itself, the glow in the dark paint was fun. There was also some interesting scenes setup within the haunt which gave me a break from seeing the same scenes everytime.
Actors' Performance
The actors did a good job inside. I wished that they had gotten up in my face a bit more instead of keeping a distance. I do understand that there is a strict we wont touch you so dont touch us policy at the haunt but at least get as close as you can. There were a few instances where the actors were able to catch me by surprise, however on the other hand there were also plenty of times when I could cleary see the actor and therefore anticipated movement.
Appropriate For
12+
Summary
I have visited this haunt every year for several years now. It is a relativly short haunt, in total it took me approximately 10 minutes to complete (I even walked slowly).
As far as parking is concerned, try parking on one of the lots located on 8th street; right next to the haunt. Lock your car and dress warmly since it will be a very cold wait. When I first entered the line, it was stretched around the corner of the block. In total the whole wait time took me about 25-30 minutes.
As it says in my bio, I am a very hard critic when it comes to the scare factor. The two people that I was with had plenty of moments of being scared. If you are looking for an event to bring your girlfriend to, then this place will do the job, but if you are looking for a haunt that will scare the crap out of you, you may want to look elsewhere.
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scrm4life
after attending on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at about 7 p.m.
Submitted: Friday, October 13, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
Right on the corner as the website said. There were signs visible.
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
We got there right at 7p.m. not a real long wait. cool monsters outside to keep you occupied
Most Unique
Good characters!! I don't like telegraphed scares and they had none of that.
Actors' Performance
Very good! Kept you guessing. Girl in the bedroom matched the curtains awesome - didn't know she was there until she jumped out.
Appropriate For
+12
Summary
My first haunt of the year and it was great!
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fleshhunter666
after attending on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at about 10:15 p.m.
Submitted: Friday, October 13, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
Easy to see. There was a line outside kind of looked like an entrance to a nightclub. There were also signs on the building and on a truck in front of the place.
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
We waited for about 25 minutes befor gon in and they had at least 3 different characters in the line that were gtting people worked up. This zombie crept up on this group of girls and growled at them and 2 of them took off running. They were ahead of us but their group did not go in until after we got out because they were to scared. Rightfully so.
Most Unique
I liked the clown room. You got to check out the bathroom - Gross!!
Actors' Performance
They were awesome. No "Boos" in here. They totally come at you. The smells inside were so disgusting and real. Be prepared and expect the unexpected. Just when you think something is going to happen, something completely different comes at you.
Appropriate For
+14
Summary
For a smaller haunt they really kept us in there for a long time. We had a blast.
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Pyllz
after attending on Sunday, October 8, 2006 at about 9:30 p.m.
Submitted: Thursday, October 12, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
the visibility is awesome and the location is great.
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
The entertainment was awesome, the wait area was ok but its outside thats the only bad thing.
Most Unique
the kitchen lady and the psycho ward
Actors' Performance
the actor's rock Samora is an awesome character. she stares really scarey...then she almost scare the bejeesus out of some body with the out of blue screaming
Appropriate For
all
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gmaapril
after attending on Sunday, October 8, 2006 at about 8:15 p.m.
Submitted: Thursday, October 12, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
Very easy to find plus I have come here every year.
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
Really no wait, but they had some cool characters creeping around us.
Most Unique
We wnet throught twice and it seemed different each time we went. The scares were different and got us both times. Very cool Setup.
Actors' Performance
Overall, very entertaining. They seemed to have a lot of characters working in there. We had a blast with the autopsy guy. That crazy girl was awesome. How she keeps her voice I don't know.
Appropriate For
+14
Summary
Once again, Mars scared the crap out of us. Nice Job!!
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MissLissa1983
after attending on Friday, October 6, 2006 at about 9:15 p.m.
Submitted: Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
The haunted house was really easy to find, there were line baracades up and a sign on both sides of the building. also a creepy clown and ghost where hanging from the roof.
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
the wait was fairly short...about 15 minutes. there were a couple of freaky people roaming the line, the guy scared the crap out of the girls in front of me.
Most Unique
every scene in the haunted house is different and keeps you guessing. there were times when you think nothing is going to happen then suddenly there is a goul in your face
Actors' Performance
the actors were really scary. they kept me screaming and jumping all through the haunted house. at one point i was pushing my brother in front of me to make him go through faster because i was so scared
Appropriate For
12+ little ones could get nightmares
Summary
i go to this haunted house every year and it just keeps getting better and better!! they changed a lot this year and it's awesome!!
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vixen1
after attending on Sunday, October 8, 2006 at about 7:30 p.m.
Submitted: Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
Very easy to find with the line outside and the signs on the side of the building.
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
Very cool. They had a zombiew guy lurking around and this guy came out with a chainsaw and scared the crap out of us.
Most Unique
The rumbling floor, cool props, the characters really did a great job. A+++
Actors' Performance
I come to Mars every year and in the past they used masks or just plain white and black makeup. This year they had cool face paints and they really worked our group. They jumped out from every corner. The Asylum girl was awesome. Her scream was crazy and she made my sister fall to the ground.
Appropriate For
+12
Summary
Nice job Mars. We will be back next year!
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morgueman
after attending on Friday, October 6, 2006 at about 8:30 p.m.
Submitted: Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
It was very easy to find. There were MARS signs on both sides of the building with a strobe in the front stairway with a huge hanging ghost next to it.
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
We did not have to wait to long. It was a perfect weekend to go. There was a creepy, growling zombie in the line who really freaked my wife out. As we were going up the stairs, there was a freaky looking girl coming down the stairs and right after we passed her she gave off this outrageous shriek.
Most Unique
The moving floor in the Asylum room and most definitely the characters. We had an awesome time.
Actors' Performance
Very well done, inside and out the actors knew when to get us. Just when we thought they were done they would get us again. The autopsy guy, The asylum girl and the Toxic waste guy were awesome.
Appropriate For
+14
Summary
We have been coming to Mars for the past 7 years and this was the best timwe yet. We will definitely be coming back. Nice Job.
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mousie
after attending on Monday, October 9, 2006 at about 8:30 p.m.
Submitted: Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
lots of dark hallways but there was light in there as well. you could see most of the actors while when i had my eyes open i could see most of the actors.
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
there was this zombie that was grawling at me and this creepy girl that was staring and didn't smile at all. it was very creepy and scary. after a while she screamed at me too.
Most Unique
definantly the girl in the kitchen and the girl outside with her screaming.
Actors' Performance
the actors where great!! the thing with the scare crow mask on and the dr. guys where awesome. then when you got to the kitchen the girl in there with the mob outfit and black cape was freaky. she was just.... idk how to explain it. oh yeah the one pycho chick was really really freaky. she likes to throw herself into the walls and she is scream at you and she really makes you want to run. i tryed to look up thinking she couldn't scare me that way but that thing hanging there was just as bad.
Appropriate For
13+
Summary
hurry up and go before the lines get long... last year they wrapped around the building!!!
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morgueman
after attending on Friday, October 6, 2006 at about 8:30 p.m.
Submitted: Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
Very easy to see. There was a flashing strobe outside with a hanging ghoul with a sign on both sides of the building
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
Wasn't a very long wait. Good weekend to go. There was this creepy growling zombie guy outside who was awesome. As we were walking up the stairs there was this freaky looking girl coming down and right when we got past her she let out this horrific shriek. Scared my wife a lot.
Most Unique
The moving floor in the Asylum and all of their actors. They did a great job keeping us going! Well Done.
Actors' Performance
The actors outside and in were awesome. They knew exactly when to get us. And just when you thought they were done there was another chain of scares. The asylum girl was unbelievable. That screm shot right down my spine. The creepy doctor and leatherface with his chainsaw would not let up on us. felt like I was in the movie.
Appropriate For
+14
Summary
We come to Mars every year and this was by far the best time we have had. We will definitely be back!
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xiamsammyx
after attending on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at about 9 p.m.
Submitted: Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
very easy to see, right on the corner of 8th and mitchell, there is a flashing strobe light and a line of barrels outside the door.
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
the glow in the dark flames on the stairs up are a great visual, but there was very little line so there was not much as far as entertainment aside from one roaming zombie.
Most Unique
scares from start to finnish, non stop fun
Actors' Performance
All of the actors were absolutely top notch. The guy with the spiked shoulder pads was especially good.
Appropriate For
12+
Summary
This one is definatly worth checking out.
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liht
after attending on Sunday, October 8, 2006 at about 9 p.m.
Submitted: Monday, October 9, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
Location was awesome. It's got a lot of stairs to enter, the lighting is wicked! You can see the banners from down the block!
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
Oh wow. The creature zombie thing. Amazing! He totally catches you off guard. There's also the lady of the house who is totally not very scarey too look at...IF you don't look long. Her scream will deafen your life!!!
Most Unique
The creativeness of the Kitchen character. Pay attention to her closely! I thought she was going to bite my ear off, with the way she was chomping on her feed.
Actors' Performance
The scarecrow dude was amazing, and I loved the freddy hat!!! The growls were sickening. I wanted to run! The autopsy dude was totally SICK! He was not to be reckoned with. I won't tell you to run through the closet. Walk! It's definately worth it!!!! The kitchen area was off the hook! I totally didn't notice that she was real!!! She just kinda watched and then BAM! right in your face! Light helps you see the horror in her eyes. Realistic as hell, but I still thought it was a dummy! And their DOG Spike. OMG. Did you know he can fly? Stay off the floor just after the kitchen. That dog made me think I was going to get eaten alive!
The bedroom dolls are totally gross!! And...they will follow you!!! The chick in the psycho ward was also a great piece. She really makes you think about that one show with the haunted ward!! But don't look up! Whatever you do...DONT LOOK UP! I thought I was going to FAINT!
Appropriate For
Not for Wimpy Kids.
Summary
You TOTALLY have to check this haunted house out. It's got all the gore for the horror and more!
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katie_kiesow13
after attending on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at about 11 p.m.
Submitted: Sunday, October 8, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
It's a relatively easy location to find. If you're from Milwaukee it's a lot easier. Just know that it's on the north side of Mitchell Street and you can only see MARS written on the side of the building if you're coming from the west!
Also, you'll probably be able to see the line waiting outside.
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
There wasn't much for wait entertainment, although we didn't have much of a wait, either. We only had to wait outside for about 5 minutes, it was a great weekend to go! Then we went inside to get our tickets and went into the haunt about another five minutes later.
Unfortunately there was no music, no actors or no film clips playing in the wait area.
Most Unique
There were two excellent scenes. The first was the "Dollhouse." The woman/girl who let us into the room said "dolls always like to play" and it just totally set the mood for the creepy room.
My other favorite was the Milwaukee County Asylum. You walk through this hallway where there are psych patients and the whole floor shakes as you're walking over it, that's pretty neat.
Actors' Performance
The actors did a spectacular job of both staying in costume and scaring my group and I.
My favorite actress was the girl pushing the baby cart. She was excellent and so incredibly creepy!
Appropriate For
12+
Summary
This is one of the best houses I've been to this year, but at the same time, it's also one of the shortest. It would be perfect if the walk-through took more than ten minutes. They certainly know how to get to people and hit the right nerves to get you just scared enough.
Very well planned and the costumes and make-up were really neat as well.
I highly recomment this haunt if you don't mind that it's a bit short.
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sicilianpunk
after attending on Friday, October 6, 2006 at about 11 p.m.
Submitted: Saturday, October 7, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
If your from Milwaukee and know your way around its easy to find. There was also a guy waiting outside to give you your ticket.
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
Nothing really to fun. It was a small room where you pay and one of the actors was hanging out.
Most Unique
The floor that makes noise was fun.
Actors' Performance
The actors were great. They were really into the acting. There was one girl that was screaming really loud. She gets all up in your ears and just screams her heart out. Most of the actors where in hiding but the rest were easy to see. And with most of them you could tell who was real and who wasn't.
Appropriate For
14 and Up
Summary
I really thoguht it was fun and scary. I would go again. There were a few times when I was pretty scared.
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abby82
after attending on Friday, October 6, 2006 at about 11 p.m.
Submitted: Saturday, October 7, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
Pretty easy to find.
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
There were two people outside that gave us our tickets. When we got to the ticket booth there was one guy in the room. Now much entertainment at all while waiting. But there was also no lines.
Most Unique
The coolest part was the stars that people are under and they are banging on them as you walk. So your feeling the ground banging. Very cool.
Actors' Performance
Very good! They were all ready and set up to scare you to death.
Appropriate For
N/A
Summary
I thought it was very well put together. I would go again.
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milla0225
after attending on Friday, October 6, 2006 at about 10:15 p.m.
Submitted: Friday, October 6, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
There is no signs, but you can definitely tell where it is because of the entry way with the strobe light, and the building says MARS in red on the side, good location, parking lot on side street to left of building
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
There was no waiting for us, must be a good weekend to go during October, no line at all.
Most Unique
Close encounter monster action, not too close don't worry, just enough to scare the heck out of ya. Great costumes too!
Actors' Performance
The Actors did a very good job of scaring us! Lots of monsters in here, lurking around every corner. I would say all it is missing is some more loud scary music. Although the qiuet moments and then all the sudden loud works too.
Appropriate For
Appropriate for 12 and up no wimpy kids
Summary
This haunted house will definitely make you scream, you won't be let down. Could be just a little longer though, but maybe we were fast going through it.
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Shadow Walker
after attending on Saturday, September 30, 2006 at about 8 p.m.
Submitted: Monday, October 2, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
Fairly easy to spot. Was there last year, so I knew where it was.
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
There wasn't a line when me and my two friends showed up. There was a cool zombie guy outside who growls like a demon. He's NUTS! Very awesome, and so is the creepy chick that was waiting by the ticket booth area.
Most Unique
The shaking floor was great, and so was the disgusting bathroom. Not many changes from last year scene wise, but the actors are way better.
Actors' Performance
WAAAAAAYYYY better than last year. No dead spots, and everyone was VERY intense. The morgue guy was great as always, and the graveyard guys were actually visible this time around, since they didn't go ape on the fog.
Appropriate For
16+
Summary
Excellent haunt, definately worth the cash. I'll be coming back for sure, because it's more fun waiting in line and having the zombie dude and creepy girl entertain everyone.
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