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Fright Factory

by lovestobescared after attending on Friday, October 24, 2008 at about 8:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: High Fear Factor: Low

Review

The Fright factory this year, to me, was kind of disappointing. Most of the scenes were repeated, and the whole thing, to me, is waaaaay too short. I would've expected more from these people. I went last year and it was sooo fun!!! But this year, I didn't really feel it. Sorry guys.

Summary

Eh, this is a good haunt if you want a laugh, or maybe a few jumps. But to get really scared, I wouldn't recommend it.

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Burial Chamber Haunted Complex

by burial_screamer after attending on Thursday, October 23, 2008 at about 7 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

When going through there complex I was thrilled to see what they had up there sleves this year. Granted some haunted house are smaller and they can change there scenes every year. This haunted house does it to portions of there haunted houses. With this being a thursday night they only had two haunted house open. I knew this before going there, and I was really just going to see there new haunted house. But at seven o clock I first went into Adrenaline, even though they didn't change there haunted house. There scare were F***en Awesome. There actors also stepped up there game and set a high level for scaring. Well when I Finished there first haunted house, I went to there brand new haunted( formally Blood City) now know as Insanity, most people that don't go through this haunted won't believe, but that one word summarize this whole haunt, from the plant hallway, to baby boy, to there facade. Honestly there is a reason why this haunted is know as one of the best. Even though you might pay a little bit more to go through the whole complex, If you are looking for a night of fun and scare, I highly suggest Burial Chamber Complex

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Hoffman Haunted Hall

by bernie after attending on Friday, October 31, 2008 at about 8:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

Very good! Didn't know the building existed and then how big it was. The wait wasn't all that bad, they had a ghoul out there and sometimes two at once. Had a very neat prop outside as well, they had a skull in a glass container that gave information and had jokes. Very good music outside, not your traditional haunted house music in the line.

Summary

To start with, this building is literally next to the state prison in Prairie du Chien. It is so close that you can see the razor wire on the fence and the security van circle the complex. It made the wait in line even scary.
This haunt had lots of loud noises-from screaches to air horns to an air cannon. The layout seemed big. They had a lot of animated props and each one made me jump. One in particular was a barrel that a figure popped out with a light and air horn. They had a short bus in this place! Along with a car. The bus was freaky. The body bag room really got me, there was a strobe light and it hit the face just right, to top it off they had a live actor in the room in a corner as well. The cop car with pig was interesting, well themed to have that at the end.

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The Dark Side

by zombie-aholic after attending on Friday, October 31, 2008 at about 8:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

On a mild Halloween Night, I began my adventure to the Dark Side. Accompanied by some buddies, I drove to rural Ixonia( following mapquest directions) and was already creeped out being in the middle of nowhere. I purchased my ticket from one of the very helpful staff and we waited our turn. After 15-20 minutes we were guided by one of the story telling undead to the haunted mine. Inside were scares at every turn. Things slamming down, jumping out and squeezing us in, we didnt know which way the next scare was coming from. After we made it through we waited at a bonfire and then were loaded onto the hayride. The wagon was eerie in appearance and as the ride began I was already on edge. We entered the forest where my fellow passangers and I were scared from all angles by actors and props alike. We were unloaded by a second fire and broken into groups by one of the most entertaining ghouls i have ever met. We walked through the forest guided by a rope light and the sounds of screams to guide us. Extremely scared my friends and I entered the corn maze and were scared from start to finish.

Summary

This is one of the best haunts I have been to. The actors are from the " jump-out-from-nowhere-and-shout" school of scaring, making each new area exciting as well as terrifying. I was most impressed with the attention to detail in the mine and the walking woods portion. I wanted to stop and look at each area but was kept moving by the energetic cast. I also enjoyed the stories told to us by the guide on the way into the mine. I will most definantly recommend this haunt to all my friends and family.

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Deadly Intentions Home Haunt

by GoneGhostHuntin1 after attending on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at about 8 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

Considering I have not been to a haunted house in a few years, this was awesome and I had a lot of fun!!
Please keep it going and growing!!
Thanks for the fun!

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House of Bathory by Dead by Dawn Productions

by brandon_g after attending on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at about 10:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

Dead by Dawn has done it again!!! I went through the house of bathory on the last night with my wife and two friends, including one who hasn't ever been to a haunted house in his life and we had a blast! Everyone was very in character and believable! Who ever thought of Cheech and Chong in a Haunted House??? They were great!!! I have to give u a A+++ on this it was awesome!

Summary

Bottom line best Haunted house i ever went to! I worked for Dead by Dawn in the past but u seemed to scare the crap out of me and my wife (who pissed her pants)LOL!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND this house to everyone in the future its the best! Thanks to all the workers who did an awesome job on the last night!
Brandon g

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Haunted Cornfield at Meadowbrook Pumpkin Farm

by scary larry after attending on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 9 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

Scary...fun...breathless
Even the wait is fun, hanging by a bonfire telling scary stories. Then the 45 minutes of uncertainty, live and annimated characters. Well designed scenes and just a Halloween atmosphere I give it 2 thumbs up! Must See

Summary

Well worth the money, activities to do outside bonfire and environment really set the tone for scare and fear. Plus 45 minutes for a haunt can't be found anywhere else. I highly recommend it as a MUST SEE!

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Haunted Cornfield at Meadowbrook Pumpkin Farm

by clownlover69 after attending on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at about 8 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

When i first looked up this place on here i was skeptical. I saw that most things people had to say about this place were bad. However i figured that the only people writing the reviews were the ones who were displeased. And boy was I right. DONT LISTEN TO THEM!!! Yes $18 seems like alot but it took almost 45 minutes to get through! It was a very good bang for your buck. I have been to other haunted houses and payed around $12 and they only lasted like 20 minutes. The longevity of this field was great. This place was a ton of fun and we are coming back every year from now on! Also, we followed the directions from the website and found it very easily.

Summary

First we bought tickets and they showed us what our numbers are. So we wandered around the store for a while, which is really cool, lots of fun stuff in there. Then we got some food. The burgers and brats were amazing! plus it was a fund raiser so that was cool. So then we went and sat by the bonfire and listened to the creepy stories which were really creative and spooky. There were tons of animals there and most of them are animals that u never get to see. They were really neat. After about an hour and a half our numbers were called on the led boards. So we went in the line and waited for about another 15 minutes before we got to enter. the wait wasnt bad and there was really cool stuff to keep you busy. It took us around 45 minutes to walk through the cornfield which was awesome. The actors were spaced out nicely and they were really good. They interacted with our group and wouldnt leave us alone. They were really scary. Especially for the two girls in our group. The actors were just a lot of fun. Overall this place wasnt the absolute scariest haunt but it we all had a really good time. It was great.

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Dominion of Terror

by sherrye 65 after attending on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at about 8 p.m.

Fun Factor: High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

It was very cold and we were able to wait inside, once inside we were greeted by monsters which got the adrenaline going.
Actually there were a few monsters outside too.
The sets were well constructed and realistic
the actors were superb,most of them never broke character especially the Phantom and Librarian (very cool characters).
The main street was way cool as was the rainforest room very creative.
We went through with a group of 4 and never ran into another group which was great as we never knew what was coming or when a monster would pop out at us.Only complaint we did catch a couple monsters out of character in the tourture chamber and after the clown jumped off the rope and realized he didn't scare us he quickly gave up.Kudos to the set designers, very creative.

Summary

Great scare for the most part
word of warning- don't mess with that librarian, she meant business !!

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Horror In The Dark At Olin Park

by chaoticbee after attending on Thursday, October 23, 2008 at about 8 p.m.

Fun Factor: High Fear Factor: Medium

Review

When I went, I had a lot of fun. We were supposed to go with a big group but it worked out well with just two because you can only go in with a group of 2 or 3 people. The group ahead of us were scared easily so we kind of laughed as we heard some of the people in the house just say "boo" and the screams would start :) For a local Haunted House, I was really impressed! It was pretty intricate and well thought through with over 20 volunteers dressed up and hiding inside the haunted house to help scare you! The end was the best though if you don't know what's coming! The people ahead of us didn't expect it and were definitely scared!

Summary

Overall, most of the rooms are pitch black which and there are things hanging everywhere to disorient you which makes the experience more interesting. I'm not someone that gets scared easily but I was still really impressed by this Haunted House. Maybe not worth $8, but if you have the money and want to experience a haunted house, it's one to consider!

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Terror on Rural Street

by lovey1111 after attending on Friday, October 17, 2008 at about 7 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

Great house this year. Lots of characters who were very interactive. Did a great job adlibbing if you answered their questions. Great makeup. Could have used a little stronger finish, but MAN, was that doll room creepy!

Summary

Great. 4th year I've gone, best one yet.

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Schuster's Haunted Forest

by angiek13 after attending on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at about 9 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

GREAT haunted house! It is definitely a good one to go to if you are older. :) The walking through the forest at night really helps with the scare factor. I would not recommend anyone going this year if you have a fear of clowns!
It was a GREAT time.
My biggest complaint--the LONG LONG line. We got there at 9pm and didn't leave until 11:15 and it would have been even later if we would have stayed in the line. ;)

Summary

I recommend getting there right at 8pm to cut down on the wait. The waiting was TOO long!

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Hubertus House of Horror

by shorty4014 after attending on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at about 10:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Medium Fear Factor: Medium

Review

After purchasing your tickets, you can wait in the gymnasium with plenty of snacks and soda available. The wait is anywhere from 1 to 2 1/2 hours. The event provided minimal entertainment during the wait (old b&w movies and really bad music). It really couldn't hurt to dim the lights in the gym.

The house has some really great sets and some awesome effects. I couldn't believe how good some of the setups were. The pace of the house is really well controlled. Instead of walking through the house wondering if you are going too fast or too slow, they take that out of the equation entirely. There were a few times (being in the lead position) of running into walls or doors that were locked and not knowing if and where to proceed.

There were some chances for some really great scares. There were many creepy moments as well as some "what's going to happen next?" moments.

Unfortunately, poor acting and voice-over lip syncing were the complete downfall for this house. Maybe it was because it was getting late, but some of the "actors" were terrible. It felt like they gave up their characters long before we bought our tickets.

Summary

Overall, I loved the house setup and the scenery. Was really disappointed with the actors performances.

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House of Bathory by Dead by Dawn Productions

by shorty4014 after attending on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 11 p.m.

Fun Factor: Medium Fear Factor: High

Review

This house was quite interesting. It definitely had some good actors, who really gave a great effort. The outside wait wasn't the worst on the weekend that I went. Unfortunately, I imagine on these colder days, its definitely going to be tough. Because the house is located downtown, there really isn't much that can be done about this.

At first our group was a little upset about the wait time, we later realized that it paid off. We never once ran into another group.

The layout was great. You went through three levels. You could see that a lot of time and effort went into creating their characters and scenes. There is a very creepy Alice in Wonderland on acid feel to it. I would say that there aren't a whole lot of "pop scares" just more creep you out moments.

Summary

Long wait time outdoors with minimum shelter are one of the biggest downfalls for this house. Great actors, interesting scenes and characters really help the creepy effect the house is going for.

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Haunted Cornfield at Meadowbrook Pumpkin Farm

by katie_kiesow13 (Review Crew) after attending on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at about 9:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Medium Fear Factor: Low

Review

A number of things lead to the success of this haunted corn field. First, the location is fantastic. It's in the middle of nowhere and the entire thing is set in a cornfield - setting the mood for a haunt doesn't get any better than that! Also, the length of the haunt is beneficial. It does cost more than most haunts, but it also lasts about three times as long, too. In that sense, it's worth the cost. On the other hand, how scary this haunt is depends heavily on your personal scare factor. I was not scared once through the whole haunt, but one of the girls I was with went in our second group and she came out crying because she was terrfied. So, I guess it all depends. This haunt depends heavily on animatronic and static props. Given its size, I guess that should not be unexpected. However, these types of props are not nearly as scary as a live actor in your face - which we saw very little of. A number of the actors we saw broke character, too, which makes them even less scary. In the middle of the haunt we were held up by security for a good ten minutes because everyone got caught up in the same area. So that was a total buzz-kill. Overall, I was unfortunately not all that impressed this year.

Signage / Visibility / Location

If you follow the directions on the website, you'll have no trouble finding the house. Keep an eye out for the sign, though, because it's not lit up and can be easy to miss if you're not sure where you're going.

Wait Area / Line Entertainment

There is a LOT to do while you're waiting. They have a gift shop and a bonfire and lots of animals to look at. Great things to do to pass the time... which can be long. I think it was around three hours when we went.

Actors' Performance

Nothing spectacular. In fact, not any memorable actors. A lot of jumping out and growling at everyone.

Sets Scenes / Props / FX

The UFO is my favorite, it's just so cool! There are a couple of rooms that you walk through in the middle of the field that play mind tricks with string and black lights... and clowns... that's kinda fun.

Length

From the time we entered to the time we exited, it was 35 minutes. However, we were walking very fast because of some scaredy cats in our group... but on the other hand, we were stopped by security for about 10 minutes. So I'd say one half-hour from start to finish is about average.

Crowd Control

Security walks through the haunt at all times, as I'm sure they have to in such a large area. They did a good job except when we had to stop for such a long time because everyone got stopped up at the same place.

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A Theater Of Lost Souls

by stibb22 after attending on Sunday, October 26, 2008 at about 7:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

I really liked the haunted house. It was exciting and kept me on my toes. the actors were very nice and i enjoyed every minute of it. The 3D was AMAZING! I had a lot of fun and i am already excited for next year!

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Hauntfest

by smokey53212 after attending on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at about 10:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

BEST EVER! From the second i bought my ticket it was awesome. Got attacked by creepy girls, a monster with a chainsaw, and some really freaky little alien clown; all before i even went in. The inside was so cool. I think i almost pissed myself a cople times. lol. I especially love the graveyard and the crazy girl in the psyco room. tone of awesome effects too. Eventho it was 15 bucks, it was deffinately worth every penny. P.S. Watch out for the walls!

Summary

BEST EVER!

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Emslie Haunted Farm

by Lucky7 after attending on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at about 9:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

We had a great time with this one. No line, we got right in. I don't want to give away any spoilers but it was better than we had anticipated.

Summary

Worth the money! Give this one a try.

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Sparta House of Shadows

by mookie1969 after attending on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at about 9:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

This was one of the best haunted houses i have been to . I can honestly say i was totaly freaked out many times.Well worth the trip we drove 2 hrs from Fall River wi.

Summary

Just make sure you get there early or pony up the extra bucks for the spook pass. Well Worth it.

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Terror Trail

by halloweeniegirl after attending on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at about 7 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

We had a great time on the trail. We had a group of 6 (3 couples). Just a heads up for anyone considering this "haunt", they only allow groups of 4 (no exceptions!) thru at a time. So keep that in mind if you have a group larger than 4. We had a difficult time deciding how to separate our group of 6, but we wound up breaking down in to 2 groups of 3 (all girls went together and all the guys went together). The wait in line wasn't very long, maybe 15-20 minutes. This attraction does offer tickets at $8 for the trail or $10 for the trail and the Panic Bus. Don't waste your money on the Panic Bus. Take that $2 and by yourself some hot chocolate instead to keep you warm. The walk thru the trail took us about 15 minutes. By the time we reached the end, our checks hurt from laughing at ourselves and each other other, our voices were hoarse from screaming and we are pretty sure we walked out with heart conditions we didn't have when we first started the trail. For being a small, locally put on haunt, they did an excellent job. Would recommend!

Summary

Well worth the trip. Very remote location, and the people working the trail interacted with you constantly. Much fun!

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Hauntfest

by Dioxide_Dolly after attending on Sunday, October 19, 2008 at about 8:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

Ok, I have to admit I get scared really easily, but I thought this was awesome. I think I knew someone in there because this clown ATTACKED ME!!! I was so scared. I almost fell flat on my face when some creature with a chainsaw CHASED ME!!!

Summary

This was AWESOME!!! You must go. I'm going back again next weekend for sure.

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Spooky Stalks Haunted Cornfield

by lalabing after attending on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 9 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

it was a busy night when we got there. there were actors all around. the one at the road got my friend really good. she went running ahead of us. once we paid for our wristbands we were walked down to the waiting area with a group of other people that were waiting as well. once in the waiting area there was a long line but it was very entertaining. there would be actors walking through the line just scaring people left and right. i remember this one girls was getting chased around the waiting area. it was really funny up until someone snocked up on me and got me good. my friends didnt even tell me that someone was behind me until i turned. once it was our turn we were taken out by this one guy that didnt even need to have a mask on. he was that scary. we went through this one barn and it was insane. there was fog coming all around us and that made it even more scary because you couldnt tell if there was anyone around you other then your group. there was a vortex and i almost fell because i thought i was spinning instead. it was fun. towards the end there was an other buliding and we thought we had to go through it until someone came aout and scared us so much that my friend peed on herself. then (s)he chased us down through the corn. one the way out we went through the clown area. i am not one that likes clowns too much. so needlesstosay , it wasnt my faveorite part.

Summary

i really like this cornfield and recommend this to everyone that wants to have a good time and get scared at the same time. they put a good effort into this place and it is better then last year.

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Fright Factory

by HauntedScuba after attending on Friday, October 24, 2008 at about 7:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

This was the 7th Haunted Attraction we have been to this season. It was the 3rd that had a real chainsaw & the first with other types of saws and tools for scare effects. The setting in an old warehouse with rickety stairs and rusty windows sets the tone well. There was an indoor somewhat heated line that went fairly quickly.
Has a good mix of decorative scenes with a couple black mazes, one very skinny with texture on the walls & a bit of de ja vu. Had a few unique scenes in it like the cobweb room. The scenes seemed to be decorated with a lot of detail.
Most rooms seemed to have a scare in them. Even some of the hallways had scares. Lots of loud noises that scare you in your scene and build anticipation as you hear it in some of the other scenes. Workers were not afraid to get in your face. The voice over the microphone was scary and a bit funny, a unique idea.

Summary

This is a good scare for those looking for that. It was a bit cheaper than a few others we have been too, but the effects were the same.

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Wisconsin Fear Grounds

by HauntedScuba after attending on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 7 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

We got there before the crowd so we were in the first group to go through. We purchased all 3 attractions. I like how they continue you through to the next haunted house when you buy more than one house instead of making you wait in the long line again.
The First 2 haunted houses are very similar. The rooms are pristine and decorated in such a manor you feel like you are in the setting. They do a great job of moving you through the scene so you experience the entire room. The actors keep in character and try to get everyone in the group, not just the screamers. There were some similar sets from last year, but they are good sets. I love the exit, it makes a non claustrophobic person, claustrophobic!

The 3rd house is more for effect than scare. The 3-D paint inside is awesome to say the least! The actors are quick to respond to the friendly banter I made and we had a fun dialogue going on. Only suggestion in the last house was get a real chain saw or none at all. The "toy" chainsaw they had was really lame.

This was Haunted House 3-4-5 for us this season. It took us 30 minutes to go through all 3.

Summary

All 3 are obviously professional Haunted Attractions put together very well. If you are interested in scare only, go to the first 2 if you also care about effects splurge for the 3rd.

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Terror on Rural Street

by portrgirl after attending on Friday, October 24, 2008 at about 9:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Medium Fear Factor: Medium

Review

It was fairly busy when we got there, but there was still plenty of free parking in the lots out front of the house and we only had to wait about 20 minutes before our numbers were called. They only took cash, which was a slight inconvenience. The waiting area was mostly enclosed and comfortable to wait in. A few creatures roamed around trying to spook people, most gave up too easily. Also, there were a lot of large groups of teenagers milling around. Security did a good job keeping order though.

My group was a group of 8 and too big for the size of the house IMO. The actors and spooks were only set-up to scare the first 1-2 people in the line, leaving the rest to not even see what happened, much less be scared. They tried switching up the lead and order a few times - kudos for that! - but it didn't work very well and we were left in almost the same order throughout. Too many dark corners were left unused for surprise scares.

**Don't read this if you want the rooms to be a surprise**
The actors feasting around the table in the dining room were exceptionally good and the room was fantastically done. The swamp room was also really creepy and the actors did actually wait until the entire group was in and half way through before letting their scare loose (thus scaring everyone). The attic doll room was really really creepy, but lacking in a good scare/startle. The very end of it is also perfect. Too few haunted houses take advantage of the those letting down their guards as they leave.

Summary

This was a decent haunted house overall. But, I scare easily and I found myself not even the least bit scared multiple times throughout the house. On the up side, because I wasn't so scared, I was able to look around at the scenes and enjoy the work that went into them. However, I don't know that I'll try this house again in the future.

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Mars Haunted House

by Devo after attending on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at about 9:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

This one did it for me!!! I was scared, very scared.

Summary

Yes, I did show up to this pretty late, but it was worth it and I still got in. (I'm not sure when they stop selling tickets.)

When I was walking up I looked at the line and thought that this was going to take too long, but it was not bad at all. After all, you do go with friends and joke around while you wait. Do dress warm though, I did and the cold didn't even bother me. That made the time fly by because you’re not standing there thinking about how your freezing your butt off and wishing that the line would move faster because you’re the dumb ass that didn’t wear a coat and gloves in the first place. (I did see some people dressed like they were going to the bars and didn’t have anything warm on. Come on, really?)

I do remember when I went to this a few years ago that there were more scary characters walking around outside to scare you while you wait in line. I also liked when they would chase you for a little bit when you walked back to your car. On the day that I went, they had only one character and it was a clown. I have Coulrophobia (fear of clowns) and my friends helped me so that I would not accidentally see the clown. However, I made friends with security and John (Hi John) while I was in line and they asked me to take a picture, I said yes, not knowing that they wanted me to take it with the clown. I was a tad scared, because they pulled me out of line away from my friends and I was alone with this clown. (Okay, so I was mortified.) I was embarrassed and felt bad that these guys were trying to take a picture and here I am balling my eyes out uncontrollably because of their clown. (Sorry guys)

Needless to say, the actual haunt was great. The characters inside popped out at you at the best times and actually were able to make you jump. Their costumes were great and the lighting helped create an eerie feel. I was told that the clown room was pretty creepy. Of course I didn’t look, my friend just about leaped at me to grab my head in order to cover my eyes so I would see, which I didn’t. I would’ve passed out from fear though, I was told there were three clowns that walked around and the painting on the walls was pretty scary too.

Great job everyone at Mars Haunted House! Props to you, John, thank you for all that you did for me and my friends. Sorry again for crying when you wanted to take that picture.  I’ll see you all next year!
~Devo

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Dominion of Terror

by Megs08 after attending on Sunday, October 26, 2008 at about 9 p.m.

Fun Factor: High Fear Factor: High

Review

I liked it a lot. It had great things that lead to the next room and you weren't sure what to expect. My favorite was probably the Market place. It was so awesome. The Butcher and the Cart Pusher were totatlly cool. The price and time it took to go through was totally worth it. only problem was getting there. We had the directions, but after getting on the street, had no idea where to go. More signs would be great especially for people like my group who came from out of town.

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Hauntfest

by klixy1001 after attending on Sunday, October 26, 2008 at about 8 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

HAUNT FEST is soooo worth every penny!!!
i got there waited in line enjoyed the DJ/monsters outside... MY favorite part is the hillbilly room!! I especially liked the part with the guy in the little room right after the hillbilly room..but that was one of the only overhead scares and i loved it!!

Summary

GO AND GET SCARED IT IS SOO WORTH IT!

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Dominion of Terror

by Chadwick after attending on Sunday, October 26, 2008 at about 8 p.m.

Fun Factor: High Fear Factor: High

Review

This was my first time expierencing this haunted house and it was very good. I can't believe the transitions between each room. It gave the victims enough time to gather their thoughts so the pychological factor was there as well. I loved riding in the kart. We did run into a couple the group in front of us and a group caught up to us from behind. The actors saw that happening and they took care of the problem very well. My only main problem was finding the place to begin with. Even though its on one of Sheboygan's main drags the signs should be more visible. Other than that i had a great time.

Summary

i would definally recommend this haunted attraction to my friends and random strangers. I had fun and i hope you do too.

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Terror on the Fox

by scare_girl19 after attending on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at about 8:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Medium

Review

We had a group of 5 people go to Terror on the Fox. After finding the correct directions, the haunt was fairly easy to find. The line appeared to be long and it was cold outside, but don't be fooled; the line moved quickly. We purchased the combo tickets, which were only $20 per person after the online coupon. $20 for 3 haunts is a good deal!

The haunt starts off with a "haunted" train ride. It wasn't very scary, but it was definitely worth the ride!

The first haunt was "Torment, a New Fear Within." It took maybe 7 minutes to walk through. There didn't seem to be a consistent theme, but some of the actors made the haunt their own. I really liked the chain link walk ways, it was much better than just a dark hallway! This haunt set the tone, but it left me wanting something more.

Next, we had to wait in a long line for the main attraction. The music got us pumped, but waiting in a standing line for over an hour was a little harsh. There were scenes set up in the woods, but I was really hoping for some live actors.

Once the main attraction came into view we were so excited!!! The stage was phenomenal! (You will have to go and see for more details...) Once inside the house I was more than impressed with the decorations. Props to the actors in the bedroom...you came out from the most unlikely of places. I loved the forest...I never saw that coming!! We loved taking a trip through hell!!! The rooms were creative, but they didn't seem to flow. The bartenders were a little inattentive, but overall I was impressed.

The final haunt was the "3rd Dimension of Fear." We needed to put on some corny 3D glasses, which didn't stay on, but that's besides the point. The decorations were again amazing. This house seemed more like a fun house, and the glow paint was tons of fun. My favorite would be the dot room. BEWARE!

Summary

This haunt was tons of fun! I would recommend buying the $14 ($13 with the online coupon!) main attraction ticket (which still includes the train ride). The decorations at this haunt were phenomenal, but these weren't the most motivated actors I've seen this year. GOOD JOB TERROR ON THE FOX!!!

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Splatter Haus

by shorty4014 after attending on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 9:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: High Fear Factor: High

Review

This was definitely a great experience. I drove from Milwaukee to see what all the hype was about. I met with some friends, and we pretty much just hung out in the parking lot by the cars and sent a "scout" every 15-30 minutes to go check on the status of the number calling for the line.

When it finally came time for us to mosey into the waiting area, I was really getting into the choice of music. This definitely gave you an adrenaline booster just before heading in.

If I had a choice, I would have preferred a smaller group, so all the people had a fair shot at being scared. I worked for a haunted attraction for 6 years, so I was, of course, dead last. I enjoyed a lot of the scenes, and the music throughout. In a group of 8 or 10, usually the scare is done by the time the last 2-4 people come into the scene

I agree with some of the other reviews, stating that you didn't sense any of the other scares ahead of you, but there was one. Even with the sense of not knowing what's coming, each scene was doomed to a single scare (actor or animatronics). There seemed to be a few too many "dead zones" (pardon the pun). I'm guessing they were attempting to build suspense, or maybe they ran out of room in the floor plan, but I got a little bored. One effect or actor per scene really isn't going to cut it

Summary

Although I've worked for another haunt, this was all new to me. I did still have a good time, but I have seen better this season. Could use more pinball scares to keep you guessing where the scare is coming from. I enjoyed the number system, with the ability to just hang out until the sequence called.

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A Theater Of Lost Souls

by bandicoot047 after attending on Friday, October 24, 2008 at about 7 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

Interactive actors made this well worth the admission fee. The effects were great, with black light rooms, 3D paint, and other unique props. The actors kept us on our toes, but found a way to creep up on us anyway. It was fun, with frights from beginning to end, I would recommend it to my friends.

Summary

Although the line was long, a movie and actors kept us entertained. The tour took us through many different rooms, providing a scary situation for anybody. 3D paint is an effect I've never seen in a terror trail before.

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Hoffman Haunted Hall

by gilbsnick after attending on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at about 8:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

Very scary and funny at the same time. The rooms are well designed and have a mix of live actors and automatic "pop ups" that scared the living daylights out of me!
Highly recommend this to anyone who wants a good scare!!!

Summary

I attended this with 3 of my friends and the wait wasn't too long considering how many people were in line to get in. This was a very good haunted house overall.

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Mars Haunted House

by barbarajeanwells after attending on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at about 7:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Low Fear Factor: Medium

Review

There was a family behind us in line with about 7 kids, some looked as young as 4 yrs old..there were loud, kept hitting into us in line and trying to push forward, wehn we finally got to get ready to go into the haunted house, I asked the guy to please make sure we are as far away as possible, he said he couldn't do that, so wewere all ready to go in and the Family started complaining that they charged himtoo much so the guy took everyone out of line and then let me and my friend go through without them.

the haunt was just OK for me this year...there was only a clown outside while waiting and he wasn't scary at all, last few times I have went there were zombies outside, chasing you to your car and messing with you while you wait in line. Wehn we finally wnet through, i was really disappointed, I drive from Genoa City, WI to Mitchell ST in Milwaukee (about a 45 minuted ride) - I don't think I will be back again...also when we were walking through, it smelled like sewer. Most of the charaters were good, but it went by so quick, I forgot about most of it....

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Terror on Rural Street

by lutzcol1234 after attending on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at about 10 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

It started off where i went in line to get my tickets. As i approached the ticket line i was like "There is no way im waiting in this line". I got convinced to buy my ticket. I then went into a heated waiting room with consessions. In the waiting room i saw a weird guy on stilts. He was fun and gave everyone some excitment. After waiting for about 1 hour i got called into a cemetary. In there we lined up and got ready to go into the house. As we were lining up we got told jokes and had fun. Then the FUN BEGAN!!! The whole house was excellent but there were certain rooms in particular. The room that made me PISS MY PANTS was the torture chamber. Then my next favorite part of the house was that rat. He was amazing. The statue room was good along with the hellevator before that. THE WHOLE HOUSE WAS EXCELLENT. It was definatly worth 10 dollars..

Summary

I would recommend this house to anyone that wants to piss themselves....
EXCELLENT JOB TERROR ON RURAL STREET!!!

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Dewane Asylum

by mrgrim00 after attending on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at about 7 p.m.

Fun Factor: High Fear Factor: Medium

Review

first time going and it was worth it. very good friendly. scare was good we got jumped a few times. effects were awesome props alot of ad actors very good well placed.

Summary

will return again. very well worth the 24 bucks to get in.

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Terror on Rural Street

by johnny (Review Crew) after attending on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at about 7 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

Terror on Rural Street – worth the money and worth the trip! This is one of my very favorite haunts – every single year! My best goes out to the management of TORS because they make this haunt new and exciting every year! You will notice new and exciting changes as soon as you arrive, in the form of a new façade at the entrance as well as in the staging area, which is now the entrance to Grandmother’s house. Also, there is a new tale that is told that sets you off on your adventure. I do not want to spoil anything for you, but I will provide some details. Be sure to keep your eyes open for the organ room – as well as the singing skeleton – “Dead puppies aren’t any fun. . .” I found myself laughing OUTLOUD on that song! Also, out is the octagon chamber, and in is the “scary-go-round” with the most psychotic, sadistic clowns that you will EVER meet! Long story short – if you only visit one haunt this year, make sure it is Terror on Rural Street! Not only will you get a GREAT scare and have an AWESOME time, you will also be doing your philanthropical part because you are helping out a non-profit organization. ***NOTE*** this haunt is open on October 31st as well as November 1st! I spoke with management, and they advised me that these days are historically “slow” days in terms of attendance (hello?! That means you don’t wait in line very long!). So, if you want to take advantage of the last days of Halloween as well as avoid some lines, be sure to attend on these days!

Signage / Visibility / Location

I visited Terror on Rural Street on Friday evening, October 6th at around 7:30 PM. The haunt is located in Hartford – it took about 40 minutes to get there from West Allis. It was pretty easy to find using the directions from the website (and on www.hauntedwisconsin.com – shameless plug!) as well as some signage directing you to the haunt. Parking was a BREEZE. There is a recreation center next to the haunt and they also share the parking lot. This time, parking was abundant!

Wait Area / Line Entertainment

The waiting/staging area is one of a kind! Of all of the haunts that I have visited, this wait area is my FAVORITE! Not only is this waiting area HEATED, it also provides you with a CONCESSION stand! The night we visited, it was in the 40’s, so going into a heated waiting area (with a couple of scare-actors entertaining the crowd, I might add!) The costuming was very good and VERY well done. I especially liked the undead creature on the stilts! The process works like this: purchase your tickets (VERY important!), wait until your number is called, and then enjoy!

Actors' Performance

What can I say; the scare-actors have OUTDONE themselves this year! Every actor kept in character and made it their own! From the beginning to the end of the haunt, every scare-actor had performed amazingly!

Sets Scenes / Props / FX

As with every year, management has tried to make every scene and every set as detailed and as memorable as possible. This year is no exception! The new designs can be seen from the beginning of your tour, with a new façade as well as a new entrance. “Grandmother” will welcome you to her new house! (You’ll see what I mean!)

Length

It took our group approximately 20 to 25 minutes to go through the haunt.

Crowd Control

Crowd control was very well done. From the security personnel with the talkies, to the presence of the sheriff’s department, everything was more than under control.

Most Memorable Moment

The most memorable moment of this haunt was the behind the scene tour that the manager gave us. Most visitor will not receive this tour, however; I feel it necessary to mention this tour as being “most memorable”. I met with Dick (and colleague of his; I am embarrassed to say I forgot his name so please forgive me!) Dick mentioned that he has worked with haunted houses for the past 21 years, and has been with this haunt from the start. The haunt is run by a non-profit group and is staffed SOLEY by volunteers – approximately 70 on a good night – let me say again, volunteers, including Dick himself. Workers start on this haunt in April and the passion for details shows. We must give props to everyone involved, including the local businesses that donate food, materials, etc to the volunteers. All of the revenue generated goes right back to the very haunt that you are visiting, so be sure to visit and visit often!

Summary

For those of you that suffer from coulrophobia (the fear of clowns), I would rate this a 4-clown haunt, meaning there were 4 clowns present. Happy Hauntings! Johnny

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The Haunting at Hickory Oaks - CLOSED

by ladyjenya after attending on Friday, October 24, 2008 at about 7 p.m.

Fun Factor: Not Fear Factor: N/A

Review

This haunted "trail"/"hayride" was non-exsistant. We drove to Oshkosh from Appleton, we found the address and Hickory Oaks and there was nothing there...not haunted anything and no cars. It either is not at the address or it is not running this year

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The Morgue Haunted House

by missthang1113 after attending on Friday, October 24, 2008 at about 10:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Medium Fear Factor: Medium

Review

First timer on this one... I was reallly excited for this haunt.. but in the end was dissapointed... Throught the "haunted" forest you couldnt see a damn thing... we kept running into trees! and no actors anywhere in sight to scare us.. but when we pulled out a cellphone to see where the hell we were.. then one finally popped out to yell at us! wait time was not bad at all!! bonfire was nice and music/video was cool. Inside the hoouse.. welll.. running into poles is always fun.. not to mention actors standing around talking.. But they actually helped us when we couldnt see where we were supposed to go.. the "toliet room" now that was just discusting!!!!! And my question is.. what if your not the skinniest person in the world?? how are u supposed to fit through all those tiny areas... and there is NO DISCLAIMER about crawling around... I usually am very scared at haunted houses but this one was a downer... it had its scary parts but the unscary ones overwhelmed the rest...

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Gilly's Haunted House

by hatemale after attending on Friday, October 24, 2008 at about 10 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

This house is by far the best haunted attraction in the greater milwaukee area. I've never been more freaked out in my life. Evil clowns and messed up Doctors torturing you it dosen't get much worse. The actors in this place are amazing. The best word that describes this house is....unique, it's unlike anything you'll ever see.

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Hauntfest

by jordan112 after attending on Friday, October 24, 2008 at about 9 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

wow! that was even better the second time around. i new what was coming but i still got the bajeebees scqared out of me. defininately worth the second go. the detail in the rooms was awesome. there was a butcher room with creepy girls comign out of nowhere. and the best part is the vortex and clausterphobia walls. if youve gone already its definately worht a second go. its fun and its certain youll be scared right out of your pants.

Summary

the most amazing place for scaring this fall. Its the best scare at the fair yet.

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The Morgue Haunted House

by Mr. Malice after attending on Friday, October 17, 2008 at about 7:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Medium Fear Factor: Low

Review

After hearing all the hype on this place, all I can say is it was a let down...from an adult point of view. The trail was a nice walk but the actors were kinda listless, to the point of falling in front of you. I think a few might have gotten stepped on since it's too dark to even see your footing. We were impressed with the group system. No lines and people sitting around a huge bonfire. The techo music needed to go but then again it's aimed twords the younger crowd. after about 1/2 hour we made it in. I liked the entrance area and the first room but after that my expectations dropped. the actors were dressed in street clothes and rather boring. the scare factor was not there mixed with the crawling made it seem more like a fun house than a haunted house. Climbing through a port-a-potty, the crawling and the very tight hallways/stairwells turned me off completely.

Summary

I'd recommend they remove the crawling and the 1 foot hallways. As for a fun house, this is great but as a haunted house, they missed the mark.

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Burial Chamber Haunted Complex

by Mr. Malice after attending on Friday, October 24, 2008 at about 8:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

This was my first visit to the burial chamber and they did a excellent job. I liked the fact that there wasn't crawling or 1 foot wide hallways. We went through all three haunts with our VIP pass. Considering there were probably 1000-1500 people waiting to get in between the three haunts, we found this to be a very wise choice. They seem to be a little understaffed with actors but did a very good job none the less.

Summary

Some of the rooms inside were done very well but the three that stick out were the 'baby', the 'barber' and the puppet show. Now I'm not going to go into detail which haunt they are in or what rooms they are but I figure the Burial Chamber people will know which ones I'm talking about and you will too once you go through.

I manged to jump a few times and that is a task in itself since I still build/work at another haunt. Well worth the time to check out!

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Gilly's Haunted House

by Taco John after attending on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 8:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Low Fear Factor: Low

Review

This is not a very good Haunt....the actors didn't do a very good job at scaring me, the makeup was good but no scare fator, They will have to try again.

Summary

Hope next year is better or this place will go down the tubes

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Spooky Stalks Haunted Cornfield

by Erica J after attending on Friday, October 24, 2008 at about 7:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

This was a very fun and scary haunted cornfield. The characters were very creepy and were in the perfect spots to scare people. Just when you think you can take a breath and relax a little, BAM! someone is there to scare the crap out of you again. You definately know that a place is scary when someone from the group before you is crying at the end because they were so scared. I especially liked the extra rooms that they had placed throughout the field, that always makes it more freaky. I also thought the jeepers creepers truck was very cool. Just an idea that I had is that they should try and incorporate more of the movie in the field. Like having someone dress up like the jeepers creepers guy and put him on a wood post like a scarcrow (like in the beginning of jeepers creepers 2). I also greatly appreciated that they spaced everyone out so well. It always seems to ruin the fun when you either catch up to the people in front of you, or the people behind you catch up to you. That did not happen in this cornfield, which I was very happy about. By the way, the guy at the entrace was awesome!

Summary

I recommend Spooky Stalks Haunted Cornfield to anyone looking to get scared and have a lot of fun! This was one of the best haunted cornfields I have ever been to! I am definately going back next year!

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Hauntfest

by SheWroteSnatch after attending on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 7:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Medium

Review

it was a pretty good house for the most part. i went with my cousin and boyfriend and with most haunted houses a group of three gets lumped with another group but i was happy we got to experience it for ourselves. we waited for a little over an hour to get in but there was a lot to do so we kept busy with the dj &games. once we were like halfway through we caught up to a slower group though, so that took some of the scare away from us. its not the houses fault though.

Summary

nice talking skull in the beginning. i liked the elevator, i didnt know that that building had two floors. the room with all the werewolves and zombies was cool, there was a lot going on in there but it kept me from getting bored. there was a part where a train horn went off &that startled me too. i remembered the girl from the strobe light maze from last year, but she still creeped me out. over all pretty good. ill be back next year.

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Lister F/X Presents Monster Mayhem

by bjoule after attending on Friday, October 24, 2008 at about 8:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

For a first year haunt, Monster Mayhem did a wonderful job! Located in the basement of Paulo’s Pizza, the location was great! It was easy to find with ample parking. Additionally, the restaurant above the house provided a warm waiting area and the perfect place to grab a pizza, play video games, or stop for a drink after the haunt.

One of the best features of Monster Mayhem was that the owners encouraged visitors to go through in smaller groups, and they did not rush the groups through the house. This was appreciated because it increased the fun and scariness factors!

The journey through Monster Mayhem takes you from room to room filled with various genetically mutated creatures. The special effects were excellent, both creepy and memorable! The elevator ride left some in our group a little dizzy and played on others’ claustrophobia. We were also impressed by the quality of actors in this haunt. Our favorite character was the man at the entrance of the house who delivered his lines with a perfect mix of eeriness and comedy.

Summary

This haunt was enjoyable, fun, and scary. Everyone in our group had a great time. It’s excellent to see a quality haunted house located in the Milwaukee area! We really hope that Monster Mayhem returns next Halloween for year two!

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Gilly's Haunted House

by kenjamin after attending on Thursday, October 23, 2008 at about 7 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

Absolutely awesome! Creepy circus music plays throughout and almost all the actors are in makeup, not those cheap, lazy masks unless their part calls for one.

The queue at the entrance is very entertaining, having newspaper cutouts on the wall explaining the history of what happened and what to expect, instead of most houses where you stand around rolling your eyes waiting for your turn to go in.

The vortex almost made me fall! My eyes were jelly!

The actors were totally committed to their parts and very professional, unlike most haunts where they get the neighborhood kids to come over and play around in cheap costumes for a few hours after decorating with front yard ornaments from Wal-Mart.

There were three different mazes in this house, each with a different theme and each very disorienting. A fence maze, a dark maze and a mirror room. The bloody tooth fairy clown made my teeth squiggle! Ouch!

The freak show was very creepy. I thought the fence was going to bust open and the freaks were going to spill out all over me. Ghastly!

The doctor in the torture room almost made my pants fly off in a stream of pressurized pee when he whipped out his huge syringe!

This was an awesome house and I suggest it to anyone looking for not only a scare, but a great time and a commitment from the actors to make you have fun. They can't touch you, but these people are so skilled they don't have to and can still get the job done.

Summary

Oh no! I kind of mixed the review and summary together! It's OK! I have a disease.

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Bear Den Zoo Fall Family Fun

by bunnehopp after attending on Friday, October 17, 2008 at about 9:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

Alot has changed this year, the woods constantly changes their scenes. I love the walk through the woods, it is very creepy. The actors are on cue and jump out at different parts of the group, unlike other places where they only get the front or back of the group.

Summary

Easy to locate, worth the price and not far of a drive. I would recommend this haunt to anyone 14 and older.

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A Theater Of Lost Souls

by vampira08 after attending on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 9 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

This is the best haunt i have seen in years and i have been to several each year! The sets were phenomenal the wait (which was about a half an hour) seemed to fly by thanks to all the 'monsters'that play in the barn and the coffin ride! There are all different kind of scares and you can tell the actors love what they are doing.

Summary

We went through both sides (the clown haunt in blacklight is MORE than worth the five bucks) I almost peed my pants when the cahinsaw man chased us. KUDOS to the peekaboo clown the dot room guy and the zombie nurses!

I'm probably going to go back through this weekend!

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Wisconsin Fear Grounds

by btweezy414 after attending on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 7 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

I have been attending this haunt for about the last 3 or 4 years now and it is truly amazing how they seem to be steeping up their game and improving year over year. After attending a very poor cornfield maze the week before, myself and a group of friends decided to visit this Haunt to get the season moving again. We arrived at the place at around 6:50ish. There were already a good number of people before us there. We stood in line for tickets for maybe 5 minutes. We then went into their covered waiting area which was a huge tent. They had the visitors sorted into rows of about 30-40 people. A worker told us which row to stand in, so after about 20 minutes or so of waiting, it was time for our row to step up(*Note* while waiting in line there was various ghouls and evil clowns scaring the living daylights of some young attendees, which really set the mood). We where sent in with out group of 4 and as you enter the first house is very much set up like an old haunted mansion, with a ghoul up top dangling a baby doll from a string at you on at the entrance, just a great start. I don’t want to give too much away, but the inside of the first house had some of the most detailed and nicely hidden creatures I have every seen. The details that go into these rooms are above and beyond anything around. The actors where very into their jobs and did a great job of making you jump or scream.

After we exited the first house there was about a 5 min break so they could properly make sure that the groups didn’t catch other. The waiting area in-between houses were set up and themed greatly so it would break the mood.

We then entered the second house, and it sums this one up, it’s darker and uses strobe lights very nicely. They even had a green type of laser strobe light which gave a great effect on the creatures as they seem to pop up and then out of view. The scares are still top notch in this house and you won’t be disappointed. Especially at the way you have to exit the 2nd house.

We then had another 10 minute break before entereing the 3rd and 3-d haunted fun house. Before entering the house you are given a pair of 3-d glasses. Once inside it is amazing as the artwork and colors jump off the wall due the effects. The house lacked live actors but was just overall visually amazing!

Summary

Overall took a bout an 1 hour to make it thru all 3. For $25.00 how could you go wrong, worth every penny. Also keep the wristband on and you can go again Nov.1st for half price! I highly recommend this house!!

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A Theater Of Lost Souls

by earthangel129 (Review Crew) after attending on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 9 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

This was my favorite of all haunts that I have attended so far.  This is definately a great attraction  and it is made by its actors.  They are wonderful.  The props and frights are way cool too.  From frightening to funny at the drop of a hat.  Good gore, Better props, and even better actors.  There was a  line probably about 45 min but they do offer a speedpass that lets you get right in quickly.  This haunt is extremely interactive so make sure you are ready to get involved with the actors.  Very unique stylizing and completely different than last year-which was great too.  

Signage / Visibility / Location

Easy to find with directions.  Once near the expo center you can find it right away.  There are lights and a huge sign saying that the haunt is located there.

Wait Area / Line Entertainment

Approximately 45 minutes when I went but it can get quite long so I would maybe suggest the $10 extra speedpass if it is chilly outside.

Actors' Performance

WONDERFUL!  I cannot say enough about the people at this haunt.  They are true actors and masters of their craft.  Not one misses a beat and they are all funny and scary.  

Sets Scenes / Props / FX

Very cool-they had a very special new one that looked like a guy screaming to get out of a "Saw" like contraption and then his head was smooshed to smitherines, not for the weak stomach.

Length

Approximately 30 minutes for both attractions.

Crowd Control

Good crowd control-the lines are set up in a barn and there are cool scenes for you to look at  while you wait.

Most Memorable Moment

Definately the squished head machine-pretty realistic and awesome gore.  Also a shout out to the wonderful hillbilly that escorted me into the haunt-nicest backwoods creep I ever met!

Summary

You must go, go now, you know you want to.  Well worth it.  It is reasonably priced and you will be blown away by the actors.  Every year I have gone I have not been disappointed once.

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Burial Chamber Haunted Complex

by earthangel129 (Review Crew) after attending on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 7:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

This is always one of the premier haunts in Wisconsin, and this year was no different.  Upon arriving I saw that only one half hour after opening the lines were full.  This complex consists of three seperate haunts and a special treat called the Last Ride-where you actually lay in a cofin and have the feeling of being burried alive.  The three full size haunts are all great and different.  There are two inside haunts called Insanity and Adrenaline, that are both great with good acting and excellent props.  The other full size haunt is an outdoor haunted woods which is very creepy and full of great actors making funny and scary noises.  My favorite part was when one actor kept making sheep noises at me from inside the woods.    It was great!  An overall one of a kind experience that everyone should check out.  

Signage / Visibility / Location

Very easy to find and  great directions provided or use any map system and you'll get right to it.  Once close you can see the huge spotlight and as soon as you turn the corner where the haunt is located-you can't miss it.  It is huge and has tons of lights, sounds, signs, and people helping you find parking and tickets.

Wait Area / Line Entertainment

I came early and it was pretty busy.  My total waiting time was approximately 20-45 minutes depending on the haunt.  However, they have concessions, two huge screens that they show videos on and they are constantly playing music.  By the way I suggest the mini doughnuts cooked right in front of your eyes and served piping hot which is great in the cool weather.  Plus they taste delightful!

Actors' Performance

Great, good makeup, and did an excellent job staying in character.

Sets Scenes / Props / FX

Unique and well prepared.

Length

Well over an hour of entertainment and that does not include waiting.  I would definately plan at least a couple of hours for this haunt.  Believe me it is well worth it.

Crowd Control

Good crowd control, there are lines roped off and signs showing the different haunts as well as people everywhere you can ask for help.

Most Memorable Moment

I have to say that my all time favorite was definately the person in the woods baaing at me like a sheep.

Summary

Worth the time and money-don't miss this one.

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Terror on Rural Street

by HauntedScuba after attending on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 8 p.m.

Fun Factor: Medium Fear Factor: Low

Review

There is a heated waiting area with concessions & actors roaming but as always it is jam-packed. An hour wait for the amount of people there went fast. We try to go here every year and have attended at least 7+ years. This year the scenes were mostly the same as previous years. The actors in the haunt are good, but rather predictable. The rooms are decorated realistically with lots of stuff to look at in each room. However, when you enter a room you look at everything in the room and an actor or two across the room from you and then move to the next scene. They don't get in your face so the scare factor is lower. The actors do stay in character and try to find the most scared in the group and play on that fear.

Summary

This is the 6th Haunted House I have been too this season. If you like effects over scare it is worth it. Don't let the line miss-lead you, it moves pretty quick.

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Wisconsin Fear Grounds

by x0char0x (Review Crew) after attending on Friday, October 17, 2008 at about 11 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

Wisconsin Feargrounds was awesome once again! They have three haunted houses all on one property and all of them just blew me away. They have the space and they know how to use it. There is little to no dead time between the scenes. They just keep giving you scare after scare.

Signage / Visibility / Location

The location of this is very easy to find, it is located right off of the highway.

Wait Area / Line Entertainment

The wait area was located inside of a heated tent which is extremely nice with these cold Wisconsin Octobers. There are also many actors walking around creeping up on people while they stood in line. It also looked like they had activities to do while you waited in line like a big jump house, but since I got there at 11pm they were already taking it down.

Actors' Performance

The actors' were absolutely incredible. They knew their parts very well and always stayed in character. They also were very unique with their scenes. The best one is probably the guy in the library!!!

Sets Scenes / Props / FX

The sets of this haunt were awesome. They were creepy and scary just by themselves. They used props that were very realistic. Also the sewing machine for skin was amazing!!

Length

The length of this haunt was probably about 20 minutes to go through each haunt. That's over an hour of entertainment, with just about no dead time between the scenes.

Most Memorable Moment

My most memorable moment was the scene with the air compressed tarps. As you are walking the ceiling gets lower giving you the clausterphobic feeling which leads to my favorite thing haunts are incorporating this year, but I'm not going to give it all away.

Summary

Overall, Wisconsin Feargrounds did an awesome job once again. I would recommend this to anyone 15 and over.

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Terror on Rural Street

by odistodis after attending on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 8:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Low Fear Factor: Low

Review

We arrived at this haunt on Saturday about 8:30. There is a heated waiting area with concessions, but it was jam-packed. We were told it was about an hour long wait, so we asked if we could leave and come back. The ticket seller said that even if we missed our numbers being called, they would still let us in, which was pretty cool. We left for a beer and came back about 9:30. Our numbers were called shortly, and we went inside the haunt to get in a short wait line. Here our group of 4 was paired up with a family of 4. The actors in the haunt were great, but it was more like watching movie clips than actually interacting with the actors. You would enter a room, they would do their skit, and you would leave for the next room. There were many cool special effects throughout the haunt, but I prefer a good scare to effects. There was too much light, you could pretty much anticipate everything that was coming. I felt like our group of 8 was too big, there were no scares for the middle or the back of the group. Actually, the children in front of us didn't seem to worried either. This is the 3rd haunt I have been to so far, and I wasn't scared in this one at all.

Summary

If you are looking for a good scare, I would go elsewhere. I would recommend this haunt for families with younger children.

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The Dark Side

by dirkadirka (Review Crew) after attending on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 10 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Medium

Review

By day, the Glacier Rock Farm is an outdoor classroom for schoolchildren to learn and explore the beautiful Kettle Moraine scenery.  At night the scene morphs into a spooky monstrosity known as the Dark Side that sprawls across all 100 acres and includes a haunted mine, hayrack ride, haunted trail, and corn maze.  Are those cute Shetland ponies actually undead flesh-eating zombie horses controlled by the freaks and demons of the Dark Side? Probably.

Signage / Visibility / Location

Usually googlemaps is sufficient, but I got lost trying to find this haunt.  There is a sign at the end of the lane, but one in Ashippun would really help.  Street signs are small and dark in this rural area, but that just adds to the adventure.

Wait Area / Line Entertainment

Because this is a multi-attraction haunt there are several different wait areas as you progress deeper into the rotten heart of the Dark Side. If it is a chilly night $1 hot cocao and cider from the gift shop will make the initial wait more bearable. The last two wait areas both have toasty bonfires but no marshmallows. There were no actors to entertain those waiting but whatever; I would rather put those actors in the woods and fields anyways.

Actors' Performance

All of the creatures inhabiting the forests, cornfields, and mine did a great job.  Most of them successfully used the old-school scare tactics of surprise and loud noises, and having a chainsaw in your hands makes it easy to be terrifying.  Probably more actors than I have seen in any one haunt location so far this year and many of them manage to scare you more than once.  My favorite actor was a young guy who got stepped on by almost every group that went by.  He's got to be pretty dedicated and tough to be taking that kind of abuse.  There also seemed to be a lot of clowns although I don't remember a circus theme anywhere.

Sets Scenes / Props / FX

Of the four different attractions, the hayride was by far our favorite.  The creators designed great sets that reach down and touch your face while you're constantly on the lookout for the next monster.  Sharing the scares with the whole group is fun because you start laughing at someone else's screams, but then you get spooked and the laughter is returned.  The production value will not blow your mind but the craftsmanship and unique touches make the Dark Side different than anything else you will find this Halloween season. 

Length

Clear your nightly haunt schedule because this one took us an hour to get through, seriously.  Probably 20 minutes were spent in the four waiting areas but this is still the longest haunt I have been to.  The anticipation from being outside and hearing screams from both your group and those a half mile away keeps your blood pumping during the down times.

Most Memorable Moment

It took some convincing, but my parents accompanied me on the trip to the Dark Side.  The last time either of them joined me, my chauffer dad was sleeping in the van waiting for my 14 year old friends and I to finish our hauntings for the night so he could take us to Pizza Hut, a yearly tradition.  They both really enjoyed the experience, especially the hayrack ride. I enjoyed hearing my mom scream and swear every time she got scared.

Summary

The Dark Side is absolutely worth a drive out into the country and is a perfect haunted destination if you are part of a large group.  The operators are good people, the actors are dedicated, you get four completely different experiences in one place, and everything costs only ten dollars.  At a price that low I almost felt like making a donation or starting a tip jar because I definitely got my money's worth.  Be sure to bring a sweatshirt and old shoes because there is a lot of walking and some of it can be muddy and treacherous in the dark. 

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Horror In The Dark At Olin Park

by TANYAWI after attending on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 8 p.m.

Fun Factor: Low Fear Factor: Low

Review

A few rooms were really really good, however the end you walk through hanging sheets and NOTHING else--ended as a dud for us. All 8 of us thought it wasn't worth the money and it only lasted 3-4 minutes TOPS.

Summary

We were really hoping this was going to be great but not worth the money.

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Hauntfest

by sillayyybaybee629 after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 11 p.m.

Fun Factor: High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

HOLY SH*T!! This haunted house was incredible! My and my friends absolutely loved it. We showed up at 11pm bought our tickets and got in only 45 minutes later! There were these really hot guys helping us out trying to get us ready for the big scare, they were staff. The actors were great, it felt like everything was so real. My heart was bouncing out of my chest once I walked threw the doors. First there was a very creepy skeleton guy thingy to explain the rules (he reminded me of tales from the crypt) Lol! My favorite was the graveyard (i think thats what it's called), there were zombies scaring me from left to right. Plus there was this cute vampire that was like the head vampire, the only thing that wasn't so cute about him was how he was hissing at me... It was wierd, it creeped me out! The spinny thing that had neon colors splattered every where.. It tripped me out, I felt drunk. :) Another one of my favs was the glow in the dark skeletons, they were more cool than scarey but they sure did get a scream out of me when the popped off the wall. Wow! It was wierd, I didn't even see it coming. The whole house was great, it was deffinately worth my time and my money. Me and my friends promise we'll come back, and this time we'll bring more friends because now there all worked up to see how amazing hauntfest was. I LOVED IT!!!!

Summary

BEST HAUNTED HOUSE EVER!!!!
WOOT HAUNTFEST!
Love Sillayy

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Wisconsin Fear Grounds

by SpiketheSonicDog after attending on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at about 8 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

I'm very impressed with this attraction! The haunts were detailed to the max and the acting was outstanding. A professionally operated event that provides frightening entertainment. I've toured 100+ haunts and this is one of the top haunted attractions in the country.

Summary

The Wisconsin Feargrounds is a must see haunted attraction.

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Hubertus House of Horror

by iluvhauntedhouses after attending on Friday, October 17, 2008 at about 8:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

OH MY GOD!!!That was an awesome house! I've been there before, but this is the best I've ever seen. The place was crowded, but there was plenty of stuff to do (and eat).

The bus ride was not what I expected, it was totally awesome! I don't think there was a room that we didn't like. (We did LOT'S of screaming!) We're definitley going back again!

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Hartford Jaycees Haunted House

by katie_kiesow13 after attending on Friday, October 17, 2008 at about 9 p.m.

Fun Factor: High Fear Factor: Medium

Review

What a great haunt!! We got there about 9 on a Friday night, so we had a wait a really long time - a little over an hour I think. Also, while we were waiting to go in... the power went out, on the whole premises, so that made the wait even longer. However, I'm just glad I wasn't in the house when it happened! It's $12 per person, which I think is a little overpriced, but that's about standard this year.

There were definitely a lot of positives about this haunt... though there are some downfalls as well. I love that you walk through haunted woods to get into the house, it really sets the mood. Walking through the tank at the beginning didn't make a whole lot of sense to me, though. A number of the rooms use animatronic monsters which is never as good as real actors, but the actors that we did see were pretty good. This haunt has probably the most unique vortex I've ever seen and I really enjoyed that. Be ready to crawl! This isn't only a walk-through haunt, you have to crawl, kneel, squirm and fight your way through the house at times. But it makes it all more interesting. They have some different hallway techniques which was cool, but I didn't like all the sheets in the way... if you're claustrophobic, beware!

Summary

Overall, definitely one of the better haunts in the area to visit. Be prepared to wait a pretty long time especially later on the weekends.

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Terror on Rural Street

by katie_kiesow13 (Review Crew) after attending on Friday, October 17, 2008 at about 10:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

This haunt is definitely one of my favorites in the area! Year after year it produces excellent thrills for its guests. My favorite rooms at this house are the doll room, the room with the guillotine, and definitely the torture chamber. The rat was an excellent addition to the haunt since it scared the crap out of my whole group. The little girl in the dolls room, right in the end... she's fantastic!!! The hallway that's black and white really plays with your mind. The technical/special effects and also the attention to detail in this house are just phenomenal. Rooms are all hand painted and look awesome. The actors are all really into their characters and you can tell they really enjoy it. I don't think I saw one actor break character the whole time! While we were waiting to go into the house, there were a number of actors roaming around scaring patrons... and they were pretty creepy. Overall I had another great experience at Terror on Rural Street.

Signage / Visibility / Location

If you follow directions from the website you'll find the place really easily. It's attached to an activity center so there is ample parking available.

Wait Area / Line Entertainment

They have an enclosed area to wait and have some actors roaming about. They also have a concession stand available if you want any snacks while you're waiting.

Actors' Performance

Overall I was very impressed. They're all really into it and have a lot of fun scaring everyone that comes through. Special acknowledgements go to the girls in the doll room and the actors in the torture chamber - you all rocked.

Sets Scenes / Props / FX

Fantastic! Attention to detail is just unbelievable. Some of the props are clearly not real and therefore much less scary than others, but overall it was all really great.

Length

I would say from start to finish, it was roughly 20 minutes. They do an excellent job of keeping you in a room for a while so you can get the full effect, which I love.

Most Memorable Moment

The boys I was with were pretty terrified of the doll's room... watching boys get scared is always a highlight of mine.

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Hauntfest

by upyours447 after attending on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 10:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

hauntfest is byfar the best haunted house i've ever been to. all the actors were in their places. everyone and everything was timed just right. even tho it was $15.00, it was worth every cent. i liked the hillbilly room, the skeleton's, and the caged maze. i barely made it out alive.

Summary

if you want a good haunted house to go to, then go to hauntfest. let's see if you can make it out alive.

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Terror on Rural Street

by x0char0x (Review Crew) after attending on Friday, October 17, 2008 at about 7 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

Terror on Rural Street was awesome once again. From the minute you walk through the doors to wait your turn to the last scene before you leave they have you screaming. This is one haunt that definitely has detailed scenes.

Wait Area / Line Entertainment

The wait area for this haunt was in an indoor heated area. They have actors walking around scaring you, and also a giant monster outside when you walk in.

Actors' Performance

The actors' did a very good job on their performance, they stayed in character and were pretty much always on target with their scares. There were a very areas however, where the scares were predictable but otherwise very good job.

Sets Scenes / Props / FX

The scenes in this house are very real looking. They really make you feel like in your in some horror house.

Length

It took about 20 minutes to walk through the entire place.

Crowd Control

Crowd control was handled very well.

Summary

I would recommend this haunt to anyone over the age of 14.

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Fright Factory

by x0char0x (Review Crew) after attending on Sunday, October 19, 2008 at about 8:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: High Fear Factor: Medium

Review

The name states this house perfectly. When you pull up you just see this old abandoned factory and you are unsure of whats inside just waiting for you to come in. As you are walking through the halls you never know whats around the next corner. The monsters are definitely not afraid to get in your face at this one.

Signage / Visibility / Location

The location of this haunt is very easy to find. They have a huge sign on the building that you can easily see a block away.

Wait Area / Line Entertainment

When I went there wasn't any wait but it is inside and heated!

Actors' Performance

I think they could have used a little bit more actors in their haunt, but the ones they do have stayed in character all the way through. They also weren't afraid to get in your face.

Sets Scenes / Props / FX

The sets and props in this haunt were very well done. I especially loved the tarot card room, very cool!

Length

It took about 15 minutes to walk through the entire thing.

Most Memorable Moment

My most memorable moment would have to be the tarot card room. This was very unique and I loved the set up.

Summary

Overall, this is a very good put together haunt. I would recommend this to anyone 12 and over!

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Dewane Asylum

by BobandSue30 after attending on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at about 7 p.m.

Fun Factor: Medium Fear Factor: Low

Review

We have heard good things about this house. Maybe we went on a bad day for them. The house needed a lot more actors. I am guessing there were only about 20. Not nearly enough to scare us. We were in a group of 16 people and were then cut down to groups of 4 which was much better for a scare. But because there were not enough actors, we did not scream at all. There are 3 levels to this house and some of the rooms were decorated nicely but they need to add more fright. The slide was very dangerous!!!!!!!!!!

Summary

I would not recommend this house to anyone. there are better houses out there for a good scare.

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The Haunted Mansion

by BobandSue30 after attending on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 10:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

After getting our tickets, we entered the haunted trail where spooks scared us along the way. We then had a haunted Bus ride that had a lot of spooks on it. Finally we got to enter the house. Wow what detail there is. The Greeter did a fabulous job getting us prepared for our trip through the house. The Morgue and the kitchen where gross!!! The clowns did a great job and those claustraphobic areas in the house were so dark and erie with spooks everywhere. They had large screens showing the sponsors and clips of scarey movies which kept everyone standing in line busy. Overall, it was a great haunt

Summary

I would recommend this haunt to anyone who really wants to scream!!!! I have been to other houses and they did not make us scream. Thank you guys for making such a great house!!!

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Hauntfest

by cash_money after attending on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 8:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

This haunted house is amazing! I've been there twice already this year, and I still get scared going through it. The actors are completely awesome at what they do and definitely know how to stay in character at all times. The makeup used was excellent and looked real. I really loved this haunt. My friends and I actually saw a group of people run out of the haunted house and fall over when the chainsaw guy came after them!

Summary

If you want to be scared, go to this! No wimpy people allowed.

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Terror on the Fox

by bryant209 after attending on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 10 p.m.

Fun Factor: Medium Fear Factor: Low

Review

Very disappointing...drove 2 hours each way to go to Terror on the Fox for the 1st time and paid $32 for the VIP Tickets. Train was alright and the rooms/props of the haunted houses were cool, but the actors were terrible and none of the houses were scary at all.

Summary

Getting the VIP Tickets is the way to go..when we went there was no waiting in lines whatsoever with the VIP tickets. Overall the setup is cool and the rooms/props of the houses are awesome but I dunno if it was just the people working the night we went, but the actors were pretty bad and there were very few scary parts at all. The group of us who went were all quite disappointed.

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Terror on Rural Street

by vampira after attending on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 7 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

Our group attended Saturday, October 18 at about 8:00. We came by busload from Milwaukee as we do every year, and let me tell you, we were not disappointed! Arriving at that time, we did have an hour and a half wait,with about 400+ people ahead of us, but it was well worth it. While we were waiting in the heated waiting area, we were thouroughly entertained by monsters, (especially the Frankenstein on stilts........) We also enjoyed watching the TV with "live feed" from inside the house. Once our numbers were called, we walked across the courtyard to the actual house. We were also entertained by the vampire telling us jokes. As we entered the mansion, we were impressed by the decorations, the actors and the makeup and costumes. (No cheesy masks here.......only what seems to be professional makeup.) There was a scare in every room, which even made my manly boyfriend scream like a little girl. Kudos, Terror on Rural Street!!!!!! PS does the "Hellevator" really move? None of us can figure it out!!!!!!

Summary

Terror on Rural Street was easy to find, well lit, ample parking. I would recommend getting there early if you don't like to wait. The house was PACKED on Saturday night, BUT it was definitly worth the wait and the $10.00 we paid to get in. We laughed, we screamed, we cried!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Terror on Rural Street

by Thefearwithin after attending on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 8:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

I was at Terror on Rural Street on the same night at almost the exact same time and there were probably 75-100 or more people waiting. The waiting area had several characters and creatures out to entertain the waiting crowd including a very tall (10 feet?) Frankenstein. We had about a 15 minute wait until our numbers were called. There was a heated indoor waiting area where you could watch what I think was a live video feed, as well as an outdoor area decorated as a cemetery with wrought iron gates.

The entry area into the house was new this year and featured doors that automatically open after the numbers were called. Once inside the area were we lined up was really cool. There was some more wrought iron gates leading to another cemetery scene that I am pretty sure was part of the scene at the end of the house because while we were waiting we could hear the screams as the groups went though. The actual entry was also new and look like an actual decrepit porch of a house. There was a rather nice man addressing the groups and telling some corny jokes. Not scary, but he had everyone laughing. A rather agitated "granny" beckoned us into the first room and told a brief story about the "house" and the evil within...She was very good and changed the mood immediately.

From then on it was a series of mostly well timed scares. Although some were predictable and one bordered on being corny, the were still effective.

The attention to detail is why we always come back here and this year there were some awesome scenes and FX. The make up and costumes were cool and it look like they are using a lot of latex FX's.

We always visit this place after going to one or 2 of the other events in the area because we better appreciate how they do things. Contrary to what was said in "another" review, we also appreciate the fact that he majority of the actors are ADULTS and not just teenagers that appear to not even want to be there! We were going to try to go through again, but by time we got out, the waiting areas were full as well as the parking lots!

Summary

This has always been one our favorite Halloween events because of the attention to detail. There may have been years when they were scarier (maybe gorier is the correct term), but I never have been more entertained or had so much fun. Some areas of note are the Killer Clown area, the Attic (creepy) and the Dining room.

For $10 you can't miss! Go early so you can get in TWICE!

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The Morgue Haunted House

by PoetMom after attending on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 9 p.m.

Fun Factor: Medium Fear Factor: Medium

Review

We went to this house because my sister was psyched to go. The $10 price tag seemed reasonable, and I liked the idea of a covered waiting area. The 1/4 mile haunted hike in pitch darkness was awesome, and I loved the chainsaws and ghouls along the way.

The group numbering system is great - being able to mill about and be by the bonfire or concession stand makes the wait more bearable. However, the two and a half hour wait to get into the house was not something I was expecting.

While there were spooks out scaring people, there were also actors just out and about chatting with friends - not scary.

When we finally got into the house, I was surprised by the number of very young volunteers. There were a couple kids in there who looked younger than 10. There was a lot of great ideas that made up the experience, but there were a few things that were just nasty. The port-a-potty idea would have been great, but the dirty diapers and bloody maxi pads on the walls were gross - not scary.

Its a 3 story building - yes, we know there's going to be stairs. But all the crawling sucked. There should be some kind of warning for people who would have hard time on their hands and knees scurrying around in the dark.

Summary

Not bad for your money. Be prepared to wait. Be prepared to crawl around on your hands and knees ... and don't go in with your expectations too high.

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Wisconsin Fear Grounds

by ChadSavage after attending on Friday, October 10, 2008 at about 8 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

Every year I get together with a group of haunted house enthusiasts and we road trip from Michigan, Indiana and Chicago to check out haunted houses in Wisconsin. We hit the Wisconsin Feargrounds late-ish on a Friday night. There was a good crowd, clearly having a good time and getting the cr*p scared out of them by the que line entertainers (Yay Havoc and Granny! Yay Weird Guy In A Jumpsuit!).

The haunts themselves are stellar, from every perspective. Haunted houses haven't scared me since I worked in one 20 years ago*, so while everybody else is screaming and cringing, I really look at set design and decoration, props, lighting, listen to the sound design, see how the actors interact with the patrons, all the technical stuff - I can't help it. What I saw was an incredible attention to detail in the room designs, props and lighting. I saw actors who really ran the gamut of interaction - some were extremely in your face and caustic; others went for a more disturbing approach by completely ignoring you and just acting absolutely (and realistically) insane. I found the latter genuinely creepy - it was like being in a confined space with real psychotic person; you weren't sure what might set him/her off. There's also a great mix of surprises, jump-scares, and a few great slow burns that let you build some suspense and anticipation.

While Morgan Manor and Morgana's Torment employ a great deal of darkness and subtlety, Freaky's Funhouse is the opposite - dayglow 3D! We had a great time marvelling at the great and, at times, truly disturbing artwork, and being weirded out by the various implementations of the 3D effects. The clown selling Human Pot Pies (They're Chicken Lickin' Good!) was a gas and had us all laughing.

The real testament to all 3 haunted houses was my immediate desire to walk right back through them all, to see the things I missed the first time - I can't think of a better way to spend a cold October night!

*My Fear Factor rating is based on the reactions of the people around me, who all seemed gleefully terrified.

Summary

High quality sets, decor, lighting and acting make the Wisconsin Feargrounds a must-see attraction this season!

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Terror on the Fox

by LoudMth after attending on Sunday, October 19, 2008 at about 8:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

Awesome, Awesome, Awesome. I noticed there were some changes to the main house and they made it more fun to go through. My favorite by far is the swampy looking area. Great Sound and actors that were on mark every time. Great voices and sounds from the monsters. Those that spoke were terrific with interaction and good at improv. Sets were great as always. I really liked Torment. Nice change and addition to the show. Also, the outside actors were Unbelievably good (doesn't it hurt to fall like that?).
Everyone was really helpful and willing to make sure we had a terrific time. Again, being a Sunday night there was a very short wait and an unbelievable show.

Summary

I will definately being coming back again next year. Each year I go and this year I was really happy to see some terrific changes and variety. Professional from the time you came on the lot to when you left. Good service, Good Monsters, Good sets, and Good Scares!

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Burial Chamber Haunted Complex

by LoudMth after attending on Sunday, October 19, 2008 at about 7 p.m.

Fun Factor: High Fear Factor: Medium

Review

Adrenaline - Good Haunt though mighty dark. There didn't seem to be a lot of change. Actors were good.
Insanity - I hadn't seen this haunt yet. The actors were really good and on mark. The entertainment in the line was good, though I only saw one character walking around. Lines were short due to it being early on a Sunday.

Summary

Very good. I'd have liked to see more new scenes. Insanity was my favorite of the two.

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Gilly's Haunted House

by GunnaGetU_2121 after attending on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 8:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

From the moment I walked up to the moment I exited I had a wonderful time. The young lady at the front gate was so sweet that it through me off just a little so I wasn’t expecting much of a scare but boy let me tell you!!!! After coming out of the vortex tunnel the wolf guy scared the sh*t out of me!! Then the magician was terrifying as well… I wonder if he ever found the other half of his rabbit?? Much to my surprise Gilly was in the torture room and made it very interesting and very creepy at the same time. The freak show was incredibly amazing and scared the hell out of me. Then I moved on to the “fun house.” Where there is NOTHING fun about it, instead you get a terrifying surprise in every room. The mirror room was truly difficult to find my way through especially with this guy or whatever the hell that creepy thing was following you. Beware when entering the stripped room as the rooms seems to spin out of control and then out of nowhere comes a horrifying surprise!! Then if you can make it through the last room filled to the brim with GIANT clown dolls and a large knife wielding man you’ll be escorted out by a comical yet creepy as hell guy at the end!!! The line was quite long already by that time however I truly felt that I got every penny worth. It took about 15 mins or so to get through but I'm glad I made it out alive!!!

Summary

Gilly's Haunted House Scared the SH*T OUT OF ME!!!!!!!!

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Hauntfest

by cickballs after attending on Sunday, October 19, 2008 at about 8 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

this haunt was vary good it i have gone through many haunted houses and this was one of the best ones all the dark hallways and complete darkness was amazing i loved it another thing i loved was the actors they did not break charactor evan though they probably were there every night for hrs but i highly recomend this haunt

Summary

lots of black hallways people comming out of complete darkness and amazing use of anamatronics

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Terror on Rural Street

by scarytimes after attending on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 8:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Medium Fear Factor: Low

Review

Not hard to find(been there before) BUT the fact that this event wasn't real busy should have been a warning. We(group of friends)have attended this event for 8 years and in the past we knew we were in for a real scare. But in the last few years this haunt has gone downhill big time. We think the theme this year was supposed to be a haunted mansion, but the rooms were a hodge-podge of ideas that didn't make sense or flow together. The scares were predictable and came from where you would expect them. Acting was often mis-timed and the actors didn't seem to know what they were doing. In addition the make-up appeared more fit for a circus theme with crazy colors and strange hair styles on some actors. In addition a good percentage of the actors seemed too young or unprepared to effectivly scare. The time in the haunt was about 15 min. - a bit short in our opinion. Perhaps this haunt would be good for younger people because it has lost much of the impact and intensity it had in the past.

Summary

With high hopes dashed, our group is forced to conclude that this haunt has gone from run-for-your-life in the past to run-of-the-mill today. Gone are the fresh ideas and unusual sets and in their place are rooms and ideas we have seen before. Inside some rooms seemed to be 'tossed' together without thought or planning. The $10 admission(less than most this yar) and shorter wait time than other haunts still doesn't make up for the poor acting and lack of good scares. While we are sure some will find this haunt acceptable, if you are looking for great decor, original ideas and real scares - Terror has lost its' touch. After a couple years of disappointments our group, sorry to say, does not recommend this haunt. Not a complete waste of time but a far cry from many better haunts in our area.

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House of Horrors

by jeepgirl after attending on Friday, October 17, 2008 at about 8 p.m.

Fun Factor: Medium Fear Factor: Low

Review

So, SO. I was disapointed. I went to a hounted house put on by the same group 2 years ago in a different location and it was MUCH better. I understand that they lost a lot of their props when their prevoius building flooded. I hope they continue to improve so that they beat out the one they did 2 years ago at the top of the Noah's Ark parking lot.

Summary

No line. Got in within 5 minutes of arrival. Short indoor haunted house with limited actors the night we were there. Dissapointing. Haunted woods has the potential to be very scary but is severly lacking. Predictable. Short. Two logs laying in pathway that are VERY dangerous! I would go again next year in hopes that they made improvements.

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Hartford Jaycees Haunted House

by sjetman_5 after attending on Friday, October 10, 2008 at about 9 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

This Haunted House was one of my favorites. I really like the fact that to get to the house you had to go through the haunted woods and then climb the stairs to get inside. The actors were awesome and the scences were great, they had a variety of scences to go through. I don't want to go into any detail, that would give it away for the person who wants to visit this haunt. I had gone to this years ago when they were in a different location and it wasn't so good then, it is great now the old farm house and the setting really is cool.

Summary

Excellent was really impressed and would definatley visit this in future. They were somewhat organized in making sure you got in, in a timely fashion.

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Terror on Rural Street

by sjetman_5 after attending on Friday, October 10, 2008 at about 7:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: High Fear Factor: High

Review

I have visited this before and as always Really enjoyed it. The actors, props and scences were great. I would definatley visit this one in the future. Very easy to find and the road is marked well.

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Mars Haunted House

by sjetman_5 after attending on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 8 p.m.

Fun Factor: Medium Fear Factor: Medium

Review

This was Okay not what I expected it to be, People that had gone to this it was real good, Disagree totally. I have visited quite a few Haunted Houses this year and I would not go back to this one next year. Some of the actors we good and did their job at scaring you but others were lacking in scare tactics. The way you entered this building was a little strange, you entered and exited in the same place did not like that. Also the building inside had a terrible smell to it not enjoyable. The props here were sweet they had a ton of goods ones.

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Gilly's Haunted House

by sjetman_5 after attending on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 7 p.m.

Fun Factor: Not Fear Factor: N/A

Review

This was really DUMB, do not waste your time or money. It was circus themed but NOT scary at all! The layout of this sucked you were winding through some century fencing and only a couple of walls were actually made from plywood. The actors didn't seemed to get into it as you would expect. So all in all I would NEVER go to this one again.

Summary

Terrible!

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Hartford Jaycees Haunted House

by soapstar after attending on Friday, October 17, 2008 at about 7 p.m.

Fun Factor: Medium Fear Factor: Low

Review

There are signs for the haunted house, but we passed it at first because they are not very visible. Because we got there at 7 and it was raining, we only had to wait 15 minutes.

The haunted words at the start of the haunt was by far the best part for me. The woods are scary to begin with, so adding quite a few actors really added to the spookiness.

Once inside the house, I have to admit that I was a little disappointed. I am usually scared of everything, but I think I screamed only once. There were not a lot of actors in the house. Instead there were animatronics that I could see before they "popped out." Since I was not scared, I was able to look around at all of the different props and scenes. They were very well constructed and added a lot to the house. I just wish there would have been more actors to interact with us. As previous reviewers mentioned, there was an unpleasant smell and a lot of cloth/clothes hanging down that you had to walk through. I also agree that some of the actors were only there to show you which way to go. It seemed like we were in the house for quite some time, so I was happy with the length of the haunt.

Summary

Overall, I would say that my expectations were not met. The props and haunted woods were very good, but they were not able to make up for the lack of actors. I walked away wishing I had gotten a better scare.

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Haunted Halloween at Red Ridge Ranch

by kv97505 after attending on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 7:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Medium

Review

My husband, 7-year-old, and I went on the Haunted Hay Ride. We had a great time. It was just scary enough for the kid, but all the adults had a good time as well, and even we jumped at some of the effects. I have to say that the phantom horse was amazing! You will see what I mean if you go.

Summary

Definitely a good family haunt! No gore, just good old fashioned spooky!

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House on Haunted Hill

by kv97505 after attending on Friday, October 17, 2008 at about 8 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Medium

Review

This haunt is a fundraiser for the Wyocena Fire Bureau. We went as family (my husband, myself, and our seven-year-old) and had a blast. It's just spooky enough to get your heart pumping, but not so extreme that it will cause nightmares for the littler ones. My 4-year-old nephew also went, and he did just fine.

Summary

Great family haunt!

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Sleepy Hollow Haunted Hayride

by kv97505 after attending on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at about 9:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

My husband I went on this haunt, and it has been our favorite thus far. While most haunted hayrides are rather "tame", this one was not at all! The actors not only jump out, they hang on to the sides of the wagon and even come aboard the wagon and interact with you. You can't run away when you are on a wagon and an evil clown is eye to eye with you. Also, this haunt allows monsters to touch you (within reason of course) so if that bothers you, let them know before you get on. NOT for small kids!

Summary

Breathtaking and scary!

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Bear Den Zoo Fall Family Fun

by kv97505 after attending on Friday, October 3, 2008 at about 8 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

My husband and I went to this event a few weeks ago. We were both really impressed with the realistic scenes and theatrics, as well as the unique setup. Word of warning: there are a few claustraphobic areas; however the staff is kind enough to allow you to bypass those if you are unable to go through them, and it doesn't "take away" from the scare at all. This haunt is NOT for young children as there are some very graphic scenes.

Summary

Awesome job!

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Burial Chamber Haunted Complex

by pud27 (Review Crew) after attending on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 11:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Medium Fear Factor: Medium

Review

The Burial Chamber complex has been one of my favorite haunts over the last few years. Unfortunately this year they have slipped a little in my mind. In years past I have attended earlier in the season and earlier in the night, but on this occasion we were out late. Burial Chamber Consists of three sepaerate haunts in one location. Phobia haunted woods, Adrenaline, and Insanity, the last two house style haunts. The biggest problem I saw which could be because of the time of night was the group sizes/ my group consisted of just my Fiancee and I, but for Adrenaline we were put in a group with 10 other people. 12 people in one group! Thats way too many to go through a haunted trail, not to mention a haunted house. Our 5 minute walk through what they called a haunted woods also consisted of a large group that split itself up once past the ticket lady. Lastly, and worst of all we finished the night with 13 other people through Insanity. I understand the haunt is only open until 11:30, but if they want to be out by that time they need to stop selling tickets earlier. It really wrecked the night and they will end up losing credit if they keep that up. As a very satisfied past customer this was an extremely disapointing night for me.

Signage / Visibility / Location

The haunt is not hard to find at all, it's not too far off Hwy. 41 and it's only one turn from there. They have spot lights that shine up into the air that you can see from a pretty good distance. Once you turn off the highway and get to the road you turn on to you easily see the building right away. The big Burial Chamber painted on the side is a giveaway, if all the cars and people haven’t already made it obvious!

Wait Area / Line Entertainment

They have loud metal music playing and have music videos playing on the bigscreen. They have concessions and a tent to wait under. I’m not sure what the tent was for unless they call numbers at certain times. While we were there the only way to get in was to stand in line making the tent basically useless. I would suggest buying VIP if you can afford it or if you simply cannot stand the lines.

Actors' Performance

I would say they did good considering the circumstances. I can’t imagine what it’s like constantly staying in character while hundreds if not thousands of people come thorugh on a given night. On top of that with a larger group size they had to figure out when to jump out so everyone gets a chance to see the effect. They Didn’t break character and most of them seemed to enjoy what they were doing. Have to shout out to Stewart and the baby-both were pretty disturbing. Phobia was a little disapointing. The few actor’s out there didn’t seem to be completely in to it. I have to give them the benfit of a doubt though as our group split up and they probably did not know what was going on either because of it.

Sets Scenes / Props / FX

The set’s were good as always. Phobia doesn’t really have many sets or props, but they use the wooded scene as best as they can. Adrenaline was the same as years past. They always have great sets and some of the coolest props around but after a few years of the same it can get a little tiring. It wouldn’t hurt to spice it up a little bit. Insanity suffered this year from the opposite. Again they have great sets and a great theme as if a city has been taken over by freaks and wierdos, however they made changes to this one while I personally liked it the way it was. It had been repetitive but it was ok that way. Overall the sets and props were great, you can definitely tell they care how this place looks. The only other problem I saw was it appeared that it was a little understaffed and some rooms/scares went empty. Could be a product of group sizes again and that the scares were over by the time we got there but it was late too so who knows? Something just seemed to be missing.

Length

Phobia clocked in around 5 minutes while the other two took about 15. They were all shorter this year, but that can be attributed to many reasons. The time of night and trying to get so many people through. Also how fast your group walks through-if your scared or want to take your time to see everything.

Crowd Control

I honestly was not impressed with their crowd control. We never did run into another group, but being put into a group with 10-15 people is a bit ridiculous. I realize it was late and they were trying to get so many people through but I don’t know how that justifies the issue. It felt like they were taking advantage of the large crowd and then sacrificing the customer’s enjoyment. With people’s discretionary income spread thin, if they decide to spend it on a hauunt they should get their money’s worth. I would like to see it again earlier in the evening when the crowds aren’t so bad-I’m confident that it’s a totally different animal at that point.

Most Memorable Moment

While the large groups is the most memorable, I have to again comment on the big baby. Also, the one point I got to lead through Adrenaline I took a wrong tunr and opened a door to a storage area! It was nice and big, so it’s nice to know they still have room to expand if they would ever want to do so!

Summary

I know what this haunt can be like, and I'm really hoping my experiance is not what they are doing all year. I have always liked this haunt and expected much better from them. I know this can't be the way the haunt is really being run, it honestly kills me to say all this about it. I would really like to see how they run the haunt earlier in the evening. I would definitely recommend being out there early, it cannot be as bad as my experience. Pleas note, this is one person’s thoughts on his own experience. This by no means is a representation of every minute of the attractions operating hours. Everyone has different experiences and different thought on situations. This is my opinion, I hope everyone else has a better time in their situation than I did.

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A Theater Of Lost Souls

by pud27 (Review Crew) after attending on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 10 p.m.

Fun Factor: High Fear Factor: Medium

Review

A Theater of Lost Souls, or ATOLS, boasts being one of the scariest haunted houses in the state. While I did not see the scariest haunt, I definitely saw the quality that is appreciated throughout the haunt world. Split into two seperate haunts, ATOLS starts off with a twisted walk through a sanitarium. Multiple patients warn you that you do not belong there, you'll catch what they have. Each room brings you to another crazy experiment taking place. While the overall scare factor wasn't the highest there was enough gore to make the faint of heart a little squeamish. Keep an eye out for the room with the strobe lights-you'll know it when you see it. In the second attraction, A theater of the Absurd, you meet some crazy clowns, all in a 3-d setting. You'll also meet some crazy aliens, who have a pretty cool effect in their hands that is definitely worth checking out. In my opinion this was the better of the two haunts. Unfortunately the only way to partake in this haunt is to go through both of them.

Signage / Visibility / Location

There is a little bit of signage off the main roads that direct you back to the fairgrounds that the haunt is located on. They do not have lights on them, so they are a little hard to see. The location is pretty good, it's out on the edge of town at the fairgrounds, so it's rather dark which adds to the feel.

Wait Area / Line Entertainment

The wait is in a barn, which is nice in case of inclement weather. There was a screen playing some video clips.

Actors' Performance

The actors were good. They stayed in character and seemed to enjoy what they were doing. They did a good job of playing their scenes up. The actors in the strobe room were freaky, thats all I can say on that.

Sets Scenes / Props / FX

The sets were great, they definitely put time into it. THe props and scenes were all along the lines of a sanitarium, and I would not want to be a patient at it. While a hospital type feel is not out of the ordinary they did a good job of taking an often used theme and making it their own.

Length

The length of the main attraction was about 10 minutes, Theater of the Absurd about 5 minutes. It was a lot shorter than i would have expected, and there were some spots where they stopped us for a while

Crowd Control

We did not catch up to another group and nobody caught up to us. They did a real good job of keeping us seperated, and they let us go ourselves as a group of two. through the first part.

Most Memorable Moment

The most memorable part of the night was probably the clown who yelled at everyone in the Theater of the Absurd.

Summary

Overall I would have to say this was a good haunt. They really pride themselves on their experience and it show through in most spots. WHile not as scary as I expected, and a little shorter than I had hoped it was a well run haunt.

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Haunted Cornfield at Meadowbrook Pumpkin Farm

by afavre4ever after attending on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 9:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Not Fear Factor: Low

Review

This was the worst time I've ever had at a haunt. It started with the parking. We drove basically through where the concession and gift shop was. People were crowding the driving area. The parking attendants weren't paying attention enough. I went with 2 other people. We had already purchased our tickets online and printed them out. The e-tickets said we could receive our wristbands at the concessions stand, which was deceiving considering when we went to the concessions stand they told us to go to what looked to be a gift shop instead. We got our wristbands and the guy that handed them to us explained how it worked. There were numbers on the wristbands and we were told to go to the bonfire and watch the L.E.D. sign for our numbers, which were the last three numbers on the wristbands (we were 056-058). We proceeded our way to the bonfire and the L.E.D. sign read "Now entering numbers 400-450." We figured that maybe it will only go to 500....we were wrong. It went all the way to 951-000. We sat at the bonfire until 1:30!!! We waited for over 3 hours. Also, when the numbers got higher, less people left to enter the maze. They didn't call the next group of 50 even though, at most, 5 people from each 50 were the only ones. When we finally got called we proceeded our way to wait in a line for about 15 more minutes. When we entered the maze, it looked pretty good. But then it just dragged on with shoddy props and poor acting. Between the actors and the props, the maze consisted of 95% props. About 3/4ths through, the security was stopping the groups so the group ahead could get further ahead. We were stopped for about 15 min. We finally exited the maze. From the time we had arrived (9:30) to the time we left (2:15), the whole thing took almost 5 HOURS!!! And it wasn't a good 5 hours.

Summary

Don't waste your time with this one. They make it sound good and all but $18 isn't worth the 3 hour wait or the drive. It's an overpriced haunt. The best part: the drive home.

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Burial Chamber Haunted Complex

by louiscyphre (Review Crew) after attending on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 7 p.m.

Fun Factor: High Fear Factor: High

Review

A lot of fun, though suffers occasionally from an apparent issue some haunts are having, with multiple houses at one location leading to a dilution of scares.  These guys do get points for having one of the haunts be an outside walk through a haunted woods (inexplicably named "Phobia"), which was incredibly, pants-wettingly scary.  Man, if you're scared of zombies, you're basically toast here -- best damn zombies this reviewer has ever seen; my scalp is off to the actors out there in the cold dark woods, shuffling along behind or toward us, contorting their bodies, dragging their busted leg behind them....  Oy Vey.  And I like how they just let the dark woods be the dark woods, and then something would come lurching out from behind the trees...

So, three haunts to go through, and also a little burial simulator, where you get put in a coffin, and then you go through a whole Disney-Haunted-Mansion's-trashier-cousin thing where you're "lowered" into the grave and someone is talking about how you're going to an "Underworld of Doom" (are there other kinds of Underworlds?) where your soul will something something something...I will say, though, being put in a coffin has its own disturbing "is there enough oxygen in here" sense to it.

Ghouls in this haunt also seemed a bit more on point about performance; there's a disturbing "bikini wax" offered, a cool and confusing Autopsy Room, and a child's room where we're still not sure who was a mannequin and who wasn't.  Another really cool point -- the ghouls in these haunts don't just menace you by growling or saying something threatening, they're also making weird little noises, like clicking or sniffling or snorting or whining or rattling something in their throat.  I liked that they really seemed to be trying to unnerve you on multiple levels.  And boy, that haunted woods.

And for all those Allie McBeal fans out there (anyone?), get ready for a Dancing Baby of a very different order....

Signage / Visibility / Location

Very easy to find; just off the main highway, it's a whole complex with a parking lot in front and very clearly marked (how could it not be, I suppose), with a blazing searchlight over the whole thing. 

Wait Area / Line Entertainment

We got there right when they opened, so didn't wait in line very much, thank Satan, 'cause the lines when we left at 8:30 were wrapping around the buildings, so get there early.  There are huge video screens which were showing Rob Zombie videos (appropro), but then sometimes would show footage of stand-up comedians and SNL and dance videos.  I didn't really understand.  They also have a huge tent and a well-stocked concessions stand, including mini-donuts, which are kind of the (un)holy grail of concessions to this writer.  And, again, points for them; the guy cooking Brats on a grill also had bloody body parts on the grill, in case you were into something more exotic, I suppose. 

Actors' Performance

Im-freakin-pressive, there is a giant Dancing Baby who danced us out of his room (very cool idea, guys), the autopsy room doctors click and swing a mean scalpel, and there is a really really cool leaf monster in the Haunted Woods (I'm sorry, "Phobia") who came out of a pile of leaves and crawled along the ground and kept following us while making weird hard-to-pin-down noises.  I can't tell you how disturbing it is to have something emerging from the bank of a body of water and just make weird noises and crawl after you in the dark woods.  And, as above, awesome awesome zombies.  Oh, and we llked the vampire lady who does crowd control at the front of one of the haunts.  I wonder if they have a group of college theatre people helping out or something -- ghouls seemed like they gave it kind of an extra something. 

Sets Scenes / Props / FX

Good stuff; really cool underground tunnel look at one point, some elaborate sets, spooky outhouses, but a little too much dark hallways.  Maybe the dark hallways are one way to space out groups; I don't know. 

Length

Very good -- each haunt took about 20 minutes to go through, and then you wait in line for the next one.  I bet this could get kind of ponderous if there are lots and lots of people, though, so get there early.  But I guess you could enjoy some delicious mini-donuts while you're waiting, so it's not all that bad. 

Crowd Control

As above, there's a huge tent and concessions.  You line up outside whichever haunt you want to go through and get to watch videos. 

Most Memorable Moment

Dancing Baby Dancing Baby Dancing Baby.  And pretty much all the ghouls and zombies in the Haunted Woods (You too, Leaf Monster!). 

Summary

A very enjoyable haunt experience, though I could see it being even better if there were less haunts to go through overall, and they correspondingly upped the quality of remaining scenes; really, one does get kind of numb after traipsing through three haunts in the course of 1.5 hours.  Impressive actors who seemed to really get into it, and I bet think up new ways to disturb people on a regular basis; whoever came up with the "clicking"/other weird noises idea should get a gold star (if ghouls do indeed value gold stars).  I got the impression the people doing this are enjoying themselves, and it showed.  Recommended. 

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Hartford Jaycees Haunted House

by JJrakman after attending on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 8 p.m.

Fun Factor: High Fear Factor: Medium

Review

The first thing you notice when you arrive at the place, is an immense crowd wating in line. We had to wait roughly 3 hours behind 300 people to get in. Luckily they sell hot dogs, and soda hot chocolate and a variety of other things, along with playing a move (ghostbusters this time) on the wall inside of a barn to help the wait move along. They state that they'll stay open until the last person comes in, so I wish I had waitied until 11 to go in, since by that time the crowd had severly diminished.

The house itself once you get in is okay. First you go though a backyard trail, where there is an assortment of ghoulsih figures dressed in cotume. but all they really do is growl at you as you walk by, and aren't used to their full effect.

Once you enter the house you are greeted by a variety of actors much better than those on the outside trail. However, the bulk of the interior of the haunted house is filled with animatronics, which aren't as scary as a good actor.

There's lots of getting on your knees and crawling through small spaces, so some aspects of it are more like a labrynthine fun house.

Alot of the scenery was really good though, and alot of great props.

While it's alot of fun to go through, the wait may not have been worth it, and it could use more actors and less animatronics.

Summary

Long wait, okay rewards.

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Mars Haunted House

by JJrakman after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 8 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

This was the best one I've been to this year. I have to say, that they got me more than a few times in this one. Great transitions from one scene to the next, and the cues as to when to move to the next scene were clear. Great use of actors and props. Little in the way of animatronics, which aren't as scary as good actors anyway.

Summary

Scariest of the season so far!

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Lister F/X Presents Monster Mayhem

by JJrakman after attending on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at about 8 p.m.

Fun Factor: Medium Fear Factor: Medium

Review

This is a good effort for a first year. I was impressed by the sets and the good usage of actors to progress a coherent storyline throughout the performance.

However, it could use some improvement. Firstly, much of the house which is in the basement of Paulo's Pizza on 51st & Howard, is too brightly lit. Particularly in the halls between sets. I would recommend at least replaceing standard lighting with colored lights or black lights, and leaving it pitch black in some areas.

Paticularly at the end with the big alien, complete blackness with a strobe light would be alot more effective IMO.

Also, I wasn't quite sure when to leave one scene and move onto the next, it could use some better cues as to when to move on.

Also, there could be some minor things of interest between scenes. Somthing as simple as hanging fabric that has to be pushed through to make the transition from one scene to another more interesting.

They do however give you a coupon for a free drink at their bar at the end.

Summary

Great first effort, but could use some improvement.

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Wisconsin Fear Grounds

by louiscyphre (Review Crew) after attending on Friday, October 17, 2008 at about 8:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: High Fear Factor: Medium

Review

Geez, I was just a little disappointed; I mean, obviously they've worked very hard on their haunt again this year, and maybe we were there on an off-night, but...having attended Morgan Manor two years ago and being impressed with the imagination, characterization, and overall creativity and execution of the place, I had high expectations for the three haunted houses of Wisconsin Feargrounds...and they were good, but just not mind-blowingly cool.  There are three houses in all, including a 3-D Funhouse where you have to wear 3-D glasses to get the full effect, which sounds really cool, is really cool at first, but by the end, just kind of cool.  It feels to me like they were trying to do too much this time, and stretched the contents of one Grade-A+ Haunted House into three Grade-B+ Haunts.  So, I guess, it takes more time to cover the whole thing, but the effect is eventually diluted, and, to be honest, I was kind of tired of it all by the end of the third haunt.  It also felt like stretching the haunts out over three locations led to less ghouls, as we noticed a number of the same ghouls having to cut through and be used in multiple rooms and scenes.  I dunno, It felt like there were some budget cuts or something, less ghouls ultimately doing more work; maybe they should unionize. 

Actually, I hope all that doesn't sound too negative; we did have a really good time overall, and there are some scenes in here which are amazing -- one in particular, involving having to work your way through an increasingly narrowing rubbery space, with the walls and ceiling actually drooping down onto you more and more as you advance and it seems to be getting harder to breathe and which actually kind of panicked several members of our group, was an incredibly original scene; everyone in my group talked this up for the 45 minute ride home, so hats off to whoever thought that up -- we need more of you!  Oh, and there is a potted plant that isn't what it seems...and some of the 3-D illustrations in the Funhouse were super-cool.  I mean, a 3-D painting of a malevolent Winnie the Pooh holding a bloody butcher's knife aloft is in its own orbit of cool. 

Signage / Visibility / Location

Very easy to find, just follow directions on the website, right off 90/94, in the Waukesha Fairgrounds (hence the pun).  Tons of parking, including actual restrooms and not just porta-potties, which was a big hit with the ladies.  The Haunt is in several buildings on the grounds. 

Wait Area / Line Entertainment

Very efficient, they line you up in various columns and let subsequent groups in individually.  There's a lot to do while waiting, they have various crowd-distractor games to watch or participate in like that Gladiator thing where two opponents stand on padded posts and try to knock each other off with padded Darth Maulish double-sided sticks.  And it looked like they had some kind of bouncy-boxing thing, too; I wasn't sure if these cost money to do or not (it got kind of confusing).  There were some nicely-made-up ghouls walking around menacing the people in line.  Oh, and the waiting area is in a heated tent, so it was quite comfortable. 

Actors' Performance

Performances were good, some scenes had some really great little storylines developing (shout out due to the Librarian Ghoul!), and there was one ragged-y guy wandering around who kept yelling that he "just wants to see (my) wife and children!" who was really great, 'cause that's a very different approach to unnerving the customers; someone should ask him what happened....  I also liked the clown who was looking for "Chuckie!" in the 3-D Funhouse; sometimes you would hear him calling this out from other rooms and it would rhythmically line up with the weird music in the Funhouse for a cool effect.  I also liked that the urinator on the toilet apologizes for peeing on you (!).  It doesn't cost anything to be polite. 

Sets Scenes / Props / FX

Well, there's a lot of hanging stuff that you have to duck, and lots and lots of smelly hemp rope used.  Actually, there's a space where there are all these human heads (severed human heads!) hanging all over and blocking your way, and when you knock into one, it hits a bunch of the others, and then you've got yourself a hallway of swinging human heads on strings to get through, which is even more awkward than it sounds.  There is also lots of fog and strobes and lasers in various rooms, used to varying effect.  And, as above, the 3-D Funhouse is quite cool, but seemed a little lacking in ghouls and scares when we went through; can I just put in another call to stop over-monsterizing clowns?  A clown is creepy and scary all by itself, people, it doesn't need blood-red eyes and dripping fangs and a hook hand and bat wings and a stupid chainsaw.  Just make it a clown!

The giant 3-D illustrations on the walls of the 3-D Funhouse are pretty much a must-see, though they range from boring, overly-fangy horror movie stereotypes ( see above) to cool and creative perversions of childhood iconography. 

Length

Excellent, each house took about 15-20 minutes to go through, and we never ran into other groups, so pacing was really good. 

Crowd Control

As above, very well-done, you wait in columns and they let you in a column at a time.  They also sold concessions outside near the ticket space. 

Most Memorable Moment

I have to say, having a whole rubbery passage close in on you while also slowly dropping down on you was a bit like being swallowed; never experienced that before!

Summary

Overall, I had too-high expectations for this one; on its own merits, well-done, but not as creative or engaging as I had seen in the past.  Stretching over three haunts dilutes the overall effect, and I would suggest tightening this up in the future.  Was still a lot of fun, and you should probably see what a 3-D Funhouse looks like, anyway.  And beware the potted plant!

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Farmer Browns Haunted Barn & Hay Ride

by HauntedHouseSeeker after attending on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 9 p.m.

Fun Factor: Not Fear Factor: Low

Review

I was very disappointed by this one. There was no scares to say (three times someone jumped at the wagon). Couldn't barely see displays they did have (shining the light) and all for a lot of money. Thought about asking for that back but didn't.

Summary

If you want a leisurely hay ride then here it is for you. The small children on the ride were bored and no scares at all. Very sad. Will not recommend this to anyone.

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Hauntfest

by Jer-Bear after attending on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 11 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

This year was great. I was freigtened the entire time especially in the first room and the kitchen.The vortex was also great with the big walls. i kept fealing like i was turning. i am also not an easy person to scare. i laugh at haunted houses and at thius one i was not speaking.

Summary

it was a great performance with actors always in character and in thier rooms going 100%. i say go to it if you dare to be scared

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The Morgue Haunted House

by jamegurl after attending on Friday, October 17, 2008 at about 9:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

I went to The Morgue last year and thought it was a lot of fun, so I, along with some friends, decided that this was going to be the haunted house we went to this year.

Before we went, I came online to check and see if there were any reviews on it, because I wanted to know if it was still a good one to go to. I did find one review, in which they stated, they didn't have a good time and it was not very good. I was a litte thrown off by it and a little skeptical about going, but having gone to it last year, I knew it couldn't be worse.

We arrived at The Morgue and found it to be not very busy at all. Parking was good and the wait was not terrible at all. I arrived about twenty or so minutes after the rest of my group, so they had my wristband already. If you don't know, they give you a wristband with a number on it, and call you in to the haunted house by group numbers. It is an awesome system and works very well.

Before you go into the haunted house, you have to walk through about 1/4mile dark woods. No lights or anything. Not allowed either. It was a terrifying experience for a few in our group.

After you exit the woods, you stand in an opening which has a big bon fire, and wait for them to call your group number to go into the house. Our wait was about three minutes, which was awesome, but I wouldn't have minded waiting longer. It was not cold outside nor raining.

The house was insane and filled with things you would probably never expect. You walk, crouch, crawl, climb, and slide around in there. I loved going through!! I wanted to go through it backwards when I was done.

I recommend this for anyone looking to have a heck of a time! Our group had a blast!

Summary

Awesome haunted woods/house! Not everybody has the same experience so just because you read one bad review, doesn't mean it sucks. It just means they themselves didn't have a particularly good time on a certain night. Read more then one review before deciding. Maybe opening wknd is not a good wknd to attend a haunted house.

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Bear Den Zoo Fall Family Fun

by MsIngette11 after attending on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at about 7 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

This is a really GREAT site!The haunted woods was much bigger and even scarier then I expected!!It was also great to be taken into the woods in a herse!Then you get spun around so you have no idea which direction you're going-you're on your own to find out more!!!!!!

Summary

This is a must see for a good Halloween fright!

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Hartford Jaycees Haunted House

by scare_girl19 after attending on Friday, October 10, 2008 at about 10:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Low Fear Factor: Low

Review

This haunt was not easily visable from the road, but with following signs we eventually made it there. There was adequate parking. The waiting area was in the basement of what appeared to be a barn. It was cold and cramped. We were waiting for about an hour before our numbers were called even though there didn't appear to be large amounts of people waiting. When our numbers were finally called we went and waited in a tent outside (again cold). The rules were said but not clearly stated or posted. When it was finally time for our group to go in, we were given vauge directions on where to go.

We were sent off into a forest which was dark and spooky. There were many good unpredictable scares in the woods, but there were also many actors standing around. We were then instructed to go through a tank. We couldn't figure out how to get in until we saw the duct-tape arrow pointing us to crawl.

Once we were through the tank we were to knock on the door three times and wait for an answer. We knocked at least ten times and were waiting out in the cold for an answer, which finally came after about three minutes. When we were finally let into the house it was hot, humid, and smelly. The rooms were small and cramped and there were many sheets hanging in the way of walking. There may have had good effects, but it was hard to see because sheets and fabric was always in the way. The house was full of loud, obnoxious noises and there were strobes in almost every room. It became predictable. There were very few actors in the house, and I heard 3 of them talk. The rest of them were just there to lead you through the next door. If you are at all claustrophobic, or even if you're not, you may have major problems in the house. The house seemed to go on forever and with few actors and misplaced effects (animatronics were used in nearly every room and they were poorly timed and placed) it became annoying. When we exited the house (out of a smelly cellar) there were about 7 monsters standing outside. We were ready for them to chase us to our cars (like the previous haunt we were at) or maybe even just give us a little scare. Instead, many of them were standing against the house and were in circles talking amongst themselves.

Summary

The forest was a good touch, but by the end of the house I was hot, annoyed and just wanted to get out. The entrance fee of $12 was steep and honestly it wasn't worth the money or the wait.

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Terror on Rural Street

by scare_girl19 after attending on Friday, October 10, 2008 at about 8 p.m.

Fun Factor: High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

This haunt was easy to find (located on Rural Street off of Hwy 60 in Hartford) and there was plenty of parking.

Starting at the front door, it was obvious that this was going to be a memorable haunt. Monsters were chasing people out to their cars, and you could already hear screams from inside the lobby. A tv with live feed from inside the house, which was located in a large heated waiting area, set the mood and was more than enjoyable to watch.

When our numbers were called, we filed into the front part of the house. Hearing screams from inside the house made me want to go inside and find out where they were coming from. While waiting the rules were posted and easily visable. The decorations both outside and inside the house were phenomenal. The actors did a wonderful job of setting the scene and explaining the story of the house. At one point I was scared into a corner of a dark hallway and was surrounded by monsters. We took a one way ride on the "Hellevator"....were you moving or weren't you? (I still can't figure it out!!!) There were some areas of the house that could have used more actors, and in other areas of the house, where you "knew" what was going to happen, it still gave a wonderful scare. However, that being said, the overall house was one of the best I have seen throughout their years of business. This house took about 15 minutes to go through.

Summary

This haunt was a memorable one that I would be more than willing to return to. The actors and the decorations were phenomenal, and was worth more than the $10 entry fee.

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The Haunted Mansion

by Jackie Gerend after attending on Friday, October 17, 2008 at about 9 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

The Haunted Mansion at Quitewoods South was the best Haunted house that I ever seen. The actors are really in to it and the bus ride was amazing. It was cool that they set up Belgianville. That was halarious. I don't know how they could of come up with 19 rooms of excitment! I was acually scared at this house of tarror!

Summary

Very amusing and scarry. It is laughing crazy at points and shiver in the corner scary. Overall amazinly awsome!

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The Morgue Haunted House

by snoopy after attending on Friday, October 17, 2008 at about 9:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Not Fear Factor: N/A

Review

Where do I begin. It had been years since I had been to this haunt so i was excited to see how it had changed. The woods were too dark, found myself and my group struggeling to find the path. We made it to the bonfire and that was great. I loved the idea of being able to stand around, talk, eat, drink while wating for our groups number to be called. Then came the house, I have never been more dissapointed. I spent the entire tour watching out for my own safety as to not get hurt tripping over doorways, crawlspaces that lead to unlit drops. The actors seemed to mostly be under the age of 13 with shabby makeup wearing street clothes talking to one another as we went through the house. Needless to say it was not a good experience and I would never go back again.

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House of Bathory by Dead by Dawn Productions

by pud27 (Review Crew) after attending on Friday, October 17, 2008 at about 8:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

Dead by Dawn is definitely no rookie to the haunted attraction industry. With haunts ranging from the Demon Sanitarium, to Windigo Manor at JFK Prep to this years haunt The House of Bathory she always seems to improve. This year is is no exception, they have put forth their best haunt ever. Dawn has a history of taking the fairy tales and stories we all loved as children and putting a dark twist on them, turning dreams to nightmares. Taking place in the store she runs and the apartment she lives in above she uses the space she has to the max. As you enter, be prepared to hear tales from the Mad Hatter as he prepares you for the journey through the House of Bathory. From there you encounter all the beloved stories, twisted beyond belief. This is not a new theme for her, but it is definitely the best one they have done.

Signage / Visibility / Location

There is no signage that I noticed, and very little on the building itself. I have been there before so I knew where I was going. It's located on the main road in downtown Manitowoc. As always, If you are unfamiliar be sure to get directions.

Wait Area / Line Entertainment

This is an outside wait, but for part of it there are awnings over the business fronts. There was very little entertainment other than a stereo playing a mix of Halloween music.

Actors' Performance

The actor's were great. This was possibly the best acting I have seen in a haunted house ever. From the Ms. Bathory, to the Mad Hatter, to Charlie and beyond, you are led to believe these actor's are professionals. They never once broke character and they showed dedication beyond any I have ever scene.

Sets Scenes / Props / FX

The sets were great. They really took the time to design their rooms and make the most out of what they had. there is very little down time where you wonder whats going on. It's purely demented chaos through the entire thing, and it could not have worked any better.

Length

Again, I failed to get an accurate time on it, but I looked at my watch at some point in the house and it took 12 minutes from there. i would estimate around 20 minutes to get through.

Crowd Control

Crowd control was great. The put us We never once caught up to the group ahead of us and we did not see a group behind us. I estimate they wait 5- 7 minutes between sending the groups in. It makes for a little wait but it makes the haunt that much better. It gives the actors time to reset and get back into character for the next group.

Most Memorable Moment

The most memorable part of this haunt is definitely the beginning with the Mad Hatter. With all that this haunt does right you should have forgotten about him by the end. It really shows how good he is and his scene was that you remember him even after all the surprises and horror you witness after him Also have to shout out to the shocking portion of the night. I'm not sure if it was a static shock or if they have some sort of shocker in there that sent an actual jolt through me.

Summary

This haunt is great. I would not hesitate to go back tonight, and then get in line again after that. Dawn has done it again. It takes a lot to get me to jump at this point, but they managed completely. This review does not do it the justice it deserves. All the actors deserve credit-any one of them could be believable in whatever they do, they were that good. You really do need to check this one out. Don't just take my word for it, this one truly rocks. It is well worth the money!

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Dominion of Terror

by pud27 (Review Crew) after attending on Friday, October 17, 2008 at about 7 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

The Sheboygan Jaycees boast over 30 years of experience in running haunted attractions and it shows. I attended this haunt last year and it sure felt like I had never been there before. I've been to many haunted attractions where things are only slightly different from the year before, but the Jaycees ensure that nothing is repeated. I don't think there was one scene or performance that occurred last year. On top of that, this haunt featured an eclectic mix of rooms with very little carryover in theme. It sounds like a mess but they pull it off with great transitions from room to room. The best part would have to have been the marketplace, which hosted the best actor; the butcher, and the best scenes, the movie theater.

Signage / Visibility / Location

The signage for this haunt is not the greatest, there are actually no signs at all until you get right down to it. I would strongly suggest getting directions if you are unfamiliar with Sheboygan. Once there it is pretty visible and the building is pretty cool. It's an old factory building in the middle of dowtown. The setting isn't the greatest, but the building is good.

Wait Area / Line Entertainment

The building forms a sort of u shape in which the line wraps itself in. It's not covered so on a rainy eve like we had you will get wet. There is a concession stand and a few actors wandering around the wait area.

Actors' Performance

Most of the actor's performances were great. Even the ones who weren't as dedicated were good and remained in character. I have to give credit to the butcher, by far the best actor in the whole place.

Sets Scenes / Props / FX

The sets were all designed by different people, thus the lack of one standard theme. Once again, they did a great job in making the eclectic style work. They took a lot of time to make it look good, not skimping on areas to make others better.

Length

The length was great for any attraction. I didn't get a good look at my watch but I would guess it took probably took 20-25 minutes to get through. Well worth the cost of admission.

Crowd Control

We did run into a group in front of us, but when the actor's realized it happened they did a great job of splitting it back up. Overall crowd control was good. My fiancee and I were put in a group with three others who led the way. They went a little faster than I normally would have and i think that contributed to the issue.

Most Memorable Moment

The most memorable part was probably the butcher. I can't say too much but you'll know it when you see it.

Summary

Overall this was a great haunt. Picking out just little things to give examples is hard when everything is as good as it was. Everything about this haunt deserves recognition. As a charity event they do a haunt extremely well, even better than some for profit haunts. This one is well worth the time and money, you will not be disappointed.

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A Theater Of Lost Souls

by pintslayer1 after attending on Friday, October 17, 2008 at about 7 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

Top notch haunt. If you're scared of clowns or the dark, this is the house for you.

Guy with the shovel, you rock!!

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House of Bathory by Dead by Dawn Productions

by Marion Crane after attending on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at about 8 a.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

This haunt is truly unique, they always surpass my expectations. Actors were always in character, spacing was perfect, all the rooms were really cool. Even the music in line was awesome! Actors of all ages scared the crap out of us. Fun and scary wrapped up in one hell of a haunt.

Summary

I definitely recommend this to everyone, definitely worth a road trip! Props to Dead By Dawn productions!!!

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Haunted Cornfield at Meadowbrook Pumpkin Farm

by halloween after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 9 p.m.

Fun Factor: Low Fear Factor: N/A

Review

This corn maze was NOT worth the money--$18 if you wanted to wait 4 hours or $25 if you wanted to wait only 30 minutes. It only took 20 minutes to walk through it, and it was never scary.

Summary

Not recommended at all.

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Splatter Haus

by dirkadirka after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 11:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Medium Fear Factor: Very High

Review

Splatter Haus has moved locations in 2008, but the actors are still terrifying as hell and maintain the over-the-top scare factor from past years. Many of these monsters are also hooked up to microphones and speakers so their terrible noises and scares are sure to overpower your own puny screams. These possessed demons will fly at you from out of nowhere, but try to stick around long enough to get a good look at their amazing costumes and makeup. Our group of five included three people who were absolutely terrified and ran out of almost every room screaming, which made the experience much more enjoyable. Tickets are called in batches of 50 so you can hang out and eat, listen to music, or smoke cigarettes like everyone else. I would recommend going early because the wait will probably be over an hour if you arrive anytime after 9:30.

Summary

I miss the foreboding tone set by having previous Splatter House versions built on farms in rural settings. However, the newest spawning of this franchise is just as good as the past. There were some very unique scares that I have not seen in past years, and many of the old favorites return. While the scares are top-notch, the sets are not very imaginative or detailed. The actors are incredibly dedicated and intense, but I prefer haunted houses that put just as much effort into room design.

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Wisconsin Fear Grounds

by ToTheMax after attending on Friday, October 10, 2008 at about 10 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

I was very impressed by what I saw at this place, it was pretty sweet. I'm really not a fan of haunted houses because they just aren't scary. To be honest the only reason I went through this one was because my girlfriend wanted to go and I thought it would be pretty funny to see her freak out. I have to say that this haunted house is different than any I've been to before because it actually made me jump. Most that I've been to have just been dark room after dark room with little 12 year old kids dressed in black roaring at me and that stuff just aint scary. The people in this haunted house actually put in effort and tried to scare you. For the most part most of the actors were really creepy. We only decided to go though the first house Morgan Manor and I'm kinda kicking myself for not paying the little bit extra to go through the other two houses. I plan on going back to see if they are as good as the first one.

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Wisconsin Fear Grounds

by tosoarforever after attending on Friday, October 10, 2008 at about 9:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

Halloweeen is the best time of the year,Especially when you get to go to haunted houses. Wisconsin Feargrounds was absolutely the scariest and greatest haunted attraction(s) to attend this year. From the minute I went there I knew these were professional haunts. Everything was well organized from the ticket booths to the wait lines to the haunts. Don't let the calm manner fool you. Inside people were screaming and terrified of the living dead and other beings that lurked within the dark walls. Morgan Manor was so detailed with the perfect setting for a haunted mansion. As you moved through the numerous rooms there were scares from every direction and the actors were so in character, it gave you the chills and wondered if you were going to make it out. Next you went through another maze until you got to Torment, which was eerie in itself. The rooms were exactly what you expected, dark, filled with fog and terrifying shapes and living things; Many times there were things you did not expect! You could tell that many lost souls screamed from the depths of beyond as you made your way through the halls and rooms. There was that one room.....I can't describe it...you will have to go through yourself. After Torment you went to Freaky's which you could hear the not so pleasant carnival music ringing throughout the haunt. While I was in line, a girl came out stating that she had wet herself because of a particular scare. This only made the excitement that much better waiting to go in. The 3-D effects were completely amazing with the blacklights and glasses. I have never seen anything like it. Freaky's was filled with sinister clowns that made you never want to go to a circus again. The haunt was the best 3-D I have seen. Truly these people knew what they are doing in all 3 haunts. They gave scares and entertainment throughout.

Summary

I can't believe how affordable this is to go to all three haunts. You can't find better quality and price for the night of terror and fun. If you don't go to any other haunts I recommend going to this one. The actors, props, design, scares and management could not be better. A Must See!!

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Wisconsin Fear Grounds

by PillowFight after attending on Friday, October 10, 2008 at about 8:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

over all it was an awesome haunt.. the first one is the ever classic morgan manor. i have attened befor and found to very well done. This year stepd it up a notch and was far scarier then last year. The guys in the first room made us jump. They almost made my baby sister pee herself.
Second house was torment much more creepy then manor. The girl crawling out of the coffins makes me think ok the ring. also the guy in the cages was very crazy and out there. also found myself getting lost in the stobes and the room with the pillars.
Freaky's fun house was entertaining and the art work was awesome.

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Wisconsin Fear Grounds

by mikeyz2527 after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 8:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

after taking a roadtrip from chicago and witnessing some of the best shows in the country i must say The Feargrounds really impressed me. From the makeup to the increadable acting. some of this stuff was really disturbing and is up there with the best in the midwest. id recomend seeing it twice!!

Summary

right there with the best

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Wisconsin Fear Grounds

by TommyBoy after attending on Friday, October 10, 2008 at about 10:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

Dude seriously if you are to go to a haunted house this year, you only need to go to Wisconsin Feargrounds.......they have 3 there!!

my buddies and i have been going to haunted houses for as long as we can remember and there is nothing freakier, scarier, or AMAZING as these three...you are out of your mind if you donot check it out!!

Makeup, props, sets, EVERYTHING is so rediculously awsome, you can't pass it up.

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Wisconsin Fear Grounds

by Kleigh after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 8:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

I have been to a many haunted houses in my time, and I do have to say in the past few years I have gone to Morgan Manor, it has grown so much. Actors get better every year, the additonal houses are beyond fantastic, and to top it off...their sets are so well done you would think you're on a movie set. Every actor was original, creative and never told me to "GET OUT!!". I really do not like that when they yell that to you!! These guys took scaring us to a new level...I LOVED IT!!

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Wisconsin Fear Grounds

by widowmaker after attending on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at about 9 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

These houses ROCKED!!! First of all I have to complement on all of the details that were put into the houses. The owner(s) must really have some kind of imagination!!! Manor has the look as if once upon a time it was a beautiful house, then it turned EVIL! I'd love to describe it but I don't want to give it away. As for torment, the name speaks for its self. This house is very horrific with many different scares and a lot of them are at unexpected times! If you can survive the first two houses you end up at freakys. This house will change your entire outlook about clowns. This place really is freaky. Everything looks as if it's coming at you and not to mention the lighting was awesome!!!

Summary

I'd have to say I think the feargrounds are the best. The actors truly become part of the entire seen. This place does go really well with the story line. If you can, read the story about manor on the website and you'll see for yourself that this place really gives the creepy feeling that we're all hoping to see!!!

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Terror on the Fox

by DeannaWitchypoo after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 7 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

As our second stop in our Wisconsin Haunt Road Trip, Terror on the Fox was again, wet-your-pants-fantastic.
Terror is 3 haunted houses set back in the woods behind the National Railroad Museum, so to get there you have to ride a vintage passenger train to get to the dropoff point--its awesome. There are even actors ON the train to scare the daylights out of you!
Then there is a long, winding path through the woods to the haunts, again where you will find actors willing to scare the bejeezus out of you.
After Torment, and their 3D haunt, both which are exceptionally well done, you approach the Main Haunt.
Words cannot completely describe this amazing facade, where the actors dance on platforms, as well as jump off them.
The music is pounding & relentless, while the ever changing, and brilliant light show highlights every nuance, and tricks your mind into thinking this is pure entertainment.
Soon after entering, you realise that you've let your guard down and will be scared witless.
The geniuses behind TOTF change the sets each year, so you will consistantly see new & different things & themes each season. It's always a pleasure to see what the Bad Boys have built to strip your senses & leave you crying for mama.

Summary

Another great haunt where the Combo Tickets are well worth it. Plus, they offer a great VIP Combo, which is more than worth it on the nights where you may wait in line for an hour or more.

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Wisconsin Fear Grounds

by DeannaWitchypoo after attending on Friday, October 10, 2008 at about 7:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

Last weekend we took a road trip to visit some Wisconsin haunts. First on our stops was Wisconsin Feargrounds- nightmares4u.com -Morgan Manor, Morganas Torment and Freakys Funhouse.

They were exceptional. Having attended last year, we found the ambience to be better this year than last--Morgan Manor and Morganna's Torment were better 'aged' with a true abandoned/lived in look.
The sets were awesome, with lots of detail & realism. The actors were good, none of them so much as said Boo or RAWR. Each actor knew their parts & scenes well, & more than a few had very witty & eloquent quips thrown in for entertainment outside of the scares.
The costumes, makeup, and characters were all well suited for the sets. The haunts were huge, and it seemed to take close to a half hour to go through each haunt.
The new 3-d Haunt, Freaky's Fun House was the best we've ever seen as far as artwork and sets--very well done. It was nice to see not only the walls painted with amazing art, but the ceilings & many times the floor, as well, were covered with the dizzying paints.
Many other *3D haunts* out there do not integrate actors well into these scenes, but Wisconson Feargrounds makes it work seamlessly.
As an added bonus, it was about the most perfect weather you could ask for in October.

Summary

While some haunts just have *bonus* haunts thrown in for extra fee, Wisconson Feargrounds is one of the few that makes it truly worth buying the extra tickets to go through all 3 haunts.
A great value for a night of entertainment.

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Wisconsin Fear Grounds

by MKellman after attending on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at about 7 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

The three haunts are very well done with excellent attention to detail. The actors do a great job and are unpredictable.

Summary

We had a great time!

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The Haunted Barn

by earthangel129 (Review Crew) after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 10 p.m.

Fun Factor: High Fear Factor: Medium

Review

Overall, I really enjoyed this haunt. The property has a unique creepy feel that most commercial haunts do not have. I believe you can feel how much the people who work at this haunt and put it on really care about making you scared. I think that some people may not find it as flashy as they expected but I think that just enhances the feel of it. Just envision it, a Barn and a wooded walk in a secluded rural area- absolutely creepy. The props were not plentiful but I think that the ones they had were extremely fun. The vortex is a favorite of many haunt goers. Also, the bus and the electrocution scene were great. The people were extremely welcoming and even though I showed up right as they were about to close because I got lost due to my lack of directions-they let me through without a problem and the haunt was just as good as if I would have been there right in the middle of their time open. I thought this haunt was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed the kittens they have-super cute! This haunt is also age appropriate for older school age children. In conclusion, make sure you have good directions or stop at the gas station in town and enjoy the unique feel of this fun haunt. This is a diamond in the rough. Finally, be on the look out for eight-foot monsters or you will get scared!

Signage / Visibility / Location

This place was a little hard to find but there is a gas station near that was kind enough to give great directions. Once you are there out in front they have a sign at the end of the driveway. It looks like it lights up but wasn't when I got there. This could have been because I got there right before closing due to being a little lost.

Wait Area / Line Entertainment

There was no wait! I got to go straight into the haunt-that was great. The waiting area is decorated nicely and there is a cool novelty shop to look through that is set up in what I think was an old trailer-VERY COOL.

Actors' Performance

The people here were great. I thought they stayed in character very well and did a great job with moving around to creep you out. My favorite was the guy with the huge monster costume. It was about eight feet tall and definitely made me jump.

Sets Scenes / Props / FX

They do have some neat props/ effects. Some of my personal favorites were the vortex, the electrocution scene and the bus. Also the long, quiet, dark walk through the woods was really creepy!

Length

Altogether approximately 25 minutes but remember that was with no waiting.

Crowd Control

They have a line barriers to keep the crowd straight and things to look at while you wait.

Most Memorable Moment

My most memorable moment at this haunt was actor with the eight-foot monster costume-GREAT! I jumped and screamed. I was definitely freaked out.

Summary

This was a really good time. The actors and the props were good, and the people there were very hospitable. I arrived late when they were about to close and the haunt was just as good as I would expect it to be if I came during prime time. This is a diamond in the rough.

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House of Bathory by Dead by Dawn Productions

by dirkadirka (Review Crew) after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 10 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

Wow. The House of Bathory and Dead by Dawn Productions is my new favorite haunted house in Wisconsin. Most haunts stick to a certain formula, and some have perfected this prototypical attraction better than others. The House of Bathory has a totally different feel to it. It seems as though you are walking through someone's house, and you pretty much are. The creators own both the costume shop downstairs and the apartment directly behind the building so the horrors of the house have been evolving since January 2008. These depraved individuals turn nonthreatening scenes (i.e. Wizard of Ox) into terrifying reality.

Signage / Visibility / Location

Use googlemaps or mapquest whenever you are planning a trip to a haunted attraction.

Wait Area / Line Entertainment

Other than the music playing in front of the entrance there is not much entertainment. I would recommend striking up a conversation with Dawn or one of the other operators. She will be glad to tell you the story of Elizabeth Bathory, the namesake of the house. The line moves very slow, but be patient because this haunt takes its' time and does things right before excreting your lifeless corpse from its' bowels.

Actors' Performance

There are a lot of people working in this haunt, and almost all of them have very sinister intentions, except Cheech and Chong of course. Some actors have ominous and freaky dialogue, some are loud and surprising, and some are creepy without saying a word. Even the disturbed kids working as slave labor are unsettling. The demons throughout will definitely mess with you and make you uncomfortable so be prepared to be touched and cornered.

Sets Scenes / Props / FX

Every scene that I can remember uses one-off pieces and sets that cannot be purchased at any store, although if there is something you really want you can convince Dawn to let you buy something in hers. Because there is so much detail in most rooms, the actors are able to wait and surprise you, leaving you terrified of which props are real or dead. Without giving more away, the House of Bathory has four essential haunt elements while most have only one: a slide, a claustrophobic room, a vortex tunnel, and glorious chainsaws.

Length

I completely forgot to look at my watch for this one, but I would guess twenty minutes to a half hour. I was honestly pretty dazed and disoriented with all the levels by the end and had trouble remembering all of the individual rooms. Some sort of terror-amnesia brain response maybe?

Crowd Control

The operators are really nice people, and can sternly handle security themselves. On our night groups were limited to four or less, but this will increase over the following weekends. Victims are let in at long intervals so that you do not run into the group in front of you and the actors have time to recover.

Most Memorable Moment

A munchkin latching on to my leg and being drug along as I tried to escape.

Summary

This haunt was a frightening rush from beginning to end. The best way to get scared is to let yourself go and get caught up in the madness created by these talented actors and designers.

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Wisconsin Fear Grounds

by earthangel129 (Review Crew) after attending on Friday, October 10, 2008 at about 9 p.m.

Fun Factor: High Fear Factor: High

Review

In one phrase, this haunt is worth the time and money. The actors and props were quality. Somethings that made this haunt stand out were the area where you had to crouch down and walk through a pitch black hallway and then squeeze through a walkway that was very tight. This haunt consists of three seperate houses that you can pick and choose from. However, I recommend doing all three. My favorite part was torment, the second haunt. The actors were frightening and even screamed out your name. It made the haunt seem like it was catering directly to you. The scenes are extremely detailed and for the most part the actors stay in character very well. There was one thing that I felt could have been improved and that was the make-up/ costumes of their actors. Some were great but others needed improvement. The facial make-up was obviously peeling or just masks cut into two sections and put on. This took away from the creepiness of the actors even with their great preformances. The 3d house was very cool amd watcing people run screaming in terror while you are waiting to get in really sets the tone for a creepy time. If not for that aspect, this haunt probably would have gotten perfect scores for fun and scare factors.

Signage / Visibility / Location

Very easy to find. There is large lit up signage indicating where to turn and signs showing you where to park.

Wait Area / Line Entertainment

Total waiting time for all three haunted houses approximately 25 minutes. This was a very reasonable wait. I was pleased with the wait. There were people walking around spooking waiting patrons and in the tent at the beginning they had extra things to do like inflatables that were reasonably priced.

Actors' Performance

Actors were pretty professional and stayed in character. Some were more frightening than others but all were working very hard. I especially liked a guy who described to us how to get me prepared to be eaten in extreme detail. Also, the girl who was crawling on the floor definately made me scream. I want to send a special thank you to the actors in Torment. They were so great and made me jump.

Sets Scenes / Props / FX

This place is the place to be for well put together sets and a huge amount of props. The scenes are extremely detailed and covered from floor to ceiling. I especially liked the dinning room scene.

Length

For all three haunts plus the wait it took about one hour and ten minutes.

Crowd Control

Very good. There were defined lines that were roped off and lots of workers making sure everyone knew where to go and where to wait.

Most Memorable Moment

I would have to say that my favorite part was that they have an "I Quit" rule where if you get too scared you put your hands on your head and say I quit. The group right before us was a group of high school girls and one of them quit after only less than a minute. She came running out screaming in terror and ran into a fence because she was so terrified.

Summary

Overall, definately worth checking out. Short , well controlled lines for waiting. Three haunts in one and lots of props and detailed scenes to look at. Look out for the crawling girl and make sure to pay attention to the beauty of the 3d effects in the last haunt.

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Dominion of Terror

by dirkadirka (Review Crew) after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 8 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Medium

Review

Simply put, this year Dominion of Terror has some of the best sets I have ever seen in a Haunted House. I was even more blown away by the fact that almost everything is new for 2008 with virtually no scenes being repeated from previous years. On top of all that, this haunt supports the non-profit Jaycees charity group which means all actors and designers are volunteers. For the price and the quality, an hour drive from Green Bay or Milwaukee is well worth the trip.

Wait Area / Line Entertainment

All the action takes place in and around an old condemned looking three story brick warehouse. Outside there is music, a hearse, and frequent scares from actors to keep patrons entertained while waiting in line. Inside there is a brief wait in a staging area before the scares begin.

Actors' Performance

Overall, most actors gave very engaging performances.  Many ghouls had unique dialogue and noises to get your attention. There were several loud and shocking surprises, but nothing that is overdone or will leave your eardrums ringing. For me the scare factor is always dependant on the group I go with, so on a different night it may have been higher.

Sets Scenes / Props / FX

It is safe to say the themes and rooms of the Dominion of Terror will not be found in any other haunt in Wisconsin. Work started in July, and if they chose, volunteers were able to let their imagination go crazy and design their own sets staffed by their own friends. This accentuates the uniqueness of each scene because they are built and overseen by different people. Although it may sound disjointed, this is an incredibly well tied-together haunted house. Rooms transition smoothly from one theme to another and many ideas carry over for two or three rooms like the sprawling city scene (props to the butcher). The vortex tunnel was so effective I had to close my eyes, great use of old-school dark tunnels to break up scenes, and my favorite room was the movie theater.

Length

It took 20-25 minutes to work our way through.  Great length, and it seemed even longer.

Crowd Control

The group size was limited to four victims, which is an ideal size for any haunt.  This will probably change towards Halloween when lines get longer.  Everything moved very smoothly through the haunt, and there were five or six security guards on hand outside. All of the actors take a break between 8:30 and 8:45 so be patient while waiting in line.

Most Memorable Moment

We were paired with a nine year old girl and her father. Initially, I was concerned that this may be too scary for someone of her age, but her father assured us that she watches plenty of movies and will take the haunt in stride. She went first throughout the entire haunt and was visibly calm and unafraid the entire time! I could not believe that we were more scared than she was. Seriously, how many 9 year olds do not find a chainsaw terrifying? I was pushing past her like George Costanza in Seinfeld at that point.

Summary

Great scenery, good actors, admirable charity, extended length and terrifying chainsaws.

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House of Bathory by Dead by Dawn Productions

by majorXpsycho (Review Crew) after attending on Friday, October 10, 2008 at about 11:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

Dead by Dawn has done another amazing haunted house! I have never been disappointed by their unique scares and commitment to stand out! This haunted house is a little difficult to find and the wait may not be as entertaining as other places, but it is most certainly worth getting in. The haunt is located above and around the store "Mad Hatter" ... the haunt is set up very well and utilizes more than one floor. For those of you who don't mind being "grabbed" ... this haunt is for you! Definitely a hands on haunt which makes it much more creepy. There is a few "dark areas" but they are set up perfectly to prepare you to be frightened! Expect to climb and fall so NO high heels! There are actors of all ages which adds to the scare factor, because who isn't afraid of a dead 9 yr old! This haunt is a must see for everyone looking for a good twisted place to be frightened!

Signage / Visibility / Location

There are no signs on the way and you have to be careful which way you go because 8th street is a one way! You will know its them when you hear the loud music and see a line of people out the door.

Wait Area / Line Entertainment

There was loud music playing and a lot of "Dead by Dawn" crew outside talking to people in line. There are no bathrooms and no concessions. There is however a bar with bathrooms down the road if you are old enough.

Actors' Performance

We were the last group through at 12:30am and the actors were all still in character! I was blown away! They do an amazing job.

Sets Scenes / Props / FX

There are so many unique things about this haunted house, most of their sets are far different then something you would see in another haunt!

Length

Its average to long for a typical haunted house.

Crowd Control

perfect, never ran into another group!

Most Memorable Moment

The most memorable moment was right in the very beginning, but I can't give details without giving it away!

Summary

I would reccomend this haunt to everyone, the wait was a bit long, but well worth it. The house of Bathory is very unique and gives you great scares all around.

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Hubertus House of Horror

by Rhaff4 after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 7 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

Excellent!!!! They did a great job with little details and many startling effects. Very honest about the wait time(30min - 1hour) only waited 30 min. I don't want to give away any of the details so you can experiance them yourself but it is well worth your time if you enjoy haunted houses.

Summary

Great job and very well done.

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Haunted Cornfield at Meadowbrook Pumpkin Farm

by Rhaff4 after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 9:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Not Fear Factor: N/A

Review

Not at all what is advertised or the price listed in the paper, $12 when they charge $18. When we asked how long a wait after paying we were told they had no idea but we could upgrade our tickets for an additional $7 and not wait long at all. The bonfire was to full to even get near so after waiting an hour we upgrade so we could get in before 1AM based on our numbers being in the 600 range and they were only on 250 (we were told they were puting thru 80-100 people per hour). The haunt took about 30 min and we encountered only a handful of real actors, perhaps they were on break since they were going to be here till about 3AM in the morning to get everyone thru that bought a ticket. When we arrived we heard lots of screaming coming from the cornfield but found out it was all sound effects. Don't waste your time or money on this one there are plenty of good haunts out there.

Summary

To much money for what it's worth

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Hartford Jaycees Haunted House

by stats_geek after attending on Friday, October 10, 2008 at about 9 p.m.

Fun Factor: High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

Just when you don't think a house can get any better, this one does. The trail is excellent - better than previous years. The props combined with actors make the whole trail and house an adventure. Our group was on their toes from the beginning to the end - not knowing what to expect anywhere.

Also it was nice to have a place to sit while waiting and there was a movie playing on a big screen to entertain us while we waited. Good concessions too.

Summary

If you want a good scare, this is the place to be! Any wait time you have is well worth it.

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Hauntfest

by DaniMarie after attending on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at about 7 p.m.

Fun Factor: High Fear Factor: High

Review

This haunted house gets better every year I go. The first year with an outside part was amazing but too cold for my liking but ever since it's moved inside completely I have never had a reason to complain. There are a lot of really interesting rooms that I haven't seen in a while. They even had graves where zombies popped out of, scared the crap out of me! It was killer, no pun intened.

Summary

It's awesome this year, a little pricey but totally worth every penny!

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Mars Haunted House

by johnny (Review Crew) after attending on Friday, October 3, 2008 at about 10 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

Mars Haunted House is one of my favorite haunts every year, and this year is no exception! From the time you walk in, to the time you leave, you will notice many new sets as well as a few old favorites and a NOT so favorite (ahem, bearded lady, ahem!) Be ready for a “horrific” time on Historic Mitchell Street! (I coined that phrase, thank you!) Time well-spent, money definitely well-spent – be sure to read the details below!

Signage / Visibility / Location

The location is not hard to find – the directions located on www.hauntedwisconsin.com and the haunt’s website are good. Also, MapQuest is useful as well. It is located on the corner of 8th and Mitchell – look for the line of people who look very anxious and scared to enter this REALLY haunted house! (MWUH HA HA!)

Wait Area / Line Entertainment

Dress appropriately for those chilly October evenings. The wait area is completely outside and is not covered. The evening of this review, the temperature was in the upper 40’s, low 50’s (which is PERFECT haunting weather!). Mars provides some wicked scare-actors to entertain the people that are in line. Most notable was the wise-cracking clown and his, well; let’s just say “props”. The managers as well as the security guards are also very friendly and entertaining. Do not be afraid to strike up a conversation with them – they are all very nice people!

Actors' Performance

The “scare-actors” were, in a word AWESOME! Each scare-actor takes his or her role very seriously and owns it! There are two scare-actors that I must mention - the first is the lady that is sitting at a table with a bowl full of eyes – YES EYES – and they were bloody! When she screams at you to “touch them!” um, well – you decide what you want to do (I touched them! EWE!) The second and MOST memorable scare-actor that I have EVER seen in my many years of visiting haunted houses is BY far the bearded lady. Man, this guy gives me the WILLIES, even NOW as I type this! The worst part of this was when I walked in – he actually remembered me from the previous year!

Sets Scenes / Props / FX

The sets, scenes, and props are, as usual, top-notch, as they are every year. We took some time after our visit to this haunt to speak to the manager (who is a Funeral Director by day!) and he told us that just when they think that they are done with designing a room, they add “this or that” or that someone comes up with an even better idea. Mars is always perfection in progress!

Length

There are numerous rooms in Mars and it took our group about 20 minutes to complete.

Crowd Control

The staff was friendly, courteous, as well as professional and very organized. There are also off-duty police officers staffed, so don’t worry about anything other than having a BLAST!

Most Memorable Moment

Um, HELLO? Hands down, the bearded lady! I still can’t sleep. . .

Summary

For those of you that suffer from coulrophobia (the fear of clowns), I would rate this a 2+-clown haunt, meaning there were 2 clowns present, Happy Hauntings! Johnny

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Haunted Cornfield at Meadowbrook Pumpkin Farm

by PirateGirl after attending on Friday, October 10, 2008 at about 9 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

My boyfriend and I attend the Meadowbrook Haunted Cornfield on Friday, October 10th at 9:00 p.m.. As soon as we pulled into Meadowbrook Farm the fog that was coming from the cornfield was so thick you could hardly see anything in front of you. That began the creepy feeling inside begining to stir. We purchased our tickets and had a short wait, we spent that time at the bonfire where there was a gentelman dressed in a long trench coat and large hat telling us creepy stories. Our number was called, and I have to admit that the "StoryTeller" creeped me out I was a little scared to enter the corn. We began our journey into the field where there were creepy noises that seemed to be everywhere, and coming from all directions. The fog was so thick it reminded me of the movie "The Fog". Terror began to fill my being to the point where I couldn't breath. A fiendish Werewolf with the narliest teeth I have EVER seen threatened to tear my throat out as I nearly wet myself with fear. The fog made the journey through the corn so "Haunting" and terrorfying you just never knew what was around the next corner. The hideous clowns reminded me of the movie "It". YIKES! My boyfriend had to pry my nails from his arm at points throughout this "Nightmare". I can't tell you which of the creatures that I witnessed were the most terrifying, between a pysco "Doctor" and a "Disturbed Cabin Dweller" to Unimaginable creatures that lurked around every corner! Whatever your nightmares are, you WILL find them there, I promise you that!

Summary

A MUST see and experience event! Easy to find...follow the signs. Guaranteed a good time! I will definately come back again and again.

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Wisconsin Fear Grounds

by spifer after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 7 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

Wisconsin Feargrounds are the best haunted houses you will ever visit. The screams of terror can be heard echoing from all over as you look over your shoulder and find yourself face to face with a disfigured knife-yeilding creature. They created a world straight from your darkest nightmares unlike any other haunted houses you've seen before. They will make you shake in fear as you round the next corner into the darkness where anything could be lurking. Their houses seem to stretch on forever as you walk through the bloody rooms filled with terrifying objects such as body bags, coffins, body parts, and an endless amount of creatures that appear from the darkness ready to drag you down a dead end and add your head to the myriad nailed to the walls.

Summary

Wisconsin Feargrounds will amaze you with its realistic detail and ability to have you cowering in fear even before you enter the house.

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Mars Haunted House

by x0char0x (Review Crew) after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 11 p.m.

Fun Factor: Medium Fear Factor: Medium

Review

Mars Haunted House is located in an actual haunted building. From the beginning they tell you the story behind the building, as your walking through you may even see shadows that really aren't supposed to be.

Signage / Visibility / Location

The location of this haunt is very easy to find. You can see the line standing around the corner and the strobe lights flashing above the door.

Wait Area / Line Entertainment

The wait area for this haunt is outside with a few actors outside working the line.

Actors' Performance

I would recommend putting a few more actors in this haunt. The actors they did have came out of character a few times during the haunt.

Sets Scenes / Props / FX

Most of the scenes in this haunt were set up very well to resemble the actual scenes.

Length

The length of this haunt was about 10 minutes.

Crowd Control

Mars Haunted House I feel needs to work on crowd control a little bit. I went very close to their closing time so it seemed like they sent everyone in at one time. My group ran into other groups 3 times during the haunt.

Summary

Overall, I would recommend this haunt to anyone over the age of 10.

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House of Bathory by Dead by Dawn Productions

by x0char0x (Review Crew) after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 8 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

This was my first time out to the House of Bathory and I will definitely be attending this one again!!! They have the most unique scares and props. They have scared from the moment you walk into the door and the moment you leave.

Wait Area / Line Entertainment

The wait for this haunt I would say is relatively short, it was about a 20 minute wait. They have props in the windows and music to listen to while you wait.

Actors' Performance

The actors' performance was excellent. They were always in character and always on target with their scares. They were very in your face and interacted with you to make you feel like you were actually a part of their scene.

Sets Scenes / Props / FX

The scenes in this haunt were absolutely amazing. \They were set up and looked like the scenes they really were supposed to be.

Length

The length of this haunt was about 30 minutes with almost no dead time. You never knew what was waiting for you around the corner.

Crowd Control

Crowd control was handled very well! Not once during the entire haunt did we run into another group, everyone was spaced out well.

Most Memorable Moment

My most memorable moment was the slide. It came out of no where.

Summary

Overall, this haunt was one of the best I have ever been to. I would recommend this to anyone 16 and over!

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Haunted Cornfield at Meadowbrook Pumpkin Farm

by x0char0x (Review Crew) after attending on Friday, October 10, 2008 at about 9:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Medium

Review

Meadowbrook is a very fun and scary cornfield. You can tell right away that they put their heart and soul into this.

Signage / Visibility / Location

The location of this haunt is very easy to find, there are signs along the highway to help guide you along.

Wait Area / Line Entertainment

The wait for this haunt took about an hour or so. However, tthey have a very unique wait area. While you wait for your number to be called you can sit around a bonfire and listen to a man tell you ghost stories about the land that the cornfield sits on.

Actors' Performance

I would recommend a lot more actors in this haunt, but the ones they did have were great. They always stayed in character and were always on cue.

Sets Scenes / Props / FX

The sets in this haunt are very well put together. They have them all set in the right locations and are very scary!!

Length

This haunt is probably one of the longest ones I've ever been through. It took about 45 minutes to walk through.

Crowd Control

Crowd control was handled very well. They are very good at when to send groups through to make sure you don't run into another group.

Most Memorable Moment

My most memorable moment at this haunt would have to be the "orange" room without giving too much away it definitely makes you feel lost and confused.

Summary

Overall, this was a very well put together haunt. I would recommend this to anyone over the age of 12 at night, and perfect for the entire family during the day.

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Wisconsin Fear Grounds

by OhioGhoul after attending on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at about 7 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

Every year I make it a point to travel from Ohio to Waukesha WI just to see this Haunt. It is always a blast, from the unique and creepy characters that spring up from nowhere while you wait in line to the deep dark and scary corridors of drool worthy scenes filled with vile creatures inside, everything is well done, professional and well organized. Morgan Manor and Morgan's Torment are classic well styled houses that I have grown fond of over the years. The scenes in Morgan Manor are well done and heavily detailed. The actors fit the scenes well and obviously are well trained. Morgan's Torment is a whirlwind of heart pounding excitement. I've felt jumpy through the entire house. I never knew where the next scare was coming from; they constantly had me off my guard. The new addition of Freaky's Funhouse is really cool, the 3-D Effects with the Glow Paint is impressive. If you don't like clowns this house will terrify you. If you do like them, you won't after you visit Freaky's.

Summary

This event is well worth the drive and the money. I've never left unsatisfied. Coming from a state such as Ohio that has numerous haunted houses to choose from it really says something that I feel compelled to travel so far to get my fix for a great haunt!

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The Haunted Barn

by scooter after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 3:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Medium Fear Factor: Medium

Review

This was our 1st time there and we took are 2 kids one is 11 and the other is 5 so we went to the day time for the little one. These people are very nice people and have done a lot to make this a nice haunt. The only problem is for day time it should only be like $2.00 to go through. It costed us $20.00 which I thought was high for what you get during the day Since it was like looking at a halloween store displays.

We did come back since we liked what we saw and wanted my oldest to have a spooky trip through. That was really fun and worth paying 5-7 for since it was designed for night time haunts.
Something needs to be different for day time if you want to continue charging $5.00 for a walk through. Just a thought. Also we understand certian stuff breaks down and doesn't work but then you need to adjust the cost. To reflect things not working like the electric chair went through on saturday night at like 7:40 that was not working and the tunnel wasn't spinning like it was to either?

Summary

It was fun people who own this are very nice just wished things were adjusted based on price for working and non working. Maybe give Pumpkins away for kids who come during the day at the $5.00 price tag?

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Gilly's Haunted House

by dirkadirka (Review Crew) after attending on Friday, October 10, 2008 at about 9:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: High Fear Factor: Medium

Review

Gilly's is the perennial underdog haunted attraction that always seems to deliver. Once again this year the haunt had virtually no wait on a Friday night while other haunted houses in the area were backed up for thirty minutes to an hour. What those line zombies missed is a haunt with great acting performances and operators who strive to please you, not pick-pocket you. While the Haunted Circus is not ground breaking or fight-or-flight terrifying, it continues to improve and deliver a solid experience every year.

Signage / Visibility / Location

Lights and carnival music let you know you're in the right place. It's pretty amazing that the operators are able to build this haunt while maintaining a winter business selling and renting tropical flowers out of their greenhouse.

Wait Area / Line Entertainment

The ticket girl is very sweet and can convince even the most undecided guests to enter the big-top. Old newspaper clipping pinned up in the covered wait area tell the backstory of the circus and actors make frequent appearances.

Actors' Performance

The organizers and operators take great pride in their actors. By holding auditions they ensure that only the most dedicated and talented ghouls populate the various scenes. While the surprise scares and fear factor are not as intense as other places, I was just as entertained by the great dialogue, unique accents, and novel characters that are created.

Sets Scenes / Props / FX

Much of the setup was similar to past years. The vortex tunnel (take your hands off the railings if you can), foggy chain link fence maze, and freak show all are present again this year. The addition of a marionette room is a great idea. The actors were much more memorable than the scenery.

Length

10-15 minutes. Just a touch on the short side so take your time and interact with the actors.

Crowd Control

Crowd Control? Gilly watches over the haunt while double-fisting two hatchets, do you want to screw with him?

Summary

A solid spook-house that I go to, and enjoy, every year. While similar to past years, the outstanding actors made it worth the return visit in '08.

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Wisconsin Fear Grounds

by scaredofdark after attending on Friday, October 10, 2008 at about 8:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

I wasn’t sure what to expect. I’d only been to one haunted house before, and that was when I was a kid. I remember it being cheesy and stupid. So when we were walking up to the tent where they had us wait in lines and I heard screaming, I started to get nervous. When we were about to go in, and two of the people who had been ahead of us in line came running out of the haunt and didn’t stop until they hit the parking lot, I thought, crap, maybe I should have gone to the bathroom first. And then we went in and I was running… and screaming… and laughing…

What was in that toilet? And how did they know my name? Once one said it, suddenly they all seemed to know it. It was creepy, but totally ramped up the fright factor.

The first of the three haunts seemed to have a lot to see, but as I said, I was too busy running. The second… that was just plain scary. Talk about nightmares coming to life! The third… Clowns. Seriously. That just isn’t fair. And 3-D! I was so busy twisting and turning (and, again, running), looking around.

Summary

How to sum something like this up? It wasn’t cheesy or stupid. It scared the crap out of me. I screamed almost the entire time. I’ve definitely changed my opinion of haunted houses thanks to this experience. I can’t wait to go again!

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The Morgue Haunted House

by svault after attending on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at about 7 p.m.

Fun Factor: Low Fear Factor: Low

Review

This is a very hard review for me to write. For years, the Morgue has been my all time favorite haunt. Sure there are ones that get more exposure and spend lots of money on advertising, but the Morgue always blew them out of the water. While the "big dog" in town lost site of what a haunted house should be and their price continues to climb, the had Morgue perfected what they all should be: dark, scary, and priced reasonable! That's why this past Saturday was a letdown.

I'll start out by saying that we went when it was VERY busy. I've never seen so many people at this haunt before. Word of mouth has always been the best promotion, and this was proof. We were in group 261, which I believe was the last group. At $10 a ticket and between 4 to 6 in a group, that's pretty darn good for a haunt that does very little advertising! We arrived at 11pm, and took the walk through the woods which is normally one of the scariest parts of the night. Several times we saw a cluster of actors standing around talking. Sometimes they tried to scare us (a little late as we already saw and heard them), while others would just let us walk by. Several times I heard "We want b**bies", which I did NOT appreciate.

We came into the clearing, and waited over two hours! The wait did not bother me, sometimes that's the norm. They have the big bonfire, which is nice. And they have the snack bar, which is also nice. I question some of the music selection this year. Lots of Marilyn Manson, which I guess is ok. But 'When I Grow Up' by the Pussycat Dolls? Come on!!! You could tell it was getting to be the end of the night, as they were rushing people through. Near the end, they basically just said, 'everybody come in'. We were tipped off by security that this was going to happen, so I was ready. We ran for it, so we were the 1st to go through.

I'll say it right now, I was a little disappointed because it didn't seem to have changed at all from last year. If there were changes, I didn't see any... and I went through it twice last year because we loved it so much. Another disappointment was the actors. I know it was the end of the night, and they were tired and ready go to home. But they should have known that the remaining people were being sent through (at least 60 people!), and they should have been ready. Even the automated scares seemed to be off... as they would trigger as we were already past them.

Much of the house was dark and non-eventful. I've always said in my glorious past reviews of this house how I LOVED how dark it was. Now, I'm eating my words. When you're walking around in the dark for a long time and nothing happens, it's not very exciting. When we actually did walk into a room that had actors in it, they were all sitting around talking, some even with their masks off. After this happening multiple times, I started trying to scare THEM. I think I succeeded once.

Once again, the house ends with a big slide. At this point I was more than ready to get out and go home. It was only at this time, that someone actually scared me... because I wasn't expecting it. I've been waiting all year for this house to open, and I was extremely disappointed with it. I'm not sure we'll go again, and that bums me out.

Summary

pros:

- The guy doing the announcing of numbers. He did a good job of staying in character with his voice and what he said.
- Great location
- Bonfire
- Decent snack bar

cons:
- Very little (if anything) changed
- Actors who took away from the scare instead of adding to it.
- Selling novelties that light up at the snack bar, even though they ask you don't bring anything that lights up into the house. Duh!

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Hauntfest

by XxskaterxX after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 8:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

I've decided since I had such a great time after my visit on saturday that I am going to go again but this friday. It is really great and I dont know what that person is saying about there are rooms with no actors. They are obviously lying there may be 1 hallway you may go down that doesnt have any actors but come on out of all the hallways there are us customers need a break from the fear. Last saturday I spent about 30-45 minutes in that haunt getting shivers down my spine not knowing what to expect next. I also loved the hill billy room that had the port-o-john in there with fake crap everywhere inside it and the best part when you open the door you get sprayed with water. I recommend this haunt to everyone. I am going back this weekend for another nights of terror.

Summary

I recommend this haunt to any and everyone. The actors are always on task and in character and they actually dont stop spooking up on you until you scream or get frightened.

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Wisconsin Fear Grounds

by Jim Forquer after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 9 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

This place is sure to give you the CREEPS!! The actors, horror make-up, costuming, and special effects were incredible. The attention to detail throughout all three haunts will blow your mind. We had heard Wisconsin Feargrounds was one of the best and just had to experience it for ourselves. The trip from Orlando was money well spent. We're 'dying' to return next year.

Summary

Morgan's Manor had horror at every turn and just when you thought you were safe, you enter Morgana's Torment. Oh my God--don't let your guard down!! You'll have terror coming at you from every angle. Freaky's Funhouse was absolutely awesome--terror in 3-D is way cool.

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Haunted Cornfield at Meadowbrook Pumpkin Farm

by lycan after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 10 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

We got there around 7:45 and there was a small line waiting to purchase tickets. We waited by the bonfire until about 9:00 when they called our number. The scenes were ok at first but then they just got better and better the farther we went. There were plenty of actors who did a great scare and went above and beyond what I was expecting. Overall it took about 40 minutes to go through and it was well worth the 18 dollars we paid.

Summary

Great experience and will most likely attend again.

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Haunted Cornfield at Meadowbrook Pumpkin Farm

by spookyeventlover after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 7:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

As an event lover, I like to visit many locations. Never have I been so amused with what was done with Meadowbrook Haunted Cornfield. It was a fun scene with wagon rides, a small but well prepared concession stand serving different types of caramel apples, popcorn, apple cider and other goodies, and a larger store. There is a pumpkin patch with all sorts of sizes and shapes for the yearly jack-o'-lanterns and even a cozy animal zone! Although I came in the evening to be scared, I thought I should mention that during the day this was a nice place to take the family. There was a story-teller near a bonfire area. The short wait for the cornfield was well worth it. Once inside the maze, I was quickly swept into a volley of scenes that sparked the imagination! There were spiders, a cabin scene with a twisted redneck, novelty movie characters, horrible anti-clowns and many more ghoulish delights. Riddled inside an amazing set of props and ridged motion sensors, I found that there were more than a dozen or so actors that popped out and attempted to give a good scare. I was especially impressed with the amount of detail that these characters had in their scenes! When I got to the end, I found myself wanting to go through again.

Summary

I was impressed by the level of security when they pulled a group of rowdy teenagers out for disrupting the show. They threw corn throughout the field and were very unruly in front of my group, so I was very relieved when I saw that they were pulled out only a short way into the maze. Overall, I liked the attempts the actors had tried to use to both scare me and stay in character, and it seemed like there was a lot of effort put into this establishment. All of the employees I had asked for assistance were very helpful. If you are interested and have not seen what this place was like, I suggest you give it a chance. I did, and I was not disappointed.

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Terror on the Fox

by bluebliss909 after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 9:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

WOW the lines! Fortunately we were able to purchase the VIP tickets, which saved us a lot of wait time. We entered the woods through a special area and waited for the haunted train to come back to its station. We VIPs got a special car that had strobe lights and fog, along with actors.

Once off the train we came to a bonfire with various chairs and benches around. We were then offered coffee, hot chocolate and gift bags. Since a few of us got a drink, we ended up sitting around the fire for a while. When we wanted to leave someone immediately came to lead us towards Torment.

Torment- This haunt was a little short. We entered into an area that was full of insane people with a lust for blood. The actors even interacted with us. Cool but not too scary. Once we were done we went into a certain VIP area and watched a live show that the actors preformed. Then we entered the main event.

Terror on the Fox- Great fun! The scenery was FANTASTIC! Because I was in the front of the group, the actors jumped out right in the middle of the group. Which was pretty funny because usually the most scared are in the middle. I absolutely loved the scenery that was the best part of this haunt. Also they split up the men and women of our group, effectively freaking us girls out. Then we met with another interactive actor before the haunt was over.

3rd dimension of fear- This was very cool. workers gave us 3-d glasses before we entered the house. The walls were covered in neon 3-d paint, everything popped out! there was a 3-d vortex room, actors that blended in with the walls, and everything. It was great although it could have been scarier and longer.

Summary

The lines were terrible, I am so glad that we went VIP, I highly recommend doing that. The train was fun, torment was creepy, terror on the fox was just amazingly creative, and 3rd dimension of fear was very very cool. Although I wasn't too scared others in my group were terrified! I highly recommend terror on the fox, it is for charity and it is awesome, what else can you ask for?

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Wisconsin Fear Grounds

by johnny (Review Crew) after attending on Friday, October 3, 2008 at about 7:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

So far, this has been the BEST haunt that I have been to - well worth the trip and well worth the money! If you itemize the cost per haunted house (3), it comes out to a bit over $8/house - people, WHERE else can you get a price like that? Unique, scary, funny - those are three words I am using to summarize my experience. I really don't want to give very many details away - but each house is unique in its own right. Note - the little lost girl - I don't know how she did it, but that girl was EVERYWHERE! Really freaky, and really AWESOME! No space was wasted - and no sense left untouched - let's just say that if you are not claustrophobic, you may be after the second house! BUT - I will give some details on the final haunt - "Freaky's Funhouse". This haunt will attack your visuals, people - in 3D! Everything from the floor to the ceiling is in 3D (as long as you wear the 3D glasses, of course!)

Signage / Visibility / Location

The location is not hard to find – the directions located on www.hauntedwisconsin.com and the haunt’s website are good. Also, MapQuest is useful as well. It is located next to the Waukesha airport. There is a big sign for the Waukesha Expo center – that is the location of Wisconsin Feargrounds. Follow the little signs in the parking lot and look for the group of cars.

Wait Area / Line Entertainment

Dress appropriately for those chilly October evenings. The wait area is semi-outside; it is covered, but open. The evening of this review, the temperature was in the upper 40’s, low 50’s (which is PERFECT haunting weather!). There is also a fog machine running from behind an old hearse – WAY cool effect on an AWESOME October haunt evening.

Actors' Performance

The "scare-actors" were really into character and did not break character at all. You will definitely see some unique characters and not the usual cloaked creatures. Again, the performance was VERY good; my props to the half-dead lady that said I was her favorite, and she was in love with me – hey, don't hate the player; hate the game! Not much else can be said – I was impressed by ALL of the actors' performances. Worth mentioning was also the "Beatlejuice-esque" character, as well as the lost little girl, who seemed to be EVERYWHERE. A bit of advice; if she offers you her dolly, TAKE IT!

Sets Scenes / Props / FX

The scenes and props are professional quality. You can tell that the owner has invested a lot of heart (and money!)

Length

Three haunted houses – took our group well over a half hour to complete.

Crowd Control

The crowd control was very well done. The staff was friendly, courteous, as well as professional and very organized.

Most Memorable Moment

The sheer SIZE and QUALITY of these HAUNTS! Yes, people, I said HAUNTS as in plural! This is, IMHO, the best value for the money this Halloween season! For a mere $25, you get THREE high-quality haunted houses!

Summary

For those of you that suffer from coulrophobia (the fear of clowns), I would rate this a 10+-clown haunt, meaning there were well over 10 clowns present, especially in the final haunt (of the three) "Freaky’s Funhouse" – hello – FUNHOUSE =clowns, people! All in all, this was a very good haunted house, with very good actors and props. Purchase the three haunt pass and enjoy an evening of fun! Happy Hauntings! Johnny

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The Dark Side

by bluebliss909 after attending on Friday, October 10, 2008 at about 7:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: High Fear Factor: High

Review

To begin with the haunted experience a woman started to tell us about the 'history' of the farm. The first haunt is the mineshaft. They separated our group into twos and sent us off. I liked the idea of it, although I was pretty sure it was fake, I think it went under ground. I wish that this part was longer.

After we got out there was a tractor with a trailer waiting for us. Unfortunately there was no one there to tell us to get on the tractor so we stood there for a while confused. Once on the trailer a speaker began to pour out scary music and voices. The ride was pretty long. A couple actors got on the trailer. Although the surroundings could have had more actors and props, the woods and the river were pretty and scary at the same time. Then the tractor pulled us into the middle of the woods.

A man was waiting by a bonfire to instruct us through our adventure. (they broke us into two again!) This was the scariest part. Because we were sitting in anticipation for frights we were even more anxious. The woods were pitch black. Save for a trail lit by rope lights, there was no light. I've never gotten as scared as I was in this part, and the actor didn't even do anything that I haven't encountered dozens of times before! I think it was the surroundings that scared me the most.

Once out of the woods we went into a haunted corn maze. It was okay. Yet again there was no one there to control the patrons. We ran into a bunch of other groups of people. Although I'm sure the maze could have been better the actors were too busy trying to scare the people before us that they missed us i think.

Once we got out of the maze we thought that our experience was over, even though we had purchased the combo ticket. I took the initiative to ask someone about this, and we were instructed to enter the corn at a different part that wasn't lit up at all. I wouldn't recommend the maze. It was really hard to go through, and we couldn't find the non lit markers that we were supposed to locate. There also weren't any actors in the maze to scare us either

Summary

I really enjoyed the main event! I would recommend to the owners to place at least one person between each haunt so that they don't get confused. I wouldn't recommend the the corn maze unless you feel like walking for a long time.

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Wisconsin Fear Grounds

by cagagnon509 after attending on Friday, October 10, 2008 at about 9:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

The waiting area for lines was great, they had a granny character who totally reminded me of the creepy old lady down the street. Morgan Manor was traditional and had many different scenes and spooky sights to see. I thought the grossest room was the bathroom - a hillbilly plumber made it even worse. Morgana's Torment had many creepy actors I was so scared of them all. Freaky's Funhouse was so different than anything I have ever seen - the 3D glasses made it even better.

Summary

I would have to say that all 3 haunted houses were nothing short of amazing! All of the actors were on cue & had great makeup jobs. The people that put this together have definitely stepped it up a notch in 2008. If you only make it to one haunted house this year go to Wisconsin Feargrounds because you will get the most for your money.

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Wisconsin Fear Grounds

by pierce after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 7:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

i came all the way from florida to see this place and i am sure glad we did.
They were the best haunted houses i have ever been through. coming from were there is Halloween Horror Nights every year i thought this place was 10 times better!! it was just so fun and still scary at the same time. You would even get a good laugh at your friends and family getting really scared

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Spooky Stalks Haunted Cornfield

by AJForston after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 8:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

I didn't know what to expect when we went to the Haunted Cornfield, and it was GREAT! It was nothing like I expected. It was great seeing that children are involved in the haunt as well. The scene setting is out of this world and all the fun tricks they have is totally unreal that it would be in a haunted cornfield.

I want to add that the characters in the field and out are great! Having the children in the cornfield is pretty creepy. You aren't expecting to see these little people running around and scaring you, but there was one that just scared the pants off me. It was close to the clown area. He/She stayed in complete character the whole time. Mad Props!!

Summary

Don't miss out on one of the best haunts of the year! Worth the time!

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Bear Den Zoo Fall Family Fun

by avan after attending on Friday, October 10, 2008 at about 7:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

Six of us ladies (24 years of age) took a trip out to the Bear Den this past weekend. It was well worth the drive. The Bear Den has yet again outdone themselves! One of the girls with us was actually in tears… We left laughing and screaming so much that we were all teary eyed! If you are looking for some great scares the Bear Den is your place! I would recommend leaving any little ones at home though… it was really intense!

Summary

The haunted woods were packed with scares. There was almost no time to recover from the ‘scare” you just encountered before the next one was taking place. The hearse ride was a great opener, but the rest of the experience left you saying “what hearse?”. Crawling through tunnels, moving rooms, chainsaws… can’t say enough! It was by far the best that I have seen………. And I have been to many!

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The Haunted Barn

by louiscyphre (Review Crew) after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 9 p.m.

Fun Factor: High Fear Factor: Medium

Review

An enjoyable, home-grown haunt, making full use of its farmy-setting to provide victims with several different stages of spookiness, including walking through a haunted barn, then outside up a spooky, moonlit hill, through a forest and graveyard at the top, then down past a cornfield, where you're eventually forced to creep through a schoolbus (perhaps having just unloaded Isaac and Malachi and the rest of the Children -- hey, that's a cool idea!) and back into the barn for a final go.  I really love these outside, nighttime haunts on clear evenings; there were some points where you could look down over the whole farm from the top of the hill and see all the different lights and action and get an idea of scenes to come...chilling and cool. 

This is not a haunt which is telling a story, and is more in the vein of wanting to scare you suddenly rather than break you down with a creeping sense of dread, so if you like your haunts jumpy and "Rargh!"-y, this is for you.  Not as sophisticated as some of the more expensive and professional haunts in the bigger areas, but definitely worth the money, took a nice amount of time to go through, and, as above, had great atmosphere.  A Wisconsin farm on a moonlit night, how can you go wrong?

And, the snackstand had kittens for sale!

Signage / Visibility / Location

It's pretty clear that it's the haunted farm from the highway; coming from the north, just take 51 south through Stoughton, and it's in the country right outside the city.  The farm is all lit up and such, and looks suitably atmospheric. 

Wait Area / Line Entertainment

We had no wait, which was great; attractive little area outside the barn where they sell popcorn and soda, etc, including a little trailer giftshop with cool haunted house supplies and funky halloween black-light esoterica.  Staff was really friendly and seemed to be enjoying themselves  And they had kittens for sale.  Vicious little kittens.

Actors' Performance

Performances were fine, but don't expect a lot of characterization; this isn't a haunted house where they're necessarily telling a story, and they seemed to be more intent on surprising and intimidating you.  We did get chased by a giant-headed grim reaper-type who did a fantastic job of looking inanimate until we had passed him...Oh, and I must give props to the three (two? I got confused, they seemed to multiply) little ghoul kids who out-screamed our little group of Grade-A screamers.  The lung capacity on this generation -- this is how we keep America competitive, people!

Sets Scenes / Props / FX

Scenes kind of basic, cemetery, cornfield, etc, but again, really cool atmosphere.  You know what I really liked?  There is some kind of great sound and lighting system all throughout the farm, or maybe just really excellent acoustics, 'cause you could hear all kinds of things, music and thunder and stuff, while walking around outside and then in and outside the barn, so it kind of all hung together and added to the spookiness.  They had the barn rigged for lightning to flash overhead inside every now and then, and a lot of the usual halloween props, like cut-up body parts, etc.  Lightning -- cool.  Cut-up body parts -- not so exciting anymore, but that might just be me being jaded from going to lots of haunted houses over the years.   Anyway, space in the barn is made good use of, and they have a cool vortex at the beginning, which kind of implies that you're going through a portal into another dimension -- of horror!

Really liked the deserted schoolbus, too; where did they get that?

And Freddy Krueger looked like he had real metal knife-fingers; where did they get those?

And they had kittens for sale.  I suppose those came from another cat. 

Length

Very nice length, maybe about 20 minutes, and we kind of moved through it rather quickly after being chased a couple of times. 

Crowd Control

No crowd when we were there, 9 PM on Saturday night (but probably very early in the season).  Looks like it would work fine, though, plenty of parking and wait area was sizeable and offered distractions, like the gift-trailer.  And the kittens. 

Most Memorable Moment

The view from the top of the hill, standing in the cemetery, looking down over the farm and seeing ghouls roaming about, other patrons being terrified and screaming, and knowing we were going to have to eventually start down the hill ourselves...

Summary

Again, a good atmospheric haunt with a genuinely spooky, outside-at-night, moon-shining-over-everything, sense to it; this is the kind of haunt you can only get in places like Wisconsin, with our wide-open farm country and rolling hills and readily-available chainsaws and deserted barns and home-grown, beloved cannibals. 


And did I mention there were kittens for sale?  Mmmmm....delicious kittens. 

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Haunted Cornfield at Meadowbrook Pumpkin Farm

by btweezy414 after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 9 p.m.

Fun Factor: Not Fear Factor: Low

Review

My experience at this corn maze was far from anything to brag about. We arrived at the haunt at around 9:00 and it was on the busy side as we thought it might be with such nice weather. We got our wrist bands for $18.00 then went and stood by the bonfire. The storyteller was pretty good, except for the fact he would stop ever 45 minutes or so to check with the people running the event for what numbers are beginning called, as the board displaying them had worked sometimes only. The storyteller left around 11:30 from the event as he wasn’t going to get paid a minute past then he told us. Our numbers where finally called at 12:30. We then got into the haunt shortly after that and it took about 15 minutes before we even saw 1 live actor. About half way thru the maze we had to stop as we caught several people ahead of us and one of the workers (monster out of character) told us to hold on as there was a traffic jam. Pretty much this continued on and off for the second half of the maze, even coming to a 10 minute stop 3/4ths of the way thru with another live actor who was controlling traffic. At this point people behind us are yelling just lets us get out, this is horrible. We finally finished in the 45 minutes they advertised. Over I would say without stopping probably not even 30 minutes to get thru, and only about 6 live actors. The rest of the sets in the maze are set up poorly and cheaply. They use yarn to hang from the ceiling which can get tangled and get caught on your neck or other body parts. When my girlfriend talked to the owner after the haunt he said it was security that was in charge of making sure it would not get backed up.

Summary

Overall I would say this Haunt is organized very poorly. The $18.00 price tag or $25.00 VIP price tag is very over priced. I would not recommend anyone at any age to spend their money this way. The actors that didn’t end up controlling traffic are not very convincing of being scary. The sets of horror are very poorly set up and look cheap. I will not be returning to this event ever again in my life. The walk thru time is 30 minutes maybe, and not 40 to 45.

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Bear Den Zoo Haunted Woods

by tomre after attending on Friday, October 10, 2008 at about 7:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

Best haunted expierence yet! Awesome scenes and characters are really into it!

Summary

This is worth the trip.

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Hauntfest

by XxskaterxX after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 8:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

I really enjoyed my trip to Haunt Fest. When I first entered the haunt I didnt think I was going to leave that night. :)
It is well worth every penny. There is also a wait area that really takes away the wait because of everything to do. They have a DJ,concessions,games,and also monsters. I know there was a clown and a chainsaw guy out there waiting to torture you. I would recommend getting the VIP Straight to Hell Pass. It really seems like you're going straight to hell when you enter the place. Dont let me forget to mention how great the actors were. They stayed in character the whole time you saw them. Some of them actually seemed as if they were really demons. I loved the elevator ride. That was awesome also with the little girl in there waiting to scare you. I also liked the cage maze at the end. I would recommend this haunt to anyone that likes being scared. But not for the easily scared. I actually seen two girls run out of the haunt in the first room.

Summary

Anyone and everyone should check out Haunt Fest. It's such a great experience. If you love being terrified THIS IS TH PLACE TO GO. Haunt Fest is a must go to thing. Hope you all check it out and have a great time like I did.

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Bear Den Zoo Haunted Woods

by kld3390 after attending on Friday, October 10, 2008 at about 7 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

The Bear Den Haunted Woods really out did themselves this year. It was AMAZING and WELL WORTH THE $12. If any one wants to have a great time with friends or family i HIGHLY recommend going to the Haunted Woods.

Summary

New walkway thru the pond. Great new scares and thrills. Crawling thru a tunnel with a man and a chainsaw comming for you scared me the most. The wait was shorter than last year and had more scares then ever. THE BEST so far.

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Splatter Haus

by Ru1990 after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 8 p.m.

Fun Factor: Low Fear Factor: Low

Review

This year at Splatter house since their new location, this haunted house has gone down hill since the previous years...they lost their touch and after being a fan of this haunted house for a couple years now and a frequent custome I was not satisfied. Splatter haus you guys need to get it back together for next year!

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The Morgue Haunted House

by chcar after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 7 p.m.

Fun Factor: Not Fear Factor: Low

Review

Wow what a difference 3 years makes! we attended this 3 yrs ago and thought it was great. Now i feel they missed the ball on this house, 90% of it was walking through complete darkness and when you finally came into the rooms there was little effort ftom the actors and the scences were not very impresive. Th sign at the front said it was menned by the Brillion highschool nad it showed, at one point where ther was a girl stomping her feet , she actually screamed out "dont touch my f**cking bike". Not very appropriate for highschool kids . There were many steps that we tripped over and we actually ran into a pole in the midle of the door in complete darkness, they should warn visitors of these hazards before someone gets hurt. I did not find this huant to be very fun nor scary at all, with no imagination put into it. When i finally turned on my phone light to see if there any more hazards, a boy told us " that just takes the fun out of it". I replied with the fact that they did that as soon as they shut the door.

Summary

If walking through complete darkness with limited action is for you , then you will love it. But for those who love the excitement and thrills of a good haunt, you may want to look elsewhere. In summary they missed the ball!

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A Theater Of Lost Souls

by xxaimeexx after attending on Friday, October 10, 2008 at about 8 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Medium

Review

This haunted house was very fun. If you go, I suggest going through both haunts because I liked the second one a lot better. You should go with a group of your friends to make it more fun. I'm a major wimp. Last year I practically chickened out, but this year I went and I didn't think it was very scary. It was more fun. So remember to go first!

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Mars Haunted House

by odistodis after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 9 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

This haunted house rocked! It totally scared the crap out of me! I liked that they sent you with only the people you came with, no strangers were added. Our little group of 4 was all over 30 years old, and screaming like little kids. The actors did a great job, we had no idea what to expect next. Line wait was pretty short, less than 30 minutes. I didn't really see any actors outside, but once you were in the house, there were a lot of them!

Summary

Highly recommended, super scary!!

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Hauntfest

by odistodis after attending on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at about 7 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Medium

Review

I really liked the effects of this haunted house. Lots of cool rooms to go through. I really liked the fence maze, vortex room, and the inflatable hallways to squeeze through. It seemed like it was really big, it took us quite a while to get through.

Summary

This haunt was a lot of fun to go through, pretty long, definently worth checking out. Definently more fun than scary, possibly because we were put in a group of 7.

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The Haunted Barn

by mommyof2 after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 8 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

We went with our kids during the day time session. During the day it was fun but not very scary. There is a novelity shop that had a variety of things from cheap to a little more pricy. A little for everyone. They also had popcorn and beverages. There was a pizza stand on the grounds that is trying to make money for the stoughton youth center. They also have a large sheltered area for the wait to get on the wagon ride to the grave yard, or to eat your food (thay have a few picnic tables). The price was nice at $5 per person and 3 and under free. During the day they have tour guides and no spooky coustumes. We went back that night without the kids and it became a whole new experiance. There were many ghouls, surprises in the woods and in the barn. I don't want to say to much about what is in store during the evening and ruin the surprise. We had gone at night last year and alot has changed. There were quite a few new additions. At night it is scary. The extra $2 (the price is $7 per person at night) is well worth it. The ladies at the door are vary nice they asked us for comments and suggestions so they could improve the barn. They really care about it being the best it can be.

Summary

Over all it was a good experience. My children (they are 5 and 3) loved it during the day (even though they were a little scared). Then the adults got to enjoy a more intense experience at night. I will go next year if not again this year.

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Gilly's Haunted House

by katie_kiesow13 (Review Crew) after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 9:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: High Fear Factor: Low

Review

Going to Gilly's Haunted Circus was a great experience for me! I've never been there before and, actually, didn't even know it existed until just recently. I'm terrified of clowns, so it seemed like a good idea to go here... don't ask me why! Overall it was a positive experience for my group. It was really easy to find, though parking was somewhat difficult since it is located in a busy area. We were there pretty late and there was no line, so we did not have to wait very long. While we waited in line, there were two clown characters running about scaring people. Once we were inside, the first character you see (the clown with the flower) is pretty entertaining. On the whole, I found that many of the characters in the house were more funny than they were scary, but I still had a great time! There were a couple of rooms that had great ideas behind them, but I felt that they were not fully realized. Such as the room with the "maze" or sorts. It's made in an effort to mess with your mind, but it didn't work out quite as nicely as I think they had expected it would. One of the best parts about this house, though, is that they asked me for my name in one of the rooms, and of course, not thinking, I actually gave it to them... then in a number of rooms later, they continued to use my name. Very clever and really creepy. The room with the mirrors is really cool, and the actor in there was great. My favorite actor I think it the guy right at the end. It was a good experience all around, but I left feeling a little disappointed because I don't think I felt truly scared once throughout the whole house. And for being a haunted circus, there weren't a WHOLE lot of clowns... ??

Signage / Visibility / Location

Very easy to find. Directions from the website are perfect and the actual location has lots of lights. You can't miss it.

Wait Area / Line Entertainment

Covered area while you wait in line with some actors.

Actors' Performance

Some of them did an excellent job, some were kind of lacking. As I mentioned, the clown with the flower was pretty good, the magician, the guy in the mirrored room,and the one right at the end. As I said before, they weren't necessarily "scary" or "frightening" in their roles, but they did act very well.

Sets Scenes / Props / FX

To be honest, the majority of the house was extremely dark - which, of course, sets the mood - but it made it very difficult to see the sets, props, and make-up of the actors. As far as I could tell, they did to an excellent job with setting up rooms. It's possible that they left it incredibly dark to make the rooms look more finished, but I'm not entirely sure. There is a significant amount of fog throughout the entire haunt. I actually coughed a number of times because it was so overwhelming. Make-up on the actors looked good, too.

Length

From the minute we walked into the haunt until the time we left was roughly about 10 minutes - a pretty average length for this type of haunt. The wait was less than five minutes.

Crowd Control

No need for crowd control since there was no crowd.

Summary

If you're in the area, it's a good haunt to go to - especially if you're afraid of clowns. The rooms are well decorated and they make a great use of the space that they have available. It's easy to get turned around, so keep your hands out in front of you and try your best to follow the path they've set up for you.

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Splatter Haus

by Ashley1978 after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 8:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

Oh my bahjeeeezus! Splatter Haus has officially become my personal "scariest ever" haunt!

They moved the haunt this year and the new location is super easy to find even for the most directionally challenged (such as yours truly). While signs enroute wouldnt hurt it didnt matter that there werent any as the directions are very simple. You definitely know you're there when you see the very well lit, very well staffed parking lot with tons of free parking.

Upon entering I thought it was pretty cool that the only line you have to stand in is the very short & fast moving ticket line. After you buy your ticket you can go inside or outside, sit down or stand, hang out with your friends, get something to eat or drink, use one of the gazillion port-a-potties, whatever you want to do- you just wait for your number to be called. It was nice not to be forced into long roped off lines for hours. I was lucky to go on a really nice night but if you're cold and want to remain inside they have 6000 sq ft of waiting room and a good variety of refreshments and music playing.

I cant say enough things about the staff inside and outside of the haunt! All the staff are amazing! They're efficient, super friendly, outgoing, and helpful. These were people who seemed to really love what they do and it showed, no matter if they were in the parking lot, refreshment stand, ticket sales, line organizers...all of them were awesome.

The scares were full on and intense! The FX, the make-up, the timing were all magnificent...the best I've ever seen by far. The Actors? AMAZING does not begin to describe them. I've never seen a better bunch. I've never seen more enthusiam and dedication at a haunt...it was refreshing! These actors REALLY seemed love what they were doing and REALLY worked their patooties off to scare the ever-lovin' pants off everyone! I was truly in awe of the originality, the hardwork, and the fact that *I* a self-professed horror buff was scared outta my ever-lovin' mind! I recall on more than one occasion my "fight or flight" kicking in, my heart beating so fast & loud I could hear it in my ears, and me walking that very thin line between fear and all out panic...but I loved every minute of it. There was a great mix of gore, in-your-face scares, sounds, and darkness, there was never too much of one so there's definitely something for everyone. The entire walk-thru lasted about 25-30 mins, and you never once bumped in to the people ahead of or behind you. The REALLY cool thing was that with the sounds, music, and the entire setup you couldnt HEAR when a "scare" was coming either which I REALLY liked because usually you always hear people screaming & yelling so you kinda know when to expect something. You were definitely kept on your toes which is the way it should be!

Summary

All in all I cannot get over how awesome Splatter Haus was! I cant think of one single thing that was disappointing or could be done differently. This was honestly the BEST haunt I have ever been to and after years of going to haunted houses and usually being let down or just having an "ok" experience I am so happy that I finally found "the one".

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Wisconsin Fear Grounds

by Hauntedhousefan12 after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 9 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

This Haunted house ROCKED!!!!! Well all three were absolutely the best thing i have ever attended. This night was very special cause of the old screaming granny who apparently is a guest, she was funny. The first house, Morgan Manor, was awesome in every way it was very well detailed and the actors were wonderful in every way. The same can be said about the second, Morganas Torment, the make up was amazing and it was shocking to see all the characters take so much passion in their work. Now the third Freakys Funhouse, was just that Freaky and very Fun, this 3D attraction was the coolest thing i have ever seen and I will definitely be returning with my friends.

Summary

While waiting in line there is plenty to see such as the many roaming actors and the other patrons that are dooking it out in the boxing ring, there are even actors in the ring for you to cheer on. After the wait the tour begins, once they set you on the way you are on your own through the giant Victorian style mansion. After that there is a maze that separates those who are continuing on and those too scared to continue. The second is more of a torture area for the victims that didn't survive the first house. Moving on to the final house, it entertains in every way, i dont want to ruin it, so go on and see them it is well worth the time and the money.

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Terror on Rural Street

by shorty4014 after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 10 p.m.

Fun Factor: Medium Fear Factor: Medium

Review

I was a little disappointed with this attraction. While we were waiting for our number to be called, there were a few actors that were interacting with the guests. This is great, if the actors are able to entertain the guests in some way. Now the house.

The house seemed a bit short. Each of the scares were pretty predictable. The layout was not that great. It had some neat concepts, but the rooms didn't flow with each other. With wide hallways and poor layout, you could pretty much tell what was coming. There were some really entertaining actors, but not enough to carry the load.

Summary

Poor actors, and poor layout really hurt this attraction. Getting stuck behind another group really spoiled any surprise that was coming.

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Hartford Jaycees Haunted House

by shorty4014 after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 8 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

I had such a blast at this haunted house. I've worked for a haunted attraction for 6 years, and I was really quite blown away. The actors, for the most part, were very good. There were a few actors that gave the tired unproductive "stare-down."

You start on an outdoor trail that leads you into a house. A few actors here to set the mood and get you ready for the nightmare to come. The hallways were narrow so it kept you guessing for the next room you are going to enter. This really kept you guessing. Each room had so much going on, so you never knew where the scare was going to come from.

Such a great attraction and by getting there around 8pm we only had to wait about a half an hour.

Summary

Great attraction and well worth the $12 entrance fee. I'm from Milwaukee, and it is definitely a great alternative to driving out to Splatter Haus if mileage is standing in the way of a great fright!

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Hartford Jaycees Haunted House

by suep after attending on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at about 8 p.m.

Fun Factor: High Fear Factor: High

Review

I really enjoyed this Haunted House more than I thought I would. There were many new and special effects and there was no downtime through out. There were many real actors hopping out all over. I liked the stroll first through the little wooded area. It was really scarry. It was also longer than expected. The only warning would be for anyone who could not crawl on their knees, there were 2 spots where this was necessary. Although I'm somewhat senior I was able to do this and it made it more interesting but just something to know. I'm sure most people who go to these are much younger.

Summary

I really wanted to go through again to see the things I missed the first time but everyone in our group agreed that this was one of the best for scenes and scares that we've been to and we've been to alot.

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Spooky Stalks Haunted Cornfield

by SMMILLER after attending on Friday, October 10, 2008 at about 7 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

Good and scary. The girls we were falling down and having a great time. Would like to see the guy from jeepers or the music from jeepers in the back ground. Go and check it out. Good jobs you guys.

Summary

check it out.

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Hauntfest

by jordan112 after attending on Friday, October 10, 2008 at about 9 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

This was by far the best haunted house ive been to! You should definately go and check it out. It will definately scare the bajeebies out of you.

Summary

Check out Hauntfest. Its better than ever before.

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House of Bathory by Dead by Dawn Productions

by princesszombie after attending on Friday, October 10, 2008 at about 10:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

This haunted house is amazing!! I'd honestly have to say there is no other haunted house like this. I doubt any haunted house would use a vast majority of the characters in this haunt. The wait wasn't that bad Ive had worse, the actors always were in character, and best of all you didn't know what to expect next.

Summary

This haunt starts with a tale which I have yet to see at any other haunted house I've gone to so far. Utilizing 4 floors gives it that little extra. I never thought I would see any of the characters in this haunted house ever in a haunt they are so out there (I'm not going to name them I'm not a spoiler) All I have to say is this haunted effing rocked!

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Lister F/X Presents Monster Mayhem

by rmcnutt after attending on Friday, October 10, 2008 at about 10:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Medium

Review

Was a very intertaining haunt. Had a lot of fun there! Wait in the beginning was indoors with bar, pizza, and video games. Went to the final wait and the guy that was there was very funny, and made for a good start.

Summary

Good haunt, extremely fun and entertaining, not really scary but fun. The guy in the beginning made time go quickly, was very funny! Did't like how they survey everybody as they are walking out.

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Mars Haunted House

by rmcnutt after attending on Friday, October 10, 2008 at about 9:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: High Fear Factor: Medium

Review

Was a ok haunt for being close to home. The actors were pretty good, great interaction in the waiting line, nice that they had port-a-poties right there!

Summary

Great atmosphere using the old building, good scene setup, plenty of free close parking. The wait wasnt too bad.

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Neenah's Most Haunted

by hhtraveler after attending on Friday, October 10, 2008 at about 9 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

The outside is spooky and the signage makes it easy to find. Over all it's very well done since its done by a bunch of kids but at times its easy to forget that. The "button psycho room" involving a guy laghing maniacly and accusing us of stealing his button brought my daughter to tears after he played a trick on her. Very Creepy! There is also a room where a girl comes crawling out of a tv set and a clown room with actors that play some of the most disturbing and creepy clowns i have ever seen.

Summary

Overall one of the best houses I've been to this year and definately the best north of Oshkosh!

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Dominion of Terror

by Bparrish after attending on Friday, October 3, 2008 at about 7 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

Great house this year. The elevator was different in the sense of one does not expierence this in every house. Great job this year guys!! Will look forward to next year!

Summary

Again great house. Decent amount of rooms this year. seemed a little shorter than last year, but was very fun.

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A Theater Of Lost Souls

by jnz after attending on Friday, October 10, 2008 at about 9:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Not Fear Factor: Low

Review

Signage / Visibility / Location
The haunt in general would be hard to find had I not known the area. There is very little signage and everything is dark. The only way you will see the entrance is when you drive the entrance the hearse is parked out near the entrance. I think a little lighting and a few more signs would go a long way with this one.
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
Waiting area is quiet large and indoors in the horse stables. There was no line, only one group in front of us. Outside the waiting area there were refreshments which are always a plus.
Actors' Performance
I think that since there was no real crowd the actors performance was lacking as at one point in the haunt an actor was trying to set us up for his scare and said “uhh… just go ahead” and then the machine went off as we were already walking away.
Sets Scenes / Props / FX
Scenes throughout the haunted house were in general all the same which was depressing as every room for the most part included a doctor with some sort of body.
Length
The haunt took about 10-15 minutes to get through which is relatively fast compared to others in the area, which could partially be part to the limited people at the time.
Crowd Control
There was no crowd so I cannot comment on this, but the house does use a wristband system, which is followed by a wait through the line. Groups of six are the maximum at a time.
Most Memorable Moment
After entering there is a balloon like walk through which takes advantage of those whom are claustrophobic. On the flip side it’s got to be similar to child birth.

Summary

Summary
I would say the haunt is definitely not worth the $13 for the first part, nor the $18 to get the second smaller add on. I would recommend this haunt to people under the age of 14 as I feel the scare factor is very low on this one.

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Splatter Haus

by snoopy after attending on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at about 8 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

House was great, i was very impressed with all of the rooms and details that went into the house. I used to run a haunted house for several years and I was very impressed that I did not see one actor out of place or talking to another. was very well done.

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Hauntfest

by Miss Bee after attending on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at about 8:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

It was alot of fun and worth every cent. They change it up every year which is cool.A must see!

Summary

While i waited to go in, there was a DJ to dance to and one of clowns was outside dancing with me and my friends, it was fun. The elevator was one of my fav things,also they have alot of creepy things this year, i loived the glow in the dark skeletons and the maze at the end.

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Wisconsin Fear Grounds

by halloweenlover after attending on Friday, October 3, 2008 at about 8:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

Three haunted houses in one location, I was hoping to review each seperately but this site does not allow that, Morgan Manor was awesome as always, Torment was even better than last year when it was picked as the best haunted house in the area. The new one, Freaky's is so totally different it amazed me. 3D glasses and things just pop off the walls, it was hard to tell what was real and what was not. If you love halloween and haunted houses, make sure you do all three. Cost wise the price is so much better than places with just one haunted house. All three for one low price, I can not wait to go back again.

Summary

They keep improving everything, from the wait area to the haunted houses, it is obvious the people who run this are professionals that pay attention to every detail.

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Burial Chamber Haunted Complex

by bluebliss909 after attending on Friday, October 3, 2008 at about 7 p.m.

Fun Factor: High Fear Factor: Medium

Review

Adrenaline- This traditional haunted house was the first attraction we visited. I was very impressed by the scenery and how long it was. Because this was the first day, perhaps, the actors seemed to miss their cues. We often passed them before they popped out. Their makeup looked very very well done, and unfortunately the lighting wasn't sufficient enough for us to see it. The music was cool, they had the Halloween movie theme song playing towards the end.

Phobia- It was the second haunt that we went to, and I was sorely disappointed. There seemed to be about 5 actors in the forest, and one didn't even get up, and we could tell they were real. The setting was amazing, it was just a forest and that in itself can be more terrifying than an actual haunted house. One actor actually started dragging his feet in the gravel while he was following us, which was about the scariest part.

Insanity- This was my favorite attraction. While waiting in the short line one actor (Randal) walked up to us and started interacting. The greeting actress was very nice and added to the allure of the upcoming event. She walked us into a room in which we watched a movie and she warned us about running into walls (which people apparently broke their noses by doing). The actors in this one knew their timings well. They were acting insane! and they had us do weird things with them. The people from the burial chamber should advertise this haunt more than the other two, it is VERY original and it played on a very primal human fear, and that is being afraid of people that are unpredictable, which these insane people definitely were.

Summary

Overall the number one rated haunted house in Wisconsin disappointed me. I drove all the way up from Waukesha county to visit this attraction and was in anticipation for something spectacular. Phobia wasn't organized and the actors didn't seem committed. Adrenaline was a pretty average haunted house and that is just what it was, average.

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Wisconsin Fear Grounds

by ntothep after attending on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at about 8 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

Ridiculous! It was sick, seriously, sick. I loved all three haunts and to have them in one place was madness. The effects and rooms in Morgan Manor were amazing. The ending of Torment had us all messed up in the head and Freaky's was a really cool, different style of haunted house compared to anything I've EVER seen. Great job as usual. You guys are the best in the business. If you only go to one haunt this year, make it the three at the Waukesha Expo Grounds...sorry, Waukesha Feargrounds.

Summary

The three haunts were huge and they were definitely worth my trip to Waukesha. The detail in these three haunts is more than anything I've seen in any haunt in Wisconsin. With so many rooms to see and the theming of all the sets were just amazing. I was really amazed at how far Morgana's Torment has come too. For all the awards that Morgan Manor has gotten, Torment was right up there with scares and details. Great job to the actors who were in it all the way through. Excellent haunt for the price, you really can't beat doing all three.

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The Haunted Barn

by dirkadirka (Review Crew) after attending on Friday, October 3, 2008 at about 8:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: High Fear Factor: Medium

Review


Signage / Visibility / Location

The setting is one of this haunt's strongest assets. Located just off I-90 to draw people from around the region, close enough to Stoughton to receive local support, and yet still retaining the feel and darkness that only haunts in secluded rural areas can provide. By capitalizing on the farm venue the TTT Ranch has created a unique haunted attraction that starts in a barn, transitions to an outdoor trail, and re-enters the barn via a creepy old school bus.

Wait Area / Line Entertainment

There is plenty of free parking and as soon as you leave the safety of your car you hear the foreboding music of the haunt and see the menacing hearse in front of the barn. We heard the themes from Beetlejuice, Psycho, and the Rocky Horror Picture Show on our trip. There is a covered wait area that would not shelter more than one group and a lonely guy selling pizza.

Actors' Performance

Even though I was with a couple of newbies, this haunt was more fun than it was scary. We rolled up on the first day of the season so many of the ghouls were still working on their scares. The only minor complaint I have with this haunt is the lack of actors, specifically outside. Talking to the owners, they assured me that there will be more monsters over the following weeks, especially on Saturdays. Our favorite performers were the young girls terrified of Freddy and the creepy lady with a baby. This haunt has great potential for 2008 and I found myself thinking about actor improvements that would put the TTT Ranch on a higher level.

Sets Scenes / Props / FX

The all new interior of the barn has been spruced up this year with the acquisition of a vortex tunnel and set pieces from a defunct haunted house in Wausau. There were no sparse rooms or hallways and the creators did a great job of putting decorations everywhere and constructing the haunt by hand. Money was well spent on full-size monster props tucked into dead ends and a couple of animatronics scattered throughout. All of the actors had good costumes/masks/makeup and the Freddy Krueger sequence stood out as a favorite. The addition of a trail leading through the prairie and woods into a 'cemetery' adds a whole new facet to this year's spooky attraction. To nitpick, the Haunted Barn would have benefitted from more than two themed rooms and the solar lights near the graveyard were inadequate (the operators planned on bringing in a generator for better lighting the next night)

Length

Good length. It took us about 25 minutes because we spent time enjoying the outside walk and the anticipation of the surroundings

Crowd Control

I don't think the Haunted Barn uses a ticket numbering system like others, so bring a sweatshirt and some friends you can stand. There are no mazes in the haunt so even on a busy night things should move smoothly. Hidden security cameras monitor the action

Most Memorable Moment

The one-of-a-kind bottomless pit

Summary

This haunt has a lot of things going for it. $8 is a fantastic value, the haunt competition in the greater Madison area is weak, and the owners are very nice people. We rolled up on the first night of the operation and it was obvious that they will improve throughout the season. Although the Haunted Ranch may not be on the same production level as major haunts in the Milwaukee area and elsewhere, we still had a blast and it is well worth a visit. Just remember to bring a sweatshirt because you will be waiting and walking around outside

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A Theater Of Lost Souls

by x0char0x (Review Crew) after attending on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at about 8 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

A Theater of Lost Souls is definitely one of the better haunts in Wisconsin. They have you scared the moment you walk into the door, from the wait area to the transitions between the houses to the exit. They also added on a new addition this year, A Theater of the Absurb. Its all under blacklight and 3D.

Signage / Visibility / Location

This haunt was kind of hard to find. There wasn't much signage until you actually turned onto hwy Y, but then it was right there.

Wait Area / Line Entertainment

The wait area was in a huge barn. There were a couple line entertainment actors, as well as, photo props to take memorable halloween pictures with. They also offer the burial simulator ride while you wait!!!

Actors' Performance

The Actor's Performance was very good!!! You would have really thought some of them were lost souls! Everyone was right on target with their scares. The only thing I would change is less direction from the actors as to where to go.

Sets Scenes / Props / FX

The Theater of the Absurb had excellent props and scenes. The walls of each room were awesome and very well done. The Theater of Lost Souls also had excellent props and sets. Right from the beginning your amazed with it.

Length

I would say it took about 30 minutes to walk through both houses!

Crowd Control

The crowd was very well controlled, and there wasn't much of a wait time.

Most Memorable Moment

My most memorable moment would be one of the first scenes. I haven't seen this prop at too many haunts and its definitely an added bonus. It is definitely not for people who are claustrophic!!!

Summary

I would recommend this haunt to anyone over the age of 15.

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Burial Chamber Haunted Complex

by majorXpsycho (Review Crew) after attending on Friday, October 3, 2008 at about 9:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

The Burial Chamber Haunted Complex is considered the number one haunt for a reason. Our group was blown away by how well this haunt is organized. It begins as you are traveling and notice the large spotlights in the sky drawing you near. Even the smallest details were well put together (such as the cool wristbands and delicious treats). This year "Phobia" the outdoor woods haunt was my personal favorite. The natural setting is perfect. The moonlight is the only thing guiding you and the ghouls come from every angle. My friend was so frightened he actually pushed me to the ground and ran. One of my friends referred to "phobia" as a "Blair Witch" feeling (only with better actors). The actors clearly are professional and LOVE their job. Adrenaline as always offers you those in your face scares that makes your heart race. There was rarely any "dead time". Insanity has you misled and thinking you are seeing UFO's! The alien actor was my favorite of all the three haunts. We even tried the burial simulators this year which I would definitely not recommend to anyone who is claustrophobic.

Signage / Visibility / Location

Excellent signage, you can't miss the large spotlights in the sky and it is located right off the interstate.

Wait Area / Line Entertainment

They have large projection screens playing creepy scenes. They also have plenty of goodies to snack on. If you do the combo the wait for the other haunts is minimal.

Actors' Performance

The actors are very professional, I wouldn't be suprised if some of them have real acting careers :) Again we loved the alien ... creepy!!

Length

We arrived around 9:30 and left around 11:30 so that was 2 hours of fear, with little to no wait time! There was no "dead time" either, you rarely find yourself just walking down a dark hallway.

Crowd Control

They do a great job of maintaining crowd control. We only ran into another group at one point because a couple of people in our group moved too fast.

Most Memorable Moment

There were a lot of memorable moment ... this is a great haunt to go to and make a night of it. The most memorable would have to be in the woods when my friend pushed me to the ground to run!

Summary

I highly reccomend this haunt to anyone over 16, it has something for everyone! I think I could go back 10 times and still wonder whats lurking around the corner.

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A Theater Of Lost Souls

by majorXpsycho (Review Crew) after attending on Friday, October 3, 2008 at about 8 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

A Theater of Lost Souls brought the fear again this year! This Haunt is known for its "in your face" scares. They used a Lot of my favorite classic scares such as the chainsaw, and added A LOT more new stuff. You will see some of the creepy "phobia" props this year. Everyone in my group agreed that "Theater of the Absurb" was an awesome addition. Its not quite like your typical blacklight haunt, there are many twists like a disturbing "scene" that seemed so real! You really have to be careful because you never know where the ghouls may come from! The only thing I could ask for is more, more, more ... there was never a dull moment from start to finish! The whole haunt was approximately 20min, which is a little longer than average for a haunt. On a final note, parents please be careful when brining childern under 16! Our group ran into two people ahead of us, because the little girl was so afraid.

Signage / Visibility / Location

Getting to the haunt was a little scary for us as we missed County Rd Y. There is not much for signs until you reach the fairgrounds. There is a hearse at the entrance with a strobe light waiting to welcome you.

Wait Area / Line Entertainment

The wait wasn't long, but we arrived early. Unlike previous years there were a lot of ghouls to entertain you ... even the woman at the concession stand was creeepy! The also have an awesome coffin ride that displays the victims face on a tv for everyone to see. Get you picture taken at one of their two photo ops, its only $3 and well worth the memories!

Actors' Performance

From start to finish the actors remained professional.

Sets Scenes / Props / FX

There are a lot of added scenes and props! Some phobia props, and the well set up man in a chair? I don't know how to explain it better with out giving it away. At one point we swore we felt drops of blood on our heads?! Not sure if that was our imagination or not!

Length

The total length was approximately 20 min. Not bad because there was rarely any "dead time".

Crowd Control

They do a good job of crowd control, with the exception of those factors out of their control. (the little girl who thought she was going to throw up).

Most Memorable Moment

Right in the very beginning watching 2 of my friends start panicking when they heard the chainsaw!!

Summary

In summary I would recommend this haunt to anyone ages 16 and up who like in your face scares ... I wouldn't reccomend this haunt to anyone on a first date.

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Haunted Cornfield at Meadowbrook Pumpkin Farm

by thejer6 after attending on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at about 9 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

Overall, I think it was a very good time. Just in time for Halloween. It took my group about 45 minutes to get through the entire maze. There were a lot of scenes with great detail. Looks like a lot of time was put into this field. The actors did a very good job of surprising us and continuing the "scare." Being able to 'wait in line' at a bonfire (with storyteller!!!) was of course an added perk. The store is also a nice thing to walk through/look at while waiting as well as the concession stand.

Our group was also there early enough to pick pumpkins and look around at all the animals. Also a good time while you're waiting...

Summary

I would recommend this Corn Maze to anyone... over the age of 12. It will get you!!

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Green Bay Fear Presented by Shawano Manor

by timmma after attending on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at about 9 p.m.

Fun Factor: Low Fear Factor: Low

Review

Very short wait, but the actors were very bad - not all of them, but most. I felt bored halfway through the house. The 3-D aspect is stupid. I was expecting things to be jumping out at me, there was just some paint on the walls that glowed

Summary

Overall it was not very good. Many rooms had not actors in them. It seemed very short and definitely was not scary. I did jump one time. The house could be pretty good, but again - the actors stunk. You have to walk on a short trail through the woods to get to the house--and that could've been scary, but there were no actors.

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Haunted Cornfield at Meadowbrook Pumpkin Farm

by thejer6 after attending on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at about 10 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

Overall, I think it was a very good time. Just in time for Halloween. It took my group about 45 minutes to get through the entire maze. There were a lot of scenes with great detail. Looks like a lot of time was put into this field. The actors did a very good job of surprising us and continuing the "scare." Being able to 'wait in line' at a bonfire (with storyteller!!!) was of course an added perk. The store is also a nice thing to walk through/look at while waiting as well as the concession stand.

Our group was also there early enough to pick pumpkins and look around at all the animals. Also a good time while you're waiting....

Summary

I would recommend this Corn Maze to anyone... over the age of 12. It will get you!!

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Splatter Haus

by Mr. Malice after attending on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at about 8 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

This being the first year in the new building, the Splatterhaus crew did a fantastic job. The waiting area is huge and much nicer than being outside also the wait wasn't very long but we did get there early in the night. I don't usually jump but they did catch me off-guard a couple of time. I liked the fact that you didn't run into another group and get bottlenecked in a maze.

Summary

Directions were easy to follow but you do have to watch for Columbus street...it sneaks up on you. The only thing I suggest is a lighted sign at the corner so you know where to turn.

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Splatter Haus

by scarytimes after attending on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at about 8:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: High Fear Factor: Medium

Review

The new location is not hard to find, follow directions and your there - easy. Not a long wait and the indoor waiting is nice. The event itself seems like past years, that's not to say that the show isn't good..it is. But the guys a Splatter Haus seem to have hit a bit of a rut with much of their rooms repeating the ideas of past ones. For those who want an intense, full on, haunted house Splatter is your haus. Good show and delivers for the trip and is well worht it...does need a fresh injection of new ideas....Splatter actors deliver in every room and sights and sounds are unlike any other. Good timing, never saw other groups - felt like we were the only ones there. Recomended.

Summary

For years Splatter Haus has been dishing out scares for the haunt goer looking for a loud and intense show, this year is no different. If you go expecting this type of show you will not be disappointed. If you go looking for a new and different show you will recognize much from the past. The fun factor is always high but I was forced to lower the fear factor due to the lack of fresh ideas. Still a great show and although Two Rivers is a long trip it is worth it to see a haunt that pulls out all the stops to scare the S*%T out of you.

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Hubertus House of Horror

by TheBasementRat after attending on Friday, October 3, 2008 at about 8 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Very High

Review

Instructions to the house are very easy to follow, especially with the street signs all over the place.

Once you arrive at the haunt, you are able to park for free and enter the school's gymnasium for covered and heated waiting. There are even refreshments and arcade games.

And then you get led to the haunted house, which is actually an old house located on the school's grounds. It was built in the late 1800s and the look of it just gives you the creeps. Hubertus House of Horror is a wonderful haunted house! All of the rooms are always creatively designed and look AMAZING! Some are very, very creepy, while others are just pure awesome, such as the swamp room, where it looks, smells, sounds, and even feels (light rain from ceiling) you are in a swamp. You are walking across a bridge "in the middle of a swamp in the woods!" And then, all of a sudden. . .well, I won't give too much away. In addition to these wonderfully designed rooms, the house features a few pitch black mazes that you have to feel your way through and may even get shocked here and there! There is even a 3D maze! Before entering the house, you enter a dark and foggy bus with a very angry bus driver and have a very horrid and frightful ride! After going through the house, you get "spun around" a bit while going through the amazing VORTEX!!!

Summary

I had a GREAT, FUN, and FRIGHTFUL time at the Hubertus House of Horror and would recommend it to anyone!

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Splatter Haus

by catatethebird after attending on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at about 10:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

Splatter Haus was definitely worth the drive and price. We arrived and got our tickes at abound 10:30 and were told the actora were on a 25 minute break. This was fine, we had time to smoke a cigarette and get some popcorn and hot chocolate while we waited. Once the line started moving again we didn't wait more than 20-25 minutes. All of the workers were friendly and outgoing, and they have a good system for keeping people in the groups they came with. Once we got inside everything was well timed, monsters popped up when they should, and we never ran into another group. Even for us seasoned haunted house veterans there were a few new tricks and a few jumps and screams. The only quibble was that it was too short, I left wanting more.

Summary

Highly reccommended. I felt we got our money's worth and had no regrets. One other note: The waiting area wasn't heated. It was warmer than it was outside, but still chilly, have a jacket.

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Haunted Cornfield at Meadowbrook Pumpkin Farm

by catatethebird after attending on Friday, October 3, 2008 at about 10 p.m.

Fun Factor: Medium Fear Factor: Low

Review

Overall this was a disappointment. The maze is long, and it's obvious a lot of work went into it, but there is nothing new or unexpected. It took about 40 minutes to go through (not running) and we only saw 6 actors the whole way, and there was very little interaction with them. The most interesting part was the security guy who decided to follow us through about half the maze... I would have been happy with the experience if I had paid mybe $8. For $18 it was a rip off.

Summary

The bonfire, petting zoo and little shops could make for a nice night, but the maze itself is disappointing for the money.

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Hauntfest

by Doc Ryan after attending on Friday, September 26, 2008 at about 7:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Low Fear Factor: Low

Review

We went last year and thought it was just okay. We went again this year, hoping that improvements had been made. We were wrong. Lots of the rooms had no actors in them and were not scary nor creative. How many haunts are now having vortexes? Why can't we come up with something original and new? Was not worth it, even with a two dollar off coupon!

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Dominion of Terror

by arbiterkiller26 after attending on Friday, October 3, 2008 at about 7 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

The Dominion of Terror is a fun haunted house. The rooms are widely different and the live actors are commited and keep character well. The rooms are clever and well designed and the actors are fun to interact with.

Summary

Its a solid haunted house with clever and detailed rooms with commited actors and lots of scary in the dark moments.

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Haunted Cornfield at Meadowbrook Pumpkin Farm

by Dr Caligari (Review Crew) after attending on Friday, September 26, 2008 at about 9 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Medium

Review

My friends and I took a trip to West Bend to take a tour through the corn. We got the directions off the internet and had no issues getting down to where Meadowbrook Farm is located.

The actual farmstead is really neat. They have a gift shop and petting zoo nearby. Everything where you wait is really decorated nicely. It looked like a really neat spot to bring kids during the day.

We sat down by the roaring fire that they had prepared. We were entertained momentarily by one of the many fine people that were running the event. Even though it was there first night and they were still working out many of the kinks that seem to commonly occur on the first night, the attendants were always kind and courteous and ready to answer any questions you might have.

The trip through the haunted corn field was one of the best I had ever been to of its kind. You could tell that they really worked hard to set up a specific atmosphere. This is a close, almost clostrophobic, adventure through narrow cut passages and through a large variety of different scenes. Everything from Aliens to pirates roamed out in the dark corners of the corn.

Though, as it was the first night, at the time it seemed like they might have been short-staffed. They were short on live actors at a lot of points and relied largely upon static and mechanical scares. It was really fun, though, and they work very hard to make the experiance an enjoyable one for the people that come through.

So, don't let the mist scare you away. Brave your fears and venture into. Who knows? Maybe you will join them...forever...

Summary

Something is strange in the corn. In West Bend, you can take a tour around the corn field of this old farmstead. Many exotic and wierd creatures await you when the fog rolls in...

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Mars Haunted House

by Dr Caligari (Review Crew) after attending on Friday, October 3, 2008 at about 8:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

This was my first time out to Historic Mitchell Street to go out to this haunted house. I was impressed with the sights and sounds of this trip through the second story of this old building. You could tell that the group that runs this is a set of veteran haunters.

The scenes and acting were great. I thought some of the rooms that were the best were the ones that played off what they had, a truly great location. The laboratories and the insane asylum-like sets were some of the best I had seen in a while. A lot played on that sort-of late 1800s set, though still with all the great set-ups you come to expect from a haunted house (killer clowns/freaky gothic characters/etc.).

Their actors were all very intense and were not at all afraid of being right up there in your face. From strange shadowy women wandering around the room with you to creepy rednecks and their grandmothers, all of the actors knew their lines well.

It was a fast paced, gritty haunted house with true character.

The only thing I would recommend, if you aren't familiar with the area, would be to give yourself a few minutes to find it. It being it's first weekend and with only a short line in front and also due to a lack of any major sign (at least that I saw). I found it a little hard to locate exactly where the haunted house was at first. Don't let this scare you away before they scare you away, it was a good time and I would recommend it to anyone who has not gone down to Mitchell Street yet to see it.

Summary

A strange experience awaits you on Historic Mitchell Street. The ghouls await you at this century-old building. This place is billed as being Milwaukee's "only truly haunted house". Who knows, maybe you might see an actual ghost?

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Green Bay Fear Presented by Shawano Manor

by gooberissassy after attending on Friday, October 3, 2008 at about 8:30 p.m.

Fun Factor: Medium Fear Factor: Medium

Review

No lines. Haunted woods not scary. Haunted house was much better this year then last, actors seem to care more. I wouldn't say it is scary but they did get me to scream a few times. Wish it was longer and had more stuff.

Summary

Not bad MUCH better then last year!!! Worth it to go see.

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Gilly's Haunted House

by Dr Caligari (Review Crew) after attending on Friday, October 3, 2008 at about 9:45 a.m.

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: High

Review

What is more scary than a murderous clown? What about the full menagerie from the circus that the murderous clown comes from?

One of the things that this haunted house excels at is the quality of the actors that inhabit the it. Every actor from the fortune teller to the freaks in the freak show excel exceedingly in what they do. They give you a lot interaction and stay in character the entire time. It was my first visit and I was very impressed by the quality and energy of all their actors.

The theme of the haunted house was appealing, as so few haunted events can stick to a theme or a single storyline. The true horrors of the circus come alive in this carnival to the senses. The entire haunted house is a real disorienting trip to the horrors experienced within. Beware the fun house! Beware the freak show!

Finding the haunted house wasn't hard, but finding parking down near the haunted house was a challenge. The trip, though, is really worth it.

This had one of the single scariest scenes in any haunted attraction that I have been in for a long time, though I won't give it away. Be ready and beware!

You have to experience it for yourself. So, get out....join the show.... and laugh yourself to death....

Summary

Something strange has come to Milwaukee. Gilly's Haunted Circus has come. One of the few really themed haunted houses, this largely character-driven event will scare the pants off you.

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