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2008 Reviews
Please note: this review is for the 2008 season rather than the current season.
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after attending on Friday, October 10, 2008 at about 6:30 p.m.
Submitted: Wednesday, October 15, 2008
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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Please note: this review is for the 2008 season rather than the current season.
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majorXpsycho
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after attending on Friday, October 3, 2008 at about 4:30 p.m.
Submitted: Wednesday, October 8, 2008
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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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Please note: this review is for the 2008 season rather than the current season.
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majorXpsycho
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after attending on Friday, October 3, 2008 at about 3 p.m.
Submitted: Wednesday, October 8, 2008
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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