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2012 Reviews
Please note: this review is for the 2012 season rather than the current season.
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spookshow_babe
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after attending on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at about 4:30 p.m.
Submitted: Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Review
Another spooktacular haunt has made it's way into my love for all things Halloween this season! I can honestly say that this haunt really did an absolutely terrific job at creating a wonderfully spooky and sureal atmosphere. The actors did a fantastic job of not only being scary, but also adding a good dose of humor here and there through out the haunt which I really loved. In the moments I felt it was safe to let my guard down, they would suprise me with another scare that I never saw coming, it really seemed like ghouls and goblins were coming out of nowhere at every turn! I truly think that this haunt is a must see for everyone and one that all ages can really enjoy!
Signage / Visibility / Location
Very visible, with sings leading you to it after you get of the freeway.
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
Definitely the BEST waiting area I have seen, super awesome atmosphere to get you excited to go into the haunt and wonderful and creative entertainment!
Actors' Performance
Very good! As I said, though they knew just how to scare you they also knew how to get an honest laugh from you and I thought the balance of this made not only scary at times, but also fun and entertaining.
Sets Scenes / Props / FX
The sets were very detailed and some very original. I loved the use of fog and low lighting to keep monsters from standing out and being obvious to the audiance, but rather it kept them hidden and able to jump out of the shadows and scare you because you felt alone in the hall or room and then they would literally appear right in front of you!
Length
35 min
Crowd Control
Pretty good, we did end up reaching another group, but the monsters did a wonderful job of making sure no man or women left there presence without a scream or scare.
Most Memorable Moment
The Barber Shop room... I wont give away the reason why, but the added scare definitely got a REAL scream out of me.
Summary
This is a wonderful haunted house and definatly worth going to! I think it is the kind of haunt that everyone can enjoy, those out for a thrill or some looking for fun, you can find both at this haunted house!
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Please note: this review is for the 2012 season rather than the current season.
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spookshow_babe
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after attending on Friday, October 19, 2012 at about 4 p.m.
Submitted: Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Review
Amazing attention to detail, outstanding actors and actresses, extremely creative direction and design, and very original concepts. I can't say enough good things about this haunt! I absolutely LOVED it and strongly encourage any haunted house enthusiast to go to this one, you honestly wont want to miss the chance at experiencing this haunt this Halloween season!
Signage / Visibility / Location
Very visible, directly off the freeway. A large lit sign and spotlight make this easy to find.
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
The waiting area is pretty good if you get the fast pass, which I would recommend since the wait was 3 hours when we went.
Actors' Performance
The actors did a FANTASTIC job at being in character and making sure they got you feeling frightened. They don't hold back and will stop at nothing to get a scream out of you!
Sets Scenes / Props / FX
I was MOST impressed with the props and sets, the attention to detail was incredibly realistic and literally took you out of the moments thought of "It's okay, this is just a haunted house" to forgetting for a moment that it was and feeling genuinely scared to continue forward.
Length
45 minutes
Crowd Control
Very good, we never caught up to anyone and no one caught up to us.
Most Memorable Moment
Defiantly the maze... or rooms set up to look the same so you felt as though you were in a maze and got lost or back tracked somehow. It was very cleaver and disorienting. I absolutely loved this technique!
Summary
As I said, if you LOVE haunted houses and want to be scared, then I really do strongly suggest this haunt! It would be a shame for you to miss it since ones of this caliber are rare and hard to find. I have been to some of the best in the US and I can honestly say that this new haunt has made it into my top 3 favorite haunts. Don't hesitate, just GO!
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Please note: this review is for the 2012 season rather than the current season.
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spookshow_babe
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after attending on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at about 4:30 a.m.
Submitted: Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Review
This Haunted House is always guaranteed to leave you scared and excited for more! Every year Mars Haunted House does a great job at creating a spooky atmosphere and the ghouls and goblins of this attraction keep you on the edge with an exciting twist around every corner! It has been a favorite of mine for many years and every year I loo forward to the next time I can visit this haunt.
Signage / Visibility / Location
Easy to see, there is a hurst right in front of the haunt and its visibly lit as well.
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
There are always fun monsters outside entertaining guests with scares and humor.
Actors' Performance
As always they do a very nice job of keeping you on your toes and will come at you when you least expect it! Wonderful use of fog in some of the rooms where monsters linger and pop out of nowhere!
Sets Scenes / Props / FX
The sets are detailed and unnerving. I was just a little disappointed this year however that they didn't change the layout of the haunt much, it seemed very similar to last year, but I still enjoyed it.
Length
About 20 minutes.
Crowd Control
We never caught up to anyone while in the haunt and no one caught up to us so it was controlled very well.
Most Memorable Moment
I really enjoyed the rooms full of fog where monsters tormented you not only with jumping out from random places where you couldnt see them and then disappearing quick, but they also made good use of creepy noises to remind you that they could jump out again at any moment and get a scream out of you.
Summary
Overall, I enjoyed this haunt as I do every year. Its a classic haunt where they use every technique to scare you, so though some may be expected scares others are completely unexpected and I feel that the use of both techniques are what really keep you excited and scared to see what will happen next.
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