2006 Mars Haunted House - CLOSED- Event Reviews
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by
lysergicerberus
after attending on Saturday, October 28, 2006 at about 4:30 p.m.
Submitted: Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
Look for a strobe light and a line on the North side of Mitchell
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
Not really any entertainment to speak of, but the people running the door are slightly dressed up. Dress warm.
Most Unique
The venus itself is unique. It's the upstairs of an old building and it has a natural creepiness to it. The enbalming room was very realistic and well done.
Actors' Performance
Top notch! These people stay in character no matter what. They love scaring you and will do what it takes to get a scream out of you. It doesn't matter if you are in front, middle or rear of the group. The Asylum Girl is fantastic!! I want to marry her
Appropriate For
13+
Summary
I'm glad i finally made it to this event. I've been wanting to go for years, and all the reviews I've read are true. I'm 29 years old and a seasoned veteran Haunt critic. This event scared the crap out of me. Well done!!!! See you next year.
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by
aklein
after attending on Sunday, October 15, 2006 at about 3:15 p.m.
Submitted: Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
the directions where very detailed and the building had a huge sign on it with spot lights. they also had stobe lights.
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
they had live monsters working the line. they really got people pumped to go in to the haunted house.
Most Unique
i would have to say all the props they had in there. they must have took lots of time putting things together.
Actors' Performance
they had a lot of actors inside and i would say 90% of them really made me jump.
Appropriate For
all ages
Summary
great job to the people that are running mars haunted house. my wife and i are taking some friends from out of town back to mars haunted house this weekend. best haunted house i have ever been to.
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by
HD101
after attending on Sunday, October 15, 2006 at about 3 p.m.
Submitted: Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
not great/ just look for the line/ 8th and Mitchel
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
roped lines/ scared people
Most Unique
the bathroom
Actors' Performance
good, get right in your face and the women can scream
Appropriate For
?
Summary
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by
xxxblackvelvetxxx
after attending on Saturday, October 14, 2006 at about 2 p.m.
Submitted: Sunday, October 15, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
The Mars House had absolutely no signage at all so it was a good thing that we were on a bus with a driver who knew where they were going otherwise we'd never find it. It was in a quite urban part of Milwaukee and was right next to a liquor store that seemed quite active at night. The people who worked there had no back entrance to come in through so we saw most of them walk around the block to come in. Many were in make up just walking around smoking which was kind of a spoiler.
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
We showed up early and were first so there was no real wait. It's an outside wait around the building if you do have to though. No entertainment before you get in but once you get to the ticket booth up the stairs it's quite cramped and unorganized. One negative thing I experience was that the lady working in the ticket booth was very rude and had no patiencs. I think she needs to take in the factor that people come a long way and spend a lot of hardworked money to come to their little haunted house that lasts at most 15 minutes so they need to show some respect.
Most Unique
There was a clown room that had a slow moving strobe light and it made the movements of the actors unexpected. There was not only the visual and the actor elements but they did wall air shoot outs, banging under the floor, and banging on the walls.
Actors' Performance
This place had a lot going on at every corner. They had just enough people to cover the area and in some areas an abundance. The special effects were really good and the actors scare timing was right on. For the second show of the night they were prepaired and ready for us.
Appropriate For
13 and up
Summary
I would definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a good scare and I would go back next year to see if they keep up the scare.
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by
killabunny
after attending on Saturday, October 14, 2006 at about 4 p.m.
Submitted: Saturday, October 14, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
it's not that easy to spot. cept for the LONG line, and cones, and freaks running around outside.
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
i don't know about you, but being chased half way down the street by a psychotic chick was NOT on my plans tonite. it was fun as heck though
Most Unique
the dog. that's all i got to say.
Actors' Performance
all i have to say is wow. they would not break character for anything. NOT EVEN 5$. i asked twice for them not to scare me towards the middle. and even offered to pay one chick with some red light, and she just disappeared. vanished. totally gone. and the dude in the box thing. omg. he was singing some lullaby and it was freakily horrifying. I don't always write this much, but i have to tell you to watch out for the characters you don't think will scare you. i think they made some guy pee his pants and run out crying
Appropriate For
14+ dude. totally no whimpy hay ride here!
Summary
i could give you a run down of the joint, but SAVE ME SOME TIME... GO VISIT!!!!!!! It'll be worth the cash! And there is always ample parking!!!
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by
mikewalczak
after attending on Friday, October 13, 2006 at about 5:30 p.m.
Submitted: Friday, October 13, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
I have been to this event in the past so I was familiar with the area. Absolutely no signage that I saw as I entered the area, but when driving by the haunt you could see that something was up because of the long line and strobe light entrance.
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
The wait area is a simple rope and bucket anchor system. There were a few actors walking around which was nice. One of the actors seemed to be more of a comedian than someone who was trying to scare actors while the other one was a random girl in a straight jacket screaming. The wait time went fast but I wish that the comedian actor would have stopped trying to be funny; it kind of ruined the mood outside. Given the location it is hard to be upset about the lack of decorating; there is no decorating at all.
Most Unique
I liked the stairway up to the haunt itself, the glow in the dark paint was fun. There was also some interesting scenes setup within the haunt which gave me a break from seeing the same scenes everytime.
Actors' Performance
The actors did a good job inside. I wished that they had gotten up in my face a bit more instead of keeping a distance. I do understand that there is a strict we wont touch you so dont touch us policy at the haunt but at least get as close as you can. There were a few instances where the actors were able to catch me by surprise, however on the other hand there were also plenty of times when I could cleary see the actor and therefore anticipated movement.
Appropriate For
12+
Summary
I have visited this haunt every year for several years now. It is a relativly short haunt, in total it took me approximately 10 minutes to complete (I even walked slowly).
As far as parking is concerned, try parking on one of the lots located on 8th street; right next to the haunt. Lock your car and dress warmly since it will be a very cold wait. When I first entered the line, it was stretched around the corner of the block. In total the whole wait time took me about 25-30 minutes.
As it says in my bio, I am a very hard critic when it comes to the scare factor. The two people that I was with had plenty of moments of being scared. If you are looking for an event to bring your girlfriend to, then this place will do the job, but if you are looking for a haunt that will scare the crap out of you, you may want to look elsewhere.
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by
scrm4life
after attending on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at about 2 p.m.
Submitted: Friday, October 13, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
Right on the corner as the website said. There were signs visible.
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
We got there right at 7p.m. not a real long wait. cool monsters outside to keep you occupied
Most Unique
Good characters!! I don't like telegraphed scares and they had none of that.
Actors' Performance
Very good! Kept you guessing. Girl in the bedroom matched the curtains awesome - didn't know she was there until she jumped out.
Appropriate For
+12
Summary
My first haunt of the year and it was great!
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by
fleshhunter666
after attending on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at about 5:15 p.m.
Submitted: Friday, October 13, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
Easy to see. There was a line outside kind of looked like an entrance to a nightclub. There were also signs on the building and on a truck in front of the place.
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
We waited for about 25 minutes befor gon in and they had at least 3 different characters in the line that were gtting people worked up. This zombie crept up on this group of girls and growled at them and 2 of them took off running. They were ahead of us but their group did not go in until after we got out because they were to scared. Rightfully so.
Most Unique
I liked the clown room. You got to check out the bathroom - Gross!!
Actors' Performance
They were awesome. No "Boos" in here. They totally come at you. The smells inside were so disgusting and real. Be prepared and expect the unexpected. Just when you think something is going to happen, something completely different comes at you.
Appropriate For
+14
Summary
For a smaller haunt they really kept us in there for a long time. We had a blast.
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by
Pyllz
after attending on Sunday, October 8, 2006 at about 4:30 p.m.
Submitted: Thursday, October 12, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
the visibility is awesome and the location is great.
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
The entertainment was awesome, the wait area was ok but its outside thats the only bad thing.
Most Unique
the kitchen lady and the psycho ward
Actors' Performance
the actor's rock Samora is an awesome character. she stares really scarey...then she almost scare the bejeesus out of some body with the out of blue screaming
Appropriate For
all
Summary
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by
gmaapril
after attending on Sunday, October 8, 2006 at about 3:15 p.m.
Submitted: Thursday, October 12, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
Very easy to find plus I have come here every year.
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
Really no wait, but they had some cool characters creeping around us.
Most Unique
We wnet throught twice and it seemed different each time we went. The scares were different and got us both times. Very cool Setup.
Actors' Performance
Overall, very entertaining. They seemed to have a lot of characters working in there. We had a blast with the autopsy guy. That crazy girl was awesome. How she keeps her voice I don't know.
Appropriate For
+14
Summary
Once again, Mars scared the crap out of us. Nice Job!!
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by
MissLissa1983
after attending on Friday, October 6, 2006 at about 4:15 p.m.
Submitted: Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
The haunted house was really easy to find, there were line baracades up and a sign on both sides of the building. also a creepy clown and ghost where hanging from the roof.
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
the wait was fairly short...about 15 minutes. there were a couple of freaky people roaming the line, the guy scared the crap out of the girls in front of me.
Most Unique
every scene in the haunted house is different and keeps you guessing. there were times when you think nothing is going to happen then suddenly there is a goul in your face
Actors' Performance
the actors were really scary. they kept me screaming and jumping all through the haunted house. at one point i was pushing my brother in front of me to make him go through faster because i was so scared
Appropriate For
12+ little ones could get nightmares
Summary
i go to this haunted house every year and it just keeps getting better and better!! they changed a lot this year and it's awesome!!
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by
vixen1
after attending on Sunday, October 8, 2006 at about 2:30 p.m.
Submitted: Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
Very easy to find with the line outside and the signs on the side of the building.
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
Very cool. They had a zombiew guy lurking around and this guy came out with a chainsaw and scared the crap out of us.
Most Unique
The rumbling floor, cool props, the characters really did a great job. A+++
Actors' Performance
I come to Mars every year and in the past they used masks or just plain white and black makeup. This year they had cool face paints and they really worked our group. They jumped out from every corner. The Asylum girl was awesome. Her scream was crazy and she made my sister fall to the ground.
Appropriate For
+12
Summary
Nice job Mars. We will be back next year!
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by
morgueman
after attending on Friday, October 6, 2006 at about 3:30 p.m.
Submitted: Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
It was very easy to find. There were MARS signs on both sides of the building with a strobe in the front stairway with a huge hanging ghost next to it.
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
We did not have to wait to long. It was a perfect weekend to go. There was a creepy, growling zombie in the line who really freaked my wife out. As we were going up the stairs, there was a freaky looking girl coming down the stairs and right after we passed her she gave off this outrageous shriek.
Most Unique
The moving floor in the Asylum room and most definitely the characters. We had an awesome time.
Actors' Performance
Very well done, inside and out the actors knew when to get us. Just when we thought they were done they would get us again. The autopsy guy, The asylum girl and the Toxic waste guy were awesome.
Appropriate For
+14
Summary
We have been coming to Mars for the past 7 years and this was the best timwe yet. We will definitely be coming back. Nice Job.
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by
mousie
after attending on Monday, October 9, 2006 at about 3:30 p.m.
Submitted: Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
lots of dark hallways but there was light in there as well. you could see most of the actors while when i had my eyes open i could see most of the actors.
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
there was this zombie that was grawling at me and this creepy girl that was staring and didn't smile at all. it was very creepy and scary. after a while she screamed at me too.
Most Unique
definantly the girl in the kitchen and the girl outside with her screaming.
Actors' Performance
the actors where great!! the thing with the scare crow mask on and the dr. guys where awesome. then when you got to the kitchen the girl in there with the mob outfit and black cape was freaky. she was just.... idk how to explain it. oh yeah the one pycho chick was really really freaky. she likes to throw herself into the walls and she is scream at you and she really makes you want to run. i tryed to look up thinking she couldn't scare me that way but that thing hanging there was just as bad.
Appropriate For
13+
Summary
hurry up and go before the lines get long... last year they wrapped around the building!!!
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by
morgueman
after attending on Friday, October 6, 2006 at about 3:30 p.m.
Submitted: Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Review
Signage / Visibility / Location
Very easy to see. There was a flashing strobe outside with a hanging ghoul with a sign on both sides of the building
Wait Area / Line Entertainment
Wasn't a very long wait. Good weekend to go. There was this creepy growling zombie guy outside who was awesome. As we were walking up the stairs there was this freaky looking girl coming down and right when we got past her she let out this horrific shriek. Scared my wife a lot.
Most Unique
The moving floor in the Asylum and all of their actors. They did a great job keeping us going! Well Done.
Actors' Performance
The actors outside and in were awesome. They knew exactly when to get us. And just when you thought they were done there was another chain of scares. The asylum girl was unbelievable. That screm shot right down my spine. The creepy doctor and leatherface with his chainsaw would not let up on us. felt like I was in the movie.
Appropriate For
+14
Summary
We come to Mars every year and this was by far the best time we have had. We will definitely be back!
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