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2016 Review: Indy Scream Park

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For the first time since 2014, the Haunted House Indy team was able to travel to Anderson to check out Indy Scream Park. Let's just jump into it... Brickmore Asylum From what I can remember, nothing much has really changed in this attraction.  The detail is still awesome and the acting is A-1.  I gave it 4 Skulls in 2014, and since I couldn't really tell a difference in 2016, it'll stay that way. Rage 3D Back in 2014, this attraction was called Bedlam 3D, and from what I can tell, very little has changed other than the name.  I could spot a few new things, but nothing major.  Still, I was once again very impressed with Rage 3D.  Who doesn't love a clown-themed 3D haunt? Pandemic The last of the indoor haunts in Pandemic (formerly Nachtmahr in 2014).  This is the first attraction I've been to where the customer can choose to be a part of the show if they want wearing a glow necklace.  I chose not to wear one just so I could observe....

2016 Review: Fear Fair

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We finally managed to venture out to Seymour to check out Fear Fair!  And I'm left with one burning question: Why the hell have I not been here before?! Since we had never been to Fear Fair before, we took a former employee along with us.  Throughout the experience, he supplied us with little tidbits here and there that helped us get an idea of the history of the haunt -- and we loved every bit. One thing you notice right off the bat with Fear Fair is their attention to detail.  Which, if you've read any of my reviews, you know detail goes a long way with me.  And Fear Fair has detail.  Lots of detail. An elevator scene at the beginning really sets the tone and feel.  And a New Orleans/Bourbon Street scene that is second to none.  Don't even get me started on how much I loved the swampy bayou scene.  Man, was that cool! As for actors, I'm happy to report that every actor I encountered was totally into what they were doing.  And...

The Key Haunted Escape Rooms

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The Key Haunted Escape Rooms is a series of haunt-themed escaped rooms.  The Key was formerly Slaughterhaus Haunted House. The idea of THE KEY was the dream of entrepreneurs Julie Gerard and Tammy Beckham, who had begun plans for this attraction years ago. They had heard talk of an old house in the country that had served as a hospital for the terminally ill in the early 19th century. The house was apparently deemed haunted and as a result, had stood deserted for decades. The owner of the house would challenge small groups of people to be locked in the house overnight, where they would have to look for clues and solve different puzzles in order to escape before sun up. Now with escape rooms surfacing seemingly everywhere, people are discovering just how exciting and exhilarating the challenge can be. No matter the scenario or theme, escape games provide an all-together different and extremely fun activity for family outings, a group of friends or even corporate team buildi...

2016 Review: Niles Haunted House Scream Park

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For the third straight year, the Haunted House Indy team traveled up north to Niles, Michigan to check out the one and only Niles Haunted House Scream Park! The three-hour drive is always worth it. And I must say, for only being the second weekend, they were PACKED. The Niles Haunted House First up, the main house at Niles.  This year's theme was Cinema, with a lot of classic movie monsters coming to life.  The cinematic theming is second to none and was awesome to see and experience.  It's very hard to ignore the amount of time and effort that has clearly gone into this house.  A must-see for sure. Krampus: A Christmas Curse & Cabin 13 The Krampus attraction was so cool.  If you're familiar with the legend, then you'll get a huge kick out of this one.  The details are extraordinary and the scares are genuine.  A+, for sure.  And as for Cabin 13, this takes the cake for me.  The theming and setup are absolutely incredi...

Fear Fair

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Check out Fear Fair, located in Seymour, Indiana! Fear Fair is a haunted attraction located in Seymour, Indiana. We are open the last weekend in September and every Weekend in October through Halloween. Location 800 A Avenue Seymour, IN 47274 Phone 812-567-3327 Website Fear Fair

Stillwell Manor

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Get a load of Stillwell Manor! Stillwell Manor has once again materialized in Anderson Indiana. Upon General Stillwell’s return from the ravages of war, he found that ghosts of his past have taken over his home and are haunting the remaining staff and family. Journey through the mansion and grounds, lost in time for over a 140 years and face the wrath of the tortured souls that are trapped in time. If you survive the journey through the Manor, you will venture into “Tantibus” and see your “Nightmares” up close and personal. Who said nightmares only happen while you sleep? You can only pray that you’re dreaming and wake up, someday. Meet Madame Isabell Marinska and her band of misfits and freaks. If you’re lucky, she may even contact one of your long lost and DEAD relatives…. Journey through over 30,000 sq ft of fears and frights. If you dare! Location 1704 E. 60th St. Anderson, IN 46013 Phone 756-617-2979 Website Stillwell Manor

Haunt FX Spotlight: Kat's Art Studio

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We got a chance to catch up with Katherine Flowers of Kat's Art Studio .  Katherine is the lead make-up artist at the Haunted Angelus House . So let's get to know her a little bit, shall we. 1. Tell us a little about yourself -- a brief history, if you will. I am from El Paso Texas,born and raised.Single mother of five lovely children who get a kick out of their mom working at a haunted houseJ I moved to Indiana three years ago.I have always had a love for art. I appreciate all the variety and creativity that goes into ones work. I am a self taught artist and believe you can never stop growing as an artist.I teach myself through trial and error and by continuously trying new technques.Thats the great thing about art, there is no right or wrong. It has taken me a very long time to become comfortable with showing my artwork to others but I am at the point in my life that I understand you will come across people who appreciate art and understand it and you will ha...