While there might be more than a few downers at Demarest Farms the Haunted Orchards winds up being…read morepretty cool for the Halloween spirit. Lines not nearly as long as seasoned haunts like Bane or Brighton Asylum, but location gaining interest from repeat customers. Got there before 5pm to avoid long lines, sat back, relaxed, chilled in the store, got on line at 6pm, and was inside at the expected time of 6:40pm. Could have arrived later than 5pm without issue, but since parking normally sucks a huge dong figured get there early enough just in case. Staff checks you in, gives you a wrist band, then you get on the hay ride over to the orchard. Get there wait in line, finally they cut off the wrist band and you go "inside". Since there are little to no indoor mazes haunts come from every angle. Possible to be caught up in someone else's scare and totally miss a creep running up on you. Vibe is eerie enough but still slightly flat. Creeps keep on coming in wave after wave. Even Dennis the dead security guard lets you know no position in line is safe from scare. Overall nice attempt, a little lame, but nice considering it's almost entirely outdoors. Small things to improve on; every employee should be in costume, don't want to see a well dressed attractive woman guiding guests inside the haunt when Shovelman the Ugly Ghoul is also doing the same. Interested to see what they have in store for next year.

Went here for the first time this past Halloween. Hay ride out to the attraction was eerie and fun…read more Riding up to see lights, smoke/fog, and hearing screams begins the overall sense of unease. The line moved quickly and the actors entertained us the whole time we waited, making it fun. Once inside, they come from every direction and it's sometimes impossible to predict it or see it coming. The haunted houses built inside the attraction were pretty spooky, but the doll maker was by far the one that creeped us out the most. Fun night getting into the Halloween spirit. We will be returning.

Lots of great history and stories. The staff love and believe in their mission to restore the…read moremansion. The ghost hunting tour is a must do-very well planned and an unforgettable experience.

We went on a haunted tour this evening and it was definitely more authentic than we ever expected…read more Upon entering the main foyer, you immediately & instinctively know that it's history is very much alive in spirit. We had a few very weird occurrences happen throughout the night, most notably in the attic and basement, both of which gave off insanely heavy vibes. The staff is amazing as is the old mansion itself, which has been through a myriad of architectural changes throughout the decades. We will definitely be back for a day tour! I'm too chicken to go back for a night tour! Highly recommend!

I am writing to formally raise concern regarding a Nightmare Cirque performance I attended with my…read morefamily. The show contained explicit sexual content and adult-themed material that was inappropriate for the audience present and not consistent with what was advertised. During the performance, a scene involving a Beetlejuice character included sexually explicit behavior on stage. This included a male performer introducing a prop male dildo/penis during the act. Audience members were also directly engaged in portions of the performance, with male audience members being specifically targeted for participation. This created an environment that I and others experienced as uncomfortable and inappropriate, with personal boundaries being crossed. This was more about sexual orientation agenda pushing homosexuality. Asking male audience who has a big penis. Humping another man from behind bending him over. Sexual harassment at an all time high. Extremely disturbing and disgusting. There was no clear warning in the advertising or event policies indicating that explicit sexual content or sexualized audience interaction would be part of the show. Families were present, including children(which should not have had entry access), which made the content especially unsuitable for the setting. As a result, my family and I felt misled and left the performance early. We also requested a refund but were not able to reach the appropriate decision maker at the time. Overall, the experience involved content and conduct that we considered inappropriate for a public performance and resulted in emotional distress.Mental nightmare. I am requesting a formal review of this matter and clearer content warnings for future performance. Rated R sex store production is what customers unwilling paid for. ATL GA

Was great. The kids loved it and it was very interactive. Well worth it. Fun time. Looking forward…read moreto seeing them next year

This is a free haunted house sponsored by NYPD. It's my second year going…read more We get there early as the lines can get pretty long. Characters walk by for photo ops and entertainment while you wait in line. NYPD staff is so fun and friendly. The house is for ages 12 and older, they allow younger ages at the parent's discretion. It so well done with jump scares in almost every room. It feels like a safe outing. Hours this year are 5pm to 11pm from Friday to Sunday. They let you in in small groups so you don't feel rushed. At the end, they sell Halloween themed souvenirs with NYPD and Fort Totten on them. I bought a Tshirt to support such an awesome event which is FREE to the community. We loved it and appreciated it!

This haunted house was much better than I expected it to be for a FREE event. I almost turned back…read morearound when I saw that line outside but once we got on it moved pretty fast and they had plenty of entertainers coming through and scaring us while we wait. I had sooo much fun and inside has so many jump scares and themed rooms, beautifully done on the inside and out. 10/10 would go again.

On 10/17/25, we visited the Brighton Asylum for a "Spooktacular Evening!"…read more (The facility was an actual Mental Asylum back in the 1940's). You can either purchase tickets online or right at the place. The basic tickets were $60 each. However, the closer you get to Halloween, the ticket prices go up. Upon entry to the Brighton Asylum, there are several people outside, directing you to parking. We went through 3 very cool and fun haunted houses. Actors are dressed in scary costumes. They try to scare you, but will direct you through the haunted house. Visibility can be a little tricky in some areas of the houses. The house has several exits, in case you've "just had enough". It took approximately 1 1/2 hours for the entire visit. Just some cautions for those who have any type of limitations. In one house, there's at least two tunnels you really have to "bend over" and walk through at least 10 to 12 steps. In another house, there's at least three long flights of steps to climb up and down. The facility does have some extras like ax throwing and an escape room which will cost extra money. Definitely recommend the Brighton Asylum for a fun evening! The Brighton Asylum is located at 2 Brighton Rd. off of Van Houten Ave. in the back area. A gift shop is available with Brighton Asylum Tee Shirts. Porta John's are available on the premises.

Definitely a must do during halloween season! They have 3 different room filled with scary actors…read moreand interesting decoration. I recommend getting the fast pass because the wait can be long especially closer to Halloween. They also had a Horror film museum with replicas of the outfits worn in the movies. Definitely a must try

Fun and scary haunted attraction! Actors and sets were great. Had such a good time. Thank you!read more

Went on October 5, 2024. This haunt is inside an old grocery store in a strip mall. We've been to…read moremany haunted attractions and this one has by far the most amount of actors for its size. Every scene has at least one actor and many have 3 or more. They are interactive with the guests, they ask questions and have you repeat mystical chants to move on through secret doors. Some surprises await that we haven't seen in other local haunts. There aren't a lot of decorative props and details as other attractions, but they are focusing more on the jump scares. They do not use cheesy masks and spend a lot of time on their well-done makeup. Took about 20 minutes to walk through (taking our time) and is priced accordingly. We would go again next year.

I liked it, I did. But, honestly, how do they think that they should charge so much?! It's…read morebasically a guy telling the story. Which I get that they tell you - but I kept thinking that there would be something more. There's not. That's it.

Very cool experience. Great acting. Very engaging and even comical. Had a nice spooky feel to it…read morebut not scary at all. An enjoyable event for the whole family. Dress warm!! The entire show is held outdoors, regardless of frigid temps and no flash photography as to not scare the headless Horseman's steed.

It was great we all loved the experience there to next year the food was was great the hot…read morechocolate good

WoWwWwW... What a cool yet scary experience!…read more I was quite surprised to see this haunted house. Situated across from the school, this corner house/yard turned into a haunted experience will blow you away. You can tell a lot has gone into this and they put so much effort into the experience. The best part is that it's free! Yes, no admission fee BUT they do accept donations that they turn around and give to a good charity. Not to take away from the experience and give out the secrets, it's best to see for yourself. You will be happy to experience this. FYI: Parking is located across the street in the school lot.

This was quite impressive. The students really understood the essence of "horror." The costumes…read moreand make-up were excellent. The setting perfect for this. What I really was the most impressed with was the acting. They got the moves, the nuances and the element of surprise. The two "Shining" girls acted the roles very well. A shout-out to the big guy behind the door in the enclosed claustrophobic room who did not yell at me when I refused to let him shut the door (he did). Well done, everyone!!

A really great event put on by some really great volunteers and local students. What they do with…read morewhat they are given is amazing...and scary!! The field of games is also very cute for the little ones and those just looking for some Halloween festive fun! 2019 promises to be bigger and better. So check it out!!