My BF was begging me to go.. So finally I caved in and agreed to go. I thought it was going to be…read morelame and made for kids. When we got there, it was a long line of late teens and adults. The line had around 50 people in it, but the wait was only 10-15 minutes which is the same wait time as a ride at knotts so it's not that bad. This maze was SUPER SUPER SUPER scary!!! I was screaming and grabbing on my Bf's shirt the whole time! The optical illusions and the scary people mixed with the darkness was beyond creepy! I can't believe I thought it was going to be a kid maze!!! There were grown men screaming behind me and the woman behind me peed in her pants. It's not overwhelmingly nerve wrenching or anxiety ridden; it's exciting. I'll definitely be dragging my friends here next year ;) Tip: $5 donation is appreciated, but not necessary ;)

I hope it's back for 2022! It WAS one of a kind until Knott's highjacked their concept for one of…read moretheir mazes. It's short but packs in plenty of scares in creepy environs. Worth driving to from Pasadena. Does justice to their ninjitsu theme. Super creative!

The Study was ABSOLUTELY So FUN! The team there was thorough with smooth directions and the escape…read moreroom itself was super immersive and clever!! I will definitely go again soon! :)

Me and my friend decided to go and experience this place and I do not recommend anyone to go here…read moreto spend your day here because it will all go to waste. The employees are very misunderstanding and very rude. Before starting the game one of our friends just repeated what the worker said that you cannot hit or touch the actor and they probably thought they were getting mimic or something but it was a joke between our friends and they just had us not continue the game and leave like very unprofessional and I would not recommend you spend your day here. Refused to refund our money, even though we did not start the game.

Well done haunted house!! I was super impressed. My friend bought us tickets + front of the line…read morepasses (thank you Randy!!) and we showed up when they opened so we were one of the first to go in. His reasoning was that its better so we wouldn't "see others getting scared and have too many spoilers". There were 100+ rooms filled with realistic props. Everything from the special effects, the human props, to the smells of the place was super legit. You could tell so much effort was made to make this place come to life. I wish I could have spent more time looking closely at the props because they were so well made!! I think the place was so huge because it was a closed down department store at some point. At the end, they have a mini store where they sell stickers, tarot cards and all sorts of heebie jeebies. Highly recommend!!

Overall: This was my first time every experience the Reign of Terror. We drove pretty far since we…read moreheard a lot of good things about it! This is a very long haunted house type maze which had a lot of creative scares. Experience: This experience is like no other. I enjoyed that they staggered the groups so you got to experience all the timed scares. This is different from things like Halloween Horror Nights where you are crammed in a slow moving line and can barely get scared because of how crowded it is. I don't want to spoil the scares, but I can say that they were very cool and nothing I've seen or experienced before. The whole experience is about 30 minutes and each room is so well decorated. I would say though that you have to wait about 30-45 minutes in line to get into the experience though even with the timed entry due to how popular it is. Price: Reasonably priced for the quality of experience you got! They put so much effort into decorating. Parking: Located in a mall, so parking is plentiful and secure. We had no trouble finding parking.

This house is always done up really well. The main story has remained the same, but there are some…read moreupdates from year to year. Definitely one that I keep coming back to over the years and still enjoy. Thanks for putting in all the work to set it up. It must take a month to put it all together.

Been coming here for at least 10 years. Beautifully spooky display with a well thought out story…read more About 10 minutes to watch. One of the best home display haunts.

Very spooky and inspiring too. Hope that the castle house will be back during this Halloween on…read moreOctober.

The people who have the Halloween party don't care about the neighbors. Big time party and lines to…read moreget in all the way to the end of the block. I should know I lived next door for years.

Wow 17th door is back for another spooky season! This year the 17th door brings the fear in what…read moreis probably the most action packed haunt in north america. Every square foot of this haunt is frightfully alive. 17 focuses on great actors and inventive non stop scares with dozens and dozens of monsters throughout all 17 rooms. Makeup and special effects are just amazing. This is a haunter's haunt that attracts the best talent around. Expect to be thrilled, scared, shocked and delighted. These monsters ain't shy, so strap in, you are in for a wild ride! Before you visit any other haunted attractions, visit 17th door first. It's in a league of its own. Sure you can tromp around another huge, overpriced, overcrowded, "just ok" theme park haunt with the same worn out mazes and the same bored rubber masked zombies doing the same tired old pop up gags you see every year, or you can do 17 and see the industry's best veteran scare actors who bring the fright night after night. Easy free parking too right in front of the main entrance. Highly recommend.

Back for round 3 at The 17th Door! I first went in 2015 and then again in 2022. I'll be honest, I…read morewas seriously bummed when I found out there'd be no Field Trip this year....that was hands down one of the coolest things I've ever experienced in a haunt. That said (and without spoiling a thing), this year's production absolutely exceeded my expectations. No cheesy jump scares here, instead they go straight for the deep seated phobias, the stuff that actually gets under your skin. The execution? Beautifully done. Creative, intense, and immersive from start to finish. Still holding out hope that the Field Trip makes a comeback one day. If I had a magic Halloween genie, that's the first wish I'd cash in. Tips: - whole experience is about 45 minutes long - Wear comfortable shoes, you'll be moving, ducking, and maybe running for your life - VIP tix so worth it if you go when it's packed, you skip the line straight to the front - If you're nervous or easily freaked out, grab the mercy pendant - You might get wet in a few spots, so plan accordingly with your hair and makeup situation - And please, pray with me that they bring the Field Trip back, it deserves a resurrection!!!!

Another really, really amazing haunt presented by the Peninsula High School Drama Department!!…read more 2nd year we've done, I mean, been victims, to the PHSDD's Haunt and it didn't disappoint!! Everyone should come support the Drama Department; they do such a great job at this and I hope it continues for many years to come! This year's theme was the haunted Grace Hotel...decorations, actors, spookiness, length of the haunt, lighting, swamp effect, everything was fantastic! I particularly liked the cool spiral lighting effect...so cool! We seek out great haunts every year and this one definitely fits the bill! HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Great dramatic, professional and scary experience a couple years ago. Can't wait to see what they…read moredo this year 8)

This Halloween home haunt is an atmospheric joy. The night we visited was perfect- a cool autumn…read morenight with clouds moving slowly across a mad eye moon. The house itself is perfectly nestled in what I imagined could be a quiet New England neighborhood. As you approach, you see the silhouettes of gravestones through fog and spooky green and purple lighting. Calliope music and a child's soft voice wafts towards you and you catch movement in the graveyard. Coming closer you see the "child" and you clearly hear her cautioning you. The front yard is used to great advantage as it curves around the house, with such attention to detail, from the skeletons on their eternal carousel ride, complete with the creepy ear worm worthy circus music, the ornaments on the tree, and an actual child (the haunter's daughter) surreally caps the display by meandering around the graves before heading to the tree swing to play in the cemetary. The front porch transports you to an episode out of the Twilight Zone. A cadaverous mother rocks her dead child to sleep under an antique lamp, near a broken TV while an old clock's hands spin out of time in a wash of blue light. There is also a sound activated knive-wielding masked nurse that is offering COVID tests. Which is easily the scariest part of this 2020 Halloween season.

Tonight was a great turnout with several people loving the haunt. Around every corner you'll be…read morescared to move forward. Short but worth it, you can re-enter as much as you want, if of course you make it out like Jimmy

The Queen Mary's Dark Harbor presented a special Valentine's event called Dark Masquerade February…read more13th & 14th. It was the first time they hosted a masquerade, and they killed it! Dark Masquerade has scare actors like their usual Dark Harbor season, along with some horror experiences and a dance party. It's open from 7PM-12AM, but be sure to arrive early so you can experience everything they offer. Upon entering the Queen Mary, you walk through the corridors and see glimpses of their horror props to set the mood. It leads to the dance floor (aka The Ringmaster's Dark Masquerade), which is massive and blasts killer dance tracks. You're given complimentary masquerade masks once inside, so no worries if you don't bring your own. Speaking of fashion, it was a mixture of casual and people going all out for the masquerade theme. If you fear you'll be overdressed, there's no such thing here! Some of the masquerade costumes/masks people had were pretty impressive. There were three horror experiences: (1) Gale's Requiem - descend six fathoms deep into the ship to see the experiments of a mad doctor, ending with Gale's performance as she sings for the dead. There's several tables surrounding Gale so feel free to take your time. There's also a photo-op on your way to the elevator. (2) The Search For Mary - you're given a single red glowstick and must make your way through dark corridors as Scary Mary haunts you. While the idea behind it has potential, it's literally pitch black and the glowsticks are too dim so it's a wee bit too hard to navigate. I walked into a wall because you can't see anything and the scare actors aren't helpful in directing any poor soul that gets stuck. My wife got claustrophobic and she absolutely hated a part where you get on a catwalk and they simulate it about to drop. (3) Sweethearts' Slaughterhouse - groups are ushed through a bloody restaurant and must work together to piece together the menu of a deranged chef and his killer kitchen staff. It was fun as it was interactive with others, so play nice and everyone will have a good time. The horror dummies/gore was pretty crazy to see (some of it brings to mind Hellraiser). The experience ends with a choice of leaving through a hallway or crawling through an oven (vent). Our group chose the oven, which is a bit unforgiving if you have weak knees or are wearing any fancy clothes. Fyi there's a slide at the end of the oven so be sure not to fall like a cartoon character (like I did). Overall the horror experiences were cool, but the main thing we loved was The Ringmaster's Dark Masquerade. They also have scare actors on the dance floor to help keep your blood pumping. If you're worried about being the only ones dancing, fear not - once it got going, it didn't stop until the end of the night! It's a 21+ event, so there's bars/alcohol throughout the ship (naturally it's expensive). For food it's really just snacks like churros, pretzels, popcorn, cupcakes, chips, etc. If you want some fresh air, there's a jazz stage outside for a more chill time. They also had hookah tables outside if you feel the need to do that. I hope Dark Masquerade becomes a regular off-season part of Dark Harbor because it's way too much fun to be a one-off! Even if you don't like horror, the masquerade dance party was worth the price of admission. Try not to wear heels though because the ship is tricky to walk through as is (not to mention the grated catwalks). Strobe lights and fog machines are used in parts of the experiences. There's a special merch store located inside if you want a goodie/memento for the night. Dark Masquerade returns for the next 2026 Friday the 13th weekend in March, so don't hesitate to get tickets if you can!

It's been a while so an update is due…read more The highlights: -They've increased security for scare actors as well as DH patrons. *At first I was confused why I was being followed as the last one in mazes, then realized they were tracking things for everyone's safety. -They've increased first responder presence as well. I watched a few fire performances and the LBFD were checking in on their set times to be present. - The decor and makeup were done really well. I'd say a step above Knott's. - The hookah people were so so sweet! - Whatever fries they're selling with cotija, creama, meat, and spicy sauce get it. The price is on the high end, but my goodness they fill up two people! -The performances were awesome! I would try to plan on seeing the slider show, the "sideshow," and at least one of the fire performances on the major stage. -The bus from the park back to downtown was a refreshing thing to see. The misses: - Some things weren't explained or occupied which made things confusing. The boat near the whole bayou area where the voodoo queen reigned... You just walked through it and looked at stuff. There were no scare actors or anything. It was just an empty boat. - Some mazes required you to go up entire flights of stairs or dropped you off at them. It was weird. *certain mazes had accessible entrances but it didn't change everything to my knowledge. - Some mazes were not well-ventilated and really hot. - Having to leave on plywood boards oddly placed across the park's uneven ground made things rough for some. I had to help a man in a powered wheelchair who got stuck in the predicament. There's room for improvement, but it's also a decent haunt considering the talent.