Features:
✓-Free Parking✓-Restrooms/Porta Potties On-Site✓-Food/Concessions✓-Gift Shop/Souvenirs✓-Optional Games/Midway✓-You may be touched✓-Original Characters✓-Indoor Waiting Line✓-All-Indoor Attraction
How Do We Get These Scores?
Our Rating System
UPDATE FOR 2022: Our former “Atmosphere” and “Theme” categories have now been combined and renamed “Immersion.” Our intent with this is to give more appropriate credit to attractions that have shown a clear focus on achieving and maintaining better customer experiences (both inside and outside the attractions) and developing creative storylines.
Each of the category scores in this review are calculated using a weighted average of several questions that we rate on a scale of 1 to 10.
The following breakdown explains what these scores typically mean. All of our Teams use this as a reference for providing accurate ratings:
10: “Peak Performance”This score is treated as if it has a chastity belt on it. “10’s” are reserved for the best of the best; those that we feel could not possibly improve on what they’re doing.
9: “Innovative and Groundbreaking”It rocked! Nearly everything seemed to go as planned and it was one of the best we’ve ever seen! These guys are leaders in the industry, and attractions like this are truly hard to come by.
8: “Solid”A high score on our scale. They had a good handle on it and, overall, they knew how to use it well. Most attractions can learn from what these guys are doing.
6 to 7: “Good”We could tell that a good effort was made. However, we’ve seen this done much better at other places, or can detect areas where significant improvements can be made. This is about the top end of what we’d call “Family Friendly.”
5: “Average / Fair”Compared to the competition, they weren’t the best, but definitely not the worst. Scares and Special Effects in this range are usually considered “Family Friendly.”
3 to 4: “Below Average”We could see that a clear attempt was made, but most other professional attractions are doing a much better job at this.
1 to 2: “Poor”It appeared that very little time, thought or effort was contributed to this aspect.
0 (Zero): “Non-Existent”No apparent effort was made to make this a significant contributor to the attraction.
Afterword:This rating system is standardized across all of The Scare Factor’s official haunt review teams. However, keep in mind there will always be minor differences between Teams, as we all have varying levels of experience. Regardless, we do our best to remain true to our core values, which is to promote all haunted attractions!Perhaps the biggest thing to remember is: sometimes the score – in and of itself – doesn’t tell the whole story about an attraction’s merits. This is why we provide detailed explanations for each category… to help you better understand how and why we chose the score/s that we did.We do our best to not let feelings or emotions rule our judgement, while also viewing the attraction through the lens of the typical haunt-goer. But, because all reviews with ratings are inherently subjective, this is nearly impossible to completely prevent. Though, when in doubt, we tend to give slightly lower scores than our original “gut feelings” to account for this, and also give the attraction more room to improve over time.We also do our best to be fair and consistent across all of the haunts that we review. We know that you’ll be looking at these scores and comparing them to other attractions, so we hope this review helps you out in that aspect.Do you have some feedback about our review system? Contact Us Here to let us know what you think!
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Final Score: 7.84
How Did We Get This Score?
Final Scores:
(15% of Final Score) Cast: 8.55
(15% of Final Score) Costuming: 8.75
(10% of Final Score) Customer Service: 7.65
(10% of Final Score) Atmosphere: 8
(15% of Final Score) Special Effects: 8.55
(5% of Final Score) Theme:
(15% of Final Score) Scare Factor: 8.15
(5% of Final Score) Entertainment & Value: 7.75
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Summary:
What does one get from combining Mad Max, evil clowns, and nightmares? This haunt review team now knows the answer and it’s 13 Stories Haunted House. Located in Newnan, Georgia, this haunt brings the screams for another year. Many have heard legends of 13 Stories Haunted House, and between reading their website and going there ourselves, our team now has some dark light to illuminate the unknown that is this haunt.
This is a touch haunt that does require all attendees to sign a waiver. The haunt also appears to enjoy recording their guests and posting their reactions on their social media. Come with us as we dive into the depths of 13 Stories Haunted House!
Cast: 8.55
How Did We Get This Score?
Cast Scores (15% of Final Score):
(20% of Cast Score) Did it seem like there were enough actors?: 9
(30% of Cast Score) How creative, believable and convincing were the actors?: 8
(20% of Cast Score) How interactive were the actors (verbally and physically)?: 9
(15% of Cast Score) How creatively & appropriately did they use dialogue?: 8
(15% of Cast Score) Was there a good variety of characters?: 9
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13 Stories Haunted House was a great showcase of a variable of characters portrayed by some very talented actors. Each area tended to have at least one shining star character to tell the story for that part of the haunt. Because this was a touch haunt, this gave the actors an extra edge to truly interact without our group. They were able to put arms around us, grab for us, or just brush by us.
We had several characters who really stood out to our group, but the top two were Bubbles and the Graveyard Keeper. Bubbles was like a Mad Max Harley Quinn (not that she liked being compared to Harley). The actress was on point with her witty, fun-loving, kinda crazed villainous femme fatal clown. Our other favorite was definitely the caretaker of the graveyard. He warned us of the unconsecrated ground, which enhanced the current area’s theme. Then he walked alongside our group, going as far as to place a bit of rope around the front of the neck of one of our team members. He ended his part with our group by offering us a very luxurious casket. He was very charming and hilarious.
Costuming: 8.75
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Costuming Scores (15% of Final Score):
(15% of Costuming Score) How complete / finished did the costumes appear to be?: 9
(25% of Costuming Score) How creative / detailed were the costumes?: 8
(20% of Costuming Score) Was their makeup creative? Detailed? Realistic?: 9
(15% of Costuming Score) How effectively did they use masks (if used)?: 9
(25% of Costuming Score) How appropriate were the costumes for their scene/s & theme/s?: 9
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13 Stories Haunted House created all the excellent characters with excellent makeup and costuming. Most of the characters who were front and center in the action had immaculate costuming. The variety of characters allowed the haunt to demonstrate their makeup and costuming prowess in various techniques. Everything from scales and wounds to death and clowns is represented within the haunt and each requires a specific method of application. There were also a few masks that were very effective. Despite all the different characters, each character’s aesthetic matched their areas so that each of them were brought to life.
Customer Service: 7.65
How Did We Get This Score?
Customer Service Scores (10% of Final Score):
(25% of CS Score) How easy was it to locate the attraction, park, and navigate the premises?: 8
(30% of CS Score) How safe was the attraction?: 9
(25% of CS Score) How professional, helpful and friendly were the staff members?: 7
(20% of CS Score) How easy was it to find their information before* arrival?: 6
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13 Stories Haunted House was relatively easy to locate using Google Maps. The parking was clearly labeled as was most of the area outside the haunt. Unfortunately, the manager was busy, so we were unable to interview him, but the haunt appeared to be very safe, with nice walking areas.
There is something we’d like to note, the website makes the haunt appear to be two separate haunts. However, the 13 Stories goes straight into Clown Haus, so for our team, it was one walk through. The staff within the concessions area were friendly and one of the line actors, Squeaky the Clown, was with our group almost the whole time to answer any questions we had and help us when we needed it, which we very much appreciated.
Atmosphere: 8
How Did We Get This Score?
Atmosphere Scores (10% of Final Score):
(60% of Atmosphere Score) How obvious was it that you were at a haunted house before entering?: 8
(40% of Atmosphere Score) How well did the atmosphere prepare you for what you experienced inside?: 8
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The line area in 13 Stories Haunted House was creepy and smelled like a haunt, which got our hearts racing before even entering and especially when signing the waiver! Before entering the line, they have a hauntingly cute little midway with a few photo opportunities. This is where we met Squeaky the Clown and his counterpart. Both were slider clowns and were having a fun time playing with the guests. After we went through the haunt, we saw more line characters who were creepy.
The haunt also has concessions, including an oxygen bar loaded with infused oil oxygen that supposedly increased the effectiveness of the haunt. There is also a Hellevator mini-experience that we tried and had fun in.
Special Effects: 8.55
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Special Effects Scores (15% of Final Score):
(20% of SFX Score) How effective were the sound effects?: 8
(20% of SFX Score) How creative / original were the scenes & props?: 9
(20% of SFX Score) How well were the scenes detailed?: 9
(25% of SFX Score) How well did they achieve & maintain the suspension of disbelief?: 8
(15% of SFX Score) How effective were the SFX at providing scares / entertainment?: 9
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13 Stories Haunted House has a huge array of special effects, starting actually in the line area and going all the way through the haunt. The special effects were for all the senses and were very realistic in some instances. The way in which these effects were used to tell a story in each area was eerily effective. They also used excellent transitions, sometimes having almost a gradient or ombre of the two effects. For example, we left a spider area to transition into a haunted manor-type area and they had a baby room covered in spider webs so that the transition was smooth, instead of jarring. The usage of special effects was creative in a way we had never seen, which was very impressive.
Theme: N/A
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Theme Scores (5% of Final Score):
(30% of Theme Score) Could you tell what the theme was?:
(50% of Theme Score) How well was the theme carried throughout the attraction/s?:
(20% of Theme Score) How well does their location authenticate the theme?:
This score is left “N/A” when we believe the haunt is trying to target a random variety of themes or phobias, rather than a single overarching “Theme” or “storyline.”
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While 13 Stories Haunted House doesn’t have an overarching theme, each area was well fleshed out with individual characters, sights, sounds, and lore. Each new set brought new experiences with a new mini-story which was almost like an anthology of short stories. Each short story had nothing that we could tell to do with the other, but they all had the same ‘author,’ so they had an overarching similar feel. The themes all flowed through thoughtful set design and mindful attention to detail.
Scare Factor: 8.15
How Did We Get This Score?
Scare Factor Scores (15% of Final Score):
(30% of Scare Factor Score) How scary was it?: 8
(15% of Scare Factor Score) How well did they provide scares to the entire group?: 9
(25% of Scare Factor Score) How predictable were the scares?: 8
(15% of Scare Factor Score) How well did they provide a wide variety of scares?: 8
(15% of Scare Factor Score) How strong was the ending / finale?: 8
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13 Stories Haunted House used the flowing, ever-changing themes to create matching, ever-changing scare techniques. This haunt had our team constantly confused on where the next scare would come from and we loved it!
The sets and characters were all over the place, from scary and creepy to revolting, horrifying, and intimidating. The use of misdirection set up some huge scares on several occasions and added to the creepiness in others, taking away the predictability. Naturally, the touch aspect of the haunt added a level not seen in many haunts in this area. Also, the way the characters touched, or only nearly touched our group was terrorizing.
Entertainment & Value: 7.75
How Did We Get This Score?
Entertainment & Value Factor Scores (15% of Final Score):
(30% of E&V Score) How satisfied were you with the entertainment received during the main attraction/s?: 8
(25% of E&V Score) How satisfied were you with the entertainment that’s available with* the ticket price, excluding the main attraction/s?: 7
(30% of E&V Score) How appropriate is/are the ticket price/s?: 8
(15% of E&V Score) Have they effectively used their available space?: 8
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13 Stories Haunted House was a fun haunted attraction with lots of really nifty effects, well-developed characters, and mini-stories. At a normal pace, and occasionally having to slow down because we were approaching the group ahead of ours, we went through the haunt in 21 minutes.
The regular tickets cost $25.00 with the fast pass tickets costing $35.00 and the VIP tickets being $45.00. 13 Stories also offers virtual line options, where the customers get a time to arrive which acts as if they had been waiting in line the entire time. At the regular ticket price, the MPD (minutes of entertainment/dollar) comes to 0.84 which is a little below the average of 1 that’s been seen most often.
The haunt also offers scaredy-cat pacifiers so those who are scared can go through with a less scary experience. Guests can add the Hellevator at the ticket booth for an additional fee and that attraction lasts approximately 3 minutes. The ride and Hellevator attendant were funny but definitely not scary.
13 Stories Haunted House was a fun haunt and people around Newnan should definitely check them out. Our team had an enjoyable time and we got some fabulous pictures with Squeaky the Clown. We will totally revisit this attraction again to see what new innovations they come up with at 13 Stories Haunted House!
How Did We Get These Scores
Our Rating System
Each of the category scores in this review are calculated using a weighted average of several questions that we rate on a scale of 1 to 10.
The following breakdown explains what these scores typically mean. All of our Teams use this as a reference for providing accurate ratings:
10: “Peak Performance”This score is treated as if it has a chastity belt on it. “10’s” are reserved for the best of the best; those that we feel could not possibly improve on what they’re doing.
9: “Innovative and Groundbreaking”It rocked! Nearly everything seemed to go as planned and it was one of the best we’ve ever seen! These guys are leaders in the industry, and attractions like this are truly hard to come by.
8: “Solid”A high score on our scale. They had a good handle on it and, overall, they knew how to use it well. Most attractions can learn from what these guys are doing.
6 to 7: “Good”We could tell that a good effort was made. However, we’ve seen this done much better at other places, or can detect areas where significant improvements can be made. This is about the top end of what we’d call “Family Friendly.”
5: “Average / Fair”Compared to the competition, they weren’t the best, but definitely not the worst. Scares and Special Effects in this range are usually considered “Family Friendly.”
3 to 4: “Below Average”We could see that a clear attempt was made, but most other professional attractions are doing a much better job at this.
1 to 2: “Poor”It appeared that very little time, thought or effort was contributed to this aspect.
0 (Zero): “Non-Existent”No apparent effort was made to make this a significant contributor to the attraction.
Afterword:This rating system is standardized across all of The Scare Factor’s official haunt review teams. However, keep in mind there will always be minor differences between Teams, as we all have varying levels of experience. Regardless, we do our best to remain true to our core values, which is to promote all haunted attractions!Perhaps the biggest thing to remember is: sometimes the score – in and of itself – doesn’t tell the whole story about an attraction’s merits. This is why we provide detailed explanations for each category… to help you better understand how and why we chose the score/s that we did.We do our best to not let feelings or emotions rule our judgement, while also viewing the attraction through the lens of the typical haunt-goer. But, because all reviews with ratings are inherently subjective, this is nearly impossible to completely prevent. Though, when in doubt, we tend to give slightly lower scores than our original “gut feelings” to account for this, and also give the attraction more room to improve over time.We also do our best to be fair and consistent across all of the haunts that we review. We know that you’ll be looking at these scores and comparing them to other attractions, so we hope this review helps you out in that aspect.Do you have some feedback about our review system? Contact Us Here to let us know what you think!
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