Blood Crest Manor Review (2026)

This haunt was not hard to locate; big lights revealing a giant skeleton with the sign were not hard to miss! When it came to parking, we got a little confused and almost pulled into the wrong part, but the staff was quick on their feet to help direct us to the correct section. We had missed the parking sign- oops!

The staff were full of glee and pleasant to talk with. They were so kind to everyone there- they would even soothe young kids who were debating on backing out. While we were there, a mother and her young son were beginning to get really scared. We were asked if the young man could come with us since he wanted to be a part of a bigger group. This was so sweet, and I could not refuse, so that the boy could experience this haunt. I am glad we did. This young man, having been with us, had the courage to go through and even banter with the actors.

There was so much to do while you waited to go through. They had a midway to ensure that people were not bored. They had movies playing on a projector screen, and they were classic horror movies! They had a large bonfire that you could warm yourself around and talk while roaming scare actors lurked. This year was their first year with an escape room; of course, we had to try it out. Two of my members even broke a record for it!

They had a concession table with snacks and candies, as well as some goodies you could purchase, such as T-shirts, witch hats, 3D-printed skulls, and more. We also must point out how clean and organized everything was; even the port-a-potties were clean and had functioning hand sanitizer dispensers.

They currently do not have a website, but information regarding this haunt can be located on their Facebook page.

Walking up, you are met with the excitement of time-honored horror movies and the warmth of a large bonfire. Nearby is an outhouse-shaped building, the escape room, with a sign that reads “The Out House Escape Room”; the ‘out’ is marked out with red, blood-dripping letters that spell out ‘Shout’. There’s a clown stalking in the distance, lifeless and silent. You wouldn’t know he’s a real person until his head turns as you pass him. You give your ticket to Mr. Dread, who then walks you across the street to the haunted manor. Iron fences and a cobblestone path led you to the porch; Mr. Dread tells you to go no further. We were mesmerized by his fluorescent white eyes as he talked about the estate’s haunted history.

Each room is decorated in a very 1800s homey way with that horrific touch of blood and chaotic destruction. The sounds of people hidden in the walls and fog kept us on our toes, never knowing what we were going to walk into next. Scenes showed a home abandoned and haunted, evil butchers and monsters stalking us. Hallways would be lit up by blacklight, portraying a funhouse with bright color swirls and dots; we expected a clown, but the monster we got was more thrilling. There’s a room rigged to turn us around for confusion. Unfortunately, our failure to move all the way through meant we didn’t get the full effect. Nevertheless, we were rewarded with a chainsaw chase that sent us running straight out into the yard!

Earlier, we were warned about a cemetery, but what awaited us felt more like a sensory overload in the best possible way. Fog blanketed pig stalls, and twisting hallways made the experience disorienting, especially as the strobe lights made the actors blend seamlessly into the chaos. This made it harder to distinguish until we got close enough to realize they were no friends of ours.

Just when we thought we might finally be safe, we were greeted by a clown-themed school bus. Once we had exited the school bus, we met with the forewarned cemetery. What more could we encounter until we were finally safe?

The overstimulating scene was by far the best. The sharp banging sounds and taunts contrasted the absence of ambient noise, fog, strobing light, and the labyrinth we had to make our way out of.

There was a particular room where I can’t recall music, but the silence didn’t last long. Pots were being slammed onto a stovetop, the sound of grunts and yelling, and chainsaws in the distance, making the sound effect daunting as we attempted to escape the kitchen.

The indoor scenes’ details were fitting, being that we were in an actual house for most of the attractions. There were deceptive twists, such as leaving a room and entering the funhouse hallway. The lighting change and sound effect made us feel as though we were entering an entirely different world.

There weren’t many animatronics utilized, which was striking in a good way. Many of the props were household items, corrupted and twisted for this haunting thrill. Even as we entered a child’s room, we were met with hanging baby doll heads and sinister stuffed animals.

There were camouflaged trap doors in the walls that would open to reveal unexpected and unsettling creatures. Our fearless team leader got a dose of a first scare from this trick. A hallway was supposed to reverse the order of our group (whoever was last was now first), but because we were confused, it didn’t work. But what an interesting take!

There were true creations of something old and forgotten brewing in that house that the scare actors dug into very well!

The lady of the house’s ghostly appearance was so convincingly executed that I honestly couldn’t tell whether I was looking at incredible makeup or an incredibly realistic mask. Either way, the effect was hauntingly good!

We also met Eisenhower, whose costume was the most intriguing and unique so far. This mask was an absolute standout! An unsettling sea of eyes covered the entire mask, glowing under the blacklight and creating a truly unnerving visual. The effect was bizarre, mesmerizing, and unlike anything you would expect to see staring back at you in the darkness.

Those with masks didn’t talk very much, which created tension while around them. There was Juggles, a stalking clown who we saw everywhere but was silent every time; this absolutely worked.

Costuming was also just as good as the makeup and masks. Even the butcher, whose costume was a white shirt with blood splatter and a butcher’s waist robe, had completed makeup of blood stains and dirt on bare skin. There was a clown whose face and arms appeared to have makeup anywhere visible, which was a relief!

There was one actor specifically that we wish we had seen makeup around his eyes- even though the skin tone of the mask was different than his, it would have really enhanced his look.

There seemed to be more actors towards the end than at the beginning, especially after being chased outside. It would have been more refreshing to have an actor in the child’s room because the setup would have been amazing. They did a gracious job of giving frights!

One of the things we discussed was how amazing the actors were at being completely still and lifeless, making us unsure if they were props at first!

This haunt created a sense of foreboding, a feeling that something frightening is about to happen. They provided a nice variety of scares: Sensory overload, trap doors, jump scares, stalking, and disorienting the group’s order. For those who would talk, they had good dialogue that was appropriate to their scene. The kid who was with us even had his share of banter with them. I’ll give them this- my first scare of the season. Eisenhower really timed that well.

The timing for the scares was done well, especially the lady of the house. I walked by her, staring at her, wondering if she was real. She let a few of us pass before targeting the middle/end of the group, which is truthfully ideal to not always go for those in the front! I even watched another one of my team members get startled by one; again, they did so well at being ‘lifeless’ until they weren’t!

Since there was a room or two without a scare actor, it would add awkward suspense to when the next scare would occur. It would have been nice to have a few more inside, but its overall design had a creep factor to it and is still great!

I believe we may have caught the cemetery monster off guard, or perhaps her voice cracked in the middle of her scare. She briefly covered her face, which seemed to interrupt the momentum of the encounter. Since this character leads into the finale, I felt the transition could have been a little more engaging. The final chainsaw scene also ended sooner than expected due to the gas running low, which, unfortunately, shortened the experience. Having a second actor in the cemetery could help maintain the pace and keep guests moving toward the finale, particularly if the original scare doesn’t go as planned. After hanging out a bit, I got to see the finale in motion, and the surprise got another group. (Chainsaws can be the worst.)

Despite this, the youngster guest in our group was especially affected by the sounds, even mentioning that he didn’t like all the noises.

This haunt was truly a hidden gem! The experience offered more than just the haunt itself, which is refreshing. While waiting, guests could enjoy a movie and gather around a bonfire, making the wait feel like part of the evening rather than simply standing in line. You were given a butcher ticket, and they would call your group number out. Those extra touches added to the atmosphere and made the overall experience feel even more worthwhile, meaning the wait became part of the experience rather than a drawback.

This haunt has been operating for 3 years now, and I can see great potential in it! The devotion to making this a wonderful experience is written in how the staff smiles and talks.

We spent a little over 10 minutes walking through, and with the ticket price of $15, it puts their MPD at a .67. For an additional $10, you can test your fate at the escape room- I dare you to beat our record. With more acreage that gets added to the haunt, the more this experience will heighten! (There’s talk about an exciting expansion for next year- Can’t wait for it!)

Also, be careful… Juggles might be waiting for you in your car.