Features:
✓-Paid Parking✓-Restrooms/Porta Potties On-Site✓-Food/Concessions✓-Gift Shop/Souvenirs✓-Optional Games/Midway✓-You will NOT be touched✓-Movie Characters✓-Original Characters✓-Celebrity Appearances✓-Uncovered Outdoor Waiting Line✓-Indoor/Outdoor Waiting Line✓-Family Friendly
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: 7.7
How Did We Get This Score?
Final Scores:
(15% of Final Score) Cast: 8.15
(15% of Final Score) Costuming: 7.8
(10% of Final Score) Customer Service: 8.25
(10% of Final Score) Atmosphere: 8
(15% of Final Score) Special Effects: 8.15
(5% of Final Score) Theme:
(15% of Final Score) Scare Factor: 7.7
(5% of Final Score) Entertainment & Value: 8.45
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Summary:
Hillbillies and rednecks are waiting in the woods of Camp Blood in Carrollton, Georgia. This haunted trail is a petrifying half-mile wooded trek chock full of creepy props, startling actors, and mind-bending sets. The area also offers ‘redneck’ movie theatre, games, concessions, and palm readings.
Camp Blood is a not-for-profit haunted attraction that donates all proceeds to buying Christmas presents for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The haunt has been scaring people for almost thirty years. This is a family-friendly haunted trail and is for people physically able to walk for half a mile. Our team was very impressed by Camp Blood and we will definitely be returning.
Cast: 8.15
How Did We Get This Score?
Cast Scores (15% of Final Score):
(20% of Cast Score) Did it seem like there were enough actors?: 7
(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?: 9
(15% of Cast Score) Was there a good variety of characters?: 8
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Camp Blood has a cast of actors who are clearly passionate about what they are doing. The characters were developed and interactive, each one having his or her own personality and story. This was apparent as the actors interacted with us in very character-specific ways. Because this is a volunteer ran haunt, they were lacking in the number of actors, however, every actor in the haunt was excellent.
Camp Blood had a wide variety of characters from swamp folk to zombies, Michael Myers to clowns, and, of course, hillbillies and rednecks. We especially enjoyed the clown girl, who worked with our suggestion to play hide and seek. We heard her counting even in the next area. We also admired the swamp woman who was able to appear from one area to another, and the diner waitress who had a great conversation with us. Honestly, there were so many great characters that it’s not practical to list them all. The cast was a gem in this treasure trove of a haunt.
Costuming: 7.8
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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?: 7
(20% of Costuming Score) Was their makeup creative? Detailed? Realistic?: 7
(15% of Costuming Score) How effectively did they use masks (if used)?: 7
(25% of Costuming Score) How appropriate were the costumes for their scene/s & theme/s?: 9
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Camp Blood embraced head to toe costuming. The strategic uses of makeup effects and masks mixed with the costumes generated believable characters who matched their settings immaculately. Michael Myers was one of our favorites because he was so well done it looked like we had entered the Halloween movie set. The ingenious ways that the haunt chose some character types that didn’t need much makeup and costuming so they could focus on the aesthetics of the other character types is proof that the haunt has been running for a long time. Camp Blood has its costuming as smooth as a well-oiled machine.
Customer Service: 8.25
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?: 7
(30% of CS Score) How safe was the attraction?: 8
(25% of CS Score) How professional, helpful and friendly were the staff members?: 10
(20% of CS Score) How easy was it to find their information before* arrival?: 8
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Camp Blood is located off the grid some, but our GPS was able to find it without issue. In addition, they had very clear signs to guide customers once close enough. Parking was in a field a fair distance from the haunt.
Once at the haunt, the staff was friendly, personable, and eager to help any way possible. The staff was also quite funny, especially the owner who did our welcome and safety talk before entering the haunt. The haunt was as safe as a half-mile wooded trail can be, including a first aid area at the end of the trail. As stated on their website, people are urged to wear appropriate shoes and be prepared for a wooded walk. The trail is very safely cleared, and we appreciate the obvious work put in to keep nature as ambiance but not as tripping hazards.
Finding their website is simple and suggested since the ticket booth can only process cash payments. Plus, on their website, people can purchase some wicked t-shirts. Camp Blood puts its customers first and that is very evident from their website to all their actions once at the haunt.
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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Camp Blood has a wonderful, family-friendly atmosphere. Once past the ticket booth, guests are in the midway which has kitschy games like zombie head ring toss, a palm reader, ‘hillbilly’ movie theater, and guest pop up escape rooms. Of course the proceeds from the midway attractions also go to the charity. The characters roaming added that touch of scariness to get the guests warmed up for the haunt itself. If people are watching around, there are also a scattering of cute and creative haunt displays and signs. Our team really appreciated the Aspirin tab scale. In the concession area is a really fascinating display for horror movies, including props, posters, and signed memorabilia. Camp Blood was a great time from the moment we passed the front gate until the time we left.
Special Effects: 8.15
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Special Effects Scores (15% of Final Score):
(20% of SFX Score) How effective were the sound effects?: 7
(20% of SFX Score) How creative / original were the scenes & props?: 9
(20% of SFX Score) How well were the scenes detailed?: 8
(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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Camp Blood did things with special effects that our team had never seen before that were clever and really sold the sets. We really appreciated the effects that changed the ground or the walls around us. The leaning wall tunnel and the swamp ground effect that was springy were surprising and extremely effective. The sound effects were also great at setting the mood; whether we were in a swamp, a carnival, or a dentist office, there was a sound, sight, smell, and texture to reaffirm the set. The real water effects for the swamp and the eerie lighting choices made each set real, increasing our suspension of disbelief. Our group’s all-time favorite effect was the white hallway that changed on us. We were so surprised to come out in a different place!
The amount and quality of the special effects and the sheer perfection of their implementation was what set Camp Blood apart for our group. After going through the haunt, the owner started apologizing for the equipment and effects not running, but our group never even noticed the effects missing because everything else was so well done!
Theme: N/A
How Did We Get This Score?
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 Camp Blood doesn’t have an overarching theme, the individual areas of the haunt were clearly themed and were very excellently portrayed as having a clear identity. The fact that the haunt is a wooded trail sets the atmosphere for a creepy haunt. Then each area was so well made up with effects and characters that we were all having an excellent time. We really appreciated the transitions to the various sets and the overarching pacing of the whole haunt.
Scare Factor: 7.7
How Did We Get This Score?
Scare Factor Scores (15% of Final Score):
(30% of Scare Factor Score) How scary was it?: 7
(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?: 7
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Camp Blood is a family-friendly haunt so the scares were kept at a creepy, jump scare level and didn’t go to the pure nightmare fuel of some haunts. However, the scares they did have in the haunt were very well executed and varied in technique, timing, and location. There were moments that were so well done that our group never saw the scare coming because the haunt was using misdirection. The ending was a great example of that. There were zombies drawing our attention, so we never noticed their secret weapon until it was up in our backs. We interviewed a group that got so scared that one of their members left the others and one fell. It made sense that the first aid station was where it was so that when the ending scared people so bad that they fell, they had immediate medical attention. Above all, Camp Blood was SO. MUCH. FUN!
Entertainment & Value: 8.45
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?: 8
(30% of E&V Score) How appropriate is/are the ticket price/s?: 9
(15% of E&V Score) Have they effectively used their available space?: 9
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Camp Blood was a great experience at a great price for a great cause. With the tickets being $27.00 for general admission or $47.00 for the faster access and the trail being over 30 minutes, people definitely get their money’s worth. Additionally, Camp Blood partners with 13 Stories where if the ticket from 13 Stories is shown at Camp Blood, the ticket is $22.00. Camp Blood is worth more than that both with the entertainment in the midway and the actual haunt.
Our group had an amazingly good time at Camp Blood and adored the atmosphere and friendly, haunt and horror-loving nature of everyone there. We definitely recommend people going to Camp Blood and help them put smiles on kid’s faces over Christmas and smiles on customers’ faces right now!
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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Awards:
2019
Most Innovative Chainsaw Chase
