Chamber of Horrors NY Review (2017)

Besides the giant monster face, the outside seems more like a party than a haunt. The outside doesn’t do much to prepare guests for what is inside. The indoor queue does a slightly better job, with its dim lights and horror trailers, but again the DJ makes it feel a bit more like a party, which is interesting.

The sound effects matched up with the scenes that they were used in, and sounded good. There were a number of fun effects, ranging from endless hallways/shafts, to a flesh room that looked great. Maniac Manor was very detailed, portraying a sense of richness, while Slaughter House uneased guests as they walked through with its photos of victims lining the walls. The lighting was a bit dim at times, making it difficult to see the scaractors makeup.

This haunt is broken into three themes: Maniac Manor, 3 2 1 Blackout!, and Slaughter House. The first stands out above the other two with detailed sets, great costumes, and some fun wall-mounted animatronics. 3 2 1 Blackout! Started as a dark maze and had some optical illusions and movie character appearances, but didn’t stand out much. Slaughter House played up the creep factor with its grotesque kills, such as the meat grinder. Each theme was separated and did not blend into the next.

Though not the scariest haunt, there is eeriness at Chamber of Horrors. Creatures glare at guests as they walk by, and some fun effects make for some good distractions as scaractors get into positions. For the most part, the scares are unpredictable, except when the scaractor who lurks just in front of you waiting for their time to strike. The ending was creative and the first time we saw anything like it. It was not anything super scary but it was different. I won’t ruin what it was here, you’ll have to see for yourself.

The total walkthrough for this haunt was about 20 minutes. Tickets cost $30, or you could get a fastpass for $40 online ($45 at door) which gets you past the line and entrance to its three-minute escape room.