Features:
✓-Free Parking✓-Restrooms/Porta Potties On-Site✓-Food/Concessions✓-You will NOT be touched✓-Original Characters✓-Uncovered Outdoor Waiting Line✓-Covered Outdoor Waiting Line✓-Indoor/Outdoor Waiting Line
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: 9.21
How Did We Get This Score?
Final Scores:
(15% of Final Score) Cast: 9.35
(15% of Final Score) Costuming: 9.35
(10% of Final Score) Customer Service: 9.25
(10% of Final Score) Atmosphere: 9
(15% of Final Score) Special Effects: 9.15
(5% of Final Score) Theme: 9.4
(15% of Final Score) Scare Factor: 9.03
(5% of Final Score) Entertainment & Value: 9.03
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Summary:
A chill is in the air in Lithia Springs, Georgia and it’s not from the fall weather but from the chilling Containment Haunted House. As this Halloween season begins, the actors and crew of this haunt are ready and eager to terrorize people. This was our first time to this haunt, and our group visited them on their opening night. As we approached their facade, we knew this was somewhere special and that we were going to have a great time. Built of over 25 shipping containers, Containment is back in 2019 to bring the people of Georgia a solid dose of fear.
This year, Containment’s theme is ‘Shadows.’ The haunted attraction is bringing you directly into your nightmarish afterlife to confront all the horrors that being dead has to offer. This haunt was so in-depth and interactive that it had our group wanting to go get more tickets to go through again. This is a must-see haunt!
Cast: 9.35
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Cast Scores (15% of Final Score):
(20% of Cast Score) Did it seem like there were enough actors?: 10
(30% of Cast Score) How creative, believable and convincing were the actors?: 9
(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?: 10
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Containment Haunted House is so dedicated to giving their customers the most immersive experience that, in an interview with one of the owners, he said they began training in August in haunting and scare techniques so his cast can get their timing perfect. One character, Greta, was integral to establishing the story line and interacted with our group flawlessly. She asked us what our fears were and when the fears we named ended up being the first two areas of the afterlife, we were shocked. There were also a few instances when we thought one of the group was going to abandon the rest of us to join the characters of the scenes, especially the witch area since she was being invited to join their coven. A creepy little girl chatted with us and asked to play hide and seek, which sent us on to the next scene.
All of the cast did a phenomenal job integrating our group into the atmosphere by answering our questions and speaking directly to us. They clearly weren’t using ‘canned’ dialog. By doing so, the cast made the places they were portraying real.
Costuming: 9.35
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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?: 9
(20% of Costuming Score) Was their makeup creative? Detailed? Realistic?: 10
(15% of Costuming Score) How effectively did they use masks (if used)?: 10
(25% of Costuming Score) How appropriate were the costumes for their scene/s & theme/s?: 9
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No good character is complete without a great costume to build upon, and in Containment the characters were fully dressed from head to toe in great makeup and costumes. All the costumes and makeup were different depending on the character and their scene, which shows a crew that is versed in diverse costuming techniques. The doll girl looked so authentic that we were startled at first that she was a real person, and the character at the end in full black with a plague mask was especially creepy.
We want to give a big shout out to the costuming and makeup crew because every character was dressed very recognizably, creepily, and scene-specifically.
Customer Service: 9.25
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?: 9
(30% of CS Score) How safe was the attraction?: 9
(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?: 9
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Containment characters are only one side of the experience; the crew that serves their customers were also top-notch. The haunt is easy to find both on the internet and at its physical location. Online you can purchase tickets and find out more about the haunt’s theme. Once on-site, tickets can be purchased at the ticket booth which is denoted by the giant horn. Once past the booth, you are greeted by the friendly, helpful, funny staff selling popcorn, taking tickets, and preparing you for the terrifying chronicles you are about to walk through. After you finish your haunting adventure you may even find that same staff waiting to ask you about your experiences.
Atmosphere: 9
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?: 9
(40% of Atmosphere Score) How well did the atmosphere prepare you for what you experienced inside?: 9
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Before entering the actual haunted attraction at Containment, guests wait in the line area which is mostly outdoors with characters freely roaming to play with the customers. Pumpkin with her baby (an actual pumpkin that grew on the property) and Choo Choo the Clown (who smells like cotton candy) are there to keep the wait more fun. The waiting is mostly outdoors with the last prep area undercover. There are other entertainment possibilities to have before entering the haunt, including photo opportunity areas and a very talkative gargoyle.
Special Effects: 9.15
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Special Effects Scores (15% of Final Score):
(20% of SFX Score) How effective were the sound effects?: 9
(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?: 9
(15% of SFX Score) How effective were the SFX at providing scares / entertainment?: 10
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The Containment Haunted House is a fully immersive experience with sound, light, texture, and even smell effects. The floors, walls, and ceilings teleported our group from sewers, to spider tunnels, to hospitals. The first room we experienced relocated our group from the field in Georgia to a spooky swamp and we stopped to respect the mighty and hilarious Swamp Master. We certainly weren’t expecting to round the corner to be greeted with another larger-than-death character right away, despite the Swamp Master’s warning! As we continued through the haunt, every area was established with mood-setting special effects. The spine-chilling mannequins that followed our every step in the dollhouse were enhanced by the creepy music and pink lighting and large furniture, so it felt like we were in a dollhouse.
Theme: 9.4
How Did We Get This Score?
Theme Scores (5% of Final Score):
(30% of Theme Score) Could you tell what the theme was?: 10
(50% of Theme Score) How well was the theme carried throughout the attraction/s?: 10
(20% of Theme Score) How well does their location authenticate the theme?: 7
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Containment’s theme this year was Shadows, and this was introduced to our group in the very first room. The Swamp Master did a great job making sure that he had our attention before telling us the theme, so it resonated with us.
Later, the theme was explained, not through word, but through the actions of the characters. Some warned us of the shadows, and some reacted to our shadow. The execution of the theme was nothing short of brilliant. The multiple versions of the ‘afterlife’ were all cohesively knitted together with our group’s literal shadow following us from set to set. The actor playing our shadow was also really on point, appearing then disappearing then reappearing in front of or behind our group. It was masterfully done.
Beyond the over-arching theme, every set was also well represented. Despite each scene being completely different fears for our dead souls to suffer through, all of them had a dark horror edge to them and each theme was clear in its identity.
Scare Factor: 9.03
How Did We Get This Score?
Scare Factor Scores (15% of Final Score):
(30% of Scare Factor Score) How scary was it?: 9
(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?: 8.5
(15% of Scare Factor Score) How well did they provide a wide variety of scares?: 10
(15% of Scare Factor Score) How strong was the ending / finale?: 9
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Containment showed us things that we had never seen before in terms of scares. They used the physical nature of some of their actors to full advantage, placing them in areas where they could loom over the customers, up close and personal.
Sometimes, the areas only had a few actors and other areas had a ton of characters; in either case, they effectively used scaring techniques to scare our group. The variety of scares ranged from jump, to creepy, to just pure terror and they paid homage to all the classic phobias, then invented a few more. We will never look at a drainpipe or opossums the same way again!
The entire haunt was designed with fear peaks and valleys, so we were never desensitized to the terror and the haunt ended with a peak of scariness. As we stood at the end, speaking with the staff, we watched several other groups run out of the haunt in fright.
Entertainment & Value: 9.03
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?: 9
(25% of E&V Score) How satisfied were you with the entertainment that’s available with* the ticket price, excluding the main attraction/s?: 8.5
(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?: 10
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At The Containment Haunted House, the ticket value is on par with other haunts around the area. For that, the customer gets a great experience. Both the actual haunt and the activities outside the haunt were a blast for us. This haunt will leave our group talking about it until next haunt season and has made us want to come again and again to Lithia Springs.
Our total tour time was around 25 minutes. General admission was $25.00 when we visited but they do offer some multiple ticket discounts and group discounts so be sure to check out their ticketing options before visiting.
Containment was everything we love about a haunt and so much more. They have made fans out of this haunt review group; we would highly recommend seeing this haunt!
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
Creepiest Execution of Theme
2017
Actor Shout Out Award - Ned and Ed
