Forsaken Souls Haunted Attraction Review (2026)

Our arrival at FSHA was relatively straightforward. While Google Maps didn’t initially pinpoint the exact haunt location, the address was readily available online, and signage, along with parking attendants, made finding our way easy. The parking area was flat, adequately lit, and organized, with friendly staff helping with traffic. Once on the property, navigating between ticketing, concessions, and the entrance was simple. The staff was welcoming and helpful throughout our visit, even giving us a friendly wave as we headed out for the night.

While waiting to enter, several roaming queue actors interacted with guests and helped build anticipation. Our wait wasn’t particularly long, but on busier nights, the area could benefit from additional entertainment such as themed music, projections, or other visual elements to keep the atmosphere going.

The property also featured concessions and a lit-up vehicle photo opportunity, which were nice additions. However, beyond grabbing a bite or taking pictures, there wasn’t much to encourage guests to stick around after completing the attractions. Adding fire pits, more photo opportunities, or additional activities could help create a more complete night out, especially during those chilly Wisconsin October evenings. Overall, FSHA provided a smooth and welcoming guest experience, with a few opportunities to make the overall property just as entertaining as the haunts themselves.

FSHA does a good job establishing distinct environments throughout its three attractions, with Miss Fortune’s Curse standing out as the strongest in scenic detail. Its vintage, speakeasy atmosphere was cohesive, featuring detailed sets, effective fog, and lighting that created an eerie mood without hiding all the work put into the surroundings.

Twisted Hollow took a different approach, relying heavily on the natural atmosphere of the woods. One particularly memorable section led us through an extended stretch of near-total darkness, leaving us disoriented and wondering what might be lurking nearby. While effective, the wooded portion felt relatively short and could benefit from additional themed structures or rock formations to better establish its cave-like setting mixed into the environment.

Carnage in the Corn delivered an authentic haunted cornfield experience, with tall corn creating natural blind spots and an unsettling atmosphere. We particularly enjoyed the addition of scenes like the dinner table setup, which helped break up the pathways. Incorporating more detailed environments or structures throughout the cornfield could make an enjoyable experience even stronger.

The transitions between attractions were another positive. Aside from a brief holding area, the different sections flowed naturally into one another without repeatedly breaking immersion. While the individual themes were recognizable, we would have liked to see more of a backstory for the experience.

Overall, the atmosphere was well executed, especially considering the attraction’s age. With additional storytelling and more elaborate outdoor scenes, FSHA has plenty of potential to further develop its immersive environments.

The special effects at FSHA were strongest inside Miss Fortune’s Curse, where fog, lighting, air blasts, and scenic details worked together to create an effective atmosphere. The indoor attraction also featured a laser swamp effect and several smaller practical effects that added variety to the walkthrough.

One of our favorite moments was surprisingly simple: a telephone ringing unexpectedly in an otherwise quiet room. The sudden sound managed to startle someone in our group, proving that a well-timed effect doesn’t need to be elaborate to be effective.

We also encountered a character whose unusual appearance initially had us questioning whether we were looking at an actor or an animatronic. It’s always fun when an attraction manages to make us second-guess what we’re seeing.

While the indoor effects were generally well executed, the outdoor attractions relied more on their natural surroundings. There were some interesting props, including creature-like figures in the woods, but additional animatronics, scenic effects, and more theatrical lighting could help elevate these areas.

Sound design was another opportunity for improvement. Certain scenes utilized audio effectively, while others felt noticeably quiet or could have benefited from clearer, more prominent sound effects. Incorporating more ambient audio throughout the woods and cornfield could help maintain tension between actor encounters.

Overall, FSHA demonstrated creativity with the effects it had, particularly indoors. Expanding the variety and consistency of these elements would help bring the entire experience to another level.

FSHA featured a respectable cast with a variety of characters, costumes, and performance styles throughout the attractions. Some relied on dialogue and unsettling interactions, while others used sudden movements, eerie stares, or unexpected approaches to catch guests off guard.

Miss Fortune’s Curse had some of the strongest character presences, with actors fitting with the vintage atmosphere and helping bring the environment to life. One of the first characters we encountered was particularly vocal, delivering plenty of dialogue and setting the tone for what was ahead.

Several characters stood out for their creativity. One, for example, appeared to be walking on stilts or crutch-like extensions, creating an unusual and intimidating appearance. Another roaming character had a clever costume that made it look as though they were carrying an entire person, giving the illusion of two bodies combined into one. We also enjoyed the homeless character’s performance and the actor entertaining guests before the wooded section.

While there were memorable performances, the energy and commitment varied between actors. Some were noticeably more interactive than others, and certain stretches of the outdoor attractions felt a little sparse. Better, distributing actors throughout these areas could help maintain more consistent tension.

Costumes and makeup generally matched their respective themes, although the level of detail varied. Some designs were particularly creative, while others could benefit from additional refinement.

Overall, the cast delivered some entertaining interactions and unique character designs. With continued development in performance consistency, makeup, and actor placement, we look forward to seeing these characters become an even stronger part of the experience going forward.

FSHA delivered a good mix of jump scares, atmospheric tension, and unexpected encounters, with several moments that genuinely caught our group off guard. Considering how many haunted attractions we visit, we always appreciate it when actors manage to surprise us!

One particularly effective scare came from an actor approaching low to the ground, catching one of our team members completely off guard. Another memorable moment occurred in the cornfield when an actor approached from behind using a horn-like sound effect. It was refreshing to see scares directed toward the back of the group rather than consistently targeting whoever happened to be leading the way.

The timing of several scares was well executed, including an intense interaction inside one of the cornfield buildings where an actor used a tool against a table to amplify the moment. Twisted Hollow also provided a different kind of fear through its extended passage of near-total darkness. The disorientation left us constantly anticipating what might happen next, and even made the surrounding cornfield feel eerie once we emerged. Sometimes the anticipation of a scare can be just as effective as the scare itself.

While the attraction offered some good variety, scares tended to favor the front of the group, and certain sections could benefit from additional actor encounters or more unexpected placements.

The finales were another area we felt could be strengthened. Miss Fortune’s Curse ended with an effective laser swamp scene, but the outdoor attractions lacked the same sense of conclusion. Interestingly, we later witnessed other groups being chased out of the cornfield by a chainsaw-wielding character, an encounter we unfortunately missed during our walkthrough at the time. FSHA delivered several well-timed scares and unsettling moments. With more consistent scare distribution and stronger finales, the attraction could leave an even more lasting impression.

At $24 for a 20-minute walkthrough time, FSHA offers a solid value, especially considering guests experience three different themed environments for one admission price. Our calculated minutes-per-dollar rating came to 0.83, falling just short of the one-minute-per-dollar benchmark we like to see. However, the quality of the indoor attraction, combined with the wooded trail and cornfield, helped make the experience feel worthwhile. We particularly appreciated the variety of environments and how seamlessly the attractions were connected. Rather than spending additional time waiting in separate queues, we were able to move almost continuously through the experience, which helped maintain the pacing.

While extending some sections and adding more entertainment around the property could further increase the value, the admission price felt reasonable for what was offered. With the outdoor attractions making their debut this season, there’s also plenty of opportunity for continued expansion. For a relatively new attraction, Forsaken Souls Haunted Attraction has already established a solid foundation. Our team enjoyed our visit and looks forward to seeing how this haunt grows in the seasons ahead!