Fright Factory Review (2017)

The cast can be summed up in one word: crazy! Most of the scaractors play the role of a lunatic out for blood, or just a good time. Lots of babbling, incoherent muttering, and random as hell actions on their parts define their characters. You run into a few deviants who are just evil or sinister, but for the most part these loonies let loose on guests with their antics. They definitely stayed in character and were believable. But without the overall theme being an asylum, it is hard to explain why there are crazies in an autopsy room, the sewers, or some of the other locations in the haunt. One God-worshipping, blood-hating woman splashed us with water while shouting how she needed to scrub away the bloody hand prints on our faces. Another sneezed on us, throwing even more water at us from behind a fence. They were a very moist bunch.

The staff here are extremely helpful and friendly, as well as patient. Taking time to talk with guests, the staff was conversational and visible. Being located in a warehouse district, the haunt took the time to put up signs nearby to help guests locate them. There seemed to be a good amount of parking. Occasionally a crazy guy would run out and throw spiders at guests while shouting random things. We also witnessed him pull a Dunkin Donuts cup out of the garbage, take a bite out of it, spilling the remnants of its contents all over the floor in front of a security guard who had to clean it, and then run off screaming something about decaf.

It took about 30 minutes to walk through this haunt, and for tickets that start as low as $15 it is a great deal. They also offer what they call the Ultimate Fear Package, which if I could’ve I would’ve gladly done. In this package, you get 2 V.I.P. tickets, a private trip through the haunt for just the two of you, then afterwards you and your partner get put into full costume and makeup, get taught a few simple scare tactics, then get a spot in the haunt and two hours to scare guests, and a t-shirt, all for just $200. If you ever considered working in a haunt, this is a great way to give it a test run. Especially since security and staff are present and visible in this haunt, making sure all the scaractors are safe.