Hadji Haunted House Review (2024)

The acting at Hadji Haunted House has improved, particularly among the predominantly teenage cast. Their energy and enthusiasm in many scenes, made for a more entertaining and immersive experience than in past years. We were most impressed with Blakely Campbell, who portrayed a banshee in the Gates of Hell area. Intense and disturbing with her numerous and passionate pleas of “I don’t wanna die!” while following our group through to the next scene. She had the most robust commitment to her role.

However, Blakely aside, there were still a few moments when the younger cast members broke entirely out of character. We observed this on two occasions when some of the actors encountered friends and classmates. This pulled us and other guests out of the otherwise spooky atmosphere. To Hadji’s credit, this year saw the addition of more adult actors, and their presence helped balance things out. The adults brought professionalism and intensity. They were setting an excellent example for the younger cast to follow. With continued adult guidance, the younger cast is reaching a new level of consistency in their performances, and we are confident this will continue in future performances.

The immersive quality of Hadji Haunted House has improved this year, with the most notable being smoother transitions between scenes, incorporating a storyline along with paying homage to horror classics, as well as increased décor and effects in the pre-haunt area. This year, transitions are much more fluid, with each scene flowing from one to the other. We were always on alert, whether it was a hallway with a truck’s spotlights chasing us, an electric fence sparking, or a creepy figure guiding us forward.

Another improvement that contributes to immersion is the decor in the pre-haunt areas. Before even entering the main attraction, guests were greeted with much more elaborate and encompassing decorations this year. Giant skeletons, creepy lighting, and sound effects engulfed the room, which added to the anticipation and fear from the beginning. This attention to detail makes the wait in line part of the overall experience rather than just a time filler.

With over 40 rooms, Hadji Haunted House offered excellent entertainment value for the price of admission. Ticket prices were $25 for general admission, and it took us 18 minutes to get through. That puts the minutes per dollar at .75 per minute. They also offer one “kid-friendly” night on October 27th for $10 per person this year.

They also enhanced the entertainment experience this year with their additions. One of the most exciting new features is the 3D Funhouse, which provides an, immersive and interactive experience that is family friendly. Entry tickets are separate from the main haunt and are $15 per person.

Another great addition was the food and beverage vendors outside the entrance door. It made it easy for us to grab snacks on our way in. There were upgraded photo and video opportunities near the queue area, with themed props and spooky sets for an additional cost. And for us hard-core haunt-goer junkies, they have added a merchandise table where we could purchase memorabilia!

My favorite addition this year was the in-haunt scare photo. It captures guests’ reactions perfectly, making for a great keepsake! I had poor timing with the scare photo, personally. Like a sighting of Bigfoot, my quest for an awkward, ill-faced, scary photo, of myself, will continue!