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: 7.69
How Did We Get This Score?
Final Scores:
(15% of Final Score) Cast: 8.6
(15% of Final Score) Costuming: 7.95
(10% of Final Score) Customer Service: 8.18
(10% of Final Score) Atmosphere: 5.8
(15% of Final Score) Special Effects: 7.65
(5% of Final Score) Theme: 8.3
(15% of Final Score) Scare Factor: 7.53
(5% of Final Score) Entertainment & Value: 7.45
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Summary:
Dinner with the family has never been so entertaining as it is in Horror at Industrial Park. Meet Joe, Caroline, Mama, and the rest of the characters while walking through the meatpacking plant that they make their home. This haunt is a uniquely interactive experience with the blood relations as dinner is about to be served, and guess what dinner is…
The Horror at Industrial Park walkthrough brings people into a multitude of emotions. From the hilarious beginning and the blood-chilling middle to the heart-pounding ending, be prepared for a show like no other. The personal element that the owner puts into the haunt by walking each group into the haunt was very warming. This haunt made our group laugh, scream, shiver, and jump as we experienced Horror at Industrial Park.
Cast: 8.6
How Did We Get This Score?
Cast Scores (15% of Final Score):
(20% of Cast Score) Did it seem like there were enough actors?: 7
(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?: 9
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The cast at Horror at Industrial Park really made this haunt. As we were walking to the haunt, the owner, Mark, became a cast member too, taking a unique role by introducing the eeriness of the location. Once inside, Joe welcomed our group and went over the introduction to the actual theme. He was hilarious! As we walked through the haunt, he and his family followed us through. It was impressive and sold the idea that we were in the family’s home and they were all getting ready for dinner with us. It was so entertaining seeing Joe and Caroline bickering exactly like a brother and sister.
As we continued, we met some of the more odd members of the family and finally we met Mama. Mama was a strong character, very proud of her children and very ready for dinner, aka our group. The ending brought us face to face with the true nature of the family, which was both terrifying and hilarious. At Horror at Industrial Park we met and survived the family dinner, but didn’t stay for dessert!
Costuming: 7.95
How Did We Get This Score?
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?: 7.5
(20% of Costuming Score) Was their makeup creative? Detailed? Realistic?: 7
(15% of Costuming Score) How effectively did they use masks (if used)?: 8
(25% of Costuming Score) How appropriate were the costumes for their scene/s & theme/s?: 8.5
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Horror at Industrial Park has very distinct characters and they had very distinct looks. Each main character was developed from top to bottom. Even the people within the insane asylum (that their cousin let in the middle of their house) also had corresponding outfits.
Our group appreciated the outfits for the creepy nurse and for the crazed cousin who was shirtless, but had on a spooky mask. The character at the end was dressed so very scary with his devilish mask and black robes. It was evident that the outfit helped him embrace that persona with his movements and mannerisms. Because we spent so long with each of the characters as we continually encountered them, we were able to really appreciate the detailing of the costumes at Horror at Industrial Park.
Customer Service: 8.18
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?: 6.5
(30% of CS Score) How safe was the attraction?: 9
(25% of CS Score) How professional, helpful and friendly were the staff members?: 9
(20% of CS Score) How easy was it to find their information before* arrival?: 8
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Horror at Industrial Park has extremely friendly and helpful staff. Each person we interacted with has a love for what they are doing and a passion for their haunt and the haunt community. Our group really appreciated that their staff had advertisements for other local haunts nearby, clearly understanding the comradery of the haunting community.
Horror at Industrial Park is a temporary haunt and there had been questions about whether they were going to open this year. We are so glad that they did open. This delayed their setup, so they were missing some signage to show where ticketing is, but we know there are plans to get lighting and signs up in the waiting area so things are a bit more clear. However, plenty of friendly staff members were there and happily aided people in finding their way.
Atmosphere: 5.8
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?: 5
(40% of Atmosphere Score) How well did the atmosphere prepare you for what you experienced inside?: 7
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The delay in setting up has also affected the atmosphere in Horror at Industrial Park. The waiting area was a bit bland with a few creepy objects on the walls, but that will probably be improved as they finish setup. Our group was very impressed with how they handled the ‘waiting line.’ Instead of an actual line, the groups get a buzz (like for a restaurant table) and it buzzes when it’s time to go get scared. Once buzzed, the group went with the owner Mark and he walked us out and told us the scary story of the area. The moment the buzzer goes off, the creeps and spooks begin.
Special Effects: 7.65
How Did We Get This Score?
Special Effects Scores (15% of Final Score):
(20% of SFX Score) How effective were the sound effects?: 8.5
(20% of SFX Score) How creative / original were the scenes & props?: 7
(20% of SFX Score) How well were the scenes detailed?: 8
(25% of SFX Score) How well did they achieve & maintain the suspension of disbelief?: 7
(15% of SFX Score) How effective were the SFX at providing scares / entertainment?: 8
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The moment people enter Horror at Industrial Park, the ambiance is set. The first room, with its yellow lamplight and soft playing 50’s/60’s music playing was both creepy but yet homey. It felt exactly like a person’s home, maybe a crazy person, but a person’s. As the middle area happens, where the cousin put the insane asylum in, the entire mood changes; lighting gets lower and the area feels more confined and topsy-turvey. Again, towards the end, as people enter the actual place where the meat is prepared for dinner, the feel changes again. The lighting turns red and the base picks up with the music. The jump scares for special effects were intended to be hokey, as Joe comes out laughing as he activates the horn he was trying to fix. Finally at the ending, with the strobe, the vocals were heard over the speakers so things appeared to be closer than they were, and the chainsaws were all very effective.
Theme: 8.3
How Did We Get This Score?
Theme Scores (5% of Final Score):
(30% of Theme Score) Could you tell what the theme was?: 9
(50% of Theme Score) How well was the theme carried throughout the attraction/s?: 8
(20% of Theme Score) How well does their location authenticate the theme?: 8
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Horror at Industrial Park had a wonderfully developed storyline that was told clearly as our group went through the haunt. The creepy location aided in selling the story of the deranged family within the isolated area on the outskirts of Johnson City. The parts of the story that were a logical leap, like insane asylums within a meatpacking house, were discussed in the introduction of the story so they didn’t feel disjointed. Thanks to the interactivity of the characters, and by seeing the same characters throughout the haunt, it really made the haunt feel conjoined. The perception is that our group was just wandering through these odd people’s house as they went about their normal people-eating, asylum-hoarding, nutty family day.
Scare Factor: 7.53
How Did We Get This Score?
Scare Factor Scores (15% of Final Score):
(30% of Scare Factor Score) How scary was it?: 7
(15% of Scare Factor Score) How well did they provide scares to the entire group?: 8
(25% of Scare Factor Score) How predictable were the scares?: 7
(15% of Scare Factor Score) How well did they provide a wide variety of scares?: 8
(15% of Scare Factor Score) How strong was the ending / finale?: 8.5
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Horror at Industrial Park was legitimately a terrifying experience. The haunt did a great back and forth between hilariously entertaining and intense and scary, which made the scary parts more impactful. Additionally, they built up to their ending. The ending was so very scary, with a large character moving as the strobe light slowly came back on. We couldn’t see him move, but knew that when the light would return, he’d be closer. The added effect of playing his breathy voice in the speakers as he asked us to scream in a spine-chilling tone that was both coaxing and eerie, was highly effective. Then ending back with the same character as the beginning (Joe) and a chainsaw, was hilarious and fun.
The scares within Horror at Industrial Park were varied and kept our group guessing as to where and when the next heart-leaping jump would happen. As our group went along, we would see a character (like the nurse on the bed) and we would expect them to do one thing, but they would do something completely different than expected. It was a great way to get our scares and creeps.
Entertainment & Value: 7.45
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?: 9.5
(25% of E&V Score) How satisfied were you with the entertainment that’s available with* the ticket price, excluding the main attraction/s?: 4
(30% of E&V Score) How appropriate is/are the ticket price/s?: 8.5
(15% of E&V Score) Have they effectively used their available space?: 7
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Horror at Industrial Park was a haunt full of entertainment of all sorts. The total walkthrough was almost 30 minutes. With a price of $15 per ticket, the value is great at 2 minutes per dollar. That is one of the best we have seen.
While the midway/waiting area doesn’t have much in the way of additional benefits attending the haunt, the haunt itself is well worth the ticket price. Our group had a great time at Horror at Industrial Park and we strongly suggest that people get out to see them!
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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