Sacramento Scream Park Review (2018)

Mild ScaresMild Scares
Final Score: 8.17/10

Quick Facts

Mild ScaresMild Scares
Runtime25 Minutes
MPD 0.96
TouchNo Touch
This attraction was reviewed by Team In-Corpse-A-Rated on September 29, 2018.

Summary

Ultimate Terror Scream Park returns with 3 new haunt mazes, which are a feast for the eyes, because they are one of the best decorated haunts in Northern California. The grungy, dirty, and unkempt look made us feel unsettled, which allowed scare actors to startle us at various points in the haunt. This year’s haunt mazes are Paranormal Playground, Optic Surgeon, and Cabin Sickness. Located in Sacramento, Ultimate Terror is the sister haunt of Fear Overload in Sacramento and has grown larger over time.

Cast7.4

First thing to note is we wish there were more actors in the three haunts. Granted, there were transitional areas where there was impressive scenery to view, but there were too many ‘dead zones’ for our taste. We saw many of the same actors appear in several scenes, which we found predictable after a while. The actors overall did come across as believable, enthusiastic, and engaged. To their credit, they all stayed in character and even the victim characters made us feel sympathetic. There wasn’t much interactivity with the cast; even though they did startle us here and there, they… Read More…

Costuming7.83

The actors were dressed well and no one appeared to be incomplete in their clothing ensembles. Ultimate Terror used high-quality outfits that appeared to be aged and tattered. Make-up was applied properly, especially the abrasions and trickling blood. They tend to use more primitive styles of makeup, but there were interesting uses of prosthetics. There were a few masks, and they did make the actors appear more intimidating. Overall, the costumes were appropriate for their respective scenes and themes.

Customer Service10

Ultimate Terror was easy to locate, find parking, and navigate the premises. We found this place to be very safe, with enough lighting, no tripping hazards, and plenty of emergency exits. There were enough staff for security and emergencies. Their staff was friendly and respectful, and easy to identify. Their information is easy to find, because they are on various social media sites and have a very nice website.

Atmosphere

Special Effects9.23

Ultimate Terror is a very sound effect-driven haunt. They use both soundtrack and ambient noises at various areas in the haunt. Sound level is loud and disorienting, and intensifies the experience. The sets and props were spectacular – some of the best we’ve ever seen. This place is a set designer’s dream. We could tell that there was a considerable amount of time invested in d������������������cor. This year, they added a sewer canal that was amazing to see. As we traveled through each maze, the different types of walls looked very realistic, such as wood, stone masonry, and concrete. We… Read More…

Theme

Scare Factor6.38

Ultimate Terror was scary at various times, but because of several dead zones, we felt like we wanted more. When the actors did come after us, they delivered a few good quality scares. If they had more of a variety of actors, it would have improved the overall scare factor. The ending of each haunt maze was fine, but not any stronger than the beginning or middle.

Entertainment & Value8.33

We were satisfied with the entertainment received from the three main attractions. Paranormal Playground took us 8:22 minutes to walk through, Optic Surgeon took 4:35, and Cabin Sickness took 11:40. For a combined total of just under 25 minutes, Ultimate Terror also provides just under 1 MPD (minutes of entertainment per dollar spent).

There isn’t much queue entertainment other than the line actors roaming and interacting with guests. The ticket prices are appropriate for the experience. We felt that Ultimate Terror used their available space very well, and we did not see any ‘dead areas’ outside of what we experienced in the haunts.

Know Before You Go

  • All-Indoor Attraction
  • Gift Shop/Souvenirs
  • Old-School (Low-Tech)
  • Original Characters
  • Restrooms/Porta Potties On-Site
  • Uncovered Outdoor Waiting Line
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Free Parking

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Guest Reviews

Guest Review by Carolina Keller

Rating:
Visited: 10/29/2022 | Recommended: ❌ No

What They Liked Most:
I visited Sacramento Scream park in 2021 and it was awesome. I went with my granddaughter and her boyfriend. There were terrifying moments and moments... Read More

Suggested Improvements:
Need more actors jumping out to scare you. We had none. We just walked through some well decorated lit up hallways. Felt more like a trip to the mall.... Read More

Guest Review by Amber Rasberry

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Visited: 10/14/2022 | Recommended: ✅ Yes

What They Liked Most:
I had an amazing time with friends. The sets were awesome and the actors kept startling the crap out of me. I highly recommend going.

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