Attraction Info

Haunt Name: Twisted Haunted Yard
Review Team: Team Giraffic Shark
Review Date: October 7, 2017

Final Score:	8.19

Cast
How believable were the actors?	8.5
Variety of character types add interest
How interactive were the actors?	9
Interacting as well as engaging
How well did the actors stay in character?	8.75
How well did the actors work with their props and surroundings?	8
Where props and scenery exists, cast will interact, though sometimes hindered by pallet walls or blockades
Were there enough actors?	7.75
Actors do a great job covering area in the haunt in and out of their designated scenes, more actors wouldn’t hurt to add to the intensity and dialogue
How well did the actors use dialogue?	8.5
When it exist, dialogue is clear, concise, and effective , unless hindered by a mask
How well did each of the characters fulfill their roles?
8
Cast Score:	8.36

Some challenges with dialogue, but clown proportions enhanced through masks.

Costuming
Were the costumes complete and believable?	8.5
Was the makeup realistic?	8
Imperfect clown makeup adds to creepy run down factor of this band of clowns
How authentic-looking were the costumes?	7.5
Store bought masks, and some costume pieces are effective, economical, and help create complete looks on a budget, though lack authenticity and realism.
How appropriate were the costumes for their scenes? (i.e. Clowns don’t belong in graveyards)	8.5
How well did the costumes make sense for the characters wearing them?	8
If masks were used, how effective were they?	8.5
Costuming Score:	8.17

Customer Service
How well did they eliminate TRUE safety hazards?	9.75
Very safe especially considering quick setup time and backyard
How easy was it to find & navigate the attraction?		9.5
How professional, helpful, friendly & welcoming were the staff?		10
Clowns outside are great “bouncers” and entrance characters. Child clown could do some more creepy staring and movements to help freak out visitors waiting to enter
How effective was the queue entertainment?	9
Customer Service Score:	9.56

Atmosphere
How easily could you tell you were at a haunted house?	8.5
How well did they use music or sounds outside the attraction(s)?	8.5
Did the atmosphere outside help prepare you for what you experienced inside?		7.5
Atmosphere Score:	8.17

Special Effects
Were there enough sound effects used inside the attraction(s)?	8
Background music effective. Air cannons behind walls created effective scares.
Were the sound effects effective/realistic?	8.75
Were the sound effects appropriate for the scenes they were used in?	8.25
Typical carnival/circus/clown sounds.
How creative/original were the special effects?	7
Enjoyed the vibrating floor and cracker effects. Though not completely original, they were unexpected and a pleasant surprise in a haunt of this scale.
Were the special effects effective?	8
How well were the scenes detailed? Did anything look out of place?	7.5
Scenes not overly detailed, but effective. Was challenging to see scenery (especially fortune teller) because it was behind a pallet wall with limited visibility.
Did they have any impressive special effects?	7
How well did the haunt use lighting?	8.5
Special Effects Score:	7.88

Theme
Could you tell what the haunt’s theme was?	9.25
How well was the Theme executed?	8.5
Was there anything that didn’t belong?	8.5
How creative/original is the theme?	7.25
Does the haunt’s location authenticate their theme(s)?	7.5
Entrance doorway welcomed visitors to the CarnEvil effectively setting up theme.
Theme Score:	8.2

Scare Factor
How scary was it?	7.5
Not overly scary while still packing some good startle scares. Great opportunity for the whole family to visit, as well as those that can’t handle an intense haunt.
How well did they provide scares to the entire group?		7.75
How well did they use distractions?	8
How predictable were the scares?	8
How many different types of scares were there?	7.5
How strong was the finale?	7.5
Scare Factor Score:	7.71

Entertainment & Value
How long did it take to go through the haunt(s)?	4.5
6 minute single haunt walk through
Was the entertainment provided worth the ticket price?	9
Very reasonable ticket price, benefiting charity
How effectively have they used their available space?	9
Great walk through length and footprint despite being in back yard
Entertainment & Value Score:	7.5

More Info:

Very reasonable ticket price, benefiting charity

Total Time (Minutes):	6
Ticket Prices:	General Admission: $5 (Portion of proceeds go to Alzheimer’s Association)
Minutes Per Dollar:	1.2

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