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Attraction Info

Haunt Name: The Fear Farm
Review Team: Team Jefferson Starship
Review Date: September 28, 2019

Final Score:	8.03

Cast (15%)
Number of Cast Members Seen (not scored):	50
1: Did it seem like there were enough actors? (20%)	8.5
50+ Not many dead zones, great actors in dark maze, more room for actors to pass could be good clusters of actors interspersed with props
2: How believable / convincing were the actors? (30%)	7.4
dark maze was great, clown guide entertaining mine was awesome, muttering miner lots of screamers – just screaming. tall clown/stilts dental patient with shock prod/lolli-stick
3: How interactive were the actors? (20%)	7.9
some few were highly interactive great with props
4: How creatively & appropriately did they use dialogue? (15%)	6
Lots of screamers A few individuals were good – clown guide, gatekeepers, the twins in the circus others were just one liners or screaming
5: Was there a good variety of characters? (15%)	8
5 areas, all themed
Cast Score:	7.6

Costuming (15%)
1: How complete / finished did the costumes appear to be? (15%)	7.7
90F out and humid. OMG tall/stilt clown
2: How creative / detailed were the costumes? (25%)	7.6
some seemed off the rack, all weathered fairly well
3: Was their makeup creative? Detailed? Realistic? (20%)	7.9
too hot and humid for make-up to work well. masks had to be very hot
4: How effectively did they use masks (if used)? (15%)	7.9
masks in the dark maze were used very well. even though they were simple store bought masks, they were used very effectively
5: How appropriate were the costumes for their scenes & themes? (25%)	8.9
all themed out
Costuming Score:	8.05

Customer Service (10%)
1: How easy was it to locate the attraction, park and navigate the premises? (25%)	8.9
lots of lights, people direct, great signage
2: How safe was the attraction? (30%)		8.6
lots of trip hazards in dark maze stairs were lit, some scares near stairs outdoor trail
3: How professional, helpful and friendly were the staff members? (25%)		10
everyone was helpful and friendly
4: How easy was it to find their information before you arrived?	8.9
all online. easy to navigate
Customer Service Score:	9.09

Atmosphere (10%)
1: How obvious was it that you were at a haunted house before entering? (60%)	8.6
lots of signs, festive feel
2: How well did the atmosphere prepare you for what you experienced inside? (40%)	8
Atmosphere Score:	8.36

Special Effects (15%)
1: How effective were the sound effects? (20%)	7.8
some sound bleed, actor driven sounds dentist (drills), mine (knocking and sound effects), music (dr feelgood)
2: How creative / original were the scenes & props? (20%)	8.4
Animatronics were well timed
3: How well were the scenes detailed? (20%)	8
Pieces on ceiling. Lots of static mannequins
4: How well did they achieve & maintain the suspension of disbelief? (25%)	7.9
short but immersive
5: How effective were the SFX at providing scares / entertainment? (15%)	8
Left us wanting more – as in we wanted it to continue.
Special Effects Score:	8.02

Theme (5%)
1: Could you tell what the theme was? (30%)	8.2
Each area with separate apparent themes
2: How well was the theme carried throughout the attraction/s? (50%)	7.7
some were sparse
3: How well does their location authenticate the theme? (20%)	7.95
farm and mines
Theme Score:	7.9

Scare Factor (15%)
1: How scary was it? (30%)	8.1
Lots of scares from a variety of angles
2: How well did they provide scares to the entire group? (15%)	8.5
well covered for our group of 3 animatronics timed well
3: How predictable were the scares? (25%)	7
lots of jump scares, started to be formulaic clown and dark maze were good
4: How well did they provide a wide variety of scares? (15%)	7.8
Actor driven, lots of jump scares and screaming
5: How strong was the ending / finale? (15%)	7.2
other parts were more memorable
Scare Factor Score:	7.71

Entertainment & Value (15%)
1: How satisfied are you with the entertainment received during the main attraction/s? (30%)	8
26 min, $20 admission
*2: How satisfied are you with the entertainment that’s available with the ticket price, excluding the main attraction/s? (25%)*	7.5
escape rooms, putt putt, game music + queue actors
3: How appropriate is/are the ticket price/s? (30%)	8
4: Have they effectively used their available space? (15%)	8.3
room to grow space used well sound bleed to waiting areas
Entertainment & Value Score:	7.92

More Info:

Total Time (Minutes):	26
General Admission:	20
Ticket Prices:	$20 General Admission $30 Fast pass $45 Fast pass + t-shirt, escape room, mini-golf Five nights are “Buy 3, Get 1 free” nights
Minutes Per Dollar:	1.3
escape rooms, putt putt, game music + queue actors