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Haunt Name: The Fear FarmReview Team: Team Jefferson StarshipReview Date: September 28, 2019
Final Score: | 8.03 |
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Cast (15%) | |
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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 |
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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 |
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3: How interactive were the actors? (20%) | 7.9 |
some few were highly interactive great with props |
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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 |
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5: Was there a good variety of characters? (15%) | 8 |
5 areas, all themed | |
Cast Score: | 7.6 |
Costuming (15%) | |
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1: How complete / finished did the costumes appear to be? (15%) | 7.7 |
90F out and humid.
OMG tall/stilt clown |
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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%) | ||
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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 |
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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%) | |
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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%) | |
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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) |
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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 |
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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%) | |
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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%) | |
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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 |
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3: How predictable were the scares? (25%) | 7 |
lots of jump scares, started to be formulaic
clown and dark maze were good |
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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%) | |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |