The masterminds behind Wells Township Haunted House have learned they can become their own worst enemies. When they noticed that light, Mr. Norman and his crew ripped everything apart like they do every year and started rebuilding… starting with what works. No pulling legs here… well, maybe, since it works.
This year, you may see some traditional items, but if you are like me you will enjoy those few moments of the classics. The guided tour keeps you on track and prevents you from seeing what happens in other scenes until it is your turn. The haunts are consistent and stay in your face.
This year, Wells has introduced the escape room in the beginning, as well as an alternate ending at the finale. This way, no matter how many times you want to visit, your outcome could be different each time. The value of this haunt is amazing and always worth the drive!
The cast at Wells includes some legendary characters like Cowboy and Aunt B. These characters are drops in the bucket of the talent that Wells holds when it comes to their cast. From the young at heart to the veterans ready for play, they all come each night volunteering their time because this haunt is what the community is compassionate about. We have not witnessed anyone break character, even when I have left the scenes and came back. The veterans with their ability to use dialogue in character for long periods of time is astonishing and another reason why this haunt does a spectacular job with their cast.
As mentioned above, Wells has legendary characters and part of what makes them so special is their costuming and how night after night they stay consistent. You will find unique costumes at Wells that you will not see at other haunts due to the scenes being unique and they blend well with their scenes. You will find a limited number of masks at this haunt, but when you do see them, you may second guess if its an actual mask. No costume is out of place. Some costumes you will have to look for because they blend in so well (hint: its black and white).
Your GPS should take you right to Wells where the only problem is their FREE parking area but it is being handled and getting better. The haunt is easy to find and once you are close you will definitely know. The team is always accessible and ready to help with any question or concerns. The night we attended, a lady had lost her teenage son. The staff were prepared and quickly found him in minutes so all was well. They have plans in place and codes have been met. Being well prepared for situations gives them the time to get dressed up and mingle in the queue area, providing additional entertainment beside the fire pits, bands, shopping and much more that they offer.
The atmosphere that surrounds Wells is one of a kind. When you reach the building, you will quickly realize that you have reached your destination for a night of entertainment. The brick building from 1836 is very prominent and, even in the distance, you see the lights and hear the screams from inside. The live band or DJ helps your drown your thoughts of fear. While you are waiting on your group number to be called, you can mingle with the creatures that have escaped from inside while eating a walking taco. There are many fire pits to keep your blood warm so you’ll die of terror and not hypothermia. When your group number flashes, panic will start to set in as the screams become louder and you see the smoke coming from under the doors.
Special effects is a category that, year after year, Wells succeeds in. The volunteers do an amazing job at utilizing everything and anything to make it into something effective to extract screams. This year, their take on Bloody Mary will have you second guessing this childhood game. Wells utilizes alternate endings and, if you get motion sickness easily, be prepared because they aren’t going to take it easy. At Wells, basic doors become effects that will drive you all mad. Lighting will drive home a traditional movie screen that will either make you excited to see its comeback or have you screaming for the nearest exit.
Enough Sound FX? (35% of score): 9
Sound FX Effective? (15% of score): 9
Sounds Appropriate? (25% of score): 9
Creative, Original FX? (10% of score): 9
Special FX Effective? (15% of score): 9
Wells Township Haunted House does not utilize a theme. They like the flexibility of stripping it down each year to create a variety of new nightmares.
Wells is always your one stop shop for frights. They provide scares as well as entertainment for everyone in your group. They do this by providing unpredictable scares with unprecedented distractions. The cast helps create the scenes and that makes them more bloodthirsty to get the screams in their areas. Wells is the only haunt we have come across that provides alternate endings, which we think is amazing. Both endings will either have you crying in a corner or running people over in the gift shop.
What They Liked Most:
This place only deserves a 1 star because of the "interactive" experience. Now that does not mean interactive where they are touching you li... Read More
Suggested Improvements:
I wouldn't waste your money on this if you want to be scared. If you don't and just like scary stuff then check it out. Touching is minimal ... Read More
What They Liked Most:
It was definitely unique, but not my cup of tea. For being worked by young adults and children it was okay. The Zombie Challenge is rigged... He was p... Read More
What They Liked Most:
Paid for VIP admission. Our guide talked the whole time & ruined most of the rooms. It being a guided tour didn’t help. We completed the haunt. We... Read More
Suggested Improvements:
Don’t put a kid with asthma in the fog areas.
MASTER: 100 reviews of 60 unique haunts in 10 years.
EXPERT: 50 reviews of 30 unique haunts in 5 years.
VETERAN: 15 reviews of 10 unique haunts in 3 years.
APPRENTICE: 5 reviews of 5 unique haunts in the past year.
NOVICE: Entry-level team.
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