Hellstead Manor (and “The Wretched Woods”) has improved its entire show from previous seasons, focusing on realism, creating a dark, gritty experience that relies heavily on psychological fear to build constant tension and genuine apprehension the unknown. For the most part, realism and actors did a great job of using their environments to scare augmented the already impressively designed scenes and outdoor sets featured by this attraction. A lengthy journey, Hellstead Manor has abandoned its more "theatrical" storyline and, in its place, is realistic yet surreal and focused on scaring and disturbing each visitor brave enough to visit! Read More
The ominous, dark forest of Ulster Park, NY, is the perfect backdrop and home to Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Attractions, an iconic, longstanding event that we cannot express enough is of the most exceptional quality. Embracing diversity in attraction design while maintaining an almost mystical spirit, this is one attraction that has earned its right to be heralded as one of the very best in the country. Read More
Pennhurst Asylum (Pennhurst), Spring City, PA, is designed quite simply to create unapologetic fear. For such a mainstream, popular haunted attraction, it is refreshing to see an overall design that does not stray away from its thematic goal of terrorizing each guest. Pennhurst Asylum’s staff implemented and executed a large-scale COVID-19 Mitigation and Safety program that was beyond impressive and had little impact on show quality. Read More