Worth checking out if you like horror or haunted houses. No live actors, just a walk through. We…read moredecided to check this place out when we were walking around downtown. It's like $7 for an adult.

Went here with my girlfriend. Had a blast! I never really liked "scary things" but I was feeling…read moreconfident today. The banging doors got me every time. The lady working the counter was super kind and we talked for a little bit after we went. Might bring my little sister to scare her one day!

To start the night, unfortunately, I had to leave my partner behind as she is unable to partake in…read moreadventures requiring much walking these days. We're glad we did because there really isn't a heads up that you will be walking quite a distance within the mazes on the grounds of the National Rail Museum. I'll have more to say on that later. I had the Fast Pass, and I would DEFINITELY recommend it. If you look at many other reviews you'll see complaints about the lines, but this is an urban attraction, if you don't expect lines you aren't basing said expectations in reality. I arrived and walked directly to board the train. The train started moving with some strobe effects and a couple of actors came out to interact with the crowd. At this point, as a former theatrical group executive director, I admittedly started judging the level of these improv actors as higher end amateur. They were competent, don't get me wrong, but I felt a lot of the interactions felt kind of shallow. I think this may have to do with the amount of under 16 year old traffic that the attraction tends to receive, and these actors seemed to be working to keep it "family friendly." After the creeping train ride, you are sent through a forest maze the "Depths of Darkness." It's a pretty solid maze with various terrains and dioramas of decaying city and graveyards. There were a handful of live actors going for generic jump-scares, but as it will be throughout the attractions, my traveling solo seemed to throw their timing. The journey felt as though it was about a mile as you weaved back and forth. It would be EXTREMELY difficult for anyone with mobility issues to get through parts of this area with anything more than a cane (part of why my partner had to pass, as she's currently stuck using a rolling walker). That's not really an issue, but I'd definitely make the suggestion that they add a warning for anyone with mobility issues in the future. It was enjoyable, but I could see adding a little more effect lighting throughout this portion of the attraction, and I would work on figuring a way for the live actors to be more interactive for frights. After the haunted forest I once again came to a crossroads where I got to choose GA or Fastpass/VIP. The Fastpass/VIP path led to an outdoor lounge area that normally has concessions, and a bonfire. I was informed that the concession group didn't show up either. That was unfortunate, but understandable. After a quick rest I decided it was time to head towards Blackthorne Manner. Again, I got to "skip" the line, which was definitely substantial, although when I got the end of the VIP/Fastpass queue it was very confusing as the security (dressed as security) wasn't the most attentive to his job further than he knew he had to direct groups where to go. I wandered back and forth up the queue line confused for a few minutes before he finally asked me if I was alone. I also question the fact that this wasn't a stylized character, but someone wearing an orange security windbreaker, directing the groups into the manor's courtyard. Once inside the courtyard, the beautiful horror façade that one can see on the website, I was greeted by a stylized character who definitely was grasping for something to say to the 6'9" 450 lbs solo roller, and it definitely took him a minute to even come up with a generic response (again improve level, medium-high amateur). He let me into the house, laughing, and passing along a low clearance warning as I ducked through the door. Blackthorn Manor, the home of this year's "Book of Lost Souls" attraction, is aesthetically gorgeous. The detail in the room décor is high level. Lots of solid woodwork, and various types of craftwork throughout. Solid wax depictions of corpses (animal & human) at different levels of decay, most of the lighting effects were either to create shadows or strobing effects. It was pretty easy to find my way through the winding passages of the single floor 'manor," and again the majority of the human actors were going for the jump scares and my soloness was throwing their timing off. One actor in a "bald maniac" mask popped out and all I could do was chuckle and literally say to him/her "You should be In make-up not a mask" and they just made a grunt and popped back into their hiding spot. After weaving through quite a few rooms I finally hit a series of rooms with EXTREME strobe. I lost count how many times I walked into walls before I finally found my way outside. It is a very cool attraction. I definitely see a lot of room for improvement. If you've never been, it's definitely worth the trek and the ticket. I was expecting a bit more from the actors as Thirteenth Floor Productions is nationwide, and the themes that were presented as the attractions didn't really come across at all. Also marketing makes this seem like multiple attractions, but it's be very hard to separate them.

Last night I went to Terror on the Fox with my bf and it was literally terrible. I have never left…read morea review on yelp before and I downloaded the app and created an acct because it was that bad and hopefully this can help someone not waste their time. He has been going to this haunted house for 6 years and this was my second time going. We love haunted houses and we both agree we would never go back to this. We waited in line for 2 hours before getting to the train. We arrived around 8:30 and had our tickets online and we did not get on the bus until 10:30. The security is so strict and it felt like we were at the airport. None of the security people were kind and only barked at you to not have a vape because they had already confiscated so many. The 2 haunted houses were extremely short and we were out of the entire thing by 11:15. It was so not worth the wait or the money. This place needs to figure their shit out.

As you approach the site the location starts to become quite obvious as there is a full warehouse…read morewall size projection promoting the attraction. I parked on the street, but they did have a dedicated lot which I wandered through as I finished my contraband (in Wisconsin). During this time I got a good chance to snap a couple pictures and watch the full production on the wall. Of course, as I walked out of the parking lot some DOT patrons screamed and said, "Holy sh*t I thought you were one of the actors!" A common occurrence around this non-traditionally dressed, 6'9" 450 lbs visage. Amusingly, I was talking with one of the volunteers who worked on it, and when she found out who I was (reviewer, actor, producer, non-profit advisor, etc) she asked me what I thought about the production values of the video. I said, "It must have been A LOT of work because that is HUGE and pretty high definition." I'm not 100%, but it seems like that was a new addition for this year and I can only imagine, based on the rest of the production, that we only saw a glimpse of what this crew is capable of this year. I entered the attraction grounds, and this is where my ONLY complaint of the night arises. The signage was not the clearest on where I should go based on having purchased my ticket online, and I went to the main entrance to the attraction where I was quite rudely sent back to where I was supposed to go. Now, I only point out the quite rudely because it was clearly NOT in character. I sniped back quickly, "Whoa, someone needs to chill out or find a character..." and just went on my way before she could respond. I found the pre-purchased ticket window and had a great conversation with the cat at the desk. I then worked my way back to the main entrance of the haunted warehouse. I paid for the Fastpass, and I would say it was still worth it even on the second to last night of production. When you first enter the warehouse the queue line continues through what appears to be a large section of the first floor. I proceeded to the Fastpass gate, and was greeted by a couple of uncostumed Jaycee volunteers (I have a feeling these gentlemen may also be bikers). We have a good chat about the house, the organization, and the mission; which this year included an anti-bullying program aptly called "Don't Be A Monster." After a short wait, as I arrived during break time, I was let into the warehouse as my own group. Now I don't mind this, but when I'm solo in a haunted house I'm not there to be scared. I mean, if you can pull it off, awesome, but other than a small jump scare from behind it's never happened. Dominion of Terror is a warehouse that utilizes all 3 floors for a journey that takes you through MANY different atmospheres from typical indoor home scenes, to camping scenes, other random outdoor locales, a graveyard, a pub, a coroners/medical examiners office, etc. The transitions work out very smoothly and there is a solid mix of characters both consistently in your face and those trying to be sneaky for the scare. I will admit there were a couple times I was surprised that someone in a chair was or wasn't a live actor. I'm not going to comment too much on the specifics of the content of the house, except to say that the people involved in this project CARE. Everyone in the house was there for the passion of it and it shows. They also did pretty good dealing with a 7' top hated dude laughing in their faces and occasionally trying to bump them out of character. Credit due to everyone who didn't slip, and still credit to the one guy who did. As I said the warehouse utilized all three floors and you transitioned seamlessly from scene to scene, but I can't say it was always straight forward. There is definitely a maze aspect to the house, and admittedly, it didn't get me until the end, but it definitely got me. The group behind me caught up as I sort of floated from closet door to closet door around in circles missing the hidden exit behind a mirror (hey, that contraband combined with some edibles made the house VERY fun). I kept with the last group basically for the last area where I was greeted at the exit by the gentleman who had let me into the Haunted Attraction as he wanted to know my opinion, and it was easily summed up as "Kick Ass, I WILL be back." I then took a gander at the merch table and spent some cash. As I write this I am looking at the checks that totaled $22k that went to 4 incredible non-profits in the region from the proceeds raised. I will be back, and I hope after you read this book you're interested in checking it out too. There may be more professional attractions, with proper financial backing, in the Midwest, but you're going to be hardpressed to find a project with this kind of quality combined with this kind of heart. Kudos to the Sheboygan Jaycees. Smokin' Santa rates this 5 Pipes - Ho-Ho-Holy Sh*t was that cool.

I can't wait for the Dominion of Terror to open this year. it's more then a haunted house, it's an…read moreexperience. longest house, creepiest monsters, and well thought out, original rooms. can't get any better then that! And the building itself adds to the scare factor. it really is the best one that i have been to in many years.

This place is huge! Long lines but well worth the wait. It's indoor theme is mostly outdoor…read more Scares aplenty but lack of fine details at times and spacing was a bit off, all in all a great show and I recommend

The Darkside Haunted attraction was very unique. Takes you on a tour of a haunted mine where…read morepeople go in and never come out. Haunted ride through the woods on a tractor but you better look out for the trains! I got a deal on Living Social and it was a great deal. Two admissions, two pretzels w/ cheese and two drinks for $22. That was a deal. The staff tried very hard to scare you and make the experience fun. Had some great pyrotechnics too. FIRE! Good place, good scenery, good idea. Dress for the weather, you are outside for a good portion of it. A bit out of the way for some of us but it was worth checking out.

Scary house itself was alright. Went there and my friend, who is African American, was standing at…read morethe front. All THREE of my friends in our group was African American. One of the actors said "fried chicken" as we were passing through. I don't know what they got going but definitely racist. Wasted money.

From the owner: Scare USA during fall is a top rated haunted house but on the off season, Scare USA provides…read moreservices for film, production and live performance.