Horror themed immersive theatre experience. Ghost Hunter by Escape Room Era is more like being in a scary movie with actors, than an actual escape room. When they call this an "immersive theatre show," they mean it. This is a huge 3500 square foot location, and this lasts about 90 minutes long. While they say this is for groups of 4-12 players, it seems like 6(ish) people makes for the best experience here. Having too many people can get crowded, and having too few people means you may miss some of the interactive elements. Apparently there's an "extreme mode" where the actors are allowed to use tasers on you. We declined adding that to our experience. PROPS: To Kes, Wren, and Arshia, the team that was here when we did this experience SLOPS: It can feel strange to just wait out in front of the building, until someone comes to get you and start the experience. read more

Ghost Hunter - Do not knock! - Haunted Houses Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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What a fun experience! When they give you the choice of regular or extreme, do the extreme. I feel like it adds to the experience and fun. Came here with a big group and they accommodated us all. I'm a certified scaredy cat, but I survived. The rooms were really elaborate and cool and they really transformed the place. I think the rooms and the props were the most interesting and impressive, including the crawl spaces and stairs. More scary experiences vs puzzles. Get the footage too it's so funny. Great acting, great plot, great props and space. Tip: wear sneakers not clogs bc you will be crawling but they have soft pads. Ty Jana, Wren and James! Yall killed it and scared the shit out of me! read more

This was such a fun experience!!!!! Decided to go with this place for my birthday because we had a fairly large group (12). From the beginning they let us know if we wanted to do normal or EXTREME depending on your comfort level, very accommodating! This place was also very big with a bunch of props and crawl spaces so it definitely kept all 12 of us immersed in the experience! - 10/10!!!!!!! read more

This is our first time here and we had SO MUCH FUN! Jana & Kes were our guides and they did a great job in immersing our group into the storyline. 10/10 scare 10/10 experience PLEASE try it out! I'm not big on horror stuff but with a group it's definitely worth it! read more

Jana and Kes were our hosts/scare actors and they did such a great job at immersing you in the storyline and creating a unique experience! I've been to a good amount of escape rooms, but this one is now at the top of the list. Watching a few of the clips of us after was so funny and entertaining. Thank you to Jana and Kes for all your creativity and hard work! :) read more

Without giving away too much, I can say it was a plot twist that I didn't expect! I'm not someone who likes escape rooms or horror themed events, but I enjoy trying new experiences so I went with friends who like horror themed immersive experiences. I didn't realize the cast would be paying attention to us participants from arrival time because once I learned there would be contact I expressed my dissatisfaction, as I don't want to be touched. I'm guessing they heard me and respected that because no one touched me and I had a great experience. My more hands-on friends got their desired experiences and they too had a great time! LJ, Jana and Wren did a great job! Note that you will need to be mobile and comfortable with tight spaces and being in the dark. read more

Ghost Hunter - Boo! - Haunted Houses Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Honestly the entire experience was great! If you're a horror fan you'd really enjoy this! I 100% recommend doing the extreme!!! LJ, James, and Jana were overall great!!! James was absolutely amazing!!! I got my scare for the week. read more

Ghost Hunter - Haunted Houses Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Went there with a group of 7 and had a blast! Really love the atmosphere and the vibes and how they made us scared at the same time. Shout out to Jana, Kes and LJ! Especially LJ his acting from the beginning is top tier!!! The way he presented himself and the story. Loveee it!!! read more

Ghost Hunter - Haunted Houses Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Absolutely Terrifying Fun - A Must-Try for Horror Fans in South OC! As a huge fan of the paranormal and all things horror (Project Fear on YouTube is my jam!), this experience was everything I hoped for and more. Ghost Hunters by The Escape Room Era is one of the most thrilling horror experiences I've done -- and trust me, I've done a lot. The story is immersive and creepy: you're brought in to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a previous team of ghost hunters, and from the moment you arrive, the tension kicks in. We went with a group of 4 (though it fits up to 12), and it definitely tested our fear levels. If you've got some scaredy cats in your crew, make sure to bring a few brave souls to keep the energy balanced . The experience is still new, and while it's already a blast, I think with a bit more investment into upgraded props, tech, and set design, it could be next-level phenomenal. I've also done the Weeping Witch escape room, and if Ghost Hunters received that same level of investment in props and technology, they would absolutely kill it in the horror experience industry. The concept, the live actors, and the potential are all there -- it just needs that extra push in production value to make it truly elite. What really stood out was how real it felt -- I honestly felt like I was part of the Project Fear crew, investigating an actual haunted location. The live actors (huge shoutout to Gaige, Jacob, and Sawyer) absolutely killed it -- their energy and commitment made everything 10x more intense and fun. As someone born and raised in South Orange County, I was so excited to find something this good right here by home. Usually I have to drive far for quality horror experiences, so this was a total win. If you're into immersive scares, paranormal vibes, and creepy investigations -- Ghost Hunters is absolutely worth trying. Can't wait to see how it grows... I'll definitely be back as they said they change up the story line for Halloween read more

Ghost Hunter - Haunted Houses Near Me - Lake Forest, California

What a great time! This is by far the best escape room/immersive experience I have ever gone to. I cannot recommend this place enough. Kes and Jana were an absolute delight and amazing the entire time. I cannot wait to come back! read more

Ghost Hunter - Haunted Houses Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Went last night with a group of friends and had a great time. Shoutout to Jana, James, and Kes who really brought the experience to life! read more

Ghost Hunter - creepy mannequin room! - Haunted Houses Near Me - Lake Forest, California

10/10 best immersive experience I've ever done. Shoutout to LJ, Jana. and Kes. They killed it!! read more

Had a blast with a large group too! The actors were incredible and the experience was so well thought out! Highly suggest doing the extreme version! Also big shout out to James, Jana, and wren! read more

Excellent and immersive experience. Without saying too much, prepare to be engaged from the second you exit your vehicle to the second you leave the location. Employees are more than that. They give a ton of effort and really care about the customer experience. LJ, Kes, Jana and Wren thank you so much for showing us an amazing time. read more

Wren, James, and Jana were the best hosts and made sure to give our group the most fun and scary experience! The two story set was very well built, the rooms were designed to be as scary as possible, and the actors did an amazing job keeping the spooky vibes up. Highly recommend doing the EXTREME version! read more

This review is overdue. First off, I want to thank the following staff members present for putting together an awesome experience. Special thanks to Jacob, Gaige, Jorge and Logan. The enthusiasm that you all put into your work really made for a fun experience. At the end of the experience, our hosts were kind enough to show us around the entire facility with the lights on and allowed us to ask questions about various aspects of the room. It was nice to be able to talk to the team and understand their thought process behind their work. It isn't just some experience where they charge you a lot of money just to scare you. The rooms within the entire facility were well designed and there was a simple yet very intriguing story. My friends and I had fun with the story and being scared. I thought our game hosts complemented my group's chaotic fun energy, which made for an even better experience. I won't say too much other than it's a great experience for anyone who enjoys some physical exercise and a good scare. I'll leave out all the details as to not spoil anything, but if you're going in with a good group that doesn't take it too seriously, you'll have a lot of laughs while being scared. It's a party in the USA read more

A ton of fun. Ended up at this location by accident and it ended up being a happy coincidence. Did the extreme mode, Kes and Jana made the whole experience immersive and entertaining! read more

Super unique and fun experience from start to finish. Huge shoutout to Jana, Lj, and Kas for making it so enjoyable and welcoming. Definitely worth checking out if you want something different and memorable. read more

My friend group and I went to Ghost hunter not to long ago. I forgot the names of the guys working there but it was a tallish guy with a beard and a girl with really really long hair it was on a Friday night. Anyway, the experience was really fun and we did extreme mode. They were in character the entire time and as idiots and chaotic our group was they stayed in character and were just amazing. The missions were great. Even after a few of my friends did get tased apparently they would pick them up so they could keep running without saying if they are okay until the end. A few of us got hurt but that's cause we ran when we weren't suppose to. At the end the end they took care of us and made sure we were okay. I hope to see them again if we ever come back. Love you guys were amazing read more

Want to first start off by saying I LOVE horror escape rooms. I have quickly gone through majority of them throughout SoCal area, and Ghost Hunters did not disappoint. Jana, Wren, & James made my experience with friends the most exciting yet. We opted for the extreme level (included tasing, touching/moving, etc), and that was definitely added an extra layer of thrill. I highly recommend Ghost Hunter if you are wanting that extra fear added to your experience, as well as feel like you're in a horror movie. 10/10, looking forward to the other experiences offered ! read more

Thank you to Jana, James and Kes! They really made this experience super immersive. Great sets and mood! Would recommend to any group wanting a good scare! read more

Ghost Hunter - Haunted Houses Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Had a group of 4 go and it was an amazing experience, actors jana and kes were the best. Absolutely terrified my friends and I. Definitely recommending this place to more people! read more

Jana, Kes, and LJ made my first Escape Room an experience I will never forget. It was scary as hell but also very fun and engaging. I felt like I was in a horror movie. read more

Ok I was so nervous about this, and it was very scary! But it was a lot of fun! We did the extreme version (boyfriend's idea). The taser was shocking (pun intended) but was very bearable. LJ, Wren, and Kes did a phenomenal job and scared the shit out of us! read more

awesome experience thank you lj, kes jana for the amazing performance. it was very scary, but i had an amazing time with all of my friends read more

Ghost Hunter - Haunted Houses Near Me - Lake Forest, California

LJ Kes and Jana were so good at making a scary experience for our group! around a 1 hour and 30 minute experience of being scared shitless; insanely immersive and terrifyingly fun. Would recommend to anyone looking for a thrill. read more

Janna and kes did an incredible job being scarers when my friend group and I went. They were the only ones working and made it feel so surreal. Super talented duo that will make it very far in whatever they choose to do in this profession. The creativity and overall atmosphere they brought to the scare room was insane, my friends and I woosed out quite a bit at certain times during our time there but easily a 10/10 overall experience. I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants a legitimate scare. read more

Thank you Kes, James, and LJ for an awesome experience! It was super immersive and scary even though we played on easy mode

LJ, Janna and Lex were awesome, really appreciated how they interacted with our group. What a great immersive experience for a good group date :) read more

Overall was a great experience, the host were very nice James wren, jana really set the mood! Would recommend but maybe go with a smaller group to really get the full experience. read more

Jacob, Gage, and Garrett did AMAZING. It was truly and immersive experience from start to finish. They stayed in character the entire time, and really made it an awesome experience for all of us even when we were trying to be silly. I thought that they really made good use of the space and the story. It was scary in the best way. we really had an awesome time and I recommend this experience for any escape room and/or horror enthusiast. I would definitely do something like this again. I think it's really unique from the other escape rooms that are out there. read more

Gague nd Jacob were the best!!! They made this experience 10000% better don't skip definitely worth it.

10/10 would recommend and 100% would do again! The acting was phenomenal and very convincing, nothing like I've ever experienced before. Also all the staff member were very nice and patient with us! So thanks Jacob, johnny toast, lex, and ren for such an amazing but frightful experience!!! read more

The staff were really amazing and super kind. We had lots of fun with LJ, Ren, and Jana! I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to be scared. read more

Wren Janna LJ - amazing job. Super worth it. This place deserves more. Straight forward and scary!!!

From the brilliant minds who brought you "The Hide" at escape room era in Anaheim comes this new terrifying experience in Lake Forest. Gauge, Jacob, and Winston make sure your experience is one that'll have you talking about for hours. Very immersive but little to no lighting. Regardless this is an experience you must do! read more

Had a great time!! the actors stayed in character well and the experience was unlike other horror escape rooms I've been through. Gage, Winston, and Jacob held a great game for us and I appreciate all the effort. The only thing I wish was different was a little more light. I want to appreciate/explore the set more but it's pitch black. I also understand It's hard to find the in between because you don't like it to be too well lit but it would be cool to see some stuff. Regardless...5/5! read more

Gaige, Jacob, and Joseph were a blast! Best horror experience I've had! Definitely worth a play for anyone who loves a scare

Jacob, Gage, and Garrett were incredible! From start to finish, it was a truly immersive experience. The story was captivating, with unexpected twists that kept us on edge the entire time. We've done plenty of horror and scary escape rooms, but this one stood out for its theatrical, story-driven approach. If you're looking for something unique and immersive, this is a must-try! read more

Had such a great time! The scare actors kept it immersive and so fun! Shout out Joseph, Jacob, and Gage! 10/10!