A review of Creep x Ghosts 2024…read more I had always heard about this company over the years, but never had a chance to check it out until this year. I had considered going to another haunt, but the prices were out of my range. Creep was a comfortable $70 per person and I was lucky to grab some tickets as they were selling out. I really didn't know what to expect, but the least I can say is that I was completely blown away. The absolutely expert crafting of this experience, everything from the story to the acting to the timing to the setting, was incredible. First I was curious, then unsettled, then worried, then SCARED, and then nearly welling up with tears. These actors are so committed and every character feels so full. The way they looked into my eyes had me deeply moved and I was immersed for the entire hour we were inside. Every person in my group was interacted with and enveloped in the story. This sort of art needs to be deeply appreciated and supported in Los Angeles and I'm so grateful to all the people that put their hearts and souls into this. Thank you JFI Productions!

Creep is back and better than ever! They've returned with a more linear format, taking place in a…read moremansion in the West Adams district (fans of Delusion may recognize this space from a previous year). There were two sections, the welcoming B&B in partnership with CBS and the show 'Ghosts' which smelled like pumpkin spice and everything nice, with the occasional possession and haunting. Then you're taken across the street for the real show and that's where Creep shines. The poetic storylines, the terrific acting and staging, the interaction, and new ideas all reminded me of the early days of Delusion which is a huge compliment. Your group of 8 is small and intimate and you feel absolutely immersed. Be prepared to be touched, whether you are taking an actor's hand or they are gently leading you somewhere, but nothing over the top. I'm so glad it's back and as good a Creep LA as ever was! Parking is neighborhood street parking, not best area but you should be able to find something.

I've been going to immersive productions for many years and Delusion is always a must see every…read moreyear. The locations, actors and experience are always top notch. This year's iteration was fantastic. Do yourself a favor and grab your friends and family and go Play your Part! Tip: Plan to get there early as parking can be challenging some nights. And Get the VIP pass to access special perks!!!!

There was $10 parking across the street on a Saturday night. Almost unheard of!…read more The staff was very nice but unfortunately, there was no complementary food or drinks, even for VIP. The VIP room was pretty empty as well. And you're not allowed to bring outside food or drink. Some shirts and hoodies for sale but pretty lackluster overall. Many people complained about the plot, but I went in with no expectations and had a good time. If you reframe it as you somehow fell into hell and need to escape, then you'll have a great time. Don't think too deeply. The actors, ambiance, decorations and room setups were well done. The ice room could've been colder with some dry ice. I do think it's pretty steep for a 35 minute escape maze and the behind the scenes was cool but short. The whole experience took us an hour, including bathroom breaks. I recommend going early because it seemed like the actors don't get a lot of breaks so I'm glad I got to see their more passionate acting when they're not tired yet. I think it's good to try once as a beginner but definitely more excited to try other productions like Willow.

This was actually a very good scary maze! Love how they switch up the themes for each large season…read more I went to their April Hunt maze and had a great time. It was scary, with actors around every corner. The set design looks great with realistic props that showed a lot of thought and effort went into the experience. Too bad it felt quick, wished the maze lasted longer!

What an awesome year round Halloween place located in Anaheim's Garden Walk. They have amazing…read moreprops that are so real and life like! I took pictures of just about everything EXCEPT for the wall that held a few dolls where a couple are said to be haunted... for reals! They also have a Haunted Maze Saturdays and Sundays and of course we bought some tickets. Can't wait for this weekend!

I really miss this. I hope they bring it back. I went for many years. It was always entertaining…read moreand fun to go with friends.

Wicked Lit! Went…read morelast year for the first time and then twice this year to see both Production A (The Unnameable, the Chimes, and Cask of Amontillado) and Production B **new** (Casting the Runes, A Ghost Story, and The Body Snatcher). I brought a bunch of people with me to see Production A this year. It was amazing as always... Note to newcomers - if you are meeting people at the event, make sure that all members of your group receive the same color sticker on their program. You want to stay together in the same group. Also note that they have coffee, hot apple juice (which they insist on calling cider), and a few candy bars. $2 each or 2 items for $3. Bring cash, a jacket as you will be outside for a time, and comfortable shoes for walking and standing for short periods. The plays are immersive as you walk following the characters and story progression through the creepy and eeriliy lit long hallways of the mausoleum... and through the cemetery across the street. Most of the acting is great. Last night was unusual because they had BOTH productions going on at the same time. I was concerned that we would be running into each other in the corridors and we would lose the integrity of the individual plays with competing noise in the background. They actually handled it really well and there was only about 5 minutes when I was distracted by noise from another play. Production B was very good for the most part. I will not forget the images from Casting the Runes and The Body Snatcher. The Ghost Story however, started out GREAT but then the second half was kind of ridiculous. What annoyed me most was the fact that because it wasn't as long as the other plays and they all had to end at the same time, the guide read us "The Raven" as we walked back. Now, I take my Poe seriously and want it done right or not at all. This guy read it from the folder, lost his place a few times, used a voice that I assume was supposed to be funny (and wasn't). It just wasn't done well. If they HAD to fill up that time, (and I hope they read this review) they should have the poem read at the original site and read seriously by someone who can do it properly... by candlelight... with some thunder, rain, and lightning in the background. I was not only disappointed, but mad that it had been done so poorly. I could have read it better (and not from a folder). All in all, it's still a Halloween favorite and the location is fantastic and used well.

Fun and scary! Perfect if you like scary mazes. Great sets and props! My family will be back again…read morenext year

A hidden gem...this haunt was very detailed, startling, & worth the drive to check out. A new…read moreaddition to my annual haunt list. The sets, effects, & scare actors were on point. They were hiding very well and you never saw them coming. 5/5 stars for this haunt !

Really cool event! Best if you can get a time via the RSVP system, so you don't have to wait very…read morelong, but there is a stand-by line. (And at the time my friend and I went, on a Saturday around 2pm, the stand-by line was only a few minutes' wait. That may change if people read about it in the media.) Once you're in, you take off your shoes and store them in cubby holes. Then you head into a short orientation. (No jumping. No bouncing against walls. This is not a bounce house, even though it looks like one. Etc...) And then they open the plastic door and let you into a magical world of color. At times, the colors seem to change the longer you are in a "room," as your eyes get adjusted. You can sit or lay on the floor to get a better look or to take pictures. On a hot day, the air conditioning vents are welcome. (Some parts of the attraction can get quite warm, so stopping at an a/c vent now and then sort of offsets that.) It's hard to explain what Exxopolis is. It's as if you are Alice in Wonderland and you've just fallen down the rabbit hole, but instead of a new land, you land in magical ribbons of light. And to make the exhibit even better, every few minutes, a different sort of singing/musical group comes through. In the few minutes we were there, we hit an opera singer and a New Orleans-style jazz band. Highly entertaining exhibit. And this Los Angeles stop is totally free! Definitely recommend it. If you have kids, it'd be a great event to bring them to, as long as they're old enough to understand they can't jump on the walls like a bounce house and that this is more of a "relax and check out the colors" kind of activity.

We randomly found out about this installation the day before and arrived early on the last day and…read morewas able to get standby tickets. We had to wait 3 hours, but it was definitely worth the wait. If it comes through your city, you must check it out.

Went to the first event of the 3 planned for this year. It was 80's night and I had made the…read morepurchase from Goldstar. Didn't realize yelp has a link too! Overall had a great time. Some event hacks: -Plenty of parking- and free. Consider ride share if you'll be served alcohol :) -Buy tickets in advance for a more efficient entrance; - Several food trucks scattered around, the ones we tried accepted credit cards; - a fun dance floor is set up on the far right after you pass carousel. This is where the draft beer section was and most of the food trucks - take a light jacket it gets chilly at night

I have found my happy place!…read more Summer Nights at the LA Zoo combine animals, music, dancing, food, drinks and art into an amazing experience. Thanks to Groupon I was able to save a few dollars on the entrance cost. $17 to see animals and hear DJs and live music was well worth it. Plus if you arrive exactly at 6pm you can enjoy the animal talks and see various animals be fed. I arrived at 7pm and still caught 2 of my favorite animals, the giant otters and the jaguar. If I had prioritized animals over drinks I could have seen more but the bar called my name! The bar has beer, wine, and mixed drinks. The options are not extensive but adequate and decently priced at $12 for a mixed drink and the bartenders are pleasant. With a drink in hand and an animal or 2 to view I ventured off up the hill to get food before viewing the jaguar feeding. Most of the food trucks advertised were there barring 2 noticable absences. I lucked into eating at a truck I had enjoyed 1 year earlier, India Jones Chow truck. I ordered the lamb Frankie for less than $10 and would order it again. Each bite had better flavor than the last. The Frankie was very portable and allowed for animal viewing and dancing. There are multiple DJs and live music venues around the zoo. The music and foods available are diverse. I found that my timing was perfect as no line was too long but I think I was lucky as the later it got the longer the bar line was in multiple locations. Plus the silent dance party line was very long to enter. I didn't get to enjoy the silent dance party but the Detroit Nights band was very fun and situated next to a painting station where you could paint on a canvas to take home. With so many options this event is surely one I will visit again. Next date is September 27, 2019 and it is already on my calendar to be there.

My first time at Scare LA…read more I was a bit underwhelmed. I'm a huge horror/Halloween fan and I just felt like there wasn't enough to do or see here. It started off late which is a major turn off. The doors were supposed to open at 11am and instead it was almost 1130 before they were opened. It was hot outside waiting in the sun and people could not help but complain. The location is great. Old town Pasadena area which is quiet, easy to find parking, and walking distance to a lot of shops and eateries. We found four dollar parking near City hall. The exhibit hall had a lot of makeup vendors, haunted attractions (new and old), Halloween merchandise for sale, and a few goodies. I did see the cake I want for my bday which was cool. I tried out the Alone experiment which was beyong bizarre! Needless to say, it has been removed from my bookmarks. I also went to the screening room a few times. It was always pretty empty. One of the TV shows called Acting Dead was pretty good. There was a short Thriller performance that was also a disappointment. Do not remix a classic. The haunted houses on site were submerged with fog machines that made it hard to breath in the rooms. Im glad I tried it out finally, but I dont think I will be returning unless there are significant changes and more vendors.

I was literally like a kid in a candy store with this event. Poor Jaime was holding all of my bags…read moreof goodies that I've purchased or received as I was running from one end of the building to the next. He even had marks on his wrists from the bags. The more I saw, the more I purchased. There had a lot of hard to find stuff that any horror junky would drool over. One thing I really loved about the event was the organization. You knew where to park, the check-in was quick, the layout was mapped out great and there were not a ton of people where you couldn't interact with the vendors or people signing. I asked a lot of questions and everyone that was participating gave me an in depth answer to whatever crazy question I had. Not sure what you wanted to do for Halloween? Almost every haunted maze and attraction was on board giving out coupons and a sneak peek at what they had in store for visitors. I was really surprised at how many mom and pop attractions we had in Orange County. Though they aren't the biggest productions, I'll definitely have to hit them up and see what they're all about. Costumes were encouraged and some people really got into it. If you wanted something unique for the horror month, there was not a shortage of custom makeup demos, vendors selling unique masks and places offering crazy costumes. I definitely walked away feeling (more) inspired. If you were really adventurous, they even had coffin rides. I'm super claustrophobic, so couldn't participate, but it was fun watching the people get in, have the lid closed and seeing them on a television from a hidden camera inside the morbid vessel. They had double rides and single rides and the whole experience simulated what it was like to be lowered six feet under into the ground. It's completely pitch black and you can only feel see what's around you. I wish I would have paid attention to the schedule more closely as I missed out on some cool workshops, lectures and the horror trivia. My friends went and their pictures looked awesome. I was too busy buying Freddy Kruegar replica gloves, Dexter bobbleheads, You're Next masks, and getting signed copies of the original Poltergeist shooting script. Next year, I'm for sure dedicating more time to my experience and maybe even carrying it over into two days. If you were hungry, they had a good amount of food trucks outside for you to choose from. We went the Greasy Weiner (get your mind out of the gutter) route and were happy with the decision. I'll have to review them later. The offerings even included a kosher truck and Hot Dog on a Stick, which provided a chance to score some delish lemonade after a day of shopping and picture taking. Most vendors accepted credit cards, so that was a plus. I didn't bring enough cash and pretty much spent most of it at the first booth I visited, so if you're a junky like I am, plastic is a lifesaver. I'll definitely be back next year. No questions asked.