Am I at the same haunted house as everyone else, because I don't understand the hype…read more We got there early and they were well organized and got us in on time for our 6:15pm program. The bar downstairs is ridiculously expensive at around $12 for a small glass of liquor with lots of ice, of $7 for a bottle of water. Restrooms are open to anyone and mon gendered so be mindful when you're at the urinal because women can and will be behind you at the sink washing their hands. The decorations look like something out of Hobby Lobby meets Dollar Tree. Oh with a lot of cheap flat screens everywhere. The actors reminded me of everyone in my High School acting club. Good try, lots of passion, but not scary. Especially when I've been to both Universal Studios Florida and LA. Groups are about 10 people and our group had a lot of scaredy cats. You can pay extra for these red glow necklaces that make actors choose you or try extra hard to scare you. Turns out some people in our group are scared easily even though they were posing as tough with their necklaces LOL So the theme this year 2025 is good witches against bad witches who are turning humans into rats and zombies. Ummm. .okay. I found the whole thing comical and give this place 3.5 stars. Wish they would spend more time and money on the decorations, tone down the overacting and screaming, and get a better plot line. Crystals that change color, and finding those crystals seem less than scary if you ask me. This would be a 4 star haunted house if you're like 12 years old.

We go every year! This years was even better than last years alien theme. A lot better plot,…read moreacting, and overall experience. I was injured a few weeks before the experience this time around, and the people guiding us through were encouraging about not going too fast to keep up with the group. Definitely suggest as a fun date night during Halloween season. Overall, I rate the experience as a 4/5

What a great place to go to if you're a fan of Halloween. Tickets were easy to buy online and You…read morecan choose to use ticket any of the nights that they are open. Wait time in line is surprisingly short, about ten minutes on a Saturday night. The staff do he's an amazing job crying the hell out of the guests. I was screaming my head off. Seriously thought I was going to lose my voice. But I didn't. My throat was a little sore though. A fun Halloween activity for adults and teens. Definitely not for kids or easily frightened individuals.

I had been to this haunted house years ago which I enjoyed and this past year brought a group of…read moreteens who had a good time! Definitely for us big kids, too! There was a decent line before it opened and I'd say it didn't move too quickly when it opened but it was still definitely worth the wait! There was some scary entertainment while we waited, too. I think they said you walk through 45 rooms! So, I think the price for tickets is worth it. I would recommend buying them in advance at Costco, they usually has them, save some bucks! I hope we can make here every year!

Never disappoints! Every year we look forward to what they have going on, and they always do a…read moregreat job.

Last year? 4 stars. This year? GO VISIT!!!!!…read more -- My family takes Haunted attractions very seriously. We start a spreadsheet during summer time of which haunts to visit, when, where, how much, etc. From last year' version of this attraction, I can honestly say that it's improved even better than previous season. They still offer military discounts which is appreciated. They mention that if you don't touch the actors, they won't touch you. APPRECIATED. It's inside, so I don't have to go on a rant about uneven DARK walking grounds. Free parking lot, EASY location to find, corner business. This year' theme is Karn-E-VIL and the actors were AMAZING!!!! They had exquisite areas to hide, jump, shout, spook..... and even at the end when you exit.......still fun! I reside in Sacramento and will drive here EVERY year to visit. Please, management, keep up the good spooky work and I'll see you next year! 10 Stars ***********

We took our 11 and 14 year old nephews here. The little one was def kind of scared, but we all had…read moreso much fun. There are 2 haunted houses and the second was scary as hell! Totally worth it. The actors were really good and make a solid effort to make it worth your while. It is kind of short so skip paying for the VIP ticket - it'll feel like a slight rip off. We paid for regular tickets - 20 bucks for both haunted houses. There were no lines on a Sunday night - glad we skipped paying for "VIP."

Lines were long but they managed the crowds well. Sets were really cool and the actors did amazing…read morespooky work. Was a bit hard to find, but the logo and spooky faces on the wall, line outside and lights out front made it obvious. Glad they are back after not being around in 2024! If you struggle to find it, just drive the eastridge loop and you will find them!

Wasn't able to go due to a schedule conflict and had to cancel the day before. Sandy, their Senior…read moreGuest Relations Host, not only got the tour canceled and refunded, but she emailed me right away to let me know everything was handled. Appreciate the wonderful customer service, looking forward to being able to go visit sometime!

I have come here for the Halloween special and their regular guided tours…read more For their Halloween event, I highly enjoyed it! They make a lot of effort to decorate and set up a spoooky ambiance. The cast were really into character and it was really fun. I also enjoyed their Halloween styled drinks - it truly set the mood! For the regular tours, I was pretty disappointed. For the following reasons: - tour was WAY too big (could not hear and it was hard to follow along) - tour content was a bit lacking. I came in with a rough idea of who Sarah Winchester was and didn't learn much beyond that. Might be different if you don't know anything about the area though - tour guides were kind of cranky. Our tour guide seemed pretty annoyed throughout the whole thing and I saw multiple other tour guides (ours included) yell at guests which was super awkward Nonetheless it is amazing to have such a historic landmark nearby. The staff do an amazing job of preserving it and it is very well maintained. You can tell they all take pride in working their and in conservation of the house, which was nice to see

Very fun haunted house for adults. It is as good and as scary as it gets - and seemingly there are…read moreno corners cut - so much effort and money is put into decorations and costumes. Been a while since I've been but I have great memories here with college friends. We went with a big group and even the one grumpus in the group admitted he enjoyed it in the end (no I'm not talking about myself). The characters are amazing. They stay in character when you talk to them and put 110% into it. I think there are a couple other similar places to enjoy on Halloween - Great America does something and Winchester Mystery House might also be fun from what I hear.

I've been coming to Pirates of Emerson since 2021, and it's always such a blast! They've got four…read morehaunted houses, and this year they added three new games--which were awesome! The only downside was the lines; they were crazy long this year, and there seemed to be a much younger crowd (lots of middle schoolers). It might be cool if they made it 18+ to help keep the lines more manageable. Most of my night was spent waiting, but honestly, it's still one of my favorite Halloween traditions. Maybe next year they can add a couple more haunted houses to spread things out!

This was the best haunted house i had ever been to and it was cheap,but not cheaply done!Every year…read morei went,people ALWAYS came running out screaming or crying.It was the best.I wish they would put on this haunted house in a new location,since it doesn't seem to be allowed where it was anymore.I'm very sad its gone. :(

On of the best haunted houses I've been too and only $5! They do a great job and left my friend…read moreshaking for the rest of the night! Don't worry though, they make sure they don't touch you or spray anything on you. I took off a star for it being out in the middle of nowhere and it being pretty small since it's in a mobile home community center but I will definitely be back next year!

October 2025…read more... Another Halloween season of driving from Sacramento all the way to San Jose to experience Bernal Scream again! We're pretty dedicated fans of this Haunt and they never disappoint! The props are really well executed. Actors stay in character and really perform in a way that is curated well. Security measures are present and it always feels like a safe environment despite the screams and fun. I enjoyed 2024' location, I enjoyed 2025' location... I have one gripe that..... might give away one of the areas during the walk-thru experience.... For 2025... It was held at the fairgrounds and you get your tickets, walk inside to the lined waiting areas and wait to be called for entry. Once we entered the haunt, just the 2 of us, it was a series of different rooms to walk thru, experience the "theme" of each area, actors are spread out within the venue for that extra scare... One of my hesitations with any haunt.... it's not the actors, props, setups, or darkness...... it's usually having to face the unknown of what might be a scare presented as a phobia. For 2025, there was an area that had from what I could see.... like plastic prop style snakes, and that's a real phobia for people. Obviously, this is my issue to deal with personally, but it would be nice to not encounter a snake effect during haunts. That room scared me the most, and although I knew logically they weren't real, it's a real phobia, a real scare, and an elevated heart rate that I didn't want to experience. We will continue to support and enjoy Bernal! The team does amazing work! But please..... if reading this, take that into consideration. Other than that..... thank you for offering another great year of scares!

Absolutely incredible! This haunted house had me scared cheatless from the moment I walked in!…read moreEvery corner had something unexpected, fun, and totally thrilling. The energy, creativity, and detail put into every scene made it feel so real. it's an experience you have to see for yourself. It's not just scary, it's entertaining, dynamic, and full of surprises from beginning to end. A perfect event for the whole family or a night out with friends. Totally worth every penny. I can't recommend it enough, you gotta check this out!

This haunt is actually held in a private residence, but the effects, security, easy cash exchange,…read morelow priced tickets, GPS directions, residential parking is all 5 stars. I hope to see the family that started this be able to keep it up & we'd definitely return.

The owner was super nice . The haunt has soooo much detail and actors were fun ! We will add this…read moreto our haunt to do list for their 10th year anniversary !