| DARK PUMPKIN HAUNTED TRAIL - INVASION:
This dark trail takes you through the consequences of a UFO crash site.
Our government has apparently shot the craft out of the sky for violating
our airspace, and the downed saucer still emits smoke from its recent impact
with the Earth. Various characters are encountered along the restricted
area, from military personnel, to aliens themselves, who have carried some
sort of deadly virus into our atmosphere. Investigators equip themselves
with gas masks as a safety precaution in order to avoid contracting the
contagious infection. But is it too late? American scientists,
doctors and soldiers already appear to be symptomatic, and are being turned
into killers. Remote medical and laboratory facilities, initially
set up to treat the injured, both human and alien, are now under the control
of these contagious combatants, and provide cover for more scares.
Warnings ring out cautioning of an imminent retaliatory attack, as another
UFO appears directly overhead! Even our beloved American Flag's not
safe as Old Glory
packs an unexpected surprise of its own as you
make your way through the Dark Pumpkin Haunted Trail, to a chainsaw
chase-out of Invasion.
Analysis:
LENGTH - 7, Just over 10 min.
ACTORS - 6, Those present did their best to frighten
us, but needed many more, especially aliens, and perhaps an as yet uninfected
army regimen chasing through the wooded area waving their rifles.
SCARINESS - 6½, Could potentially score higher
with more action from additional characters.
DESIGN -7, A unique theme sets them apart from traditional
haunts. An original, although unproven concept, and not exactly what
one would expect to be associated with Halloween. Likely to improve
over time, as scenes and characters continue to be added. The chainsaw
chase-out doesn't make sense.
PROPS - 6, Flying saucers are best, and the lab set-up
is nice, but could stand quite a bit more, which is sure to come as the
haunt continues to grow.
VALUE - 4, $10 is somewhat overzealous. Just don't
see a family of 4 investing $42, considering their close proximity to much
larger, less expensive productions. Parking proceeds benefit the
Gratis Volunteer Fire Department.
RATING: 6, Would recommend adding some government
officials early on discussing the situation among themselves in order to
better inform patrons of what they're about to witness. Additional
military personnel would also be an attribute, as would the presence of
some threatening aliens. Just about any plausible characters would
be beneficial. This first year haunt is unique, but has a lot of
unrecognized potential. Try to take advantage of the Friday night
discount coupon if possible. |
