| DUNGEONS OF DELHI:
A spooky, old cemetery, guarded by a hearse sits just outside The Dungeons
of Delhi, where a body lies motionless on the ground. Is it dead
or alive? You'll find out! Entering the haunt, an evil desk
clerk summons a bloody bell hop (Igor) to deliver us to our rooms.
After leading us down a darkened corridor, he abandons us in the presence
of
Dracula! The undead Count requests blood, then pursues
us into a room full of mannequins. Not wishing to meet the same fate,
we depart into a bloody kitchen, then a creepy sitting room, where a corpse
dangles from a noose inside an upright casket, while another rests in an
old rocking chair that moves back and forth on it's own! A bathroom
with a shower scene is up next, where the shadow of a fiend with an ax
can be seen through the curtain! One, two, you know who resides in
the boiler room. Dark, spongy floored corridors lead to a toxic waste
site, where the foggy mist of anthrax fills the air, and gas masked characters
suffer the effects of inhaling the deadly germ. Visit a demented
garage occupied by a wicked mechanic searching for new legs to replace
those severed from his driver. Guillotines, crazed clowns, body bags,
a demented Saw scene and Michael Myers are yet to be encountered,
as you make your way past an electric chair electrocution, through a cemetery,
and survive a chainsaw attack! Confrontations with Jason Voorhees,
Dr.
Frankenstein, and his created Monster soon follow, as you pass
through a darkened hallway that delivers a huge surprise, en route to victims
screaming for help, and a spook demanding you leave your soul with him
prior to exiting The Dungeons of Delhi.
Analysis:
LENGTH - 6, Just under 10 minutes.
ACTORS - 7, Lots of make-up and quite a bit of interacting
dialogue. Cast is more aggressive than ever, but unfortunately far
too many child actors in scare roles. Even though they're intense,
kids were more appropriately utilized last season supporting primary characters
like
Freddy, as opposed to being placed in lead positions.
They perform their tasks quite well, possibly the best underage actors
we've seen, but just aren't as threatening as their larger counterparts.
Not compensating for the loss of adult, signature characters like Fatso
the clown and Damien Reaper hurts the score.
SCARINESS - 7½, Scenes are traditionally scary
and unnerving, but diminutive size of the crew limits their ability to
frighten you.
DESIGN - 7½, Basically the same course as last
year. Duration is the limiting factor. Outdoor decor is a pleasant
addition.
PROPS - 8½, Good scenery throughout, but not much
new from a decoration standpoint. Favorites are cemetery and laboratory.
Repair shop, also stands out, and the rocking hallway surprise is classic.
Scattered mechanical surprises produce good scares and distractions.
VALUE - 9½, A price cut to only $6 is an unheard
of bargain. Would rate a 10 with a more mature cast.
RATING: 7½, This annual Cincinnati
favorite has been delivering scares now for 13 years. Adding additional
adult actors would elevate the scares, and thus the rating. Matinee
performances take place Sundays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. featuring turned
down scares, and turned up lights for the enjoyment of little ones, and
those faint of heart. Canned good donations benefit Santa Maria
Centers. Always one of our perennial favorites, plenty of affordable,
seasonal scares are waiting just for YOU at The Dungeons of Delhi. |
