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Haunted houses open creaking doors
Brooke Cowlishaw
Issue date: 10/19/07 Section: LIFE
DALLAS SCAREGROUNDS
Haunted House: $16
Festival Admission: $2
Hours: 7:30 p.m. until at least 1 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Halloween; 7:30 p.m. until at least 11 p.m. on weeknights and Sundays
Dates Open: Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 25-31
Location: 2001 Irving Blvd., Dallas
Web site:
www.dallasscaregrounds.com
If a good, traditional haunted house is what you seek, Dallas Scaregrounds is a good place to turn. This venue features three haunted houses, each different in theme, strung together to make one large, haunted jungle.
The first house, the Necrotorium, is the most basic of the three, featuring dark, winding hallways infested with creatures of the dead.
Next is the Terrortorium, which takes you through classic horror scenes, including torture chambers, childhood nightmares and my favorite - a zombie school bus.
At last, you (hopefully) make your way to the Hallucinatorium, where you are supplied with 3-D glasses to wear through this neon "fun house," altering your perception of what's real and what isn't. This was a nice and unusual touch, but be careful if you have a weak stomach.
All in all, Dallas Scaregrounds delivers a solid spine-chilling experience. Attention to detail in costumes and décor makes each room unique, and whether you're scared of clowns, demented children or spinning rooms, there's something in it for everyone.
If you want to make a whole evening out of it, an extra $2 will get you into the outdoor festival, which boasts live bands, face painting, food and a Monster Maze, all of which provide spooky fun to supplement the terrors of the main attraction.
REINDEER MANOR
Haunted House: $14 adults, $10 children
13th Street Morgue: $8 adults, $5 children
Uncle Stinky's Playhouse: $5 adults, $3 children
Combo Ticket: $25 adults
Dates Open: Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26-28, 31, Nov. 2 and 3
Hours: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Oct. 28 and 31; 7 p.m. until the last scream all other days
Haunted House: $16
Festival Admission: $2
Hours: 7:30 p.m. until at least 1 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Halloween; 7:30 p.m. until at least 11 p.m. on weeknights and Sundays
Dates Open: Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 25-31
Location: 2001 Irving Blvd., Dallas
Web site:
www.dallasscaregrounds.com
If a good, traditional haunted house is what you seek, Dallas Scaregrounds is a good place to turn. This venue features three haunted houses, each different in theme, strung together to make one large, haunted jungle.
The first house, the Necrotorium, is the most basic of the three, featuring dark, winding hallways infested with creatures of the dead.
Next is the Terrortorium, which takes you through classic horror scenes, including torture chambers, childhood nightmares and my favorite - a zombie school bus.
At last, you (hopefully) make your way to the Hallucinatorium, where you are supplied with 3-D glasses to wear through this neon "fun house," altering your perception of what's real and what isn't. This was a nice and unusual touch, but be careful if you have a weak stomach.
All in all, Dallas Scaregrounds delivers a solid spine-chilling experience. Attention to detail in costumes and décor makes each room unique, and whether you're scared of clowns, demented children or spinning rooms, there's something in it for everyone.
If you want to make a whole evening out of it, an extra $2 will get you into the outdoor festival, which boasts live bands, face painting, food and a Monster Maze, all of which provide spooky fun to supplement the terrors of the main attraction.
REINDEER MANOR
Haunted House: $14 adults, $10 children
13th Street Morgue: $8 adults, $5 children
Uncle Stinky's Playhouse: $5 adults, $3 children
Combo Ticket: $25 adults
Dates Open: Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26-28, 31, Nov. 2 and 3
Hours: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Oct. 28 and 31; 7 p.m. until the last scream all other days
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posted 10/19/07 @ 3:04 AM CST
Haunted houses here I come..... For a really freaky look I am planning to wear the Black Out special fx contact lenses.
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