Spring Break
Haunted houses open creaking doors
Brooke Cowlishaw
Issue date: 10/19/07 Section: LIFE
Location: 410 Houston School Rd., Red Oak
Web site:
www.reindeermanor.com
Reindeer Manor is open for its 34th season this year, making it the oldest haunted playground in the area. This nonprofit attraction is run by a Boy Scout troop in Duncanville, but don't think for a second that it might be tame.
The history of the property makes it truly haunted: legend says it was once occupied by James Sharp, who was shot to death, allegedly either by his mistress or himself. Sharp's son, James Jr., took over the estate, but the Great Depression launched the family into poverty, and his wife, who became involved in the occult, believed both the house and the family had been cursed. They are said to have entered into a murder-suicide pact: Sharp was found hanged to death in the barn with his wife poisoned in the dining room.
Since then, the manor has been turned into a haunted house, but it isn't merely a long, winding maze; small groups are led through each room, where actors perform short, chilling skits, including a pair of butchers in search of "mystery meat," a vampire looking for revenge and a witchy woman raising a dead girl from a pond.
In addition, there are two haunted sideshows on the property: the 13th Street Morgue, located in the barn where Sharp hanged himself, and Uncle Stinky's Playhouse, which can only make your fear of clowns infinitely worse.
Everything is put together extremely well and the actors, who are mostly members and family of the Boy Scout troop, are also great. Plan to make an entire evening out of the trip, and arrive early - the lines get long fast.
DUNGEON OF DOOM
Haunted House: $15
Times: 7:30 p.m. until the last scream on Fridays and Saturdays; 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. on weeknights and Sundays
Dates Open: Friday-Sunday, Oct. 26-31
Location: 201 W. Main St., Arlington
Web site:
www.dungeonofdoomtexas.com
Located in the Arlington Museum of Art, Dungeon of Doom benefits its children's art education program, but don't be skeptical - this haunted attraction is by no means a kiddie venue.
Web site:
www.reindeermanor.com
Reindeer Manor is open for its 34th season this year, making it the oldest haunted playground in the area. This nonprofit attraction is run by a Boy Scout troop in Duncanville, but don't think for a second that it might be tame.
The history of the property makes it truly haunted: legend says it was once occupied by James Sharp, who was shot to death, allegedly either by his mistress or himself. Sharp's son, James Jr., took over the estate, but the Great Depression launched the family into poverty, and his wife, who became involved in the occult, believed both the house and the family had been cursed. They are said to have entered into a murder-suicide pact: Sharp was found hanged to death in the barn with his wife poisoned in the dining room.
Since then, the manor has been turned into a haunted house, but it isn't merely a long, winding maze; small groups are led through each room, where actors perform short, chilling skits, including a pair of butchers in search of "mystery meat," a vampire looking for revenge and a witchy woman raising a dead girl from a pond.
In addition, there are two haunted sideshows on the property: the 13th Street Morgue, located in the barn where Sharp hanged himself, and Uncle Stinky's Playhouse, which can only make your fear of clowns infinitely worse.
Everything is put together extremely well and the actors, who are mostly members and family of the Boy Scout troop, are also great. Plan to make an entire evening out of the trip, and arrive early - the lines get long fast.
DUNGEON OF DOOM
Haunted House: $15
Times: 7:30 p.m. until the last scream on Fridays and Saturdays; 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. on weeknights and Sundays
Dates Open: Friday-Sunday, Oct. 26-31
Location: 201 W. Main St., Arlington
Web site:
www.dungeonofdoomtexas.com
Located in the Arlington Museum of Art, Dungeon of Doom benefits its children's art education program, but don't be skeptical - this haunted attraction is by no means a kiddie venue.
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posted 10/19/07 @ 3:04 AM CST
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