the Dark Marauder
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- Sep 14, 2002
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Please try to keep this thread as the OFFICIAL thread for HHN reviews. It will make for less clutter.
That being Established, I will now post my HHN Review for 9/24--preview night. It's as spoiler free as possible.
Cast: myself--HHN Veteran, Laura--HHN virgin: both 27.
Arrival: 6pm. We grabbed a quick bite at Pastamore Express, then headed to the entrance to USF.
Pics from the entrance:
Crowd shot of those waiting to get in:
Just before 7:30, they opened the gates. Plenty of fog, no scareactors or houses open until 7:45 or 8pm. We ended up going to Bill & Ted first--7:45p show.
Pics on the way to B&T:
Bill & Ted show review.
It's the staple show, but has had some years where it was weak and some where it was strong. This year was strong. The ending was horribly weak, but it did have a beginning, middle, raise of stakes, and end. Good show overall, very funny.
Final Rating: 8/10
Haunted Houses: Due to time constraints, we were only able to see 6 of 8 houses. I did not see Creatures or The Hallow. I heard Creatures is very good. I have not heard anything about The Hallow.
First House: Bloody Mary (Reflection of Fear). Or not. 45 min wait. We'd return to this one later.
Real First House: Doomsday.
Very weird house, good setup. The very last scene was the coolest, IMO, and it wasn't scary, just awesome.
Final Rating: 7/10. 6/10 if not for the end scene.
Next House: Body Collectors.
Laura wanted to see that one the most. As is expected, it was GORY. That's all I'm going to say about it.
Final Rating: 8/10
As we exited the house, there was a jello shot girl. But wait....these were THE BLOOD BAGS! Behold, the blood bag:
PM me if you want spoilers as to what it actually is. But it was tasty.
Next house: Interstellar Terror.
Standard Fare alien/sci-fi house. Some very cool effects.
Final Rating: 7/10
Backtrack time! All the way to Reflections of Fear.
Good house, but too short. Some awesome scenes, but just too short.
Final Rating: 6.5-7/10 Would have scored higher if longer.
Next house: Dead Exposure
ZOMBIES!!!!!! This house was surprisingly awesome. Lots of blacklight effects and some good scares.
Final Rating: 9/10
Final House: Scary Tale
As has been in years past, Scary Tales is always a hit. This year, it was a hit. Look closely, as some things may not register at first, but they are there. And awesome.
Final Rating: 10/10. Best house of the year, IMO.
Pics of the area by Scary Tales:
Final Thoughts: MUCH better than last year's HHN. I'd definitely go back a few more times, even if just to see Creatures & The Hallow. I'd absolutely go through Scary Tales and Dead Exposure again.
Please try to keep this thread as the OFFICIAL thread for HHN reviews. It will make for less clutter.
That being Established, I will now post my HHN Review for 9/24--preview night. It's as spoiler free as possible.
Cast: myself--HHN Veteran, Laura--HHN virgin: both 27.
Arrival: 6pm. We grabbed a quick bite at Pastamore Express, then headed to the entrance to USF.
Pics from the entrance:
Crowd shot of those waiting to get in:
Just before 7:30, they opened the gates. Plenty of fog, no scareactors or houses open until 7:45 or 8pm. We ended up going to Bill & Ted first--7:45p show.
Pics on the way to B&T:
Bill & Ted show review.
It's the staple show, but has had some years where it was weak and some where it was strong. This year was strong. The ending was horribly weak, but it did have a beginning, middle, raise of stakes, and end. Good show overall, very funny.
Final Rating: 8/10
Haunted Houses: Due to time constraints, we were only able to see 6 of 8 houses. I did not see Creatures or The Hallow. I heard Creatures is very good. I have not heard anything about The Hallow.
First House: Bloody Mary (Reflection of Fear). Or not. 45 min wait. We'd return to this one later.
Real First House: Doomsday.
Very weird house, good setup. The very last scene was the coolest, IMO, and it wasn't scary, just awesome.
Final Rating: 7/10. 6/10 if not for the end scene.
Next House: Body Collectors.
Laura wanted to see that one the most. As is expected, it was GORY. That's all I'm going to say about it.
Final Rating: 8/10
As we exited the house, there was a jello shot girl. But wait....these were THE BLOOD BAGS! Behold, the blood bag:
PM me if you want spoilers as to what it actually is. But it was tasty.
Next house: Interstellar Terror.
Standard Fare alien/sci-fi house. Some very cool effects.
Final Rating: 7/10
Backtrack time! All the way to Reflections of Fear.
Good house, but too short. Some awesome scenes, but just too short.
Final Rating: 6.5-7/10 Would have scored higher if longer.
Next house: Dead Exposure
ZOMBIES!!!!!! This house was surprisingly awesome. Lots of blacklight effects and some good scares.
Final Rating: 9/10
Final House: Scary Tale
As has been in years past, Scary Tales is always a hit. This year, it was a hit. Look closely, as some things may not register at first, but they are there. And awesome.
Final Rating: 10/10. Best house of the year, IMO.
Pics of the area by Scary Tales:
Final Thoughts: MUCH better than last year's HHN. I'd definitely go back a few more times, even if just to see Creatures & The Hallow. I'd absolutely go through Scary Tales and Dead Exposure again.
Whats in them..Ah I'll waite!!
