FRIGHT FEST has always been a bit of a well-kept secret for haunt fans in the LA area. For the past few years, the reputation of this Valencia gem has been growing and from the crowds present on opening night, I could tell that the secret is out. Fright Fest […] Read more
As I walked to my seat at the Charles M. Shulz Theatre on a hot August night, the atmosphere subtly shifted… fog rolled in across the stage and a familiar chill went up my spine. The end of summer marks the countdown to Halloween. It’s time to find out what the […] Read more
I’ve always been a huge fan of Stephen King’s blood-soaked book and the 1976 movie version, so I was cautiously optimistic as I crept into the lobby of the Los Angeles Theatre to see Carrie: The Killer Musical Experience. As soon as I was inside the gorgeous old theater, I could see […] Read more
After Dark Films launched their horror line up for 2015 with another 8 Films To Die For. The premieres for all eight films took place at Universal CityWalk on October 16-18. Here’s a creepy rundown of the titles. Re-Kill It’s been 5 years since the outbreak that wiped out 85% of […] Read more
Returning for the second year, Knott’s Scary Farm storms the park with Special Ops: Infected, Patient Zero. With a six acre field of play, this interactive role-playing game has guests armed with laser weapons fighting off a zombie invasion. Last year, the area was divided into two sections, but this […] Read more
Toddlers squealed with delight and raced around my ankles clashing in giggly glowing toy swordfights. Romantic couples linked hands walking and whispering with awe at the luminous sights. The Descanso Rose Garden has gone creatively creepy for Halloween with a beautiful family-friendly event called The Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns. […] Read more
Fright Fest this year is a massive success with huge cinematic mazes, scary steampunk fun, and the most thrilling stage show of any theme park yet! Unlike Universal and Knott’s, which require guests to exit and then come back in with a separate night ticket, Fright Fest flows seamlessly from day to night entertainment. Starting at […] Read more
The most exciting thing about Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor is walking through the mazes on board the ship. No plywood replica can give the authentic chill that comes with running your hands along the steel riveted walls. Totally unique among SoCal haunts, these mazes often go right through areas where paranormal […] Read more
Walking into the 43rd annual Knott’s Scary Farm, the first thing I noticed was the wandering monsters. No longer confined by scare zones, werewolves and creepy creatures surrounded me as soon as I pushed through the turnstiles. I never ran into the Green Witch, but I know she was hiding somewhere […] Read more
Open weekends in October, Knott’s Spooky Farm is a brand new park wide event just for kids. With nothing scary, this Halloween bash is aimed straight at the elementary school and under crowd. Kids are invited to come in costume and enjoy some treats with Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang. Ghost […] Read more
