Summary:

The Realm of Terror consisted of a series of scenes of assorted themes.  Some of the scenes were highly detailed, while others had minimal props and a lesser degree of detail.  Throughout the haunted house, they used a combination of animatronics and actors to get their scares. One of the more detailed scenes was the living room.  It had bookcases, a television, flickering light and other appropriate props & furniture.  As you passed through the scene, a recliner chair opened up and an actor reached out at you, unexpectedly.  Another one of the more visually appealing scenes was the dungeon. This scene featured stone walls and a series of jail cells, one of which had a girl chained to the wall, who was calling out for help.  While the actors in most of the scenes were just performing in front of you, there was one scene that was more Interactive (interactive scenes are always a plus).  The actor had me participate by letting me throw the switch for the electric chair and then he had me feel the guts of a disemboweled body that was sitting on a table.   

Many of the special effects were timed well, although there were a couple of exceptions.  As I was exiting one area, a prop triggered after I had already left the scene.  

Overall, the actors seemed more organized this year.  They knew their roles and stayed in character.  The actors' timing was pretty good; however, there was one time I caught an actor peeking around a corner to see if a group was coming.  Overall, though, the actors did a good job and were more energetic than they were last year.  I was surprised by a couple of unexpected attacks from actors hiding in dark corners. 

The Realm of Terror is Located behind Kristof's Entertainment Center.  After visiting the Haunted House, you can check out a number of great activities that they have to offer (Bowling, Mini-Golf, Go-Karting, Batting Cages, and more).  Kudos to the Realm of Terror.  They did a great job and I had a fun time.  This event is definitely worth checking out. 

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