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Having only been one night, I can't confirm yet, but I'd assume it will be their park clearing technique each night. I'll let you know next weekend though.
Alrighty, thanks, how many times are you going? I'm going on the 16th and 23rd! >:D
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Showstage maze queues were also closed around 10.
The finale is
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It's a very effective way of clearing the park. I think they got sick of people slowly filtering out and having to keep staff on til 11/11:30. With most people watching the finale, they usually leave straight after then there's just the last few from mazes and rides.
Yes that's what I meant by "The Freaks", but was that a one time thing?
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Rides closed early because of the finale at 10:15.
SE closed 8:30/9 like normal and SDSC closed the queue around 9:30.
When you say the "finale" do you mean the "the freaks" thing at the end? I've seen it all over instagram. Also, is that every night or just yesterday and Friday?
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Anyone here going on the 16th and/or 23rd?
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Tone down the language. That's MA15+ talk and you're not there yet.
Right.
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Yes. Physical contact is pretty much only allowed during the tour.
Ah, that sucks! I'm gonna do it next year, 16 is an alright age, yeah? I turn 15 on the 15th, so next year I'll be 16 by the time I go, and luckily enough I just got my first job last week, so I'll be able to afford it, fuck yeah!
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"Uncle Sam" was in reference to the iconic piece of American propaganda during World War I and II. You will most likely recognise the actor in question during your visit.
Seeing how bad I've been with spoilers, I'm being very self-conscious to try and avoid them while also answering your question. If you are familiar with the special experience during the UTT last year, then this would seem no different. Whereas the actors in the mazes and precincts try to scare you while simultaneously keeping a safe distance, the actors during the tour have no boundaries. They're vulgar, they get physical, and they can get very, very personal. I will leave it at that to save those who want a surprise...
Are they only allowed to touch you during the Terror Tour? Thanks for the reply!
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Last night was a bit of an oxymoron for me. The event has this new sense of polish and thoughtfulness that I haven't seen previously, while somehow also feeling like it missed the mark.
Mazes:
- Friday the 13th:
This was a really enjoyable maze. Some of the best scares I've ever seen in Fright Nights history are in here, such as the "Mine Shaft". I could tell that Michael, Chris, and the team give this franchise the best they could have and it really shows. It felt like I was in the film, for the most part. Some of the exterior sense started to feel a little bit lacking, as the repetition of one or two tree trunks and black walls did start to become a bit too much. This is a must do maze this year for anyone who attends the event. It's practically the essence of the event.
- Wyrmwood
The creative team really tried to emphasise Wyrmwood last night, and so they should have. A locally produced film on a shoestring budget that has received success is a great achievement. The maze is a different story. I wouldn't say it was crap, but I wouldn't call it gold either. Some scenes are very beautiful, such as the underpass, while others seemed a tad bare. Both of my runs also resulted in some pretty bad conga-lining. One last point to mention is that the story and some of the scenes seemed redundant. The opening scene is a guy looking into a fridge, not even scaring guests. Whether that's to develop the narrative is unknown, but it just seemed a little bit pointless. I wouldn't rush back to this maze, but if the queues are great then go for it.
- Wolf Creek
I didn't attend last year so it was great to experience this maze for the first time. While it was a great time, I just didn't really "connect" with the maze. It didn't have that "Je ne sais quoi" or that "X Factor". The sets were great, there were some awesome scares and it felt immersive in most scenes, but something just didn't feel right about it. This may just have been my least favourite of the night. While that may sound bad, I will tell you this; it was not a trainwreck. It was a great maze but it was just a bit off and I don't know why. Maybe it will be better later in the season?
- Evil Within
Thank the heavens that the Scooby queue is not a maze location. This maze put every maze in the Scooby queue to shame, and for good reason. This maze had a plethora of scares around every corner, and some pretty nice environments. While it didn't really have any key set pieces, the whole atmosphere of the game was carried through nicely. The characters looked great, it had a good layout and even some admirable scares, such as the "Blade Room". Even though it's a repeat, this is a must do when attending.
Precincts
- Zombieland
What a pleasant surprise! I was expecting just a generic zombie zone, but the attention to detail really astounded me. They have a sideshow booth, with an almost picture perfect recreation of a clown zombie, the wedding gazebo complete with bride and groom, and even zombie Bill Murray. My only comment is this; it could do with some more scares. Yes, I saw people running from the zombies when I would pass through, but every time I went through it seemed that most people were avoided. It almost seemed a little "dead".
- Freaks
This was a hot mess. To me, it was clear that this precinct was trying so very hard to nail the "Thrill-seeking" demographic while also appeal to the younger kids that should obviously not be heading to this style of event. The performers are great, don't get me wrong, but the roaming actors aren't scary enough for the thrill-seekers yet many are too disturbing for the younger ones. As an example, the "Uncle Sam" character sent people running, and I saw many young girls disturbed by the kissing booth, but the Strongman? He didn't really do anything. If this precinct returns next year, all I saw is to try and stick to one demographic, otherwise it's going to be a mess.
- Gothic Hall
Gothic Hall shouldn't be called a precinct; it should just be called a show stage. No scare actors found, just musicians. Admittedly, I didn't get to fully experience this precinct as I kept missing the shows, but I don't think a precinct should be completely void of entertainment outside of certain times.
- Demon's Lair
Probably my most disappointing precinct. It was clear to me that when this was on the drawing board, it wasn't a matter of how to make a cool experience, but rather a location for the fire-twirlers. During the tour, it was mentioned that the precinct were going for a festival atmosphere (*cough* Carnivale *cough*). This precinct came out as if they just wanted to recreate Carnivale, not a local Fright Nights event. There were some scares, but this was easily the worst for me.
- Terror Tour
I don't want to spoil this for anyone, but what an experience. I never thought I would be groped in the WB Kid's zone while someone sings "Like a Virgin". The finale of the tour is going to stay with me forever. My heart was beating hard, I was panicked and anxious, and I adored every single minute of it. This is what the Fright Nights team can do when they go all out. We just need to see more of this.
I have no idea how to rank this year. Somehow in my mind, it was the best Fright Nights yet while also one of the most disappointing. I at a loss for words to be honest. It wasn't two steps forward, one step back, as it made some really good progress in introducing precincts and managing the queues.Yet, it wasn't perfect because some of the precincts where a bit of a mess. I think I might have to return later in the season and see if I can actually solidify any viewpoint.
Sidenote: I didn't check the queue times, but while Friday the 13th held a decent queue, Wyrmwood was barely a 10-minute wait. It was practically at the second switchback.
Heya, thanks for the review, I can't wait to go on both the 16th and the 23rd, but I was just wondering, what did you mean by getting "groped" while somebody sung "Like a Virgin"? Also, what is the "Uncle Sam" actor supposed to be?
Thanks in advance.
- Connor
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Look, I don't understand why you feel the need to come across as sarcastic or hostile. There's no need for it. If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all ☺️ If you do not like a particular subtopic that is being discussed on this forum between two members,you don't have to join in. Have a good one, mate ?
What's wrong with you?
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So, I was right all along. The company should have every right to terminate your employment.
well, last year they had a viewing area for the UTT groups in Showstage - you walk down the dark London alley and a woman shoo's you away with a mop and there was a hole in the wall so you could shoot water at the guests giving the effect it's urine. Maybe they'll do something like that in show stage again ( obviously something that ties in with the theme)
I think you guys are being very ungrateful. A lot of work goes into those mazes and the detailing alone is fantastic.
As a guest, I think all the previous mazes have been superb! Even the generic ones like Psycho 3D, Darkness, Frozen: Zombie Apocalypse, Hillbilly Slasher 1 & 2 and The Ripper ( even the original ' Fright Zone' gave me chills)
I'm sure the crew looks at these posts and do everything they can to make you guys satisfied. Okay, they don't have an animatronic werewolf and they don't have a tram tour either but tbh I'm actually very proud to see what started from a bit of swamp land into this fantastic theme park. It's not Los Angeles, they didn't place it in the middle of the city of filmmaking.
They placed it next to one studio and surrounded by swamp land and they made it into something fantastic ? What I'm saying is that it's obvious movie world has put so much work into these events. I have no idea but I'm sure just getting the rights for the licensing alone would take a while. I go to the event with my friends and we see how much work gets put in by the designers, the tech crew and the performers. Just show some appreciation, everyone.
You are absolutely completely right, I was a little disappointed at first because I, personally as a huge horror movie fan was hoping for a Texas Chainsaw maze, but I have to admit, the Evil Within and Wolf Creek mazes last year were absolutely on point and I look forward to entering them again, I am also extremely excited for the Friday the 13th maze, Wyrmwood doesn't look like a very good movie just from the trailer's perspective, but some of the characters, (if pulled off properly), look like they could set the scene for some pretty good scares. I really do hope that there is a purge and/or horror icons precinct, but this year is looking to be a great year for fright nights, and I hope that the atmosphere even outside of the mazes is still as good as always, I have been to the 2013 and 2014 fright nights, 2013 I only got to enter the Hillbilly maze, and I sadly missed out on The Walking Dead maze which I was hyped as hell for at the time, in 2014 I got in all 4 mazes which was AWESOME! (not a fan of the clown maze thought because all they did when I went in was sorta stare at you, which sucked IMO) but this year looks like it's gonna be awesome, especially with the panic rooms, can't wait to see what they have in store for us, especially hyped for the TVCs!
- Connor
Note: I really.. Really hope that this employee guy gets terminated prior to the event, anyone keen on filing a report?
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Movieworld have spent alot more money on this years fright night and have had to reuse some mazes and get one cheap. they have the four panic rooms (some arnt new). and the horror precints, alot more has been put into this years.
I am deactivating my account so best wishes for this years fright night, and I guess ill see some of you there. Ill be there everynight...
HINT: Im a Zombie xx
So you do work there, you fucking dickhead.
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Thanks for under standing horror god :L sorry if I offended you foolish mortal
You have made yourself seem very, very suspicious..
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I'm really hoping there will be a maze based on Resident Evil, Resident Evil Revelations 2 came out on the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, PS4 and XBOX One earlier this year, if theres no Resident Evil this year, I wouldn't mind seeing Dying Light being a maze at Fright Nights
Dying light, heck yeah.
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Can't wait till they announce the second maze.. I really hope it's either Sinister or Insidious, I've been watching these forums for information for just over a week now and damn you guys are good, couldn't be bothered to make an account until now, so hi!
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You miss me by 1 day... Twice.. Dammit! xD Welp, thanks for the quick replies!!