Mayhem & Mystery Collide at Clio Manor
Clio Manor has been in operation for only a few short seasons but it was evident from our trip last fall that the gang here has made great strides in that time. Located in the back of a large building,…
Horrorlust
A Celebration of Horror and Halloween
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A Celebration of Horror and Halloween
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Delirium Gets Lost Inside Mind of a Madman
As a citizen of the City of Wyandotte and an avid haunter, it would seem sacrilege to fail to visit the Wyandotte Jaycees Haunted House each fall. Indeed, since 2007 not a season has passed in which I haven’t checked…
Hallowe’en Nights a Family Friendly Delight
From apple orchards and pumpkin patches to haunted houses and hayrides, Michigan is blessed with a cornucopia of fall festivities and activities. Indeed the rich and colorful history of Halloween runs deep in the Wolverine State and one event that…
The Realm of Haunted Minds Forever a Classic Treat
By dollar and distance it’s hard to best The Realm of Haunted Minds at the Huron Turkey Farm in Romulus. The place has never undergone a major overhaul instead change comes in drips and drabs. The country store has retained…
Psycho Path Opens the Storybook, Spins a Grimm Yarn
In 2014 The Psycho Path proved that small time haunting can produce big time results en route to the Horrorlust Dark Horse Award. It was a welcome, unexpected hit and I knew then that it had ensnared me with its…
Season Sparked by Past Tense After Dark Haunted Triad
We rolled into Past Tense After Dark and were immediately struck by the immense waterwheel that adorned the cider mill. The night sky shone bright with stars, the fall air had just the right amount of bite and thrill-seekers swarmed…
Tunnel of Terror Conjures Ghost of Halloween Past
We toured the Tunnel of Terror on just the second night of operation and while it was admittedly light on actors the Rochester Jaycees long-running trailer haunt did induce a nostalgia for the humble heyday of the haunted attraction industry.…
Wanted Dead or Alive: The Freak’s Show, Deadwood Forest Lasso Victims at The Bone Yard
In terms of weather it wasn’t an ideal night to tour The Bone Yard which featured four haunted attractions, three of which were located outdoors. But we decided to brave the elements and were soon headed in the direction of…
The Dark Box Plays Mind Games
Twin, jet-black trailers sat side by side tucked against a treeline. The phrase “The Dark Box” was displayed in blood red letters near the entrance of the attraction. This was minimalism in action and the stripped-down presentation was a welcome…
Legend of Bubbles, Lengthy Haunted Trail Headline Terrorfied Forest & Manor
We arrived at Terrorfied Forest and Manor near the top of the 11 o’clock hour, the moon hung high in the sky and shone bright, silver light across the land. Rumors of a clown named Bubbles and his abandoned fun…
