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Summary
2026 marks the 40th Anniversary of Slaughterhouse, so I was hoping they would pull out all the stops. And I was not disappointed. The owners, a husband-and-wife duo have extensive experience working in the independent horror film industry and it shows.
Being inside of an abandoned movie theater, Slaughterhouse has an already spooky vibe going for them. All throughout the attraction there is recognizable horror movie imagery and appearances from iconic characters. The actors are creative and will keep you on your toes. Add in mood lighting, special effects, and plenty of fun interactive elements. The result is an experience you won’t soon forget.
Guest Experience
We arrived shortly after doors opened and the line was already wrapping around the tent. Everything was organized, even as the crowd later stretched outside of the box office. They had a few actors hanging outside, interacting with guests. There was also a “DJ” spinning spooky tunes and hyping up the crowd. It put us in the right mood and got us excited for the haunted house.
Upon entering the building there is another shorter queue to get into the attraction. This featured giant cobwebs, eerie music, and an actor or two lurking about.
When exiting the house, you are taken through a gift shop that has cool horror film memorabilia for sale such as masks and collector figures.
Immersion
The atmosphere is everything. I liked how they incorporated classic horror movie scenes from Halloween, Friday the 13th, Saw, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and The Exorcist. Michael Myers, Jason, and Ghostface all make appearances.
There are a handful of animatronics throughout, which were cool. But most of the special y added some cool props including a squishy wall that felt like it was closing in on you. Little details such as the Jack-o-Lanters from the Halloween series and the shrine with Jason’s dead mother’s head from the Friday the 13th franchise.
Everywhere you looked there was something interesting to see. Every room was different. Chock full of special effects, props, and monsters fit for horror fans. In one area the floor and walls were painted neon, reminding me of Alice in Wonderland. There were creepy clowns in another area. The nautical section featured a challenge; you had to find your way out of the maze of corridors. We went down a few dead ends and were met with actor-driven scares.
Special Effects
The lighting ranges from pitch black in some areas to very low light in the rest. Strobe lights and black lights give you very limited visibility. Throw in some fog and your vision is even more obscured. Loud music and eerie sound effects complete mood. There are a few animatronics spaced throughout the attraction, just enough to add a cool touch but not overdo it. Instead, the special effects are physical and old school. A squishy wall that you can feel closing in on you. Body bags, moss, and other things hanging from the ceiling that you must push out of the way.
The Characters
All the actors at Slaughterhouse were on their game, but a few stood out. The first memorable actress we encountered was the fortune teller, who greeted us immediately upon entering the attraction. She appointed my boyfriend “Boo King” and insisted he come with her.
Michael Mysters took his revenge on one of our friends who accidentally called him Jason, following him all the way into the next room.
One of the scary pigs called another friend Butterball and chased after him, wanting to make him dinner.
The evil Dr. with the wheelchair tried to get me to be his next patient, but I refused.
Scare Factor
What makes Slaughterhouse so scary? First, the fact that it is pitch black in a lot of the house. Strobe lights and spotlights illuminate certain areas, but that’s it. Second, the actors. They are hiding everywhere. Jump scares are going to happen, because you will not see them all coming. Some you will think aren’t real. And that’s when they get you. Third, the ambience. The house successfully gives off a creepy vibe from the moment you walk in. Add in all interactive features, lighting, and special effects and you will be immersed from the moment you walk through the door.
Value
Tickets run $30 for just the haunt. It took us around 30 minutes to walk through so I’d say that’s decent. If you’re looking to make a night of it, you can upgrade to a combo pass with movie for $38 or dinner and movie for $58. The old school cinema is in the same building, and it’s a total retro horror vibe. There are horror memorabilia everywhere including giant model characters, posters all over the walls, collector figures, and more.