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 When Killer Klowns was first introduced in 2005 I was a little unsure what to think. It was somewhat creative, but nothing stood out. But in 2008 it got a facelift and went 3D. Over the years this haunt has grown on me and has become a staple of Land of Illusion. Rather you love clown themed haunts or not, you're still going to have a fun time when you go through Killer Klowns in 3D.
Length-7: This can be a somewhat short haunt depending on how well you navigate through its steel maze. But the majority of people will be able to exit this haunt between 10 and 12 minutes which is about average for most haunts.
Design-7: Major money has been invested in Killer Klowns. There are many clown themed haunts around the country that use 3D paint, but Killer Klowns has some of the best the industry has to offer. The attention to detail in the different paintings is impressive and the crazy art jumps out at you while you wear your 3D glasses. There aren't many new scenes that you'll notice, but the 3D paint makes the rooms quite stunning. The most memorable room most people remember is the outdoor steel maze that is inhabited by killer Klowns at every corner. Good luck in trying to make it out alive.
Props/Animatronics-7: There are many impressive props in Killer Klowns, but at a point they become quite repetitive because they are all clown themed. After you've seen one clown dummy you've seen them all and many of the animatronics just aren't very frightening. They go great with the rooms they are in, but none are really that original. You'll see hanging clowns, large jack in the boxes, static clown dummies and much more. There also seems to be an issue with some of the audio the animatronics use. Instead of clowns laughing they are screaming and it doesn't really make too much sense considering the theme.
Acting-7: There are no developed characters in Killer Klowns and most of the actors rely on being funny instead of scary. An acting coach and scripted lines would help with this major problem that this haunt seems to have every year. When I go through a haunt I want to be convinced that these characters I'm interacting with are real and not just paid actors. Most of the actors you'll come across just don't seem to be taking it seriously enough and are just goofing around because that's what they feel their character should be doing.
Scare Effect-7: For the life of me I will never understand some people's fear of clowns, but many people have this deep seeded fear. If you are scared of clowns you are in for a real treat when going through killer clowns. The majority of the public will be entertained by the funny characters they come across instead of being truly scared like you would be with a typical haunted house.
Customer Service: Parking was $3 a car, but it all goes towards the Middletown Fire Department. The lot was large and seemed very safe because of all of the attendantants guiding the way with their wands. Once you pay for your ticket there are a variety of concesions such as fountain drinks, food, snacks and more. But it doesn't end there.
You will also find that there is a large gift shop that has Land of Illusion T-Shirts, hoodies, hats and more apparell to shake a stick at. But if you don't want to spend much money you can relax by the bond fire, play some arcade games or dance on the dance floor. There's always something to consume your time and the staff couldn't be any friendlier. Fright Value: $15 is an awful high price considering how short this haunt is compared to Middletown Haunted Trail which is priced the same, but is more than twice as long. Last year the ticket price for Killer Klowns was $10. So this is a $5 increase without any major changes. Please purchase a $30 combo so you are able to go through each haunt at Land of Illusion for only $7.50 each.
Final Stab-7.0: You can probably tell by now that I'm not a huge fan of clown themed haunts, but many people are. Killer Klowns is one of the better clown themed haunts out there and is fun while it lasts. You'll have a hysterically good time. |
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