8/31/2023 0 Comments Fear columbus tickets![]() ![]() Not the literal actors themselves but the impersonal nature of their stations. The real sense of the “churn and burn” comes from the actors. I know I have some degree of hearing damage from 25 years worth of metal concerts. I would argue it’s TOO loud – only because my ears were ringing afterwards, and this means a lot coming from me. Just like the lighting, the audio is also dynamic and triggered for scare effects – all part of that formula. Louder than Haunted Hotel, louder than Black Orchard so loud that trying to play back my voice notes is a totally futile effort (therefore I’m going 100% off memory here). That is, louder than any other haunt I can recall. From the time we entered the parking lot, to the time we left it driving away, everything was LOUD. There’s most definitely not an absence of sound either, whether it be atmospheric or blaring music. I damn near got lost in the thing and then a cleverly placed grabber puppet took me by surprise once I finally found the end. I’ve never seen a claustrophobia tunnel that took not one, but at least two turns. Fear Columbus offered some unique surprises as well. Everything felt authentic and not two-dimensional. This area was complete with store facades, cars (one overturned) and other objects keeping the pathway flowing in and out of these storefronts. ![]() We walked out around the counter and saw a desperate zombie banging on the windows from the outside, where we soon found ourselves. In the beginning we found ourselves in the kitchen of a diner. Most impressive was the “exterior” portion of the second section, a street area with adjoined facilities, all of which you walk amongst and within. The lighting is almost flawlessly executed – it’s dark when it’s supposed to be dark, no light bleed scene to scene and the lighting itself even contributes to the scares, flashing on at pivotal moments. The environments are at a top-tier level, paralleling what we’ve come to expect from top-rated haunts such as The Dent Schoolhouse. You encounter rituals, beings from another realm and witness the effects of these acts as sinister elements begin to overtake the environment. Hallways feel like actual hallways with wallpaper, trim, dim lights on the walls, etc. The first area is primarily an old house, filled with occult signs and esoteric imagery, becoming more predominant the deeper you go. Of the two sections, both felt authentic and consistent throughout. I knew The 13th Floor would bring another level of scenery with it, but Fear Columbus is one of the best looking haunts I’ve seen. I haven’t been to this space since it was Asylum, years before The 13th Floor moved in. On the other hand, deep down, it doesn’t offer a deep experience and the formula for execution becomes predictable very quickly. It’s loud, packs a punch (not literally), it’s entertaining and has a hell of a lot of eye candy. It’s a well-oiled machine and if I was to compare haunts to movies, Fear Columbus would be a Michael Bay film. I’ll begin by flat out stating Fear Columbus is NOT a bad haunt (in fact, it has many impressive qualities) – it’s just different. However, the formula still feels the same which has its pros and cons. Fortunately, the new ownership has transformed the haunt, implementing a number of aesthetic upgrades and bringing more quality. It makes sense since Fear Columbus is in its sophomore year from transitioning from the cookie cutter haunt, The 13th Floor, which to my understanding is very similar across its multiple locations. ![]() I refer to haunts like this as “churn & burn” as they are typically more high-volume in attendance and are highly organized at getting people through the attraction at a good pace while still offering a memorable experience. Todd - Fear Columbus is a different style of haunt than we typically attend. ![]()
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