Enter the Haunted House: FrightDome, Las Vegas

This was over before it even began. A search for this year's Halloween event led us implicitly to the one idea rejected by my own impractical notion. Billboard signs practically pleaded to ignore the constant advertisement sighted throughout our city of Las Vegas. Predictable, unrealistic, and packed with children, we moved nervously toward the haunted house entrance that invited us to FrightDome, Circus Circus. It seemed as if the number of visitors outnumbered the amount of square feet occupying this small premise and occasionally I felt cluttered; nearly claustrophobic. Any minute, I was assured that my notion would prove right.

Look to the sky and say your last goodbye, this ride will take you through rooms dedicated to recent film franchises such as Blair Witch, Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and the reputable, scary sequels of Saw. Throughout five attractions you will glimpse actors portraying roles of clowns, cannibals, hillbillies, and of course, Jigsaw. Without spoiling the thrill ride for prospective customers, I merely aim to point this event is not for everyone. Firstly, the number of immature teenagers at any given point may be the real spoiler.

If you can look past this inconvenience, prepare for interaction with the subtle actors dedicated to entertaining you; you may just have to play along. Lights, camera, and action! Some of the scarier sights consist of images you allow yourself to conceive briefly before they vanish, thanks to the lighting. Screams of horror fill the event in a dire attempt to add to the already eerie atmosphere. Shadows flicker across the dimly lit walls as your crowd moves steadily throughout each attraction. You will engage in the latter portion of the scares if you are first to proceed; however, those in the rear will also have their share of unexpected followers.

Beware the ticket prices and do not attempt if you have had recent heart problems including cardiac arrest or strokes. That being obvious, I would steal from the fun bag if I disclose anymore. In fact, this article is primarily for those who like myself, are limited to fun. Ignore the signs and instead rent a scary movie; it will undoubtedly be cheaper and more efficient.