Haunted House FAQ

It takes a certain breed of human being to pay to have the crap scared out of them. This list of haunted house FAQs will answer most general questions.

All haunted houses are different, so be sure to check the website of the one you're crazy enough planning on visiting.

What if you chicken-out before you enter?

Check with event staff. Chances are good that they'll allow you to use your paid-for ticket on an evening when you're ready to get the crap scared out of you. Don't forget to bring a change of underwear.

What if you have health problems or are taking prescription medications?

Many haunted houses use artificial fog that may affect some asthmatics.

Having the crap scared out of you will not only require a change of underwear, it will also raise your heart rate and blood pressure.

Flashing strobe lights may trigger an epileptic seizure in certain patients.

Dark rooms with uneven floors are difficult to walk on, especially if you have knee or back problems, or are balance-impaired.

Many haunted houses staff an EMT. I, personally, would need a heart defibrillator.

What if you just can't take it anymore or if you're injured while walking through a haunted house?

Haunted houses employ security guards/local police officers, who are stationed both inside and out. If you're scared to death and just can't take it anymore while inside the haunted house, tell one of the costumed creatures (and hope they take you seriously). They'll contact security who will escort you safely outside.

Can you get a refund if you're too scared to finish?

Many haunted houses do not offer a refund if you're too scared to finish. Their theory is that you bought a ticket to be scared. If you can't finish because you're too scared, then you got what you paid for. Chicken.

Can you touch the monsters?

Absolutely not. Most haunted houses do not allow you to touch anything inside the haunted house, be it a fixture or a costumed character. Some will remove you from the house and escort you off the property (no refund).

Can the monsters touch you?

This may vary from haunt to haunt. Though a monster may accidentally brush against you (due to tight quarters), they are typically not allowed to intentionally touch you.

What if you drop or lose something while inside the haunted house?

It's best to leave valuables at home. Keep in mind that haunted houses get a lot of foot traffic. It's likely that your missing cell phone has either been trampled beyond recognition or is now on its way to Transylvania in Dracula's carry-on.

If you do happen to drop your cell phone or lose a shoe, contact the haunted house staff with a full description. Haunted houses are not responsible for your lost or damaged items. They won't return your soiled underwear, either.

BOO!

Sources

http://www.deadlyintentionshaunt.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=33&Itemid=55

http://www.ultimatenightmares.com/13stories/faq.htm

http://www.hackerhouse.com/faq.htm