A wayward time machine sets the theme. These folks get right in your face, making for a truly interactive experience. And the spooky socializing doesn't end at the house exit. Michael Meyers got into our car . . . The theme of a wayward time machine sounded promising but wasn't really followed through.
Rooms rely too heavily on unmanned, often static props.
Uneven pacing and large groups mean you often wind up entering a room after the spooks have sprung - or worse yet, as they're adjusting their masks and setting up for the next group. A werewolf jumps out of the dark woods to scare visitors at the Haunted Woods at Bear Den. Rain can turn the trail into a mudslick, forcing organizers to shut it down for safety reasons. Be sure to call ahead before making the trip. Someone got into my car when I was in the last house and left a bunch of twigs on the driver's seat.