Thursday, October 2, 2014

REVIEW: Nightmare: New York

Nightmare: New York
107 Suffolk Street
New York, NY

Nightmare Haunted House has a new theme after retiring two years of serial killers. This year the scares are inspired by the real life horror and urban legends of New York City. Journey back in time to be cursed by the Lenni Lenape indians and fight your way through the crazy homeless people, drug dealers, and sexual predators of Ed Koch's New York. Along your way you'll also encounter mole people, Typhoid Mary, sewer alligators, and giant rats.

Is It Scary?

According to the Official Website: “Yes. This isn’t a theme park ride. The whole purpose is to scare you. We have worked long and hard to create the most horrifying experience possible. Get ready for your adrenaline fix.”

The Raven & Black Cat says: Nightmare: New York brilliantly displays the real and imagined situations that keep your relatives in fear of the visiting the big city.

What We Loved

The 1980s subway car set and the Dakota room are both gorgeous and filled with compelling actors to put you on edge. Opting to have a bloody red X painted on your forehead will allow the actors to touch you. Look forward to getting up close and personal with Typhoid Mary and the Headless Horseman.

Other highlights include a sensory deprivation maze, Uncle Touchy's Tunnel of Love, and meeting the giant Rat King.

What Could Be Better

The amazing subway set is just asking to be the scene of a mugging. Throughout that entire scene I just kept asking myself, "Why is no one getting mugged?" That would be scary.

Another missed opportunity is not dedicating a room to every New Yorker's worst fear: BED BUGS. Forget roaches! Imagine a room covered in faux bed bugs and then the lights go out and oatmeal (or literally anything) is sprinkled on you as if you might be taking some of them home with you. Chills.

Final Thoughts

Nightmare: New York is another solid offering from creator Timothy Haskell. History and urban legend combine to put you face to face with your worst inner city nightmares.

Nightmare: New York 2014 Season

September 26 - November 1

Ticket Information

Timed Ticketing: $30.00 Online | $35.00 At The Door

VIP (Front of the line access): $50.00 Online | $60.00 At The Door

DISCOUNT TICKETS

$20 Student Rush Tickets Available 1 Hour Prior to Listed Start Times.
Sunday, October 5th: Military Night – half off for all military personnel all night long at the Box Office.
Wednesday, October 8th: Public Servants Night – half off for all police, FDNY, EMT, etc at the Box Office.
50% Off Timed Ticketing & VIP Tickets - Click Here!

Age Requirements

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No children under 10 will be admitted.

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