Nyctophobia
Anywhere
Long Island, NY
Nyctophobia 2014 was like stepping into a Lynchian nightmare where garbled sounds and blurred visuals gave way suddenly to eerie scenes that drove forward themes of loss, longing, regret and obsession. An interrogation scene managed to get under my skin without being intimidating, but by forcing eye contact while probing my thoughts on love and failure. I couldn't help but feel vulnerable throughout the haunt, though a highlight was being guided through an open field with my vision impaired by scratched goggles.
While Nyctophobia deprived me of my senses to make me uneasy, it also directly assaulted them with great success. The smell... oh the smell of one gentleman I encountered inside the haunt... just awful. And this is coming from someone who lives in NYC (subways, cab drivers, hipsters!) If I was not thoroughly creeped out by the first 90% of the haunt, the ending climax was enough to push me over the edge with understated acting that ranks with the best that I've experienced.
Final Thoughts
Nyctophobia is an intense immersive experience, but the intensity comes from the subject matter, from playing with your senses, and from the terrific performances inside the haunt. It was never overly aggressive, nor did it rely on jump scares, but it was still one of the more affecting haunts of the 2014 season.Nyctophobia's 2014 Season
October 10 - October 26Age Requirements
Not appropriate for children. No one under 16 permitted. You must enter in pairs, but you will be separated.Additional Information
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