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RAW SCORE : 7.78125

RATING

REVIEW

This was my first time being able to make it out to Anderson Farm's October event. I was amazed at how much was actually going on. They have a little bit for everyone. The farm has setup a corn maze, music, barrel train rides, food, petting zoo, and of course a fairly large haunt out amongst their corn fields.

The haunt starts out with a very cool ride in a trailer towed by one of the farm's tractors. The ride makes quite a few pit stops along the way to where the main foot portion of the haunt begins. These brief stops along the way give you the rules as well as some back story. You'll learn why the crazy ghouls and monsters are doing what they are doing and why they do not want visitors. Once the tractor stops you are let out at the gates of the town.

A couple of actors showed up to attempt to keep the anticipation going that was created during the ride. The haunt it's self was quite elaborate. I remember one of the other critics with me wondering how they had time to build all of it. This place really looked like an old west mining town, only dark and tainted. I very much enjoyed the clever names on everything from the Tomb stones to the old west shops.

The actors and costumes made things entertaining as well. While they may not have said very much, I enjoyed how the monsters were able to conceal themselves very well in the sets and corn. It made it easier for them to startle the guests.

My only major gripe about the set was that every scene kept to the mining town theme except for one. Though the odd scene it's self was pretty cool, it still had me scratching my head wondering how it fit in with the rest of the haunt.

This haunt was scary, though not overly so. This could potentially be a decent haunt to get newer people into the haunt scene or maybe for some younger audiences.

PROS

Cool events going on at the farm before the Terror in the Corn. The haunt is not the only reason to go. Cool sets that (mostly) keep to the theme. The main haunt being far away from the other attractions helped keep the atmosphere alive.

CONS

Was not super scary. Had a strange set that felt out of place.

RATING

REVIEW

Alright, Terror in the Corn is back to the basics which made them such a great haunt to begin with. The miners theme is back in full effect and no more pirates (well a couple, they had to use that huge ghost ship from last year). Pirates being pirates just wasn't scary, but now they have changed back to underground ghost miners and the old western town theme again, and it works. The tractor ride is always fun, especially for the younger teens and children. They have 3-4 different staging areas where the tractor stops and a little scene is played out on barns/stages with actors. As usually, it is very creative and gets the audience ready. After dropping you off at the main entrance to the haunt (and being stalked in line by a few ghouls), the rest of the haunt explores mine shafts and an old western town. The one thing that sets this haunt apart from others is their completely immersive environment - you really feel like you are walking through a small old western town complete with bank, jail, barber, dance hall, etc. There is something to look at everywhere and you almost wish you could just stand there for a minute and take everything in. There were a few dead spots and a few actors who didn't show much enthusiasm, but they were the minority as most are engaging and have decent scare tactics. And of course, how could I forget the last barn. just when you think you're out of the woods, so to speak, you have one more barn house to go through that is exceptionally more scary than the rest of the haunt - it makes for a great ending.

PROS

Set design is top notch and takes you completely in.

CONS

Not as scary as I hope, but also means very suitable for younger children.

RATING

REVIEW

For those of you who have children too small to go through haunts, but you still want to see them, Terror in the Corn has the best of both worlds for you. There is plenty to do outside of the Haunt itself to make this a family friendly event. The kids, and adults I might add, were having a great time riding a little train around and running through the hay maze. So did I! There was even a petting zoo. Not an evil petting zoo. Sorry Dr. Evil. There was also music outside the haunt with a family party sort of atmosphere, which really set a fun tone. And there was more!

But for those of you who either decide to abandon young children, or at least bring someone along to play with them while you go in the real haunt, you are in for a treat! Maybe even a trick or two. Most of this crowd were children 11 and under with their parents. But as a haunt enthusiast, this was really a whole different experience for me. I loved the hay ride part of this attraction during the haunted tour that stops at little sets with the performers before we actually started walking through the corn and the sets. Some of the sets are REALLY cool too! I was quite impressed with the amount of old elaborate wood sets in the middle of the cornfield. Especially the pirate ship!!! It is funny to see in the middle of all the corn, but is very cool and was the best set in the haunt!

There are just enough areas where you aren't quite sure what is going to happen next, so there is suspense throughout that even had the adults on edge too. Overall, the best word to describe this haunt is FUN! I loved the high energy of this whole event. The entire time I was there, I kept telling myself, I wished my two boys were with me because they would have a blast! This is one I am going to be sure to go back to and take them with me!

PROS

Great family venue, lot's to do for kids, Haunt scary enough for adults too.

CONS

Outdoor event subject to weather, not a really scary haunt.

RATING

REVIEW

If you like farms and hayrides you're going to like Terror in the Corn at Anderson Farms. There is a lot to do here by day, but come evening jump on the tractor pulled wagon and take a ride to the unknown. As you wind your way through the corn there are jumps and jolts to get your blood pumping. New scenes along the way have added a new element and feel this year that is fun and creepy! Once the wagon ride ends you find yourself facing the prospector's wife. After you have been duly warned you set off to weave your way through the corn and sets.

We normally go through in a group of four, but were instructed that we were going through in a larger group which was a bit disappointing. Larger groups tend to take away from the experience as the people in the back miss out on the scares.

That aside, there is a new beginning which was interesting and had good detail. New scenes along the way added enough to change to make this haunt feel new, while some old favorites remained to keep the nostalgia alive. The pirate ship is there, with some of the largest victims ever known to man and the gold is in abundance just begging to be stolen. The talking corpse who is not all there is funny and poked fun at what would otherwise be a gruesome sight and it worked well. The ghost town is dark and eerie and the dance hall made you want to kick up your heels a bit! The actors here did a great job and their costumes were authentic. The cemetery at the end offers good laughs and has some great creativity, read all the headstones on your way out. This is good fun for the whole family.

PROS

New elements, new scenes, added length

CONS

Some lag spots, some actors lacked enthusiasm

RATING

REVIEW

Nice Haunt! I liked the ride in the tractor because it built the experience up before the actual haunt began. Once off the tractor, you go on a thrilling adventure. I loved the theme of the pirate ship in the middle of the haunt. It's very dark, and the actors come to get you when you're not expecting it. I have to admit that the other theme of the mine was awesome as well. You had mad miners coming after you thinking you are after their gold. The actors did well, especially the one who came after me wielding a shovel. I didn't think shovels could be frightening, but I found out they are. For the most part, the actors got into their characters and interacted with the people. I personally liked the bride since she was believable, and the props and lighting helped her character to be very spooky.

The props were cool; I actually felt as if I was in a mine. I enjoyed the small town they built—it looked so realistic. They had corn fields, which I think are spooky because you never know who may be hiding there. Although I thought they put a lot of effort into the props, I did not enjoy the tight transition hallways between the rooms. This made it difficult for me to get scared because the first person there got the experience before I did. It would be better if they could give room for more people to go through or make smaller groups. Another turnoff was the loud music —I'm sorry, but listening to Fergie doesn't help me to get scared.

Overall I thought the haunt was very fun, and they did a great job making it spooky. I would recommend it for families. They have other events after you get done with the haunt. Great job!

PROS

Good props and set up, creative

CONS

Need better scare tactics and some actors need to be more believable

RATING

REVIEW

How about some of your worst nightmares set in corn fields, that is Terror in the Corn. Your journey into the night starts out on a tractor that pulls you through various vignettes of terror (and comedy). Be sure not to linger too long by the outhouses! This ride is entertaining and there were a few spots that made me laugh, in a good way.

Once you arrive at the actual haunt, you feel the potential that an outdoor setting in cornfields provides. However this setting also has its downfalls, it seemed like the wait between scares was a little too long. Perhaps those gaps were done hoping to lure people into an unsuspecting mode, but these in-betweens just seemed a little too long to me. The sets were authentic and believable, the old west town, and the pirate ship. The length was good, you're out there for a while, but like I said above, this benefit can also be a curse, as it makes it hard to keep the scare factor high. Some of the actors were energetic, and worked hard to get a good scare out of you. Plenty to do on the farm for the whole family, and a haunt for the older kids, make this a trip worthwhile.

PROS

Really liked all the themes, tractor ride and fun for the whole family.

CONS

The haunt was long so it lacked in scares a bit

RATING

REVIEW

Bring one, bring all, and bring the whole family to Anderson Farms. There is so much to do here for the whole family. This is an outdoor experience that you won't want to miss. You start the journey into this haunt by a tractor ride with several skits on the way, some scary, some funny. Once at the old town, you experience different themes and props that give it a very realistic feeling. The tall corn really makes it feel as if you vanished completely from society. The best part of this haunt is the natural outdoor environment. The actors played their roles well but not real scary, so this could be a place where new or younger haunt goers will still have a great time. There was some lack in the energy, and walking through the corn can create some dead space where you begin to feel comfortable again. Overall, this is a great fall event. Much more than just a haunted house. A petting zoo, a corn maze and a lot more will keep you busy at all times.

PROS

Great props and sets, good if you like long haunts

CONS

Could have used more energy from the actors to get people more in the mood to be scared.

RATING

REVIEW

Anderson Farms is a great place for families with children. There are so many things to do here including mazes, rides, animals to see and pet, buying pumpkins, and of course the haunted house. While the haunted house was really good, it wasn't over the top scary that some kids might really enjoy it.

This year's haunted house theme was a mine shaft, and I really liked the set that went along with this. Outside of the mine shafts they created little towns that included a dance hall and even a gentlemen's club…don't worry, it's still kid friendly. Parts of this haunt were funny too. At the beginning, they drive you out in the middle of their corn fields by big trucks. The truck makes different stops along the way and there are mini shows to scare/entertain you. At one of these stops, the skeleton pees on you! Everyone freaks out and it's a lot of fun. I also have to give recognition to the undertaker actor. He is the one who has just skeleton bones hanging there for legs, and he uses the top half of his body to make the full body. Just looking at him makes you laugh, but he is funny too! He gets you involved, and is really into his character.

There are a few things I would change about this haunt. One being the CD player I saw on the ground. I like to hear scary music and noises while walking through a haunt, but when I see the sounds are coming from a CD player, it takes away some of the scare factor. Also, there were a few actors in this haunt who were dressed in normal clothes. I don't know if we weren't supposed to see them, but once again, this takes off from the scare factor and acting. Another issue is that they send too big of groups through and too fast. I'm not a person who just runs through a haunt, so by the time my group got all the way through, there were probably 2-3 groups that had caught up to us.

Overall, really good, fun, families haunt!

PROS

Fun haunt with great set!

CONS

Not enough attention to detail.