Sunday, November 13, 2011
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Fear Factory: An Industrial Grade Fear
Fear Factory Review
Creativity: 9/10
The Fear Factory is completely based upon creativity. They found a derelict location with some history to it, and completely built a haunt from an old cement factory. There are sections of the haunt that I have never seen any other haunt be able to creat. It is the only haunted house I have seen be able to successfully produce the fear of heights.
Artistry: 9/10
Everything about the Fear Factory includes artistry. From the images of the haunt in their promotions to the entrance, the entire exterior and the great effects and environments inside the haunt itself are artistically put together. The designers of the Fear Factory have successfully converted an old derelict cement factory and revitalized it with a masterful composition of terror and imagination.
Acting: 7/10
The only issue the Fear Factory has with their actors, is the lack thereof. Due to their late start, they were not able to recruit as many actors as the other haunts were able to and are continuing their search into finding more quality actors for their attraction. While walking through the haunt you notice many great sections of haunt where someone could be hiding amongst the horrifying environment only to have your suspense dissipated as you walk by and no one is there to attempt throwing you into cardiac arrest. The actors that are there are great, especially the actor playing the Freddy Krueger character. He has chosen the perfect spot for his terror and many patrons wish he had been somewhere else as he approaches them.
Realism: 9/10
Much of the haunt is based upon reality. You will not find a whole lot of fake or cartoony terror in this haunted house. They use the environment to its full potential as you walk up steep staircases, through crumbled walls, across vertigo inducing catwalks and across bridges spanning murky waters with mysterious inhabitants.
Price Value: 8/10
The Fear Factory will cost you $25 or even $35 if you want to jump the line and use the VIP entrance. The cost is worth it because you quickly find out that they found a great way to spend $4 million and the steep price of $25 isn’t much as you walk through the haunt. But you cannot win any awards for best value when your haunt is the most expensive one in town.
Fear Factor: 8/10
If the Factory had 20% more actors, they would easily jump to 9 out of 10, but with the weakness in numbers they garner an 8. Everyone will feel the terror at least once in the factory. Whether dolls, vampires, zombies, heights or Hollywood Horror icons creep you out, they have a bit of it all for you.
Management: 9/10
The management has been extremely frustrated this year due to the limitations Salt Lake City has imposed upon them. The stringent safety precautions caused an extremely late debut into the Utah Haunting scene, but it is better late than never. The management has done a great job making a good haunt and they have been great to work with. I have never seen a haunted house with the safety precautions that Fear Factory has in place. Because the management of the factory has been so strong, I am very excited to see what they are able to do for not only the rest of the year while they remain open, but next year and each following.
Overall Rating: 9/10
The Fear Factory is a great haunted attraction. If you have not been to a haunted house this year, or have been to every one except the factory, you need to check it out. Experience something new and exciting when you walk where many have been injured or even perished in terrible factory accidents. Embrace your deepest fear as you climb the tower, squeeze through tight hallways, navigate mazes, conquer darkness, escape evil, and maneuver shaky catwalks. The Fear Factory is a one of a kind haunt in an extremely competitive area and they are up to the challenge. 
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