108th and Old Wadsworth
Westminster, CO
Last year I gave Frightmare a rating of 8/10. This year, I may as well do the same, because that's basically what it was – more of the same. That's not a bad thing by any means, as they do what they do very well, and they do mix it up just enough to keep things fresh (the final segment in the farmhouse is completely different from last year), but it does mean that Frightmare may be more of an “every other year” haunt, where the cumulative changes will make it a more distinct experience.That said, if you've never been to Frightmare before and you're looking for a haunt in Denver, it's probably one of your best options. It's one of the most consistently effective, owing largely to the desolate outdoor setting. The actors are generally enthusiastic, and they tend to have a larger contingent of older actors, which creates a greater sense of verisimilitude than a collection of high school students would.
Oddly enough, one of the most frightening parts of the haunt was actually not part of the haunt. While we were in line, the ticket-taker told us that there would be a bit of a delay because one of the people going through ahead of us passed out, presumably from fright. This was very disconcerting for certain members of our party, who were already a bit on edge anyway. On the other hand, some of us figured it was just some well-timed William Castle-esque showmanship. Sure enough, though, as we exited the haunt, there was an ambulance. Go figure.
8/10
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