Lister F/X Presents Monster Mayhem Haunted Laser Tag Review by dirkadirka (Review Crew)

Please note: this review is for the 2009 season rather than the current season.

Lister F/X Presents Monster Mayhem Haunted Laser Tag

by dirkadirka (Review Crew) after attending on Friday, October 23, 2009 at about 6 p.m.

Submitted: Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Fun Factor: Very High Fear Factor: Medium

Review

Monster Mayhem is a one-of-a-kind Halloween attraction. In only its second year of operation it has already become one of the more intriguing haunts in Milwaukee. The unique theme should appeal to both adults and kids. Plus, the great location is worth a trip even if you chicken out. I would especially recommend it to people who are tired of traditional haunted houses and looking for something new.

I think there may have been a technical problem or some miscommunication because our tour ended rather abruptly after we stumbled into an access hallway for the staff. One of the actors tried to stay in character as he led us out but he seemed as confused as we were. I wasn’t upset because this happened towards the end of the haunt and I believe we were the last group of the night. The worst part was that I never found out how the story ended after being sucked into the entire theme.

Wait Area / Line Entertainment

The queue forms in a back stairwell and there was no line entertainment. That’s okay because we were entering a secret military installation and the screams from the groups ahead kept us on edge.

Less than 15 people were in line when we got to Monster Mayhem, but I am sure the bar and pizza parlor upstairs make longer waits more enjoyable. I did not expect to get in so quickly because a quality haunted attraction likes this deserves more customers on a Friday night.

Actors' Performance

All of the actors do a great job of pulling you into the story and making the experience more real. Brave soldiers sacrifice their lives to keep your group alive and provide safe passage. Other soldiers and personnel have become infected and hunger for human flesh. The whole scene is perfectly chaotic as you get whisked from one room to a next. These actors make this a fantastic haunt. I promise you will not experience another one like it in the area. In general, nothing was terrifying but it was a hell of a lot of fun.

Sets Scenes / Props / FX

I’m guessing the budget is smaller than other haunted houses in Milwaukee. However, great scene construction and original ideas easily keep it on par with the competition. Several rooms are worth mentioning but I especially liked the body parts falling down the laundry chute and the zombies devouring a victim on a hospital gurney.

Length

Short but sweet. 15 minutes and I was satisfied.

Most Memorable Moment

It’s called Monster Mayhem for a reason. This giant beast scared my whole group and I am still not sure how they did it.

Summary

A fully-immersive haunted house and a really cool concept. Monster Mayhem is one of my favorite two or three haunts this year and I am already excited to see what they come up with next Halloween.

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