REVIEW: BACKWOODS MASSACRE

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

review: BACKWOODS MASSACRE

Due to its location and recent absence of mazes for the past few years, Simi Valley has become a neglected region for haunters. However, we continue to make the trek there to visit one of the more unique attractions of the season: "Backwoods Massacre". This maze is in a league of its own, foregoing the use of scare actors and instead relying on ambience and suspense as its main form of frightening storytelling.

Its designer, Jesse Reed, converted his two car garage into a shack themed maze which funnels out through a side yard. With its flickering lights and environments accented by body parts and taxidermy, you feel like you are lost in a Louisiana swamp. You come upon a mysterious cabin, and every turn feels like you are about to encounter an armed hunter who is ready to kill and dismantle anyone who dares to trespass. This theme is very original and enhances the singular nature of this haunt.

Backwood's Massacre is always a wonderful way to feel like you are starring in your own horror film. Reed's haunt is truly a standout experience which unquestionably scares everyone who visits. The reactions of everyone who we saw leaving the haunt were a testament to Reed’s success in playing by his own rules and creating his own signature experience in the haunt world.

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November 25, 2023

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