A haunted house gets your heart pumping, sharpens your
senses and raises your awareness of the surroundings. And since I’m a full-time real estate professional,
I figured I shouldn’t ignore this particular type of house any longer.
Last night, my wife and I went to the Terrorfied Forest in
Pinckney, Michigan with our friends Kelly & Lisa. We also toured Bubbles
Fun House. I should mention that these
attractions are not for children. They
are geared for teens and adults.
We started with Bubbles Fun House. It takes about 20 minutes to get through and
there is literally a surprise around every corner. Sometimes the surprise jumps out at you.
Sometimes you’re ‘decoyed’ and distracted. But there’s a lot of suspense in
here. I don't think the decor would have much appeal for a home buyer, but you never know.
Both facilities have a few simple rules. The monsters will not touch you, so please
don’t touch them or the props. No lights
or cell phones can be used. Listen to the staff and security that seems to be
just a few paces from you, no matter your location (many of them are unseen
unless they want to be seen, bwahahaha).
Prices are $20 for the Terrorfied Forest and $10 for the haunted house
but a combo is only $25. It was well
worth it, too.
Dress for the weather since the Terrorfied Forest is a lot
longer than the haunted house. They
claim it’s about 40 minutes and 1 mile of walking and I believe it. We spent a good 15-20 minutes trying to exit
the ‘maze house’ at the end of the forest tour. And we had lots of company!
Patrons are spaced out so groups remain fairly small and the
staff was very polite while doing their scary, ghoulish tasks. Weather may affect the forest tour, but the
haunted house is open unless there is lightning and/or driving rain.
They’re open Friday-Sunday through October 31st
and located at 145 Swarthout Rd, Pinckney 48169. It’s just off the NE Corner of Pinckney Rd
(D-19). Call 734-878-3737 for more info. And they will have a special opening for
Friday the 13th in November, too.
Check out their facebook page and their website.
Oh, and by the way, yes I uttered a few shrieks of surprise
at various times. Just to be safe you
should use the rest room before entering. It wasn’t the worst house I’ve ever
toured in my real estate career, but it was definitely the scariest.
I don’t think I’d be of much professional help if you were
looking to buy a real haunted house, but if you’re looking to buy or sell any
other houses or condos, give me a call.
Those I can handle.
Image courtesy
of Terrorfied Forest facebook page.
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