September 12, 201311 yr comment_168254 Interesting that the trailer shown for the Saw one is the final film. I wonder if there's any chance that an additional scene might be added from that film then; though I do have some doubts in honesty. And yeah, the CITW description has been updated, including the scenes. Based on the new description, I wonder if there are not only alternative routes, but also alternative endings as well? yeah true. Very intrigued as I have been thinking for a while now that SAW will definitely have an update. Not sure if the trailer has anything to do with it, but with the facebook status 'SAW will make a dramatic return', as if it will come back with something new, and I don't think they'd leave it how it is tbh. They want a completely new fright night; I can see a retheme on one of the rooms/temperature difference/whole new room. And back to TCITW, that description makes it sound excellent, very intrigued about this control room thing, how will it work/what will happen when you click the buttons seeing as its an interactive maze (live actors etc.)? EDIT: And what bedroom? And what part has a dolls room? :S possible dead silence link?
September 12, 201311 yr comment_168268 so in the preview night are the rides open as well, or is it solely to try out the mazes? and also can I go using the the annual pass you get by paying a tenner extra on top of the gate price?
September 12, 201311 yr comment_168271 Be interesting to know about the rides too Dean... I think they will... Also you have to book in advance in case it sells out. I've got my reminder to do it tomorrow at 6.30pm!!!
September 12, 201311 yr comment_168273 yeah thanks for reminding me actually haha... I was just unsure if I had the same benefits as a merlin standard passholder so I could go to this preview event - I'm only interested in going if rides are available too (even if it's just the coasters like summer nights), not that I won't do the mazes, just thought considering it's going to be pretty empty try and do a bit of everything!
September 12, 201311 yr comment_168275 I don't see why the rides wouldn't be open! I imagine the event would be rather pointless as the 'Fright Nights' are all about mazes + rides in the dark.
September 12, 201311 yr comment_168276 cant wait for this years fright nights !!! gunna be ssoooo good ! , any more updates around the park anyone , I'm intreged by the 4d cinema this year , could have a big part to plaay , who knows !!
September 13, 201311 yr comment_168285 From Thorpe's Facebook Page: "Fancy a sneak peek of our #FrightNights prep? No better day than Friday 13th!"
September 13, 201311 yr comment_168291 Asylum is returning! *punches the air* YES! And also, that gas masked man chasing you through the maze will be brilliant!
September 13, 201311 yr comment_168292 And also, that gas masked man chasing you through the maze will be brilliant! Depends if you like Sub Terra or not
September 13, 201311 yr comment_168293 Depends if you like Sub Terra or not Fair enough. I imagine that this will be a lot scarier than that though - as with Sub Terra the gas mask didn't cover the actor's whole face.
September 13, 201311 yr comment_168297 I had a bit of a problem loading the pictures on my phone so if any of you have the same problem, here they are THE ASYLUM CABIN IN THE WOODS MY BLOODY VALENTINE SAW ALIVE THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT YOU'RE NEXT
September 13, 201311 yr comment_168299 I'd be glad to see Asylum return, it is a very solid maze and has no need to change.
September 13, 201311 yr comment_168300 Its good that one of their one mazes returned as from what I have heard it is a good maze, I look forward to my go of the 2 pre-2013 mazes. I'm really excited now!
September 13, 201311 yr comment_168304 http://www.thorpepark.com/frightnights/images/cast/1-asylum-poster.png http://www.thorpepark.com/frightnights/images/cast/2-cabin-in-the-woods-poster.png http://www.thorpepark.com/frightnights/images/cast/3-my-bloody-valentine-poster.png http://www.thorpepark.com/frightnights/images/cast/4-saw-alive-poster.png http://www.thorpepark.com/frightnights/images/cast/5-blair-witch-project-poster.png http://www.thorpepark.com/frightnights/images/cast/6-youre-next-poster.png Worked out the url structure for the posters, here they all are. Asylum is returning. Damn... you've cracked our code!
September 13, 201311 yr comment_168305 Love how the BWP has been left so mysterious anything could happen with this attraction. I'm a bit annoyed that asylum is returning. Has the incredible line up of lionsgate film attractions and they dump an old maze in there. No originality. I would of liked dead silence or chainsaw massacre. Its gonna feel like the same fright nights. Not as much of a revamp I was hoping for. The heritage of fright nights has to be kept this is the signature attraction that keeps the fans coming back.
September 13, 201311 yr comment_168306 I'm a bit annoyed that asylum is returning. Has the incredible line up of lionsgate film attractions and they dump an old maze in there. No originality. I would of liked dead silence or chainsaw massacre. Its gonna feel like the same fright nights. Not as much of a revamp I was hoping for.
September 13, 201311 yr comment_168309 What just because one maze isn't changed, and we're getting 4 new fright night attractions... Are you serious?
September 13, 201311 yr comment_168310 http://www.thorpepark.com/frightnights/ - MBV has been added to the list. Looks like Experiment 10's trick is sticking with the maze; fingers crossed it doesn't inherit the problems that maze had last year... As for the return of the Asylum. Yawnn. My views of the maze have been made perfectly clear a couple of times in this thread now, and I'm not thrilled that out of all the mazes to return, this was the one. I appreciate it may be a good idea to keep a non-IP maze (as we now have 2 returning attractions from last year). All I can say is I hope it receives a lot of attention and is played about with a lot...
September 13, 201311 yr comment_168312 Enjoy guys, http://thorpeparkmania.co.uk/news/13-09-2013/Brave-It-Alone
September 13, 201311 yr comment_168314 What's the difference between a 'live action horror maze' and a scare maze'? I don't think CITW has any actors
September 13, 201311 yr comment_168315 What's the difference between a 'live action horror maze' and a scare maze'? I don't think CITW has any actors I don't know what the difference is exactly, but you don't need actors to scare you... As for 'Brave it Alone', love the concept behind it, and the cost is justified in my eyes. It will be interesting to see what maze they end up using for that one though (presumably they'll only use one maze for the entire event). VERY tempted by that one...
September 13, 201311 yr comment_168316 As for the return of the Asylum. Yawnn. My views of the maze have been made perfectly clear a couple of times in this thread now, and I'm not thrilled that out of all the mazes to return, this was the one. I appreciate it may be a good idea to keep a non-IP maze (as we now have 2 returning attractions from last year). All I can say is I hope it receives a lot of attention and is played about with a lot... Don't go in it then. With four brand new mazes, you can't complain about them bringing back one of their old mazes (which was actually what started Fright Nights in the first place, but with a different name). Personally I am thrilled that they are bringing it back!
September 13, 201311 yr comment_168318 So when they say from 10 to10:30 they really mean 11pm after the queues have gone.
September 13, 201311 yr comment_168319 I'm more intrigued as to why they're bringing it back as it has no link to the "IP Horror Movie" aspect. I'm not complaining as it is a classic and with the work going on the back of The Asylum building I expect it will have been worked on. I also doubt it will be just as simple as it used to be, Scare Tour were suggesting a possible link with Dead Silence I think (rumour I know) so I don't think it will just be returning.
September 13, 201311 yr comment_168321 Don't go in it then. With four brand new mazes, you can't complain about them bringing back one of their old mazes (which was actually what started Fright Nights in the first place, but with a different name). Personally I am thrilled that they are bringing it back! I'm not complaining about them bringing one maze back. In fact, I think it's a sensible idea, and as Asylum is probably the most consistently rated maze in the past, it makes sense that they choose to bring that one back. However, it does absolutely nothing for me. I don't find it scary; all it does is give me a headache and I've found it to be a weaker maze than the likes of Se7en, Experiment 10 (2011 version) and The Passing. I genuinely don't 'get' what all the fuss or hype about it is. The only positive point I can think of is the ending. Personally, I just want it scrapped / changed heavily. Also, I don't like the 'It's pretty much there every Fright Nights so it should be kept' argument. Colossus was the ride that put Thorpe Park on the map; should that be kept at the park forever? I think it's time for change. I'm hoping that with the large investment being pumped into FN that we'll see a fair amount of work done to it. I'm willing to give it a go again this year if I have the chance, but if it remains similar to what it has done for the past several years, I'm pretty certain it won't light up my world. It will be interesting to see if we get some sort of film tie-in with it though. One possibility I'd like to see is an 'Asylum' of evil characters from various films; could work a treat...
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