October 3, 201311 yr comment_169829 If you book a ticket with an annual pass, can you bring a friend or will they need one too? Only answer if you're certain please On another note, ahhhh its so close but I have to wait till October half term nooooooo unlucky, and they have to have a pass and they need to book! also - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66L1F2GH_eo
October 3, 201311 yr comment_169854 I've noticed that they are calling Fright Nights "The UK's premier Halloween event" in a lot of places. They've got a lot of hype to live up to this year, let's hope they pull it off.
October 3, 201311 yr comment_169855 I've noticed that they are calling Fright Nights "The UK's premier Halloween event" in a lot of places. They've got a lot of hype to live up to this year, let's hope they pull it off. Twitter has exploded the last few hours.
October 3, 201311 yr comment_169859 ????? with a load of hype around FN and people wanting to go etc..
October 3, 201311 yr comment_169865 Really like the entrance sign this year! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=551064958282141&set=a.166428706745770.47984.163052343750073&type=1&theater
October 4, 201311 yr comment_169880 with a load of hype around FN and people wanting to go etc.. Thorpe doing what most companies do and retweet anyone who mentions anything positive about the park? #suchexplosive
October 4, 201311 yr comment_169908 There are people queuing up at the entrance already to get in at 6.30.... I just walked past them lol I'm sitting in the car waiting until 6.30....
October 4, 201311 yr comment_169911 Can someone find out if they are doing the handouts of the fright night maps this year like they have done previous. Thanks Have a good night if you are going tonight. Ill be there tomorrow... cant wait.
October 4, 201311 yr comment_169912 Not as yet in the queue... I've seen where they all are today anyway!
October 4, 201311 yr comment_169913 Can someone find out if they are doing the handouts of the fright night maps this year like they have done previous. Thanks Have a good night if you are going tonight. Ill be there tomorrow... cant wait. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=638037296240769&set=a.143607662350404.35647.114248348619669&type=1&theater Might answer you're question.
October 4, 201311 yr comment_169914 SPOILER -Tips for those visiting FN in the next few days CABIN IN THE WOODS -A clever concept with a variety of techniques and settings- there's plenty to look at and the maze is fairly faithful to the plot of the film. The actors are plentiful and have [mostly] clear characters. A few have actual dialogue, too, which makes a nice change. If any negatives were to be noted, I'd say it is easy to go the wrong way and see what you're not meant to; it works well in a small group and when the maze is not busy; finally some areas are badly lit [too bright] and thus it is clear to see how little money has been spent- and easy to recognise hints of The Passing /Hellgate. 7.5/10 MY BLOODY VALENTINE -The best thing about this maze (for me) is the facade they've built up across the arena- thus actually conjuring up some mystery (as opposed to seeing a big tent, or a random arrangements of shipping crates)- at least for those who don't know it's essentially Experiment 10. The internal theming is, on the whole, strong, albeit fairly wasted in parts. Also some areas show little sign of any change from Experiment 10. I like that there are multiple actors playing the main miner from the film, giving the impression he follows you on your journey. The weakest part of the maze is an operational one:- There is a point in the maze where two groups (one of which crawled through a tunnel, the other having skipped this) are at risk of meeting in an all-too-brightly lit room, essentially due to poor timing, and it takes away any effect the lone actress has. 6/10 SAW ALIVE -Actually very impressive performance. Filled with actors, all whom seem to understand the SAW concept, all using the spaces to their full potential and actually acting, as opposed to shouting and relying on 'jump' scares. Atmosphere great- lots of smoke and smells (in the right places), brilliant theming and lighting. The SWAT actors in the first scene are forceful and aim to intimidate, all with an edge of dark humour. 8/10 ASYLUM -EXCELLENT as always. Actresses roaming the queue are reminiscent of The Sanctuary nurses. Around 15 minutes long in total, this experience is relentless and consistently thrilling throughout. Filled with a different actor around every corner, the layout is genuinely confusing and it is hard to see other groups ahead/behind yours. Actors use new props and settings to their full potential and all actors are consistent in their portrayal of 'an asylum' as a concept. New/revised finale is also exceptional for those at the front of the group. 9/10 YOU'RE NEXT (ROAMING CHARACTERS) -Abysmal. There are around ten individuals roaming the park together with entirely unconvincing axe/hammer props. Those who have seen the films will struggle to see any resemblance in atmosphere or character aside from the plastic animal masks themselves. The group comprises 80% female actors, and overall none of the actors are above 5'8" in height (Essentially, they are not intimidating and far from the huge, military-style hit-men seen in the film). They all wear jeans or tracksuit bottoms and casual footwear (I.e VANS)- looking like 'hood rats' opposed to the genuinely creepy characters of the film. Flawed both creatively and practically:- they stand no chance among big crowds of individuals. 1/10
October 4, 201311 yr comment_169916 So asylum and saw best this year I thought so. Absolutely, can't recommend them enough.
October 4, 201311 yr comment_169918 ASYLUM -EXCELLENT as always. Actresses roaming the queue are reminiscent of The Sanctuary nurses. Around 15 minutes long in total, this experience is relentless and consistently thrilling throughout. Filled with a different actor around every corner, the layout is genuinely confusing and it is hard to see other groups ahead/behind yours. Actors use new props and settings to their full potential and all actors are consistent in their portrayal of 'an asylum' as a concept. New/revised finale is also exceptional for those at the front of the group. 9/10 is the revised finale in the asylum still using the chainsaw guy?
October 4, 201311 yr comment_169919 SPOILER is the revised finale in the asylum still using the chainsaw guy? The corridor itself is, structurally the same. It has an eery alarm sounding, and is lit in red. There are blood-stained shower curtains obstructing your path, making for some good jump scares by a female actress (who has followed you in from the maze proper). Toward the end of the corridor are three blood-stained toilet cubicles. At this point the group are anticipating the chainsaw approaching from behind, but to everyone's terror, he launches himself from the far cubicle in front of the group- towering over everybody and actually blocking your path. Most people tend to bow down and crouch on the floor as the deafening chainsaw roars just inches above your heads. He then (subtly) lets you pass and continues to chase you out of the corridor- absolutely brilliant.
October 4, 201311 yr comment_169921 looks like TPC were 100% right with what they said months ago for the Fright Nights line up
October 4, 201311 yr comment_169922 looks like TPC were 100% right with what they said months ago for the Fright Nights line up And? Many probably knew the line up long before it was revealed, and didn't say...
October 4, 201311 yr comment_169923 SPOILER The corridor itself is, structurally the same. It has an eery alarm sounding, and is lit in red. There are blood-stained shower curtains obstructing your path, making for some good jump scares by a female actress (who has followed you in from the maze proper). Toward the end of the corridor are three blood-stained toilet cubicles. At this point the group are anticipating the chainsaw approaching from behind, but to everyone's terror, he launches himself from the far cubicle in front of the group- towering over everybody and actually blocking your path. Most people tend to bow down and crouch on the floor as the deafening chainsaw roars just inches above your heads. He then (subtly) lets you pass and continues to chase you out of the corridor- absolutely brilliant. would you say its the best fright night ever? And are there any mazes you wish were not replaced as their replacement was worse? (bare in mind when you went it wasn't the full day experience)
October 4, 201311 yr comment_169924 Had a look on the live feed, looks pretty busy to me, does anyone know what the queues are roughly these evening?
October 4, 201311 yr comment_169925 Had a look on the live feed, looks pretty busy to me, does anyone know what the queues are roughly these evening? what live feed?
October 4, 201311 yr comment_169926 http://live.thorpenerd.com/ Rumour is park will be near capacity.
October 4, 201311 yr comment_169927 http://live.thorpenerd.com/ Rumour is park will be near capacity. The entrance looked very busy! Cabin in the woods looked amazing though! And samurai running on a good setting aswell... Cant wait!
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