When: Opening TBA
Where: 2420 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
Price: Basement — $32 single, $43 double; 18+; Stalked — $27+; 12+
Tags: #horror, #immersive, #escapegame, #ContactAdvisory, #ContentAdvisory, #MobilityAdvisory (See Below)
Pittsburgh’s ScareHouse brings back their immersive haunt The Basement, and adds an all new escape game Stalked by a Killer, to create a one-two punch of terror. Plus: ZOMBIE DEN — an immersive pop-up bar opening Sep. 24th.
On The Basement: “The Basement first premiered in 2013 and has continued to evolve. This year, we’re incorporating more competitive interactions into the experience so that a pair of guests might be be tasked with working together for a reward (such as assisting a priest with an exorcism or helping each other navigate through darkness without upsetting the murder clown) or actively working against each other to avoid being punished by foul smells or uncomfortable interactions. Our goal is to offer guests multiple choices within scenes that lead to very real consequences.
“Each scene and each challenge is a ritual within a larger ceremony, but the ultimate intention of that ceremony and the characters in control of it is something that our guests must ultimately determine for themselves: Are they helping to cast out the demon … or summon it closer?”
On Stalked by a Killer: “Stalked by a Killer is going to be more “creepy” and appropriate for slightly younger audiences. Guests find themselves suddenly playing twisted games from the mind of a fiendish killer, and many of the puzzles reward those who are willing to engage in their more twisted impulses. Guests must not only escape from the room before time runs out but also engage in some “gross” behavior such as re-assembling body parts and reaching into dark, wet places.”
Press Release Follows
This Halloween season, the creators of the legendary haunted attraction ScareHouse will unveil a brand-new concept for Halloween thrill-seekers in Pittsburgh: THE SCREAM DISTRICT, a single venue in the iconic Strip District that offers two distinct experiences: the immersive intensity of “The Basement,” plus a thrilling new escape room, “Stalked by a Killer.”
THE SCREAM DISTRICT will open this fall, with two separate attractions that can be experienced separately or during a single visit to THE SCREAM DISTRICT:
· The Basement — The unique, intimate horror experience invites the brave to venture through alone or with a friend to step into a realm that will haunt their dreams and fuel their nightmares. For 2019, The Basement features more extensive and detailed sets that will immerse the most stalwart of guests into a horrifying space soaked in fear. This year, a dread-filled descent into The Basement promises to be more frightening — and more personal — than ever. The Basement is open to guests 18 and older, and a waiver must be signed for entry.
· Stalked by a Killer — The clock is ticking, the room is filling with poisonous gas, and you have just one hour to escape with your lives. Armed only with your wits, you and your friends must solve a series of fiendish puzzles from the mind of a deranged maniac. It’s your chance to become the star of your very own horror movie! “Stalked by a Killer” is recommended for ages 12 and older, and guests under the age of 16 will require adult supervision.
Both experiences are housed at THE SCREAM DISTRICT in Pittsburgh’s Strip District, and will operate on selected nights through early November, offering Pittsburgh a new and unique Halloween-time attraction. (The exact opening date of THE SCREAM DISTRICT will be revealed soon.)
Nearby, at Pittsburgh’s Market Square, ScareHouse and The Original Oyster House will again team up to present ZOMBIE DEN, the immersive pop-up bar inspired by Pittsburgh’s living dead legacy that proved massively popular when it was introduced last season. Also operating selected nights, the ZOMBIE DEN will open at the Original Oyster House on Sept. 24.
Inside ZOMBIE DEN, the living and the undead gather inside a “safe house” at Ground Zero of a global zombie outbreak. Inspired by the gritty reality of 1968’s Night of the Living Dead, ZOMBIE DEN turns The Original Oyster House into a can’t-miss Halloween experience for horror fans.
Both THE SCARE DISTRICT and ZOMBIE DEN bring a new level of excitement to Halloween in Pittsburgh, even while the original, acclaimed ScareHouse undergoes a complete revamp that will see it reopen in 2020 at a brand-new location.
Filmmaker and actor Elijah Wood, appearing on “Late Night With Seth Meyers,” said of THE BASEMENT. “It was really scary and really intense.”
“I prayed for it to be over, yet didn’t want it to end.” The Pittsburgh Tribune Review wrote about THE BASEMENT, calling it an “experience that’s worth every penny.”
That’s precisely what ScareHouse aims to offer in THE SCREAM DISTRICT says creative director Scott Simmons. “We want to bring something entirely new to Halloween fans this year, experiences that draw them into frightfully fun worlds that envelop them in ways that go far beyond a traditional ‘haunt.’ For loyal fans of ScareHouse and guests who are excited to do something different at Halloween, a visit to The Scare District is an evening they won’t forget.”
Tickets to The Basement start at $43 for a double ticket (admission for two people) and $32 for single admission. Tickets for the “Stalked by a Killer” escape room start at $27. Tickets for both attractions, and additional information about THE SCREAM DISTRICT from ScareHouse, will be available shortly at www.ScreamDistrict.com.
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Contact Level:
Basement: Light (Business/Acquaintance) [This is a change from previous years.]
Stalked: None.
Content Advisories:
Basement: No “real-world” horrors of sexual violence or gunfire will be involved, but the experience does feature profanity, fog/haze, strobes, and moments of absolute darkness. 18+, ID and waiver required.
Stalked: Guests must be 12 or older, and guests under the age of 16 require adult supervision
Mobility Advisory:
Our new location allows for wheelchair and/or walker participation. Guests will be standing/walking for the majority of the experience
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