Every year I make the 3 hour drive to see what they’ve built and every year they impress us.
Each room is staged elegantly with actors, set pieces, and a small amount of animatronics are in select rooms. They are true professionals at building set pieces and special effects, but they actually don’t rely on them as a crutch. Everything is applied in the exact right amount such that it leaves the heart and soul of the actors as the star of the show.
Kevin McCurdy’s Haunted Mansion is one of the most underrated haunted attractions in the country. Haunt fans absolutely must see this one. This kind of artistry and execution is a rare find and when I find it I believe that this is what makes my tour worth it.
Oni Hartstein from ONEZUMIVERSE.COM SAYS:
VOTED #1 AGAIN AND AGAIN
By the people of the Hudson Valley
NATIONALLY PRAISED AS THE MOST CREATIVE AND INTERACTIVE HAUNT IN AMERICA !
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“The most Interactive Haunted Attraction in the nation !”
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Kevin McCurdy’s Haunted Mansion in Poughkeepsie, NY is a slightly different type of haunted attraction. It’s been running since 1977 and, in our opinion, is one of the most interesting and creative haunts that you will find. Many of the cool tricks that you now take for granted at your usual haunt may have been invented by this guy and his team. KMHM was one of the first haunts to incorporate a storyline. In fact, he does extensive work for hire with other haunted attractions and was just getting set to leave to do an installation after the night that we came to his haunt.
This year they have 3 attractions. The Nightmare is a surreal walkthrough haunted house. Fright Trail is exactly what it sounds like. London After Midnight is a Jack the Ripper/Sweeney Todd/Mr. Hyde themed indoor haunt where you are led through (and at times terrorized by) an actor or actors.
These are not standard startle-scare haunts. This is a haunt that has startle scares but is very theatrical in it’s execution. You may need to sit or do something in each room, or you may just walk through. Actors may lead you through or you may need to find your own way. The sets and effects were, true to their word, different than any other haunt we have ever seen. “Handcrafted” is a good way to describe the great custom work that you’ll find here.
The night that we went through it wasn’t totally finished, so the finale room of this attraction was not yet present. If what we saw is any indicator, this is definitely one that you should check out.
ONEZUMIVERSE.COM 2013
ONI HARTSTEIN