Death Trap - London - 2012 Review
Death Trap has had a very varied history since it first opened in 2008. Located in an ideal location right next door to the London Eye, the show debuted as Fright Club and opened to generally poor reviews. Due to its location in the building, the original attraction was a rushed race through a few dark tunnels with an incohesive storyline and some weak effects.
Within a year of opening, the management team completely revised the story and introduced some much tighter scares making it a more chaotic attraction. It is this show, Death Trap that stands today. But for how long?
It has been known for a while that Merlin Entertainments are looking to relocate the London Dungeon to County Hall and rumours point to an early departure for Death Trap. As it is – there have been many claims that the show had already closed down, so while in town we went along to find out the truth. We were pleased to see the promotion team out the front hassling the tourists to come on in and they were clearly being successful as the show was constantly busy for the all the time we were at the venue.
So, with the future of the attraction in the balance, we decided to give it one last go. Previous experiences have ranged from the excellent to the humdrum so our expectations were actually quite low. We were very quickly proved completely wrong!
Due to its layout and size, Death Trap relies quite heavily on dialogue, and a vast majority of the attraction is set up from the first room. The actor here was creating a good feeling of panic amongst our group especially when he would pick on one person and force them to do something such as investigate a corridor or hold doors shut from attacking creatures.
All the time we were being attacked from all angles and unlike most shows – these are not afraid to touch! Soon we were lead into the main maze section and had to negotiate small dark corridors surrounded by escaped inmates and creatures on every side. The attraction isn’t big but uses a very winding path to make guest feel that they have been wandering for ages. Coupled with an enthusiastic bunch of actors we scrambled to get out and were shocked by someone or something round every corner.
The finale to Death Trap is a fun bit of misdirection that left our entire group startled and bewildered. From the crazy sparks through to the deranged monsters in the cage with us, we were all grateful when the final exit was revealed and daylight beckoned. We actually left the show with our hearts pounding in our chests!
It would seem that some of the criticisms of the past have been rectified and the team pulled off an incredible ten minutes of frantic and chaotic scares that had most groups running out the door laughing. With performances such as these it’s a real shame that the future of the attraction is so uncertain.
Within a year of opening, the management team completely revised the story and introduced some much tighter scares making it a more chaotic attraction. It is this show, Death Trap that stands today. But for how long?
It has been known for a while that Merlin Entertainments are looking to relocate the London Dungeon to County Hall and rumours point to an early departure for Death Trap. As it is – there have been many claims that the show had already closed down, so while in town we went along to find out the truth. We were pleased to see the promotion team out the front hassling the tourists to come on in and they were clearly being successful as the show was constantly busy for the all the time we were at the venue.
So, with the future of the attraction in the balance, we decided to give it one last go. Previous experiences have ranged from the excellent to the humdrum so our expectations were actually quite low. We were very quickly proved completely wrong!
Due to its layout and size, Death Trap relies quite heavily on dialogue, and a vast majority of the attraction is set up from the first room. The actor here was creating a good feeling of panic amongst our group especially when he would pick on one person and force them to do something such as investigate a corridor or hold doors shut from attacking creatures.
All the time we were being attacked from all angles and unlike most shows – these are not afraid to touch! Soon we were lead into the main maze section and had to negotiate small dark corridors surrounded by escaped inmates and creatures on every side. The attraction isn’t big but uses a very winding path to make guest feel that they have been wandering for ages. Coupled with an enthusiastic bunch of actors we scrambled to get out and were shocked by someone or something round every corner.
The finale to Death Trap is a fun bit of misdirection that left our entire group startled and bewildered. From the crazy sparks through to the deranged monsters in the cage with us, we were all grateful when the final exit was revealed and daylight beckoned. We actually left the show with our hearts pounding in our chests!
It would seem that some of the criticisms of the past have been rectified and the team pulled off an incredible ten minutes of frantic and chaotic scares that had most groups running out the door laughing. With performances such as these it’s a real shame that the future of the attraction is so uncertain.
The unassuming entrance to the show
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We always love a souvenir photo!
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We don’t know if (or even when) Death Trap will close but it is clear with the imminent arrival of the Dungeon that its days are probably numbered. Which is a real shame as it offers some good fun low tech scares that complement the larger more corporate attractions down the road.
Seeing that London has already lost Pasaje Del Terror, let’s hope that Death trap gets a reprieve and stays for the foreseeable future. The guests we saw were certainly enjoying it and it’s great to have such a diverse choice of attractions in London.
Seeing that London has already lost Pasaje Del Terror, let’s hope that Death trap gets a reprieve and stays for the foreseeable future. The guests we saw were certainly enjoying it and it’s great to have such a diverse choice of attractions in London.
For more details of Death Trap, check out their website
You Review
Death trap - well what can say? After walking past this many times and never giving it the 2nd look because of reviews I had read on line, with hearing the death trap was closing I thought I would go along and give it a go? once I arrived and paid for my ticket to get in the fun soon started with them asking stuff about us I soon became the Swindon boy after waiting for the a few more people the group started there way to the trap, for the 1st time in a long time I was starting to get scared about to go in a maze I think this was because there was only 8 in the group and I didn’t know what was coming!!
And I'm glad I didn’t know been in a new maze and the not knowing made this for me the 1st room where me and friend was holding a door to stop the infected coming in the room was the most scariest thing I done , the actor was going full out jumping up at the door stroking my hand and licking my friends hand
getting in the maze I could not stop screaming the actors where amazing coming out from very angle even coursing me to drop to the floor at one point in pure fear also going though a maze and the actors shouting your name all the way around was weird especially as I did not know one of them like I do at other mazes
I'm so glad I did this maze before it closes as I had an amazing time the actors where amazing the guys out side where brilliant and was having a chat after with them they seem such a close group of people
The bad bits - the maze was a little short not there fault they have used the space as good as they can and the fact it is closing I'm gutted I did not get in this maze before
I wish them all the best and I really hope they can find a new place to reopen as I for one will be there on the opening day
And I'm glad I didn’t know been in a new maze and the not knowing made this for me the 1st room where me and friend was holding a door to stop the infected coming in the room was the most scariest thing I done , the actor was going full out jumping up at the door stroking my hand and licking my friends hand
getting in the maze I could not stop screaming the actors where amazing coming out from very angle even coursing me to drop to the floor at one point in pure fear also going though a maze and the actors shouting your name all the way around was weird especially as I did not know one of them like I do at other mazes
I'm so glad I did this maze before it closes as I had an amazing time the actors where amazing the guys out side where brilliant and was having a chat after with them they seem such a close group of people
The bad bits - the maze was a little short not there fault they have used the space as good as they can and the fact it is closing I'm gutted I did not get in this maze before
I wish them all the best and I really hope they can find a new place to reopen as I for one will be there on the opening day
You Review
London Death Trap is amazing! Even though it is quite short, it is still entertaining! £12 for adults and £9 for children and students. When you enter, the staff and actors entertain you whilst you are getting your photo taken. You go in the attraction in groups of 10, holding the shoulders of the person in front of you! Many unexpected surprises, a lot of flashing lights and a lot of FUN!
You Review
Very scary! Death trap was amazing it was the best scary attraction in London I will miss it.Every acter who worked there was really great.
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