Pasaje del Terror 2024
With Blackpool Pleasure Beach open for Journey to Hell, Pasaje del Terror remains open late to catch any thrill seekers on their way to or from the theme park event. Interestingly, on the day we were in Blackpool visiting Pasaje, we didn't even consider Journey to Hell worth a visit. You can see our previous reviews of this event any we feel it needs a fundamental re-design, as the difference in quality between the two attractions is amazing.
Now anyone who has been through Pasaje before, will know exactly what they are in for beyond the spiral staircase into the cellar darkness - a terrifying greatest hits package of some of the most iconic horror movie characters ever gathered together. Amongst the big set piece scenes such as the Exorcist girl or Freddie Kruger in his boiler house, there are a few non movie themes, and it is in these areas that usually see some change between seasons (this year the clowns had a new scene.)
On our visit we were batched at the front of a very large group which meant that we genuinely missed a few of the scares. ie we were basically leaving the Exorcist room as Reagan come off the bed and didn't event see the Nun attack from behind in the Conjuring. It could just be that on out last visit the attraction was quite so we visited as a group of two, but being a busy night they had a lot of people to get through.
That is not to say we had a bad run. After all no - run through Pasaje del Terror could ever be called bad, but it was probably the least impactful visit over recent years. Despite its age the attraction still has a very lively bunch of actors, and of course some beautiful sets . We would still love to spend more time in the "horror shop" as the attention to detail in that room, means we see something new and different every time we visit.
The interesting thing we noticed on exiting, was that the Horror Bar was actually open. When Pasaje first opened this was always a fun place to wait and see terrified guest tumble out the final door, so it was great to see it so well populated!
In just a couple of years time, the attraction will be celebrating its 30th Anniversary, and we are so proud to say that we were one of the first to experience it back in 1998 and have loved it ever since. If you're in Blackpool - then this timeless attraction should absolutely be on the top of your to do list.
Now anyone who has been through Pasaje before, will know exactly what they are in for beyond the spiral staircase into the cellar darkness - a terrifying greatest hits package of some of the most iconic horror movie characters ever gathered together. Amongst the big set piece scenes such as the Exorcist girl or Freddie Kruger in his boiler house, there are a few non movie themes, and it is in these areas that usually see some change between seasons (this year the clowns had a new scene.)
On our visit we were batched at the front of a very large group which meant that we genuinely missed a few of the scares. ie we were basically leaving the Exorcist room as Reagan come off the bed and didn't event see the Nun attack from behind in the Conjuring. It could just be that on out last visit the attraction was quite so we visited as a group of two, but being a busy night they had a lot of people to get through.
That is not to say we had a bad run. After all no - run through Pasaje del Terror could ever be called bad, but it was probably the least impactful visit over recent years. Despite its age the attraction still has a very lively bunch of actors, and of course some beautiful sets . We would still love to spend more time in the "horror shop" as the attention to detail in that room, means we see something new and different every time we visit.
The interesting thing we noticed on exiting, was that the Horror Bar was actually open. When Pasaje first opened this was always a fun place to wait and see terrified guest tumble out the final door, so it was great to see it so well populated!
In just a couple of years time, the attraction will be celebrating its 30th Anniversary, and we are so proud to say that we were one of the first to experience it back in 1998 and have loved it ever since. If you're in Blackpool - then this timeless attraction should absolutely be on the top of your to do list.
Pasaje del Terror 2023
Pasaje Del Terror has been scaring horror lovers since opening 1998, and has welcomed many brave and terrified customers into its dark, winding passageways where horrors new and old await. The fact that it has survived for a quarter of a century is testament to what a fantastic attraction Pasaje is. 2023 marks it’s 25th birthday,and the posters advertising the attraction warned us to ‘be ready for more surprises than ever.’ After braving the winding, dark corridors we can honestly say that this was one of the best (and scariest) run-throughs we have had, and the Pasaje continues to be as terrifying as ever.
The façade of the attraction looks as beautiful as ever with some subtle yet creepy decoration and iconic tomb like look, and the actors prowling outside were so wonderfully creepy and playfully intimidating. Props to the vampire who never said a word yet made us all giggle with nervous laughter before we even stepped inside.
Before long, we ventured down the dark, winding steps. Again, the trees and branches that have been added made it feel as if we were entering a long-abandoned crypt. Subtle but beautifully effective! After the obligatory introduction speech, which never fails to have an impact no matter how many times we hear it especially with the creeping, booming soundtrack in the background, we were ushered into the first scene.
The old crypt a great sign of the terrors that awaited us. Using almost complete darkness, the actor in this room was able to illicit genuine tension and unease without having to use quick jump scares or sudden movements. The way the actor growled and moved around the VERY dark room meant that his voice alone made everyone on edge. It was a fantastic first scene for building so much tension with his voice and the darkness. The way the room was lit meant that our group was constantly drawn to the illuminated corpse and it built the unease as the menacing monk hidden in front of us moved around unseen. We never even saw his face until the very end!
Soon, we were shuffling into the familiar coffin and graveyard scenes which have clearly been given some TLC. Whilst this is a well-worn scene, the actors worked the space perfectly and were incredibly energetic. Soon after, we were shuffling through the cave where the creepy looking witch (?) managed to cause a few screams as she suddenly moved. Perhaps it’s because we have experienced Pasaje so many times over the years but this scene appeared to have the weakest (and most obvious) scare and it stood out to us as such. That’s not to say it’s bad, but perhaps an area for Pasaje to look at in the future.
Not to worry though, as immediately after, we found ourselves in the horror memorabilia room which is an absolute dream for horror fans and there always seems to be something new to spot and see. The creepy atmosphere and the unease of walking amongst the life size mannequins and displays is fab. One person in the group we were with said, “Is that thing real?’ which gave some added unease. There was some great interaction from the actor in here, and a few laughs too. This is a great scene and, although this does break up the tension a little, it is a nice collection of horror icons, artefacts and even old costumes that give repeat visitors lots to look at on repeat visits!
After some back and forth banter with the actor in here, we walked through the secret passageway and were greeted with the first unexpected new inhabitant - Ghostface from Scream! This is a very short scene and is somewhat sandwiched in-between the horror room and the Nun. That is not a criticism though; well done to Pasaje for managing to cram in some delicious jump scares in such a short section! After letting our guard down a little in the previous room, we were caught somewhat by the simple yet incredibly effective barrage of attacks from the iconic killer. Scare fans will have seen this trick multiple times before but it was done very well indeed. After surviving Ghostface, we encountered the equally iconic Nun/Valak character, who was not was not happy at all that we were in its house. The way the actor moved was terrifying and, although we’ve seen this part a few times before, the strobe lighting and incredibly well concealed hidden space meant that that we were all rushing to escape!
Not to worry though, soon we found sanctuary in an old monastery. We’d be safe here, right? Wrong! This was a brand-new scene that replaces the clown section. It was immaculately themed and had a great jump scare. The attention to detail was immaculate and it is completely different to what was there previously. The monk waiting for us told us that he had seen us before and warned us to be careful of the terrors that awaited in the Passage of Terror. This tied the first scene and midway scene nicely and seemed to add a little bit of subtle narrative that has been absent from Pasaje before. After shooing us through to the classic ‘Exorcist’ room, the scares continued to come thick and fast and the enthusiasm on display from each of the actors we encountered was fantastic. Even scenes that we have seen countless times before were uplifted by the actors’ performances. They were clearly giving it their all and this meant that the experience was amplified significantly. We loved the energy that the actor portraying Michael Myers brought - he was thoroughly unnerving!
The next noticeable change was to the Saw room, which has been taken over by a psychotic clown. Although the scene is still very much set in an old bathroom, the Saw theme appears to have been laid to rest for now and the killer clown is back with a gory vengeance. Not so scary but greatly entertaining, the clown guided us to the final scene where the last surprise was waiting. I won’t spoil it too much, but Pasaje Del Terrors ending is iconic and often imitated, so much so that loud chainsaw finales can appear a little overdone to scare fans. Yet, there was a hidden surprise in store that got the whole group screaming for the exit as we were assaulted in all sides.
All in, Pasaje Del Terror is a fantastic experience from start to finish. The sets are fresh and feel like new and the lighting, music and atmosphere is unmatched. Whilst some areas do seem a little dated and obvious, the actors were unrelentingly energetic and brought fantastic enthusiasm to the attraction which made for a unforgettable experience. Pasaje have certainly delivered on their promise of new surprises for their 25th birthday and it is clear that lots of love and attention has been applied to the attraction over the closed season. We did notice that there has been a significant price increase since last season however, with so many actors and incredible scenery, it’s well worth it. There’s a healthy mix of established horror icons and new creatures and the scares come thick and fast. It is safe to say that, in its 25th season, Pasaje Del Terror remains as exciting as ever! Here's to another 25 years of terror.
The façade of the attraction looks as beautiful as ever with some subtle yet creepy decoration and iconic tomb like look, and the actors prowling outside were so wonderfully creepy and playfully intimidating. Props to the vampire who never said a word yet made us all giggle with nervous laughter before we even stepped inside.
Before long, we ventured down the dark, winding steps. Again, the trees and branches that have been added made it feel as if we were entering a long-abandoned crypt. Subtle but beautifully effective! After the obligatory introduction speech, which never fails to have an impact no matter how many times we hear it especially with the creeping, booming soundtrack in the background, we were ushered into the first scene.
The old crypt a great sign of the terrors that awaited us. Using almost complete darkness, the actor in this room was able to illicit genuine tension and unease without having to use quick jump scares or sudden movements. The way the actor growled and moved around the VERY dark room meant that his voice alone made everyone on edge. It was a fantastic first scene for building so much tension with his voice and the darkness. The way the room was lit meant that our group was constantly drawn to the illuminated corpse and it built the unease as the menacing monk hidden in front of us moved around unseen. We never even saw his face until the very end!
Soon, we were shuffling into the familiar coffin and graveyard scenes which have clearly been given some TLC. Whilst this is a well-worn scene, the actors worked the space perfectly and were incredibly energetic. Soon after, we were shuffling through the cave where the creepy looking witch (?) managed to cause a few screams as she suddenly moved. Perhaps it’s because we have experienced Pasaje so many times over the years but this scene appeared to have the weakest (and most obvious) scare and it stood out to us as such. That’s not to say it’s bad, but perhaps an area for Pasaje to look at in the future.
Not to worry though, as immediately after, we found ourselves in the horror memorabilia room which is an absolute dream for horror fans and there always seems to be something new to spot and see. The creepy atmosphere and the unease of walking amongst the life size mannequins and displays is fab. One person in the group we were with said, “Is that thing real?’ which gave some added unease. There was some great interaction from the actor in here, and a few laughs too. This is a great scene and, although this does break up the tension a little, it is a nice collection of horror icons, artefacts and even old costumes that give repeat visitors lots to look at on repeat visits!
After some back and forth banter with the actor in here, we walked through the secret passageway and were greeted with the first unexpected new inhabitant - Ghostface from Scream! This is a very short scene and is somewhat sandwiched in-between the horror room and the Nun. That is not a criticism though; well done to Pasaje for managing to cram in some delicious jump scares in such a short section! After letting our guard down a little in the previous room, we were caught somewhat by the simple yet incredibly effective barrage of attacks from the iconic killer. Scare fans will have seen this trick multiple times before but it was done very well indeed. After surviving Ghostface, we encountered the equally iconic Nun/Valak character, who was not was not happy at all that we were in its house. The way the actor moved was terrifying and, although we’ve seen this part a few times before, the strobe lighting and incredibly well concealed hidden space meant that that we were all rushing to escape!
Not to worry though, soon we found sanctuary in an old monastery. We’d be safe here, right? Wrong! This was a brand-new scene that replaces the clown section. It was immaculately themed and had a great jump scare. The attention to detail was immaculate and it is completely different to what was there previously. The monk waiting for us told us that he had seen us before and warned us to be careful of the terrors that awaited in the Passage of Terror. This tied the first scene and midway scene nicely and seemed to add a little bit of subtle narrative that has been absent from Pasaje before. After shooing us through to the classic ‘Exorcist’ room, the scares continued to come thick and fast and the enthusiasm on display from each of the actors we encountered was fantastic. Even scenes that we have seen countless times before were uplifted by the actors’ performances. They were clearly giving it their all and this meant that the experience was amplified significantly. We loved the energy that the actor portraying Michael Myers brought - he was thoroughly unnerving!
The next noticeable change was to the Saw room, which has been taken over by a psychotic clown. Although the scene is still very much set in an old bathroom, the Saw theme appears to have been laid to rest for now and the killer clown is back with a gory vengeance. Not so scary but greatly entertaining, the clown guided us to the final scene where the last surprise was waiting. I won’t spoil it too much, but Pasaje Del Terrors ending is iconic and often imitated, so much so that loud chainsaw finales can appear a little overdone to scare fans. Yet, there was a hidden surprise in store that got the whole group screaming for the exit as we were assaulted in all sides.
All in, Pasaje Del Terror is a fantastic experience from start to finish. The sets are fresh and feel like new and the lighting, music and atmosphere is unmatched. Whilst some areas do seem a little dated and obvious, the actors were unrelentingly energetic and brought fantastic enthusiasm to the attraction which made for a unforgettable experience. Pasaje have certainly delivered on their promise of new surprises for their 25th birthday and it is clear that lots of love and attention has been applied to the attraction over the closed season. We did notice that there has been a significant price increase since last season however, with so many actors and incredible scenery, it’s well worth it. There’s a healthy mix of established horror icons and new creatures and the scares come thick and fast. It is safe to say that, in its 25th season, Pasaje Del Terror remains as exciting as ever! Here's to another 25 years of terror.
Pasaje del Terror - Halloween 2022
Whilst in Blackpool for the press launch of Journey to Hell: Freak Nights, we popped into Pasaje del Terror to get us in the scary mood. In previous years, the attraction has been included in the main Journey to Hell story line but with the move to a free flow event across the Pleasure beach, Pasaje will be available at a small additional charge.
We always have a great time in this attraction, and this visit was made even better by the fact that we were with Cheryl Fergison (who used to play Heather in Eastenders,) and her son. Now clearly she had never experienced anything like this before , and our visit was peppered with hilarious swearing and a LOT of screaming!
In fact, there were so many time we were focused on watching her get scared, that we missed an actor creeping up behind us and got scared ourselves! As a group we just laughed and screamed from beginning to end - every scene was impactful and loud and the actors were really giving their all. Amazing really as they were just ending their day shift and about to start a night shift in the Pleasure Beach.
So, despite being 24 years old (yes we first visited in 1998!) Pasaje del Terror remains a classic scare attraction that can still leave a lot of modern experiences in the shade. We can't wait to see what they do for their Silver anniversary next year.
We always have a great time in this attraction, and this visit was made even better by the fact that we were with Cheryl Fergison (who used to play Heather in Eastenders,) and her son. Now clearly she had never experienced anything like this before , and our visit was peppered with hilarious swearing and a LOT of screaming!
In fact, there were so many time we were focused on watching her get scared, that we missed an actor creeping up behind us and got scared ourselves! As a group we just laughed and screamed from beginning to end - every scene was impactful and loud and the actors were really giving their all. Amazing really as they were just ending their day shift and about to start a night shift in the Pleasure Beach.
So, despite being 24 years old (yes we first visited in 1998!) Pasaje del Terror remains a classic scare attraction that can still leave a lot of modern experiences in the shade. We can't wait to see what they do for their Silver anniversary next year.
Pasaje del Terror 2020 - Covid Version
We have never failed to have a good run through Pasaje del Terror in Blackpool. The show really just keeps going from strength to strength, and has recently celebrated its 20th year at the Pleasure Beach. This year was looking promising - and then Covid happened, and like most attractions, the experience was forced to close and then eventually found a way to survive once restrictions were lifted.
Fortunately for us - the changes that were forced on the attraction, have made it even scarier than it was originally. This is due to the smaller batching and social distancing required throughout. Whereas we would normally be batched with some strangers and forced to all follow the "hands on shoulders" routine, we experienced the show as a small free flow group of 2, and this made for one of the most intense run throughs we have ever had.
The scares came thick and fast throughout all the scenes, and there were multiple actors clearly relishing the chance to scare us witless. As a group of 2, this meant that we both experienced multiple scares in the mazes, as the actors could focus on us as individuals, instead of having to work a whole line of guests. Scares came from all angles, and as we weren't holding on like a conga line, it felt far more personal and intimate.
Of course, we have always been big fans of the elaborate theming and effects in Pasaje, and none of these disappointed. By being in a smaller group, it was easier to enjoy the atmosphere and ambience of each room, and feel immersed in a more personal horror experience. We are still in awe of the horror movie "tribute store" scene, and would love to spend more time in there just to check out all the references.
All in - we had a genuinely fun time, and the staff and front of house teams were as fun and engaging as you would hope.
We're not really sure what will happen once Covid is over, but Pasaje del Terror have really made the best of a bad situation, and we would love to think that they keep the small batches going forward, as it just makes the event even scarier!
Fortunately for us - the changes that were forced on the attraction, have made it even scarier than it was originally. This is due to the smaller batching and social distancing required throughout. Whereas we would normally be batched with some strangers and forced to all follow the "hands on shoulders" routine, we experienced the show as a small free flow group of 2, and this made for one of the most intense run throughs we have ever had.
The scares came thick and fast throughout all the scenes, and there were multiple actors clearly relishing the chance to scare us witless. As a group of 2, this meant that we both experienced multiple scares in the mazes, as the actors could focus on us as individuals, instead of having to work a whole line of guests. Scares came from all angles, and as we weren't holding on like a conga line, it felt far more personal and intimate.
Of course, we have always been big fans of the elaborate theming and effects in Pasaje, and none of these disappointed. By being in a smaller group, it was easier to enjoy the atmosphere and ambience of each room, and feel immersed in a more personal horror experience. We are still in awe of the horror movie "tribute store" scene, and would love to spend more time in there just to check out all the references.
All in - we had a genuinely fun time, and the staff and front of house teams were as fun and engaging as you would hope.
We're not really sure what will happen once Covid is over, but Pasaje del Terror have really made the best of a bad situation, and we would love to think that they keep the small batches going forward, as it just makes the event even scarier!
Pasaje del Terror - 2019
We have mentioned this before, but our first ever scare attraction was Terror on Church St in Orlando. The experience completely changed us as it started a love for scare entertainment that was the main genesis for everything we have done since, including ScareTOUR and ScareCON. In 1998, when Blackpool Pleasure Beach announced they were bringing the iconic attraction to the UK, we were delighted, and it is hard to believe that the experience celebrated its 20th birthday last year.
On a recent visit to Blackpool, we popped in for a quick fright and, as expected – had a truly terrifying experience peppered with multiple screams. We were fortunate to be batched with a group of very nervous teens, so we had just as much fun being scared as we did watching their reactions. In one of the earlier scenes, one poor girl jumped so much that her flip flop fell off and as he friends pushed her forward, all we could hear was the shouts of “I’ve lost my shoe”
Fortunately for her the actors were able to get it back to her within a few scenes, but the way they did it was totally in character. In fact so much so that the girl was afraid to actually take it from them, as she thought they were going to scare her more!
The main show remains pretty much similar to previous, but we did find the small speech/delay in the horror movie prop shop, paid dividends so you can actually appreciate the attention to detail and the small touches throughout the room.
For an attraction that is twenty years old – we are always amazed at how fresh Pasaje del Terror feels, and how much we enjoy it every time. Unlike some other attractions in the area (Strangest Things we are looking at you!) – it is totally worth a visit and we look forward to heading through again when we head back to the resort over Halloween.
On a recent visit to Blackpool, we popped in for a quick fright and, as expected – had a truly terrifying experience peppered with multiple screams. We were fortunate to be batched with a group of very nervous teens, so we had just as much fun being scared as we did watching their reactions. In one of the earlier scenes, one poor girl jumped so much that her flip flop fell off and as he friends pushed her forward, all we could hear was the shouts of “I’ve lost my shoe”
Fortunately for her the actors were able to get it back to her within a few scenes, but the way they did it was totally in character. In fact so much so that the girl was afraid to actually take it from them, as she thought they were going to scare her more!
The main show remains pretty much similar to previous, but we did find the small speech/delay in the horror movie prop shop, paid dividends so you can actually appreciate the attention to detail and the small touches throughout the room.
For an attraction that is twenty years old – we are always amazed at how fresh Pasaje del Terror feels, and how much we enjoy it every time. Unlike some other attractions in the area (Strangest Things we are looking at you!) – it is totally worth a visit and we look forward to heading through again when we head back to the resort over Halloween.
Pasaje del Terror - 20th Anniversary 1998 TO 2018
It’s hard to believe that Pasaje del Terror has been scaring visitors to Blackpool Please Beach for the last 20 years. Our first ever scare attraction was its sister - Terror On Church St in '97, so we were excited when it was announced that we would be getting our own version in the UK. We visited in April 98, when it first opened, and although we have been back many times since then, we knew we had to make the pilgrimage to Blackpool for their 20th birthday party!
One of the enduring successes of the Pasaje brand is the tendency to update movie references over the years. Yes, it has kept some of the classic scares from The Exorcist and a Nightmare on Elm Street, but more current additions have included whole rooms inspired by the Conjuring universe. This will become even more relevant with the release of The Nun later this year.
But to celebrate their 20th anniversary, the Pasaje knew they had to do something very special and so a brand-new room has been created that lovingly pays homage to all horror movies throughout the years. This room is packed with so many horror references that it’s hard to take it all in. Every inch of the room is covered with props, pictures, easter eggs and more. Even on a return visit we were still taking in loads of the detail and we are sure we still missed a load.
Of course, in the middle of all this- they still managed to scare us especially with the arrival of an iconic “victim” from the recent adaption of Stephen King’s It!
And this is what the Pasaje excel at – drawing you into an immersive realistic looking environment and then scaring the crap out of you when you aren’t expecting it. The actors are as lively as they have ever been, and our whole group was bouncing off the walls as the scares were directed all down the line. Unlike some attractions that just scare to the front or the back of a group- no-one was safe and we all screamed multiple times on our visits.
It really is a testament to their scary skills that the attraction has endured so long and terrified so many people over the years. If we can still get scared with having been through it multiple times since 1998, how terrifying must it be for someone coming in completely unknowing?
So, there we have it - Pasaje were one of the first big scare attractions to hit the UK and have remained ahead of the game ever since. If you haven’t been recently then you must go again – the new scenes (including a beautifully haunting new opening) along with the talented cast and crew all add up to make an unmissable experience.
Happy Anniversary Pasaje del Terror – here’s to another 20 more!
One of the enduring successes of the Pasaje brand is the tendency to update movie references over the years. Yes, it has kept some of the classic scares from The Exorcist and a Nightmare on Elm Street, but more current additions have included whole rooms inspired by the Conjuring universe. This will become even more relevant with the release of The Nun later this year.
But to celebrate their 20th anniversary, the Pasaje knew they had to do something very special and so a brand-new room has been created that lovingly pays homage to all horror movies throughout the years. This room is packed with so many horror references that it’s hard to take it all in. Every inch of the room is covered with props, pictures, easter eggs and more. Even on a return visit we were still taking in loads of the detail and we are sure we still missed a load.
Of course, in the middle of all this- they still managed to scare us especially with the arrival of an iconic “victim” from the recent adaption of Stephen King’s It!
And this is what the Pasaje excel at – drawing you into an immersive realistic looking environment and then scaring the crap out of you when you aren’t expecting it. The actors are as lively as they have ever been, and our whole group was bouncing off the walls as the scares were directed all down the line. Unlike some attractions that just scare to the front or the back of a group- no-one was safe and we all screamed multiple times on our visits.
It really is a testament to their scary skills that the attraction has endured so long and terrified so many people over the years. If we can still get scared with having been through it multiple times since 1998, how terrifying must it be for someone coming in completely unknowing?
So, there we have it - Pasaje were one of the first big scare attractions to hit the UK and have remained ahead of the game ever since. If you haven’t been recently then you must go again – the new scenes (including a beautifully haunting new opening) along with the talented cast and crew all add up to make an unmissable experience.
Happy Anniversary Pasaje del Terror – here’s to another 20 more!

Terrifying
Best permanent horror maze! incredibly well themed and incredibly scary!
Best permanent horror maze! incredibly well themed and incredibly scary!

Terrifying!
Its been 20 years since I last visited Pasaej del terror, last terrifying me when I was a child. Going in I was extremely nervous as I remember how scary it was at such a young age and wondered how well it had aged and if it still had the power to shock like it did all those years ago. It most definitely didn't disappoint and its clear why the attraction had stood the test of time. Probably only niggle is that it hasn't changed an awful lot, I was expecting a lot of new scenes, but the exorcist scene and Freddie still shocked me like they did all those years ago so this isn't necessarily a bad thing! The scenes were breathtakingly detailed and there was too much to take in in such a small amount of time, I almost wish I could do a lights on tour to truly appreciate the detail. This truly is something worth visiting as many people still haven't visited it who I speak too, despite being situated on Blackpool seafront for over 20 years! Pasaje will always hold a place in my heart and introduced me to the world of scare mazes, and still remains one of the best scare attractions in the world. Here's to the next 20 years!
Its been 20 years since I last visited Pasaej del terror, last terrifying me when I was a child. Going in I was extremely nervous as I remember how scary it was at such a young age and wondered how well it had aged and if it still had the power to shock like it did all those years ago. It most definitely didn't disappoint and its clear why the attraction had stood the test of time. Probably only niggle is that it hasn't changed an awful lot, I was expecting a lot of new scenes, but the exorcist scene and Freddie still shocked me like they did all those years ago so this isn't necessarily a bad thing! The scenes were breathtakingly detailed and there was too much to take in in such a small amount of time, I almost wish I could do a lights on tour to truly appreciate the detail. This truly is something worth visiting as many people still haven't visited it who I speak too, despite being situated on Blackpool seafront for over 20 years! Pasaje will always hold a place in my heart and introduced me to the world of scare mazes, and still remains one of the best scare attractions in the world. Here's to the next 20 years!
Pasaje del Terror - Blackpool 2016
Pasaje Del Terror has always been one of our highlights when visiting Blackpool so we were eager to see what changes had been made for this year. Upon arrival there were 2 roaming characters outside of the main building entrance talking to the potential customers at the Pleasure Beach. The characters were quite impressive in their red and black capes and detailed makeup and were doing a great job interacting with he crowds.
We purchased our tickets and were told to wait in line for further instructions. The ever impressive façade now looking particularly good as it has recently been painted and makes a great start to the attraction. We were joined by another 2 people in the queue then asked to go down the stairs and wait at the curtain. This was an opportunity for the first jump scare that was excellently executed. A very simple fast curtain opening with foot stomp where the first character explained the rules of the attraction. We were then asked to go down further stairs and knock on the door three times; this was the start of out journey through the Pasaje..
The descent really sets the tone for what’s coming and really gives the impression of going underground. We were greeted by a Monk type character that creepily explained we were about to meet many creatures and ghouls inside. Along the journey we encountered characters with impressively detailed scenes, some from commercial horror such as Freddie Kruger and the newly added Saw through to generic scenes involving clowns, vampires etc. We had a number of good jumps throughout, including one excellent distraction scare where we were so focused on the clown feet hidden behind a curtain, that we didn't see the real scare waiting to pounce!
Overall we felt there have been quite a few improvements since our last visit and all the actors were on top form throughout the whole experience. We're just thinking that as the event approaches its 20th anniversary in 2018, it may be time to replace or change some of the sets and characters with more up to date scenes and really bring the Pasaje del Terror kicking and screaming into the present!
We purchased our tickets and were told to wait in line for further instructions. The ever impressive façade now looking particularly good as it has recently been painted and makes a great start to the attraction. We were joined by another 2 people in the queue then asked to go down the stairs and wait at the curtain. This was an opportunity for the first jump scare that was excellently executed. A very simple fast curtain opening with foot stomp where the first character explained the rules of the attraction. We were then asked to go down further stairs and knock on the door three times; this was the start of out journey through the Pasaje..
The descent really sets the tone for what’s coming and really gives the impression of going underground. We were greeted by a Monk type character that creepily explained we were about to meet many creatures and ghouls inside. Along the journey we encountered characters with impressively detailed scenes, some from commercial horror such as Freddie Kruger and the newly added Saw through to generic scenes involving clowns, vampires etc. We had a number of good jumps throughout, including one excellent distraction scare where we were so focused on the clown feet hidden behind a curtain, that we didn't see the real scare waiting to pounce!
Overall we felt there have been quite a few improvements since our last visit and all the actors were on top form throughout the whole experience. We're just thinking that as the event approaches its 20th anniversary in 2018, it may be time to replace or change some of the sets and characters with more up to date scenes and really bring the Pasaje del Terror kicking and screaming into the present!
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Terrifying - Brilliant value for money..extremely terrifying!! Don't want to give too much away but seriously we were all left shaking at the end even the bravest of our group who thought it looked pathetic was proven wrong and glad she participated. I lost both my shoes with jumping and running at some parts wasn't meant to run but fear kicked in took over!!! I got my shoes back!!