The Nightmare Project at Scream Bay
We are used to scare events cropping up in unusual locations, but even we were surprised when it was announced that Scream Bay would be the first scare event in a holiday park. Although the brainchild of Tag Live, a number of big names in the scare industry have been involved included designs from Mark Lofthouse of Neon Skull, build from Unlocked Vision and staffing and operations from R Space Productions. With that much talent attached to the project - we knew we would have to pay it a visit.
Built on a playing field in the middle of a massive caravan park, the main structure is used for a more family friendly event during the day, and then becomes the Nightmare Project for the evening. We decided to skip the family friendly show to avoid any spoilers and soon we were lined up ready to meet the doctor.
The opening monologue perfectly explained the main concept of the maze, in that doctors have found a way to harvest energy from patients whilst they are in a newly discovered sleep state called "dark REM". We loved that this speech cleverly referenced the current real world "energy crisis" After all it's pretty rare that any scare attraction manages to pull in some socio-economic commentary amongst the scares!
Once in the project itself we were confronted by a number of nightmarish creatures including clowns, a mad doctor with a chain saw arm and a number of dark tight corridors for them to hide in. Although not the biggest scare attraction we have experienced - it certainly packed a punch and provided some great scares and characterisations.
Clearly being built in a leisure park, this attraction will attract a lot of people who have never experienced a scare attraction before, and it is obvious that the team haven't gone all out for a super intense attraction, but have created something fun that will appeal to a broad range of guests.
As a taster event - we really enjoyed The Nightmare Project, and have only heard really good things about the family version - Dr Steins Monster Laboratory. We hope the attractions are a great success for the park which could mean the event could grow in the future. The South Coast really needs some more scare events, and this has the opportunity to do really well going forward.
Also it is worth noting that you don't have to be staying at the resort to experience Nightmare Project. It is open most dates during half term, and day tickets on a Wednesday or Saturday also include access to the big Halloween show - I Put a Spell On You.
Built on a playing field in the middle of a massive caravan park, the main structure is used for a more family friendly event during the day, and then becomes the Nightmare Project for the evening. We decided to skip the family friendly show to avoid any spoilers and soon we were lined up ready to meet the doctor.
The opening monologue perfectly explained the main concept of the maze, in that doctors have found a way to harvest energy from patients whilst they are in a newly discovered sleep state called "dark REM". We loved that this speech cleverly referenced the current real world "energy crisis" After all it's pretty rare that any scare attraction manages to pull in some socio-economic commentary amongst the scares!
Once in the project itself we were confronted by a number of nightmarish creatures including clowns, a mad doctor with a chain saw arm and a number of dark tight corridors for them to hide in. Although not the biggest scare attraction we have experienced - it certainly packed a punch and provided some great scares and characterisations.
Clearly being built in a leisure park, this attraction will attract a lot of people who have never experienced a scare attraction before, and it is obvious that the team haven't gone all out for a super intense attraction, but have created something fun that will appeal to a broad range of guests.
As a taster event - we really enjoyed The Nightmare Project, and have only heard really good things about the family version - Dr Steins Monster Laboratory. We hope the attractions are a great success for the park which could mean the event could grow in the future. The South Coast really needs some more scare events, and this has the opportunity to do really well going forward.
Also it is worth noting that you don't have to be staying at the resort to experience Nightmare Project. It is open most dates during half term, and day tickets on a Wednesday or Saturday also include access to the big Halloween show - I Put a Spell On You.
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