USS Nightmare 2010 Review

USS Nightmare: Newport, KY

We always look forward to our annual trip to the USS Nightmare which has proven over and over again that it is one of the leading haunts in the Tri-state. This year was no different. The theme of the USS Nightmare remains a haunted boat, but this year Allan and the crew threw some changes into the haunt that took us by surprise – LITERALLY! While keeping the animatronics to a minimum in just the right places and slightly increasing the number of actors (who, by the way, were some of the best we’ve seen so far!) and increasing dark areas, the boat has definitely moved ahead in the scare factor. The haunt is long, twisting, multi-themed (love the new infirmary area!) and full of “gotchas” and creepiness. There is some misdirection near the chain-link area, probably caused by the slow strobe and the semi-darkness. This, however, only added to a sense of panic as to which way to go next to escape! We had a “newbie” along with us on the review tour and the bloody usher at the door learned her name and then everyone inside the haunt called her by name as she went through. Nice personal touch although it was very creepy for her to hear her name called out by the ghoulies in the haunt. From the “Newbie’s Perspective” – She said it was scary but fun! All in all, the USS Nightmare really delivers the screams this year and with an overall length of 20 to 25 min walk-thru time and a cost of $16 – it delivers the value as well. Haunted House Tour highly recommends this haunt!

Rating: 10 – Excellent

Visit their web site at www.ussnightmare.com