Wednesday, January 22, 2014

[Haunts] Freakling Brothers' Victim Experience: March of Death Promises to Truly Terrify


Las Vegas' bad boys of haunted attractions are at it again. Following up the success they had with the all new Victim Experience during the 2013 season, they found that people still wanted more insanity. The first go around has already achieved legendary status as being the most intense "haunt" that one can go to in the US. So, with that in mind they've gone and brought it back but this time it's longer, badder and more intense than ever. The Victim Experience: March of Death will run during the month of March (big shocker) and has an extremely limited number of tickets...

I don't even know what to make of all this to be honest, but if the traditional haunted house, "full contact" or "alone house" isn't for you, and you're over 18, then you may want to try and give this one a spin. The description and scarce details they've given are are enough to make most want to curl up in a corner and not want to come out...
The most realistic, traumatic, and horrifying test of psychological fortitude currently being offered in the United States. You’re not the voyeur; you’re the victim.  Things HAPPEN to you.  Do you have what it takes?  We don’t think so.
Believe the hype. THERE ARE THINGS WORSE THAN DEATH.
Okay, so you've heard that pitch before, but you probably just played it off and saw it as idle hype and usually it is to a degree. However, this time there's a lot more going on when they say it and they back it up with some strict rules and the like as well (more on them later). When, and if, you can even get a ticket (it's probably close to sold out by now) via their website, you're not even in the know of where you're going to wind up.

If you're lucky or brave enough to give it a go, you'll be told to meet at a currently to be determined location. There you'll likely meet up with others and sign a waiver before going further on your two hour trip into insanity and with without of the way you'll be transported in a van to yet another undisclosed location. Keep in mind that even the "transport" to the final location is promising to be a hellish endeavor for you and your fellow victims, one that could have you backing out before anything else even rains down upon your psyche.

Wanna know more? Sure ya do....
Once you've arrived on site, there will be some kind of safety briefing along with refreshments, even a last rites ceremony with Pope Satanus. Then, after all that has been completed, your private trip into the hellish confines of The Gates of Hell Uncensored will begin. You and your new found friends will take on the challenges that await. What can you expect? Well details are obviously sketchy and vague on that for good reason. Don't want to ruin all the fun, right? They do have this to say about it though...
[It's] A twisted, Masochistic, and utterly Hellish experience for that special kind of thrill seeker.  This experience is not for most.  This experience is not “fun.”  But most importantly, there is nothing quite like this ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE COUNTRY.
At least they're acknowledging that this one isn't for everyone (not by a long shot) and definitely give the impression that they've ratcheted things up to a whole new level. I have no doubt they'll be able to deliver on that promise either, based on other reviews out there of their past events. However, the "not fun" thing throws me for a loop. That just gives me the indication that it's already something not for me, but hey, different strokes for different folks, right?

So, still interested? You're crazy, but I love you anyway. Before you get too hyped up, there's quite a few conditions if you're willing (or lucky enough) to attempt this madness and have some "not fun". Here's the full list if you're curious:
    Must be 18 or over with valid ID. No exceptions.
    Must be in good physical shape.
    Must be prepared to experience various forms of psychological, emotional, and    sensory torture with ZERO retaliation.
    Must be prepared for intense physical contact and choreographed grappling with zero retaliation.
    Must be prepared for separation from your group.
    Must be prepared for simulated criminal sexual behavior and harassment.
    No hats, glasses, or pacemakers.
    Must be prepared for clothing to be damaged and/or removed.
    Must be prepared to experience verbal abuse, humiliation, and extreme language.
    No weapons.
    No Refunds.
    Must arrive on time.
    The safe word is “PURGATORY,” this is your only escape from the experience.
They're definitely not messing around with this by the looks of it and if you do make it through to the end without crying out the safe word, Purgatory, (or breaking any of the other rules) you'll get a limited edition t-shirt for your troubles. Yep, that's it. Of course even if you do chicken out, you're given time in the decompression tent with other victims, the show's creators and some hot and cold refreshments and snacks. Oh, yeah...almost forgot, if you wanna stick around and watch others go through the torment before getting shuttled back to your car...well, you can do that too.

I'm still really not 100% sold on events like this, while I get there's a certain demographic that loves them, I can't see this being more than a fad or very niche market in the long run. With so many people being jaded out there though by "torture porn" movies and even real life in some cases, maybe it's something that'll stick around and gain popularity. Personally, I know they're not for me. Maybe I'm too old school or have a different idea of a good time, not sure. Either way, I'm glad that they're out there for those craving them. As long as these kinds of events are done right, as talked about before, then I don't have a problem with them being around either.

So, sound like your cup of tea and you're just crazy or tired of normal life experiences? Well, for more information about the event, tickets and more on the Freakling Brothers in general, head on over to the official The Victim Experiment: March of Death website for all that and more.

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