I finally got some time to hit the movie theater and watch Saw X last night. Just a little backstory on me, I go to the theaters a lot to watch the latest horror movies. I think I've seen all of them so far, including the dreadful Skinnamarink. That may have been the worst movie I've ever sat through. I could not wait for it to end.
Anyways, onto the movie. I'll never forget watching the first Saw movie and being completely shocked by the ending. Man, I didn't see that coming. Of course I had to watch the second one, and so on. Somewhere along the line they got a little corny. I should go back and revisit some of them.
Last night, I went to the Emagine Canton theater and caught X. Of course, John Kramer had his plethora of "games" he played with people who did him wrong. I'll say this, the first one in the main room is so disgusting! Even in his weakened state, he comes up with some doozies. Yes, the traps are once again, ingenious and creative.
They kind of go backwards, as this movie takes place between the first and second Saw. Safe to say, John goes for cancer treatment, only to find he's been duped. I don't want to give to much away, but I think it's well worth watching. Unlike the NUN 2, you can watch this one at home or the theater. I think you should watch the NUN movie in the theater. It gets pretty bombastic, and loud. Great theater watching!
Yes, Jigsaw makes his appearance. That creepy little guy is scary and somewhat amusing all at the same time.
A couple final things. The movie is left open-ended, so I'm sure they're already making plans for the next one. Pro Tip: stick around during the credits, as John's work is not done. Some people were standing in the hallway watching as the last scene played out.
I think it's worth a watch, I did catch myself squirming in my seat watching it. I give it a solid 7.5 out of 10.
-Meltdown-
Michigan Has One of the Top Haunted Houses in America
'Tis the season for haunted houses in America. I love the spooky season, even though I'm more of a spring girl. I actually wish Halloween fell in the spring. But, fall is a good time for all things haunted. America has some incredible haunted attractions. As it turns out, Michigan has one of the top haunted houses in America.
What's neat about haunted houses is that they are popular across American, not just in one part of the country. In a sense, a love for Halloween and spooky things brings Americans together. Often, folks overseas haven't celebrated Halloween much until recently, though. In fact, I was shocked to learn that my friends in Europe have never heard of or tried candy corn. What's wrong with this world?
Even though Europeans may not be as familiar with Halloween, or at least the Europeans I know, it's worth noting that Borley Rectory, in England, was widely considered the most haunted house in the world. "This particular rectory was built on the same site as a Cistercian priory perhaps several hundred years older in what is now Borley, Essex, United Kingdom," according to Skeptoid.com. Is it still haunted today? Who really knows, right?
When it comes to haunted houses in America, different outlets have their favorite picks. I've decided to do some research and pick five must-see haunted attractions across the U.S. that I think you should visit this year. I picked a selection of haunted attractions geographically across the country, so hopefully you live near one. I would love to visit all of these at some point, but truth be told, I'm easily scared, so maybe I'm best to try kiddie haunted houses. Reach out to me with your favorite haunted houses and attractions across America here. Have a great haunting season.
Top Haunted Houses in America
Pennhurst Asylum - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pennhurst Asylum is a super scary haunted house in America. It an institute for the mentally and physically disabled back to 1908. It closed in 1987, and today, it's a famed haunted house that draws people from all over the state and beyond.
Netherworld Haunted House - Atlanta, Georgia
Netherworld is known around the country as being a super popular haunted house in Atlanta. It's extra scary, offering special effects, live actors, lots of blood and gore and more. Not for the faint!
Scream-A-Geddon Horror Park - Dade City, Florida
Scream-A-Geddon Horror Park offers six attractions that are perfect for the spooky season. You can even add on Zombie Paintball, in addition to all the typical thrills and chills. This one can be fun for the whole family. Just do your research on the attractions before you go.
Erebus Haunted Attraction - Pontiac, Michigan
Everyone in Michigan knows about Erebus Haunted Attraction. It's the biggest haunted attraction in the state and one of the biggest in the country. Detroit folks, especially, flock to this spot, as do people from Flint, Grand Rapids, Lansing and beyond.
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Asylum and Hotel Fear - Las Vegas, Nevada
The Asylum and Hotel Fear is a very popular and terrifying haunted house duo in Las Vegas. It's a favorite for Las Vegas tourists and natives, too. Get ready to get your scare on.
