If you’re looking to test your fortitude or simply for an activity to get into the Halloween spirit visiting local haunted house, “The Darkness”, is the perfect plan for your weekend. If you wish to fend off zombies, evil clowns, and scary characters beyond imagination you need to act quick, “The Darkness” will only be open for one more night this year, Nov. 13.

As written on Scarefest.com, the house “features amazing set design, incredible special effects, live actors, and sophisticated animations, all spread out over 27,000 square feet of terror.” These features are some of the many reasons why the Saint Louis Post Dispatch has consistently rated “The Darkness” as the number one haunted house since its opening in 1994.

“The Darkness” has a variety of sets, including a new 3D section. The set work is so great you may just stop and admire it as crazy clowns encircle you. The costume designs and makeup are fantastic leading you to believe that such creatures such as vampires and zombies truly exist.

While inside you are constantly on your toes, looking for the next actor to pop out from just around the corner. The experience gets your adrenaline rushing as you fend off mysterious creatures, killer clowns, and characters from all the horror stories. Your courage will be tested, but you will be left wanting more at the end of the scream filled journey.

There is only one downside and that is the wait. Unless you buy a speed pass, which I highly recommend, you could be waiting in line for hours. The speed pass is only ten dollars more, but you save yourself two hours of waiting. However, even if you don’t want to purchase the speed pass while you wait in line actors roam around adding to the anticipation of what lays ahead. Refreshments are sold and bathrooms are located outside of the house, to help keep you comfortable during the wait.

So, if you are looking for a thrilling experience this upcoming Friday to celebrate Friday the 13^th, “The Darkness” is a great activity. But, I would not venture into the warehouse alone; a friend to clutch on to or use as a shield is key in surviving the hour long experience.