WASHINGTON —
Haunted High is back, and organizers are setting the bar high this year, saying this might be the best ever haunted house on Main Street.
“This might be the best year we’ve ever had,” Bill McCain said.
This is the seventh year for the fundraiser for the Catholic Community of Washington and Washington Catholic Athletic Boosters, and McCain along with Doug Campton, were working up until the first group came at 6 p.m. Friday.
The event continues to bring in those who love nothing more than to be scared out of their wits. Attendance has increased every year, and word of mouth has spread to make Haunted High one of the top haunted houses in the state.
“We’ve been to haunted houses everywhere, Bloomington, Evansville and Indianapolis and we’d put this one up against all of them,” McCain said. “We think we have one of the best.”
What’s different? Well, that won’t be discussed here, but veterans and newcomers alike will find new scares and areas that were not there before.
“Almost half of the rooms are new or different,” McCain said. “Even if they’ve been in the same room, there’s something different.”
And, based on a walk through Friday afternoon, there are improvements. But in order to find them, one has to purchase a ticket.
To improve on the experience, Campton said, Haunted High planners go to houses throughout the state and attend haunted house conventions to learn the latest in scare tactics.
“The same guys have been doing this now for several years,” McCain said. “We have attended haunted house conferences and it’s easier to enhance on an annual basis.”
But to pull off the house, it takes volunteers. An army of volunteers. Around 40 to 50 volunteer for every night of Haunted High. Where they will be? Not sure.
Haunted High, 607 E. Main St., will be open today and every Friday and Saturday this October from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. There will be a lights on session for those afraid of the dark from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. with tickets stopping at 6:30 p.m.
The event goes on whether there is rain or not, McCain said. The numbers do not decline because of the weather so get in line early.
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One of the “cast members” of Haunted High II (top photo) waits for guests inside the haunted house at 607 E. Main St. on Friday. The house, a fundraiser for the Catholic Community of Washington, opened Friday and will be open on Fridays and Saturdays through October. Nate Smith
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A tally of guests who did not make it through Haunted High II waits at the house on 607 E. Main St. on Friday. This year’s edition is mostly new with all-new scares for guests.≥≥ Nate Smith
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