Wikinews visits haunted attraction 'Doc Wilkes House of Horrors'

October 10, 2015

Wikinews visited 'Doc Wilkes House of Horrors' located in, recently for a private tour. Co-owner Laura Wilkes led the tour and introduced a select number of actors featured in the.

The attraction offers a broad array of elaborate sets and rooms, professionally designed to scare attendees. A broad host of costumed actors finish out the -related theme for customers.

Wilkes said the attraction's physical design is meant to, "...play on peoples' natural fears--the dark, narrow passageways, those types of things."

Attendees are greeted by the presence of an antique near the main entrance and the queue area is designed to present a spooky atmosphere with an array or arcane relics.

The haunt's namesake and co-owner, Eugene 'Doc' Wilkes is heavily involved in the attraction's operations. Wilkes has a lengthy performing history, having been a and western style actor for many years.

The cast of s includes a human doll, several creepy s and other scary attractions. Elaborate lighting and s also heighten the sensory experience.

The haunt is open Friday and Saturday evenings through October, with one Thursday special 'Blackout Night' planned for October 22. This year marks the attraction's 13th consecutive year of operation.