The Devil’s Attic – Review (Louisville, KY)

Overall Score – 4.1/5!

(all ratings scored out of 5)

Curb Appeal – 4/5
Scare Factor – 3.6/5
Actor Enthusiasm – 4.6/5
Creativity – 4.3/5

Donna (The Frightmaster) – This is one of our favorite haunts in Louisville and we look forward to returning to it every year!  The theme of the Devil’s Attic is obvious from the first room where you actually meet the devil himself (this actor is one of the best in the entire haunt!!!) and continued all the way through the haunt.  There are a variety of VERY impressive animatronics throughout but the true highlight and meat and potatoes of the attraction are the actors.  We love the intensity that they have in every scene, especially The Exorcist scene and the new Evil Dead scene with chainsaw arm Ash and the thing under the floor trying to escape.  The scene looked like it was taken right from the movie set.  The actors are some of the best we have seen anywhere and very, VERY convincing!  I did feel that the haunt was a bit shorter this year than in the past but that could have been because I was moving faster trying to escape the evil characters chasing me!  Great actors + fun, fun haunt + scary scenes = this haunt is not to be missed!!!

Teresa – This one is great for horror fans. You walk through lots of your favorite horror movie scenes. The actors are very enthusiastic and I thought the decorations and costumes were quite good. There are some pretty creepy scenes and a few unexpected jump scares. I’d really like to see them add more interaction to make it last a little longer. Or some memorable surprises. For a horror movie fan, this one is over too quickly.

Todd – The Devil’s Attic still has the most authentic looking costuming and familiar scenes that I have seen in a haunt. The haunt is mostly comprised of iconic horror movie sets and characters while adding their own in between.

The Devil who welcomes you upon entering is iconic to the Devil’s Attic and is easily recognizable to past visitors. His look and stature has been consistent over the years, making him easily identifiable in a lineup of hell dwellers if there were to be one. I think it’s great when a haunt has established a central character that can be recognized anywhere. He’s no Mickey Mouse but to local haunt fanatics, he might as well be!

The haunt itself remains as impressive as ever. I continue to challenge anyone to find more authentic looking cenobites Pinhead, Butterball and Chatterer. This Hollywood-grade costuming, in my opinion, deserves a larger Hellraiser section than what is offered. I want more!

A welcome addition this year is Ash (circa Evil Dead 2) in a fun cabin set.

The attention to detail is amazing in every facet. I took the time to examine a pile of bones. Not only could I see the dirt and grime in the crevasses of the joints, but blood had been applied along with spider webbing. This wasn’t even a focal point of the scene; just something you walk past.

The acting this year was noticeably more exuberant. The Devil’s Attic has never had an issue with acting, but the dial has definitely been turned up a notch which adds to the overall energy of the experience.

If I had anything to fault, it would be the pacing. The scenes felt a little rushed. This also could be simply because there is SO much content packed into the finite space. At times a consistent pattern of “”enter, wait, startle scare, move on”” was felt as  you walked room to room.

Jigsaw’s maze breaks up some of that patterned monotony but perhaps less areas that are larger may be the next change to make.

The Devil’s attic is the closest you’re going to come to jumping into your favorite horror movie, I just wish each showing wasn’t so short.

Gayle – I love this haunt!  The themed areas based on horror movies are absolutely amazing.  The actors are incredible and their costumes very realistic!  The attention to detail is evident as you walk through, and you can tell the owner loves what he does.  I love feeling as though I’ve been transported onto the set of Hellraiser…or The Exorcist!!!  I like the added touch and opportunity to take group photos while waiting to gain entry.  If I had one criticism…it would be that I felt it was too quick.  There was so much I wanted to take in, as there is much to take in.  All in all…this is a very solid haunt, with great themes and powerful actors.  Well worth the trip from Cincinnati!!

Bill – What an amazing attraction! The actors and scenes were amazing recreations from the movies. Really loved seeing Ash and Regan! My only problem is I wanted to spend a day in there looking through all the amazing details.

Andy – The devils attic is always a great haunt. The actors are always super enthusiastic, the set up is great, and I like how a they have used a lot of the horror movie themes. It’s like getting to walk through some of the best horror movie sets while it’s in action!

Tammy – This is a very theatrical haunt that gives you time to look at the costumes and props.  The haunt is short.  While waiting in line you are entertained by the devil looking for his next victim and someone from the line is taken and disappears with the devil.  Scary movie themes are used throughout the haunt; great actors; lots if space to walk thru; good lighting.  The first room with the devil is both spooky and entertaining.  Lots if attention to detail in this haunt.

Gus – The Devil’s Attic has a lot of really great rooms based on your favorite horror movies. I think my favorite was the Evil Dead. Each scene is amazing, the actors are always jumping out of some unseen hidey-hole. I just find myself wishing it was longer because its so good! Be sure to get your selfie with a chainsaw before you go in!

One Response to “The Devil’s Attic – Review (Louisville, KY)”

1. Bob says:

   November 1, 2016 at 1:46 am

   Waste of money!!!!

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