DarkSyde Acres Haunted House Reviews

Email Verified This is what a farm haunt SHOULD be

DarkSyde Acres has been a regular on the haunt tour every year. It is in the most inconvenient location which is why we may skip it this year going to other states, but the location is part of the character of the haunt. You park in a field and walk a fair distance to the main grounds of the haunt. The whole thing feels like a "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" or "Devil's Rejects/House of 1000 Corpses" style film set when you're walking up. They have chainsaws going off in intervals in their huge maze portion of the haunt, which you hear as you walk up to ticketing, there's flames that shoot out above the section that's themed Catacombs, and the interactivity of the queueing line is top notch. The main building you wait in to get in is perfectly decorated for the mood, and the haunt really starts terrifying and gets better from there.They advertise it like it's 5 haunts in one, but like The Haunt in grand rapids or Awaken in Leslie, all the haunts are one after another. They do not break up the flow like The Haunt does though, it's seamless the way the themes transition.The absolute best parts are the beginning, the chainsaw maze (really, really scary. In 2021 they actually "got" me with the chainsaw and it's an all-time memory in a haunt.), and The Abyss pirate ship section. The actors are awesome and they do a feedback/talk back at the end to give notes to adjust for future groups.Personally, this haunt is everything I look for in haunted attractions. The setting is a character, the actors care, the price point is insanely low ($22 for general admission for 40-45 minutes of walkthrough), and the ownership embraces the community. 10/10, sad it won't fit in in 2023 but am looking forward to returning in 2024 and beyond.

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Length of Event:	31-45 minutes
Time Visited:	5PM - 9PM
Would Recommend:	Yes
Suitable For Kids:	No

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Email Verified Great haunt!

The lines are decent and there are multiple attractions to do. The props and actors are portrayed well and it is a long attraction to visit. It is definitely worth the wait.

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Maze scared the daylight out of me

I don't like getting scared but wow!! This one was so much fun. The set design had great details, while scares were properly planned and executed. The chainsaw maze scared the daylight out of my friend. We screamed a couple times but that's what makes it fun. Definitely coming back again!!!!!

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Email Verified Really frightening

lasted longer than expected and was frightening to the end. Set design was impressive to say the least and was particularly amazed at the staff. They knew how to scare people with minimal fuss. Great job guys and gals. see you next year

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Email Verified Absolutely thrilling

Been a Halloween freak as long as I can remember and never miss any haunts in my area. Visited DarkSyde Acres and I loved the scares and the intensity it had. Haunts and the scenes were absolutely thrilling. Overall, a must go haunted attraction to experience a high-level terror packed with fun and memories.

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Mass screaming once entered...

Went with my office colleagues and our group descended to mass screaming more than once inside the dark passages. The costumes/makeup of the characters were impressive. The haunt was better than most of the ones I visited in the state this year. Certainly recommend it.

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100% recommend

100% recommend it to people who are tired of the same old haunted house. Had a blast and a few startles.Good amount of scare actors and they were good.Chainsaw maze was my favorite. Few of the jump scares there startled me to the core. The 3D haunt scared the crap out of her.

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Scared the daylight out of me

I don't like getting scared but wow!! This one was so much fun.The set design had great details, while scares were properly planned and executed. The chainsaw maze scared the daylight out of my friend. We screamed a couple times but that's what makes it fun. Definitely coming back again!!!!!

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Email Verified Awesome concept

Dark maze was an awesome concept. You don’t see much ahead, and you are a sitting duck to all the scares coming your way. There was lots of screaming happening all around here. The clowns in the 3D haunt gave my wife few terrifying moments. Actors’ performance was good, and the staff was helpful. Not too expensive for what it offers either. Recommend this.

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Email Verified Outstanding show

Outstanding show. This one was better than many other haunts I've visited. Went there with my 13-year-old sonand we had an amazing experience. It scared us lots of times, and there was no way you could anticipate what is next. Reasonably Priced as well.

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Nerve-wracking terrors

I and friends had a great time at DarkySide. My personal favorite was the maze. It was both fun and terrifying to get lost in the maze and get scared from all sides. The catacombs’ winding pathways hid some of the nerve-wracking terrors I’d ever experienced.

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Impressed

Along with my uncle, this was my first visit to Darksyde, and I was mighty impressed. It was long enough and had many scare moments to remember. The Labyrinth of Dark passages in the catacombs virtually freaked us out. Awesome haunt it was. Check it out if you love scares.

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One of a kind experience!

Prepared to get the scare of a lifetime! The sound of chainsaws keeps ringing in your ears even after you leave. The dark maze was a one of a kind experience! The set up was great. You won’t see anything until the terror strikes.

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Had a great fun and scary experience

More than an hour of drive which we found to be well worth. It was fun for the entire family. We loved the chainsaw maze. The actors with chainsaw chasing us around the maze was exhilarating. All the haunts were uniquely themed and we had fun experimenting them. The 3D clown was another favorite. The haunts got us into the high energy mode and we were completely exhausted after completing it. Come here to scare the living daylight out of you. Overall a great experience and we definitely will return back next year.

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Email Verified Freaking good haunt

This was one hell of a haunt. I and my nieces had a great time. Each of the haunts had some unique scares and creepy characters. The haunts were connected so that it appeared to be a continuous scare tour. Our favourite was the 3D clowns. It was freaking good. We also screamed in unison in the dark abyss. The scare actors seem to be built into the sets and scared the daylight out of us. The chainsaw maze also had some of the scariest characters you could imagine. Actors were professional. Definitely I will go again for sure.

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Email Verified Chainsaw maze was quite creepy

This was my second visit and this place is by far my favourite. It gets better every year. The catacombs were creepy, with lots of gory scares. Few of the scary characters freaked me out. The chainsaw maze was equally creepy. The sound of chainsaw still reverberates in my ears. 3D maze was a different experience altogether. It also was my favourite. The rust hole was pitch dark, and I fell prey to all the scares that came my way. Yeah, I screamed few times. Ticket rates were reasonable. I recommend this place to everyone out there.

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Email Verified Amazingly scary evening!!

The best haunted house around and we enjoyed the most. No wonder it has been voted number one in the country. It was an amazingly scary evening. We got to explore five different haunts and enjoy differently themed scenes and scares. My friends and I had a blast. There was entertainment in the waiting area and in the lines so there was no scope of boredom or any other complaints. The best part was the animatronics. The lighting, visual and audio was all used in tandem and in sync to create the best ambience. It was totally worth it and we are in love.

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Lots of scares and props

I and friends had a blast. It was my birthday and we thought of having some group activities and eventually ended up in the haunt. It was well organized with lots of scares and props. I was impressed by the way all the haunted houses were connected. There were few jump scares that got me. The catacombs and dark abyss virtually freaked me out. The 3D maze and pirate were my favourites. Most of my friends also liked the 3D maze. Actors did a great job in scaring us. Overall, the experience was worth the $22 spent on tickets. I will come again with my family.

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Email Verified Creepiest characters and bone-chilling scares

I and wife drove for 1.5 hours to reach DarkSyde. I liked all the attractions, and my favourite was the chainsaw maze. It had some of the creepiest characters and bone-chilling scares. My wife yelled and screamed few times. She liked the 3D maze the most. She said the clowns freaked her out. Dark rust hole was one of a kind. It was my first experience. I thought the actors, across all the haunts, played their part well. Entry fee was cheap as well. Certainly a top haunt to visit if you’re looking for something really good.

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Definitely not for weak heart

The best way to spend Halloween! It is not for weak heart or the faintest. If you scare easily then keep away. It had some interesting mix of haunts and scenes each differently themed. We were on a run from the start to finish and there were hard core bloody monsters at our heels trying to get us. The visual effects and audio was fantastic. It helped create the right ambience. The staff was accommodating and helpful when in need. The set was magnificent and looked like a haunted mansion. It was way too good and we will recommend this to all.

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Email Verified A screaming good time!

An hour to and hour and a half of terrifying fun (depending on how fast you move through) Always different every night! The actors really bring the haunt to life!

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Loved the place.

Great for adults and kids. Just take extra pair of pants or both undies and pants. All actors no anamatronics.

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Email Verified Best haunted house in the area

I always have such a great time at darksyde with friends and family. Every time I go it gets better and the actors and actresses really know how to Put on a show. From start to finish !!

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Darksyde Acres Rocks!

Very scary. Couldn't stop screaming!

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Email Verified Super fun

Awesome place great makeup

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Email Verified Very pleased with my visit!

I’ve been to this haunt multiple times within the past 2 years and it just keeps getting better! I’ve driven a couple hours each time and can’t wait to visit again and see the changes! My favorite haunt is the dark abyss. It’s very different compared to the rest of them and the actors really give you the scare of a lifetime. Worth the drive and VERY reasonably priced. See you guys next year!

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Email Verified Amazing haunt

Amazing haunt. Defiantly worth the drive and the money!

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Email Verified Awesome fun

Super fun. Super scary . Great fun all around.

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Not worth the drive

Went to this a few years back.. Forgot I even went to it until I showed up this past Friday and realized the setting that I had been to this haunt before. A lot has changed! They've gotten better but man... This haunt is so big that they need more actors... I was trying to scare my friends just because we did a lot of walking and there was times that they could have gotten us really good and just didn't bc of the lack of employees. I thought it was seperate haunted houses... It's not... Just different themes all linked into one. I could have taken my daughter through this and she would have are it through... If I lived in the area it would have been worth it but I was from an hour away.... And recruited 3 first timers... They weren't very impressed. Overall if I lived nearby I'd go but maybe ill try again in a few years!

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worth the drive!!!

One of the best we ve been to in Michigan. A ways off the beaten track but well worth it. Lots to do,good prices, great actors, plenty of jumps and cool set ups. Very impressed. Would definitely go again!!

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So scary you will slap your mother

They have it all, from zombies to crazy clowns and pirates galore. The only thing missing is the extra pair of undies you will need to buy after you go through any of the attractions.

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I peed!

I peed myself. This place is creepy. Wonderfully creepy. We drove across state lines to go here. It was totally worth it! Will be driving 3 hours one way every year for this!

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This place rocks!!! Rob and his crew are the best. Dont take MY word...find out for yourself.

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Very enjoyable haunt!

We always head to Darksyde Acres Haunted House when we can. Every visit is an adreneline rush with new scares and attractions that make for a fun time. Well worth the trip to go there. Can't wait to see what they have come up with for this season! Darksyde is not for the faint of heart so be warned!

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darksyde acers was awsome

I always have a great time t this haunted house..... its is ?the best hands down... will continue to go back in the years to come.... there is always something new an even more scary than ?the yearbefore other atmosphere is great an actors/ actresses really know how to push you to your limits in good an bad ways... great job to all!!!!

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Fun Fun Fun for everyone!!

One of the most creative and unique shows around!! Very enthusiastic Cast that truly loves their job and some of the best diversion tactics I have seen. Check them out, one of a kind show!!

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Love this place

Very scary place, doesn't run off of animatronics. It's an actual good old time scare!

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Hanging on for dear life!

This is such a great place to get a spook in. I went with a friend of mine and I remember holding onto her for dear life as actors came out of every nook and cranny possible. Whenever someone wants to go to a haunted house I tell them to go to Darksyde Acres.

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Amazing!

This place is amazing! Not for the faint of heart. You never know what is coming next. You think you are all good, and Bam they get you again. After it is over you don't know if you want to laugh or cry that you survived it!

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amazing!

If you want the best scare for your dollars worth then darksyde acres is the best place around! The haunters are amazing and dedicated to their haunt and everyone that works there puts in thier hearts and souls into giving you the best experience possible. You really wont be dissapointed and you will most certainly want to come back once youve been there!

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Zombies, pirates and a tranny...oh my

The headline says it all people! DarkSyde Acres is hands down the best haunted house in Michigan. There's a que line with creepy and massively entertaining scenes, zombies galore....and cage dancers....and one of them.....is not all she seems....color me embarrassed for oogling a woman who was a man who looked like a woman....yeah. Then the pirates, jumped up Christmas tree on fire....that's one set of lunatics you don't want to meet on a dark fishing pier.All in all....it was the scariest, funniest, most over the top (and did I mention freaky as all hell) haunted house I have even had the misfortunate pleasure to enjoy! Will Totally be going back for a second dose!(and bringing spare undies this time)

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Darksyde Acres. Haunted Attraction A MUST!!

The most wonderful people work there. I have had the opportunity to meet most the people out there. Darksyde definitely pushes the bar for Haunted Attractions for any haunted attraction I have ever been too. Another world at Darksyde stepping into the deep dark and mysterious. is definitely and understatement. You say nothing can scare you??? Well you have yet to experience The Darksyde!!! That is Darksyde Acres Haunted Attraction. Wonder what's gonna be lurking around the corner or in a hallways or possibly under your feet or above your head.. Love th Family at Darksyde Acres Haunted Attraction!!!!

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One of a kind Haunted House

DarkSyde Acres is one of the most unique haunts we have ever been too, the first time we went there I was amazed at the different approach taken compared to the numerous "cookie cutter" haunts I was used to in the past. Starting in the queue line, all the way through there is something to keep your interest (perhaps to distract) while all of the actors did their best to scare the crap out of you. The actors are very interactive and take their parts seriously pulling out all of the stops to scare, shock, and entertain you. We look forward to coming years, wondering what horrors will be unleashed every new season.Well worth the drive, no matter where you live....

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Terrifyingly Terrific

I've been to SEVERAL haunted houses, in multiple states, and DarkSyde has been the only one to consistently have me jumping out of my skin. Too many of the others are cute and predictable...DSA will get you every time. Even if you go a second, third, or fourth time in one night. I honestly can say that I will be there every year, without a doubt. It's the best of the best, exceptional prices, and they even have kid friendly events throughout the year. Definitely worth checking out, at least once.

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DarkSyde Acres Haunted House

My experience at DarkSyde was way to unbelievable for words. The atmosphere was friendly, yet terrifying. The actors were amazing and so were the decorations. I went with my best friend and we just couldn't get enough of it! I highly recommed it, but it is NOT for the faint of hearted.

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Bring your extra undies!!

I took my 15yr old n her friend, they were scared the entire time in all 3 houses, A few times i was spooked pretty darn good too!! Awesome costumes, delicious refreshments available, super hot bonfire etc etc... Was worth the 1.5hr drive and the $106.00 ticket i got for speeding when leaving as the kids & I were rehashing what we just lived through and not paying attention!!! :) Can't wait to come back!!!

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best time ever

best haunted house we have ever been to ,great times good fun we will be going again this year

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Best All Around Hands Down!

My brother and I went out one dark and spooky night. Even the ride out was creepy. I love the fact that it is in the middle of no where. The place gives you the creeps from the parking lot to the end. I love haunts with lots of interaction and not so many pop out animatronics. So many real people to jump out and get you. Will be going again this year for sure...may have to bring some fresh undies for the ladies LOL.

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an absolute blast from beginning to end!!!

this is hands down the best haunted attraction i've been to ever. last fall my husband and i made the trip out there and it was an awesome experience from beginning to end. I loved the fact that they had entertainment even while you wait in line for the haunted house. Even the location was creepy, theres nothing quite like driving down a spooky old dirt road to a massive haunted house! then when you get in to the haunt it was one scare right after another, the actors are awesome and the scenery and costumes were amazing! i cant wait to see what the guys out at Darksyde Acres have in store for this Halloween!!!

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Worth the drive from anywhere

My wife and I travel the country visiting haunted attractions and locations, we even got married at Mansfield Reformatory; DarkSyde is by far one of our favorite haunted attractions. We make the 3 hour trip from Cleveland, Ohio every year and are NEVER disappointed with this venue. The place is so big and has so many attractions it's absolutely worth the drive from anywhere in the Midwest.Happy Haunting DarkSyde!

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Such an amazing place!

Why go to a hounted house when you could go to a place with multiple places in one spot! my friends and I love Darksyde! and from the looks of things when we went they are growing! Take all your friendss! perfect for a guys night with all the hot girls dacning there too!

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BEST HAUNTED HOUSE IN MICHIGAN!!!

Darksyde Acres Haunted House is one of BEST HAUNTED HOUSE IN MICHIGAN!!! We were driving around and found it one night. From the time you pull up to the place you get a feeling that you’re being watched by something. As you go thru the park you get a feeling as if something is there. By the end og the park you are scared and ready to get out of there It’s my number one pick. It will always be in the back of my mind.

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dsa is bad ass!

Darksyde was the first haunted house that i had ever been to and i absolutely loved it!!!! the make up, props, and actors brought everything phenomenal! sice going there i have gone to other haunted houses and Darksyde is still my favorite! 3:) i will keep going every year

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Cchhyyyeeeaaaa

Ok so I'm just gana make this short and sweet I had a lot of fun and it was supa scary I'm going back and bringing friends cuz this place is the best yo

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Thrills, Chills, and Guts Galore!!!

Darksyde Acres Haunted House is an awesome way to cure constipation!!! From the beginning until the end, you will be freaked out and scared to the end of your wits! Some of the freakiest monsters that I've ever seen and they do not hold back on scaring the hell out of ya!!! Check it out, you will not regret it!!! Not for the faint at heart!!! I absolutely thought it was awesome!!! Will be returning for the 2012 season, can't wait!!!

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Can't wait to go back!

I'm an aspiring haunter who has been looking to established haunters for advice and guidance. I had the pleasure of visiting Darksyde earlier in the year. To say the least, I was impressed. I love their actor based approach and unique scare tactics. It is a huge haunt. You get a lot for your money. The owners and staff are good people who are very dedicated to providing you with the best experience possible. You will be happy you visited. I can't wait to make the 300 mile trip to visit them again.

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Keep Calm.....yeah right!

I am a really jumpy person but I'm pretty hard to actually scare. DarkSyde scared the ever living crap out of me! It was AWESOME! Best freaking shock therapy you can find this side of the horror circuit! Not only is it absolutely terrifying....it's immensely entertaining.The que line was phenominal, the clowns leave you feeling dirty and used without ever even touching you (THAT'S TALENT!), the dancers will leave you bewildered and wanting more and the pirates.....holy crap on a cracker, I have no words for those scoundrels. You'll just have to see it for youself!Darksyde Acres in Jonesville, MI is the BEST HAUNT I've ever been to.

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This is diffidently for you if you love a great scare!!!

This is the most scariest place i have even been too........ nothing like real life actors to scare your pants off!!! the feeling i got while i was in the pitch black rust hole was unbelievable. I so don't have the words to explain how awesome this place is an i will continue to return for the years to come!!!!

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Best haunt in all the land!

I had heard a lot about this haunt for a while, and so I decided to check it out, it was more than I could have ever imagined, it literally blew my mind...brains all over the walls. :P It was definitely the most terrifying haunt I've ever been to. The clowns were...well I guess creepy would be the best way to put it lol. And quite a twist from all the other haunts I've ever been to. Every aspect of this haunt just had me on edge the whole walk through, and yet they were still able to catch me off guard. Definitely recommend checking this place out.

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AWSOME!!!

Best haunted house ever. I have never been to a better one. This one is the most scariest haunted house ever. I challenge anyone to say it isn't the best around.

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the best!

I have been to alot of haunted houses and darksyde acres is deffinatly the freakiest place I have EVER been..i cant wait to visit again!

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I have been a haunted house enthusiast for thirty years. I have traveled this our great state of Michigan looking for what I believed a haunt to be and always come up short, there are many great haunts here but I knew once I stepped into the indoor waiting line at Darksyde I had found what I was looking for...Darksyde Acres Haunted House puts you one on one with some of the most amazing actors in the business. From the time I walked in until I checked my back seat and slid into my car there were actors. Anyone can pop out and scare you but these people seem to be of a special breed that will scare you when you know they are right in front of you, or hidden in the toilet, behind a wall or on the other side of your car. Darksyde gets that you want to be entertained and they do not disappoint...

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Making even the hardened haunt finatics jump

I have a great time at Darksyde everytime I go, I love my haunts and go whenever and wherever I can, and although it takes A LOT to make me squirm/get scared Darksyde has done it everytime I go there. There are new scares around every corner & because they seem to constantly change their scenes or add to them every year its always a new scare.... Just when you thought you knew where they were jumping out of, from the year before they come out of a totally different spot. Looking forward to bring some Haunt newbies with me this year hopefully :) cant wait

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WOW!!!!!!

Darksyde Acres Haunted House is the AWESOMEST place in the whole world! Me and some friends were bored one night last year so we went. My friends have been trying for three years to get me to come to The Darksyde. lol. I'm not really a Halloween buff and I don't really like scary movies, (OK. I'm just a sissy. lol) but they conned me into it. Well, the ride there was scary enough. They are located in the rural outskirts of Jonesville, MI. As soon as you you leave town and turn down Concord Rd., it's get scary! At night, when it's dark, and there are no city street lights to envelope you in their warm glow..........yeah. Then you turn down this backwoods country road and you can almost hear banjo music playing in the back of your mind. I was terrified enough just thinking about the ghouls and monsters that awaited me at the haunted house already. I was petrified. When we arrived, There was a little bit of a line but it moved very quickly and we got our tickets. I felt bad for Kacy because I was white-knuckling her arm. I'm not gonna tell you what happened as we walked down to the front door, before we entered into the buildings. Lets's just say one of my friends had to make a pit stop and she made it but not in the right place. OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!! IT WAS HILLLLLLLARRRRRIOUS!!!!!!!! When we walked in, I thought we were in the first haunted house already because their indoor waiting is even scary. They had little scenes set up throughout as well as scary freaks placed in them. One girl asked me if she could be my girlfriend. lol. I told her she needed a doctor. Both kinds. Her makeup was awesome!!!!!!!!! At this point I'm scared but at the same time I'm kinda relaxed. I thought that while these "monsters" were nasty gory, they were entertaining. I thought to myself, "I can do this! This isn't soo scary" Yeah! I was wrong. Lets just say there were THREE sets of wet pants on the way home! lol. Darksyde Acres Haunted House in Jonesville, MI is a must do! Even for sissy, non horror movie watching, non- Halloweeneey being, people like me. My friends and I are planing on doing it again this year. We are bringing a bigger group with us this time too. I can't wait!! Darksyde has it all! They will make you laugh. They will make you cry. They might even make you pee.

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We were in the area looking for some Friday night fun when we happened to see the sign for this place. We followed the signs and arrived at the farm. Our first impression was "it's a farm, how scarey can this possibly get?" Well, we decided to give this haunt a try any way. After we paid at the ticket window, we walked around to the entrance and were met by this giant fellow dressed as an undead Elvis. Entering the que line we were entertained by several actors who made us forget that we had a 20 minute wait. there were so many different characters and sets that captured the imagination. The actors used a mix of imaginative horror and comedy in their acts which made for a nice break from the typical "boo" that you get from most other haunted houses. In a normal haunted house, this would make the sum total of what you paid admission for, but this was only the que line and we were soon to find out this was not your average haunted house. Not by a long shot.When we finally made it through the que line we entered the haunt and were met by a stilt walker who ushered us down a stretch of hallway into the cemetery where we got our first scares of the night. the scares were a mix of quick scares and longer tensifying acts that would play off each other. The zombie at the end of the cemetery was especially disturbing to say the least. After being chased down the hall from the cemetery, we were quickly met by eerie clowns who mentally violated us and left us feeling dirty. Believe me, the feeling just doesn't wash off!Our next visit was in a black maze that kept us on edge at first, but then we came out of the maze to discover gorgeous undead vixens dancing in cages but this was only the bait that was used to set us up for the maniacs who were waiting for us. Nice bait and scare technique! But this wasn't the end. We came to an area where we found a stripper dancing on a pole. Very beautiful and graceful. After my buddy whistled to her, she came down from her stage and whispered something in his ear. I saw his face go from pleased to horrified. Quickly, he motioned for us to leave. As we stepped out I asked him what she said to him and he replied- "SHE IS A GUY". These people at truly twisted!from there we walked over to the entrance of a pirate themed haunt. You can tell a LOT of time and effort went into this set. as we entered we got our first scare from what we thought was just a realistic looking prop followed up by a second scare from a pirate with a booming voice. I'm not going to give too many details away here, but this is the area that will give you the most scares and the most entertainment. The captain and the chop shop were the best! I can see why they saved this for last. It was the best of all the areas!Once we got through the pirate ship, we entered the gift shop and found many souvenirs available to take home with us.On our way back to the car, we discovered the zombie paintball challenge where you get to shoot at live actors. Then we happened to get one last scare as my buddy decided to use one of the portapotties. He opened the door and an actor dressed up in a giant psychotic bunny suit jumped out and scared the bejeezus out of him. My buddy walks back to us and said "I don't have to go now!" pointing to his soiled pants. Lol!All in all, this attraction was great. Just when you thought it was over, it kept giving you more. Most haunted houses give you half as much or less for what you pay here. I hear they keep adding to it every year, so I'm definitely going to have to return next year!Note: Use the portapotties BEFORE entering!

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What a blast!

Darksyde is by far one of the scariest and most fun haunted houses I have ever been to and I travel a lot. Halloween time is like Christmas to me so choosing wisely is part of fall tradition and Darksyde keeps your heart racing the whole way through!

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Darksyde is a must see!

I enjoy going to haunted houses and as such, have become a haunt snob. There are very few that will even cause a reaction for me but Darksyde Acres made me jump numerous times. The first time I went there it was great because they have scares you don't see coming & it's not the same scares you see at other haunts. I was so impressed that I have made it a point to go back to Darksyde numerous times. They have added so many new things every year that it's never the same experience twice. If you haven't made it to Darksyde Acres Haunted Attractions yet then you are really missing a great haunt!

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The best time ever

So we all got together to go out to DarkSyde Acres after visiting another local haunt. We all heard how intense the place was so we prepared ourselves. We all went to the bathroom before we left and still two of the girls were wearing depends. When we got there it was lit well enough to park and got to the ticket booth. It made us a bit nervous when we saw that they had a team of fire fighters and EMTs there on scene. We got our tickets from the Ladies at the ticket booth and walked down to the entrance. Before we even got inside we got our first taste of the show to come. There was a big bounding thing that got us all to move faster. Once we stepped inside we were greeted by "Dead Elvis" He showed us the way through to the line. And that's where the preshow began. There was the Insane Doctor that made us jump and laugh. There were people moving and doing things that really got us all keyed up and excited as we watched and waited for our turn. Then we were sent on our way down a long dimly lit hall with instructions to go through the door around the corner. Damn but that door should have had a sign that said "Abandon all hope ye who enter here." At this point my wife was ready to turn back. But she wasn't going to go back by herself. Needless to say we kept going. We found ourselves walking into a graveyard that was right out of a horror flick. We jumped ran and screamed trying to find our way out. When we finally got out we paused for a moment to catch our breath when up behind us came a ghoul that freaked us out and we took off. That's when we found ourselves and our senses assaulted by the freakiest clowns that I have ever seen. Between Bubbles and Pickles my wife made use of her depends. Thankfully we finally got past the clowns without too many embarrassing stains in at least my undies. Before we had gone to far we heard the pounding beat of industrial music, and were plunged into the darkness. Not even the light from our phones were much help. The first dancing girl was hot and drew us in. Then a guy scared the crap out of us and had us around the corner so fast I don't think any of us knew where we were at anymore. Then we stepped into a scene right out of a Mad Max movie. It was awesome, the girl on the pole was hot but then this guy that looked freaky as hell got us moving right along. Seriously I think his mom must have beat him as a child. But then we were back in the dark and chasing these little lights. We found another beautiful dancer and got scared again. finally we made it outside and into the night. It was by far the most thrilling and chilling haunt ever. Then we found out we were not done yet, not by a long shot. We were directed to the Dark Abyss. It was a pirate themed haunt, and OH MY GOD! It was the most intense haunt ever. The anticipation kept building as we walked in and found ourselves in this big cave looking place. The music sounded just like something out of a pirate movie. The Captain scared the crap out of me. and it just kept going. The second it seemed like it might be slowing down something new and scary as shit came along. By the time we got to the desk we had all messed ourselves at least a little bit. They have a really nice gift shop at the end, so we just had to get some souvenir to show that we had survived the experience. We thought that we had made it through everything, but thankfully we were wrong again. It's like the awesomeness of this place never ends. They had a couple bon fires going and there was the zombie paintball. Good Lord this guy done up as a zombie was in this little space dancing when we got up there. We thought it was going to be easy to shoot him and get at least some of our man cards back. Nope this guy was a freakin ninja. Bobbing and weaving as the paintballs flew around him. It was awesome! Then we noticed the concessions stand. We went up there thinking that they would only have chips and pop. Thankfully we were wrong again. They had coffee and pop and all kinds of treats and the best fudge. And to top it all off it was served by this really nice lady. Can't beat the comfort food after all the activity.FJQ

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Best Haunted house I have been to in many years.

I've been through many haunted houses in my 42 years and this place tops the list. When I pulled in the parking lot the hair on neck stood up. This place oozes scary. It is an amazing site to see people scared so bad they lose control of their bodily functions. If you enjoy haunted houses, this is THE place to be. I have been through it the last 3 years, and it is never the same. Not your normal haunted house either. Most haunts you stand in line forever and have a 5 to 10 minute walk through. With Darksyde it seems to go on and on and on. I cannot wait to see what they have this year. My kids love the shoot the zombie paint ball game. They love shooting the undead zombies the wander endlessly.

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DARKSYDE IS THE PLACE TO GO!!

This is the best haunt I have ever been too! The people cross lines that make the show scary as hell but inappropriate (in a good way) too ;)

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totally freakin awesome!!!!

took my son and a friend out there and had a blast! This place is definately going to scare your pants off, I freakin lost it half way through but had to see what else there was coming up. The pirate area was the best!!! Can't wait to go back this year to see what is new!!

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