Netherworld Haunted House

Netherworld Haunted House is a haunted attraction located in Atlanta, Georgia that began in 1997.

Unlike many haunted events at that time Netherworld developed an original theme that was not based on popular movies such as Slasher Films , but rather a unique storyline. The event moved several times and then settled in Norcross GA that also houses other businesses including an Antique Mall. Since then Netherworld has continued to grow as an event, adding the latest special effects and “scare tactics” every season. In recent years Netherworld has become nationally known and attracts customers from all over the United States when it opens in October of each year.

Reviews

Many notable media outlets have described Netherworld as one of the top Haunted Attractions in the country. Hauntworld Magazine, a publication for the Haunted attraction industry has consistently rated the event among its Top Haunted houses, including #1 in 2007, # 2 in 2009 and #1 again in 2010. AOL has also rated the event very highly, #4 in 2009 and #2 in 2007. In 2009 Fangoria , perhaps the most well known horror magazine in America ranked Netherworld # 1 on its Haunted House list. The Travel Channel said in 2007 - “It’s the most elaborate haunted house in America, and it makes Hollywood Creature-Features look like Bambi”

Themes

Over the years there have been many themes or storylines for this event. In the early years there was only one haunted house, and then a second smaller haunt where guests would wear 3D ChromaDepth glasses was added in 1999 when Netherworld world moved to its current location in the Georgia Antique Center. In 2000 a third event was added at a remote location for one year called Bloodfeast, a replica of a Medieval Torture Chamber. This event can now be seen every Spring at the Georgia Renaissance Festival. In 2003 Netherworld expanded with a third attraction that was located one floor below the larger one. It began as Tomb of Darkness, a very dark show, and slowly evolved into a more gory reality based event when compared with the traditional gothic horror elements of the upstairs haunt. In 2007 The 3D Show and the Main show were combined in Leviathan, and a new intro section and gift shop were added.

1997 NETHERWORLD - The Colber Mansion

1998 NETHERWORLD - Vampire the Masquerade & Vault 13

1999 NETHERWORLD - Apocalypse / Netherworld in 3D

2000 NETHERWORLD - Primeval / Extreme 3D Haunted Mansion / Bloodfeast

2001 NETHERWORLD - Buried Alive (aka The Harkness House)/ PLANET X in 3D

2002 NETHERWORLD - Inner Sanctum / House of Creeps in 3D

2003 NETHERWORLD - Dark Harvest/Vault 13/Tomb of Darkness

2004 NETHERWORLD - Spirits of the Dead / Very Scary Tales in 3D / Oblivion

2005 NETHERWORLD - Abomination / Terror of Tiki Island in 3D/ Slaughterhouse

2006 NETHERWORLD - Cursed / Shock-o-Rama in 3D / Freak pit

2007 NETHERWORLD - Leviathan / Primal Fear

2008 NETHERWORLD - Carnivore / Mangler

2009 NETHERWORLD - Blood Night / Zombie Rampage

2010 NETHERWORLD - Gargoyles / Dead Salvage

2011 NETHERWORLD - Nightmares / Raw Meat

Other aspects

Netherworld has always created original monsters and props as it was founded by TV and Movie professionals, including costume designers, Producers and Creature fabricators. Every night the attraction is open approximately 100 actors are transformed into monsters to scare and entertain the guests that go through the haunted house. Some perform stunts such as bungee jumps and sliding. Netherworld is also known for its elaborate sets, innovative special effects, lighting and sound. Many visitors enjoy the actors disguised as nightmarish creatures that stalk the parking lot before the haunted house actually begins, starting the experience the moment guests get out of their cars.

Film connections

The 2009 Movie Zombieland had portions filmed inside of Netherworld, and members of the Netherworld crew participated in the films production. Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2 2009 film also rented props from the event and used Haunted House staff. Many Netherworld crew are now involved with production of the AMC TV series, The Walking Dead. Several key staff are members of the Special Effects Makeup and Costuming unions.

External links

• www.fearworld.com
• Real and For Fun Haunted Houses in Georgia