NEWS: Rob Zombie's Great American Nightmare Culminates With Record Breaking Night
ROB ZOMBIE'S GREAT AMERICAN NIGHTMARE CULMINATES WITH RECORD-BREAKING NIGHT
“Great American Nightmare may be the best example yet of the upsizing of haunted houses over the last decade…” (The New York Times, October 24, 2013)
Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare closed out its 15-day run November 2 at the FEARPlex in Pomona, California with a record-breaking night for a stand-alone haunted house event in the United States. On Saturday night, over 8,500 people traversed the haunted house attractions at this ultimate Halloween music and horror event. The evening culminated with a headlining performance by Rob Zombie.
In addition to music performances, the fully immersive haunted house experience featured three attractions based on Zombie’s own horror films: The Lords Of Salem In Total Black Out, The Haunted World Of El Superbeasto 3D, and Haunt Of 1,000 Corpses.
“After 32 years in the haunted house business, the final weekend of Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare had the largest crowds I have ever witnessed,” said haunted house producer Steve Kopelman. “We ran more than 8,500 people through the attractions on the final night. We are extremely proud of the event we built and the partnership with Rob Zombie, and look forward to 2014.”
Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare received overwhelming praise from the media, as evidenced below:
“Great American Nightmare may be the best example yet of the upsizing of haunted houses over the last decade…” - Steven Kurutz, The New York Times (Home section cover story), October 24, 2013
“All of the demented, satanic, bloody – yet, at times, comical – things that have defined rocker-turned-horror-director Rob Zombie’s film career are all coming to life in his Great American Nightmare fest…” - Kelli Skye Fadroski, Orange County Register, October 10, 2013
“…for fans of bloodcurdling horror, it is like a dream come true…The 3-D effects are stunning…a truly intense and horrific experience that will most likely have an effect on you long after you leave the grounds...the sets are expertly crafted and the actors are top-notch. This is Hollywood horror at its finest…To Zombie’s credit, he holds back nothing, delivering a truly frightening experience that is vivid and supremely unforgettable. It is provocative, graphic and quite daring. In a very real way, he has re-invented the haunted house.” - Chris Epting, Loudwire.com, October 14, 2013
“…far and away the most intensely disturbing haunted house we have ever experienced…This is no schlock – the level of detail is truly jaw-dropping…one hell of a good time.” - Joe Daly, Metal Hammer, October 11, 2013
“…great for the whole family…if you’re the Manson family!” - Allie Mac Kay, KTLA Morning News, October 10, 2013
“one of the Top 5 EDM Halloween parties” - Alejandra Loera, OC Weekly, October 14, 2013
“…the best new Halloween attraction in Southern California.” - Lizandro Melean, Cool Hunting Project, October 20, 2013
“…hands down the best 3D maze I have ever been to.” - Hanalena Fennel, TheGeekGirlProject.com, October 24, 2013
Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare was held every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from October 10 through November 2. The bone-chilling experience combined the most advanced haunted house attractions with a not-to-be-missed music festival from top artists in the realms of hard rock/metal, rock alternative, EDM, and Latin music. The Great American Nightmare’s Bloody Boulevard offered outdoor screenings of classic horror films, a DJ, food vendors, beer, wine and spirits, with freak show characters roaming throughout the grounds each night. Each ticket included access to all haunted house attractions, concerts and Bloody Boulevard activities.
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About Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare: Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare is a creative collaboration between masters of the macabre Rob Zombie and preeminent haunted house producer Steve Kopelman. The event is produced by Rob Zombie, Steve Kopelman and Andy Gould, along with event music producers Kevin Lyman and John Reese. FEARPlex (Fairplex) is located at 1101 W. McKinley Avenue in Pomona, CA, centrally located in the heart of Southern California.
Rob Zombie's Great American Nightmare was made possible through the support of sponsors including AXS TV, Beck’s Beer, Ernie Ball, F*ck Cancer, Guitar Center, Keep A Breast, The Lords Of Salem (Anchor Bay), Monster Energy Drink, Monster Products, Orange Amplification, Rock N Roll Industries Magazine, and Slidebar.
