The American Horrorplex is one of the more entertaining haunts we go to each year. That is to say, it’s not necessarily the scariest but what it lacks in frights, it more than makes up for in laughs and entertainment. The true soul of his haunt is without a doubt its incredible cast of vibrant characters that are either grossing you out or making you laugh out loud.
The backdrop of the haunt remains as The Bracken Hart Institute, a medical facility founded by two WWII-era scientists tasked to develop super soldiers. Now, their hideous experiments continue behind the front of this facility. It’s a pretty ingenious storyline because it allows the actors play their part as mentally deranged patients that are often the product of wild experimentation or staff responsible for their creation.
The American Horrorplex is also one of those haunts that has a plethora of randomness and “stuff”. There’s a LOT of small details sprawled everywhere so you’re sure to miss a lot of as you concentrate on making your way through the chaos. It can be anything from random body parts nailed to the walls, to ancient equipment that was used for who-knows-what, small knickknacks, literal junk – anything that packs the scene and keeps it from being bare. It works – it keeps the sets dirty, disheveled and anything but serene and sterile.
There’s a lot of gross out moments in the haunt. Nothing too over the top, but things I found hysterical (that others may find repulsive) like a girl wanting to brush our teeth with a toilet bowl scrubber, or the nipples-out lunch cook offering “milky milky milky” or just the fact that most of the actors makeup gives them this appearance of being absolutely filthy, bloody and diseased. Without a special vest as an option, the actors don’t touch, but that doesn’t mean they wont get up close and personal.
Recalling the 2022 season, much of the build felt largely the same. The biggest and easiest change noticed this year was how the haunt ends. Now, the finale takes place in a rail car to simulate the ride away from the institute, complete with one final crazed maniac along for the ride. It’s an inventive idea and could use a little refining but I think they’re on to something with it.
In past years, The American Horrorplex always offered at least one “WTF” moment that was absolutely off the wall. While nothing, for me, will top the Reba McEntire room back at The 7th Street haunt (soooo random), I’ll also never forget the guy I referred to as “poo man” at the Horrorplex (who literally ate and offered you some of his [fake] poo) or the wall-climbing guy with the long scrotum at the very end who made you walk between his legs. This year, I think the lunch guy will be the one burned in my mind. It’s such a simple role yet he made it memorable because it was so odd yet funny.
This exactly why I love The American Horrorplex. It has a solid lore yet doesn’t take itself too seriously. The owners and operators also ensure that everyone who wants to be part of the show, despite any limitations they have, will always have a haunt home there and that’s something very special in itself. The result is cast of characters who clearly love what they’re doing and will ensure you have a good time.
The backdrop of the haunt remains as The Bracken Hart Institute, a medical facility founded by two WWII-era scientists tasked to develop super soldiers. Now, their hideous experiments continue behind the front of this facility. It’s a pretty ingenious storyline because it allows the actors play their part as mentally deranged patients that are often the product of wild experimentation or staff responsible for their creation.
The American Horrorplex is also one of those haunts that has a plethora of randomness and “stuff”. There’s a LOT of small details sprawled everywhere so you’re sure to miss a lot of as you concentrate on making your way through the chaos. It can be anything from random body parts nailed to the walls, to ancient equipment that was used for who-knows-what, small knickknacks, literal junk – anything that packs the scene and keeps it from being bare. It works – it keeps the sets dirty, disheveled and anything but serene and sterile.
There’s a lot of gross out moments in the haunt. Nothing too over the top, but things I found hysterical (that others may find repulsive) like a girl wanting to brush our teeth with a toilet bowl scrubber, or the nipples-out lunch cook offering “milky milky milky” or just the fact that most of the actors makeup gives them this appearance of being absolutely filthy, bloody and diseased. Without a special vest as an option, the actors don’t touch, but that doesn’t mean they wont get up close and personal.
Recalling the 2022 season, much of the build felt largely the same. The biggest and easiest change noticed this year was how the haunt ends. Now, the finale takes place in a rail car to simulate the ride away from the institute, complete with one final crazed maniac along for the ride. It’s an inventive idea and could use a little refining but I think they’re on to something with it.
In past years, The American Horrorplex always offered at least one “WTF” moment that was absolutely off the wall. While nothing, for me, will top the Reba McEntire room back at The 7th Street haunt (soooo random), I’ll also never forget the guy I referred to as “poo man” at the Horrorplex (who literally ate and offered you some of his [fake] poo) or the wall-climbing guy with the long scrotum at the very end who made you walk between his legs. This year, I think the lunch guy will be the one burned in my mind. It’s such a simple role yet he made it memorable because it was so odd yet funny.
This exactly why I love The American Horrorplex. It has a solid lore yet doesn’t take itself too seriously. The owners and operators also ensure that everyone who wants to be part of the show, despite any limitations they have, will always have a haunt home there and that’s something very special in itself. The result is cast of characters who clearly love what they’re doing and will ensure you have a good time.
On a very industrial road just West of downtown Louisville lies the American Horrorplex- One of the most entertaining, grossest, shocking, and creative haunts we have the pleasure of visiting.
After you park your car and head through security and admissions, you enter into the Horrorplex compound. Roaming actors and kiosks with random facts about the Bracken-Hart institute keep you occupied in the queue before you enter the attraction. Once inside, you get your first taste of what's to come with a very well-done history lesson of the facility and why you may want to re-think your visit. Oops, too late- no turning back now!
From the entrance door to the exit, American Horrorplex is a non-stop explosion of chaos.
The sets, the acting, the costuming, the makeup, the sound effects, the lighting... They all work so well together to pull you into this abomination of a medical establishment. At times it really feels like these people inside are criminally insane- they look the part, act the part, and you genuinely feel like some of them may just live in here full time. Scene after scene of super over-the-top acting where they're just going as big as they can with their roles, and it's not just a few of them, it's EVERYONE! It might come across as cheesy or campy if it were only a couple of them doing it, but when every single person you come across is this crazy, you start to wonder if you're going to be ok once you get out.
The set design is excellent, and the sheer quantity of props used inside is kind of unbelievable. It doesn't matter where you look or who you encounter- you'll be surrounded by haunt. At times there's just so much happening that you go into overload, and lose track of what the hell is going on (which explains most of these people around you.) And no matter how many times I go through, the guy with that damn shovel gets me every time.
Once you finally get through and start to regain your sanity, there's a great merch area where you can pick up some swag or buy the photos you took at the beginning, before you head outside to check out the midway. There you'll find a bunch of games, food, crafts, experiences, and even a few adorable little goats and farm critters. It's a great way to recover from your time in the institute before heading back out into the insanity of the real world.
I always leave Horrorplex feeling like it was one of the best ways I could have spent my time that evening. It's such a unique haunt that's every bit as fun as it is scary, and I think that's part of why I love it so much. If you're looking for haunts to visit in the Louisville area, the American Horrorplex should absolutely be near the top of your list.
After you park your car and head through security and admissions, you enter into the Horrorplex compound. Roaming actors and kiosks with random facts about the Bracken-Hart institute keep you occupied in the queue before you enter the attraction. Once inside, you get your first taste of what's to come with a very well-done history lesson of the facility and why you may want to re-think your visit. Oops, too late- no turning back now!
From the entrance door to the exit, American Horrorplex is a non-stop explosion of chaos.
The sets, the acting, the costuming, the makeup, the sound effects, the lighting... They all work so well together to pull you into this abomination of a medical establishment. At times it really feels like these people inside are criminally insane- they look the part, act the part, and you genuinely feel like some of them may just live in here full time. Scene after scene of super over-the-top acting where they're just going as big as they can with their roles, and it's not just a few of them, it's EVERYONE! It might come across as cheesy or campy if it were only a couple of them doing it, but when every single person you come across is this crazy, you start to wonder if you're going to be ok once you get out.
The set design is excellent, and the sheer quantity of props used inside is kind of unbelievable. It doesn't matter where you look or who you encounter- you'll be surrounded by haunt. At times there's just so much happening that you go into overload, and lose track of what the hell is going on (which explains most of these people around you.) And no matter how many times I go through, the guy with that damn shovel gets me every time.
Once you finally get through and start to regain your sanity, there's a great merch area where you can pick up some swag or buy the photos you took at the beginning, before you head outside to check out the midway. There you'll find a bunch of games, food, crafts, experiences, and even a few adorable little goats and farm critters. It's a great way to recover from your time in the institute before heading back out into the insanity of the real world.
I always leave Horrorplex feeling like it was one of the best ways I could have spent my time that evening. It's such a unique haunt that's every bit as fun as it is scary, and I think that's part of why I love it so much. If you're looking for haunts to visit in the Louisville area, the American Horrorplex should absolutely be near the top of your list.
The American Horrorplex continues with the same story line, allowing the creators of this haunt to constantly switch things up and bring nightmares to life. It was a rainy evening this year, so we didn’t get the full experience this haunt has to offer with their outdoor activities, but indoors was the same frightfully fun time!
The sets at American Horrorplex have elevated, adding some new motion animations and cool upgraded sets. The disgusting images, creepy sounds, and those damn fishing lines tickling your face, make the experience even more terrifying. The actors at Horrorplex love to have fun, so this haunt is a welcome mix of fear and laughter throughout. I love the old guy who tells guest the storyline year after year. He does an awesome job and hope to see him for many more years!
Horrorplex provides an experience outside of the haunt box. There are so many details and small things to take in when you get the chance to look around. Don’t look too long though or you might be the next experiment gone wrong!
The sets at American Horrorplex have elevated, adding some new motion animations and cool upgraded sets. The disgusting images, creepy sounds, and those damn fishing lines tickling your face, make the experience even more terrifying. The actors at Horrorplex love to have fun, so this haunt is a welcome mix of fear and laughter throughout. I love the old guy who tells guest the storyline year after year. He does an awesome job and hope to see him for many more years!
Horrorplex provides an experience outside of the haunt box. There are so many details and small things to take in when you get the chance to look around. Don’t look too long though or you might be the next experiment gone wrong!
American Horrorplex is a ton of fun! If you like your scares with a side of humor, this place is for you! It has a great backstory going all the way back to WWII and Nazi doctors. Of course, it's the Nazis, their super soldiers and awful Fleshlumpkins! Get the whole story on the website! The place is littered with crazed doctors and their medical experiments. Experimenting on mentally-handicapped vagrants...what could possibly go wrong?!! A LOT! The scenes here are very intense yet humorous. See a guy get electrocuted while you watch! Meet the insane patients wandering the halls. Hope you like your milk chunky! The place is off-kilter and scary in an entertaining way. The actors are theatrical, smart, intimidating, freakish, and over-the-top hilarious. They keep finding new ways to make it immersive, as well! If you make it out, there is a fantastic gift shop with souvenirs and some awesome Halloween decor. And outside, as long as the weather isn't too awful, there are booths selling food (which smelled fantastic), a petting zoo, and more stuff to see and do. Sadly, there was quite a bit of rain the night we toured, so no petting 3-legged goats for me! We still had a fantastic time! I love having a laugh with friends, especially over seeing them get scared or grossed out, and this place brings it in spades.
The American Horrorplex in Louisville delivers a unique blend of frights and laughter, creating an entertaining yet terrifying experience. Rooted in a compelling backstory dating back to WWII and Nazi experiments, the haunt features intense yet humorous scenes, showcasing crazed doctors, super soldiers, and bizarre medical experiments. The actors contribute to the immersive atmosphere, displaying over-the-top and hilarious performances. The set design and props are commendable, with an overwhelming quantity of details contributing to the haunt's chaotic and disheveled appearance. While the haunt has maintained its inventive storyline, it could benefit from refining certain elements, such as the ending rail car finale, to enhance the overall impact. The Horrorplex's commitment to inclusivity and diverse character portrayals adds a special touch to the experience, fostering a sense of community among the cast. Despite its strengths, the haunt's potential for improvement lies in balancing its comedic and scary elements to create a more cohesive and memorable journey for visitors.
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