The Bottom Line
- Almost mazelike twists and turns
- Great sets without too much cheesy gore
- Good, creepy atmosphere even while waiting in line
- A few more really dark passages would add to the tension
Description
- Location:
2000 South IH 35
Round Rock, Texas 78681
Exit 251 behind the Taco Cabana and near Hastings
576-9570 - Attractions:
Slaughter Circus is one of two Mansion of Terror attractions. Also see: Pitch Dark 2 - Ticket Prices:
Single Admission: $12
Combo Admission to both attractions: $16 - Family Night:
Buy 3 get 1 FREE Combo Tickets on Sunday. Must mention the discount to receive it. Not valid October 28. - Military Discount:
Active Duty and Dependants $3.00 off admission any night with military ID. - Coupons:
Visit Austin Area Goodwill locations, Halloween Express or Audio FX for $2.00 off coupons to Mansion of Terror. - Hours:
7pm - 11pm Thursday & Sunday
7pm - Midnight Friday & Saturday
7pm - Midnight on Mon, Tue, Wed of Halloween Week
Guide Review - Vicious T. Mangle's Slaughter Circus and Freakshow at the Mansion of Terror
It was a thrill-filled, scream-filled, dark and crazy rush to the exit on our first journey through. Going through a second time the next weekend I was at first disappointed that it didn't seem near as dark -- I could see quite well. But that disappointment lasted for only a few moments. Actually being able to see better the second time in no way detracted from the fun. In fact, it was as if I was in a totally different attraction. I saw scenes and ghouls that either weren't there the first time or I hadn't noticed in the rush to get past the other monsters that chased, jumped out, and blocked our way through the Slaughter Circus (I keep writing slaughterhouse -- for good reason). Either way, it was an entertaining attraction.
Kudos to the actors and the set builders for creating this more or less traditional sort of creepshow that still managed to deliver far more than the traditional gory sets and monsters in the dark experience.
Seriously afraid of clowns? You might not want to try this one but if you can handle the frights and only want to do one of the two Mansion of Terror attractions -- Vicious T. Mangle's Slaughter Circus and Freakshow is the one.
