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Voted # 1 Haunted House on Long Island - News 12 The Gateway Playhouse of Horrors was horrible– in a good way if you like Haunted Houses! I was tricked into going in and so I screamed my head off the entire time. At one point I was crying. I could not wait for it to be over– my heart was racing so I ran through and it took 20 minutes ! It was so, so scary. I was threatening Gateway’s Paul Allan that unless he told me what was around the corner, I wouldn’t air the footage! My brave intern said it was the scariest and most unique Haunted House she has ever been to. They have a ton of pro actors with amazing make-up and costumes. They tell a really good ghost story and then you are stuck in it. I was so freaked out I can’t stop thinking about it! It was just really really creepy. For years I’ve heard stories about real ghosts at Gateway Playhouse — so to think that it may really be haunted makes it so much creepier! Happy Halloween! Elisa DiStefano, News 12

Newsday's Explore TV came out and taped a segment last Sunday. It is difficult to capture the overall theatrical impact with a night vision camera, but you'll get the idea... Thanks to Anne and Mark from Explore TV Here is a link to video on the Newsday.com site ExploreTV.com Click the video below - to play it

After our first weekend of operation - Everyone is raving! Here is a recent review ... Excellent Reviewed Date: 10/18/2009 10/17/2009 - gateway's haunted playhouse was extremely well done -- great scenes throughout the playhouse, no boring animatronics, good actors who didn't overdo it, and overall it was very unique compared to others I've been to. In terms of how scary it was, it depends on the type of person you are - I find it all to be entertaining, rarely do they get me to jump etc, so I liked it just because of how well it was done. My sister and my fiance were screaming the whole way through though. It's not just the "boo!" parts that were good, but the unique scenes of grotesque murder, twisted mad scientists, etc, they just did a really good job. On top of that the price was better than many others and there was absolutely no line, although maybe we were just lucky. Overall the whole thing was very impressive, especially in comparison to the other hyped up boring ones I've been to over the past few years. More reviews posted here : www.lihauntedhouses.com

Things that go bump in the night scare you? Maybe a chop, chop, chopping sound, or a window opening in the shadow of moonlight. That’s just the beginning, my friends. If you dare to come, Gateway’s Estate, with Civil War era buildings, provides the backdrop for a walk thru trip that begins in a dilapidated barn. As the rafters loom with maybe a bat or two or three…… the tale is told of a horrifying murderer and victim who still haunt the premises. When and if you are free to leave, you may agree that spirits never die. It may not be your choice to stay or run screaming into the night, traveling with trepidation, heart beating fast, out into the eerie wooded paths and in thru a nightmare maze of shocking and bizarre happenings destined to chill you to the very bone. Creatures strange and beautiful will beckon you on, as things may not be quite as they seem, journeying on to the depths of hell and thru the electrifying chambers within. Gateway’s Haunted Playhouse of Horrors is not suitable for young children under the age of 13.

October 16 - November 1

6:00pm thru 10:30pm (on haunt days)
...Arrive By 10:30pm

 

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Rules of Gateway’s HAUNTED PLAYHOUSE OF HORRORS.
These rules are to ensure all our guests have a “frightening” experience during their visit here. It is the responsibility of all our guests to read and fully understand these rules before venturing through our attraction. It is also understood that any infractions of these rules may result in removal from or refusal of entrance to this attraction. Refunds will not be given in these cases.

1. The use of STROBE LIGHTS, Theatrical FOG and SMOKE, as well as SUDDEN SOUND, LIGHTING and VISUAL EFFECTS will be used throughout this attraction. All effects are theatrical in nature and pose no harm whatsoever. Persons with health issues may wish to consider these effects prior to entry. Gateway Playhouse assumes no responsibility for any injury or harm, perceived or otherwise, due to these special theatrical effects or the total overall experience of this attraction.

NO SMOKING OR OPEN FLAMES OF ANY KIND! Guests caught smoking or with an open flame (Lighter, etc.) will be immediately removed from the attraction, and may be liable for any legal recourse. Safety of our guests is a prime concern.

3. NO FOOD, ALCOHOL and Dangerous WEAPONS OF ANY TYPE will be permitted in the attraction at ANY time. Likewise, the management of Gateway’s HAUNTED PLAYHOUSE OF HORRORS reserves the right to search personal belongings. Management also reserves the explicit right to deny entry to and/or eject, any individual(s), without refund, who appear to be or may be intoxicated, under the influence of any illegal substance or any behavior that could affect the safety and enjoyment of our guests during their experience.

4. NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY, DIGITAL CAMERAS ARE PERMITTED. Our ghouls, ghosts and creatures of the night are very sensitive to light. Also bright lights will affect the “theatrical” mood of our attraction and we ask that guests refrain from the use of any light source. This includes CELL PHONES and FLASHLIGHTS of any kind. Any infractions of this rule may result in removal from the attraction without refund.

5. DO NOT TOUCH PROPS, SETS, DRESSINGS and especially ACTORS. Our actors will not make physical contact with any guest. We kindly ask that our guests not touch the actors or any of the sets, dressings and props while journeying through our attraction.

6. BE SAFE and COURTEOUS to other guests. Gateway’s HAUNTED PLAYHOUSE OF HORRORS maintains a high standard of patron AND staff safety. Running, fighting and/or behaving in any unsafe manner will result in denied entry or removal from the attraction without refund.

7. Gateway’s HAUNTED PLAYHOUSE OF HORRORS and/or any of its staff are not responsible for any loss, stolen and/or damaged possessions of patrons while on the premises of the Gateway Playhouse. We also do not assume responsibility of other guests who may become unruly beyond the removal of such guests from the attraction and/or the notifying of local police enforcement. Upon purchase of admission, all guests waive their right to hold Gateway Playhouse, its employees and affiliates responsible for any harm, perceived or otherwise from other guests in the attraction, the total experience of the attraction or the loss, damage to personal property.

8. EXIT DOORS are clearly marked and situated throughout the attraction. These exit doors are for emergency purposes only.

9. It is completely understood that any and all references, resemblances and statements to persons live and/or dead are strictly coincidental and are solely in use for the overall “theatrical” affect of the attraction. Gateway Playhouse and/or any of its affiliates assume no liability for any perceived offenses, with respect to the above, encountered within the attraction and/or premises of Gateway Playhouse.

Gateway Playhouse THANKS YOU in advance for following these simple rules which will assure our guests of a positively “spine chilling” theatrical experience.