Nothing Richard Matheson could have come up with would be any scarier than this: a Halloween haunted house designed by evangelical Christians. The scheme here is to present real-life “horrors” such as abortion and homosexuality as spook show attractions, with the goal of convincing the gawking throngs to steer clear of evil and give their hearts to Jesus. The film-makers got outstanding access to the preparations for this elaborate production, apparently the original that has given rise to imitators across the country. The production itself is more than a little prosaic, but the subject matter is so compelling that it more than compensates. Overall this works great as a stand-alone viewing experience or in combination with the horror movie of your choice. Worth seeing
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