FORT BLISS, Texas -- Ghouls! Goblins! Ghosts! Zombies lurking along dark hallways filled with fog, searching for humans to devour. Psychopaths seeking victims to hack into little pieces for a late night snack.
All this and more could be found at the Massacre on Marshall Road Haunted House from Oct. 22 to 25 and Oct. 27 to 31 hosted by the Morale, Welfare and Recreation division, Fort Bliss Chapter. Admittance was $5 per person or $4 with a canned food item. All canned goods collected were donated to the Junior Enlisted Center.
The haunted house was geared towards older children and adults because of the set up and intense images. The MWR did not have an age limit on events but parents were forewarned that it is scary.
"This year we wanted to do something geared more towards the older teenagers, Soldiers and adults in the community," said Lora Diem, MWR community activities coordinator. "MWR also had a monster mash, which is a family geared event for all ages to enjoy."
The Massacre on Marshall Road offered an opportunity to leave children at home for thrill seekers and find a truly freighting experience.
As people were cautiously walking through the haunted house, blood-curling screams could be heard throughout the old commissary building. People were running out of the exit to escape the terror, according to Diem.
Among the scare tactics used were strobe lights, fog effects and extreme darkness.
"This was one of the scariest haunted houses I have been to in years," said Elaine Price, military spouse from Atlanta, Ga. "I could feel my heartbeat going crazy, it felt like my heart was going to beat right through my chest. I never knew what to expect walking down the hallways."
The MWR's haunted house also provided an opportunity for people to be involved in their community either by donating canned goods to the Junior Enlisted Center or volunteering at the haunted house.
"Hopefully the haunted house will enhance the holiday for the Fort Bliss and El Paso community," said Diem. "We also wanted to make sure that our [Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers] and Soldiers on post had something that is safe and fun to do here."
To see all the upcoming events the MWR has to offer check out their website at www.blissmwr.com.
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