Barrett’s Haunted Mansion

My wife’s surprise birthday party was a huge hit. We did the event at the Abington Ale House and bought tickets for our guests to get VIP access to both Barrett’s Haunted Mansion and the Cell. It was AWESOME. The food was great, the service was amazing and, of course, the haunted house was a huge hit.
If your considering planning something there, I highly recommend doing so! The party was a blast and it is one people won’t forget.

The place sucked horribly… It’s sooo overrated. I waited two hours in line for a 5 min walk through the «mansion» smh. I also got charged a $ 1 fee twice in my bank statement because their website stalled in talking my credit card?! That’s even scarier than the mansion. Anyway Save your money and go to spooky world instead!

This place brought creepy to a new level. The cell was okay — but not as scary as the haunted house. As soon as you step foot in the house your heart starts to race and the anticipation of who’s going to jump out at you is petrifying. I screamed, jumped and hid behind my friends as I wandered through the dark rooms. It was awesome and well worth the wait.

So in reading other reviews for Barrett’s, I decided it would be best to NOT go on a weekend. Went last night (Monday). Got there around 8. We were able to buy tickets quickly and only waited about 20 minutes or so in line. The Cell was fun! An actual maze, full of clowns. I am NOT a clown fan… it was creepy when they all learned my name and were screaming it the entire time I was in the maze. A little scary, but more fun. The mansion. WHOA. That thing. Had my heart racing, got me full of adrenaline. and I may have blown out a few of the actors eardrums. Rooms that are pitch black, scenes straight from your nightmares… I had a lot of fun, and for only 20 $ (3 dollar coupon online), I would definitely go back next year! Probably on a weeknight again, so we’re not stuck waiting in the cold for too long. :-)

It was ALRIGHT. The line is way too long! The amount of time ur standing in line is ten times longer then the amount of time it takes to go through the haunted house. They do have characters outside entertaining the crowd which is cool, but I feel as if it could be scarier on the inside!

On a scale of 1 to horrifying, this was a «pleasant scary,» and I think it’s because we went on a Friday night. Without giving too much away, there are a variety of little rooms in the mansion, and each has its own creepy little surprise. Going through each room one by one (and with a small group) would be super scary, but on a Friday night, you end up running into the slow-​poke scaredy-​cats in front of you, and you see their horrified reactions in advance, which takes away from your own horror. For some, that might be a good thing, but it’s just a good to keep in mind that the experience is probably very different on the less crowded days.
As for the lines, even on a Friday night, it’s not too much of a problem (maybe an hour for the house, tops). For the haunted house, there’s a covered area where you wait before heading into the house, where you get to watch clips from all the classic horror movies of the past on a TV. I think the TV is genius — it distracts from the length of the line, while also building up suspense. And every now and then, creepy creatures manage to «escape» from the house, wreaking havoc on the least suspecting visitors.
Shoutout to the employees at the house for recovering my cell phone, and being sharp enough to pick up the call when my friends were dialing it last week. I must have lost it somewhere between getting chased by clowns and zombies, but happy to have it back!

The line alone is horrific! I was taken aback by the stench of hormone driven teenagers that swarm this place! Thanks to previous Unilocal reviewers I knew I’d have to wait in line. We arrived around 8:30pm and didn’t enter the house until 10:50 ish? They have several huge security guards surrounding the line which def. prevents line jumpers or people harassing the scare crew. I don’t want to give much away, but at least they keep you entertained in line with clips of previous horror movies as well as creepy characters that lurk through the line. After waiting so long to get to Barrett’s, we gave up on waiting for Coulrophobia. So if that was any good… womp womp.
The makeup on the crew was fantastic and the themed rooms were definitely original. I’ve been to several haunted houses and this one had things I haven’t seen before.

Going to Barretts and then grabbing a drink/​dinner at the Ale House after has been one of my favorite things to do in October for as long as I can remember. The haunted house is done up in great detail and you can really appreciate the effort they put into it.
However, this year the lines were horrendous. I went last weekend, we spent a hour in line just to buy tickets, and after seeing the lines for the two attractions, decided it would be best if we came back. Went back this weekend and the lines were just as bad, if not worse. Waited two hours to get into the haunted house, and when we left at 10:30, the line was still almost to the parking lot. The long lines coupled with the hundreds of annoying teenagers trying to take selfies with every person in costume that walks by is just too much. I won’t be back next year, its just not worth it for me. Maybe if they made a 21+ night.

LOOOOVED Barrett’s Yet again this year! We went to our annual «Black Out»! I liked this year’s Black Out even better then the previous year! The line was very quick and very organized. I thought the whole thing was amazing! The only thing I can say I don’t like about «Black Out» is. they don’t have all the monsters coming up to you in line. That’s one of my favorite parts!
I also went to Barrett’s just the regular night. I waited for an hour and a half in line on a Saturday night. It’s to be expected! I love these nights, too! All the monsters come up and scare you in line. that’s when it’s really fun! We also went into the cell. I don’t know if really liked the cell that much. It was so easy I ran through it in two minutes. It was not scary at all to me. That line was super quick not even 5 minutes! BUT, Barrett’s all around is always a 5 star rating. The make-​up alone is the best make-​up around from any haunted houses. HANDS DOWN!

Barrett’s Haunted Mansion is a good of time. The line is crazy because we got there at 6:00pm and there was over 40 people ahead of us. We waited about an hour for haunt house and 30 minutes for the cell. It was $ 23 per person but worth it. The characters would walk the line to scare people which was kind of funny. Overall, it was better then Spooky world fenway which is overpriced.

I wish I could give two different reviews one for the haunted mansion and one for the cell but I will give it 4 stars total because he mansion was worth a 5. We went on the second weekend opened and were actually surprised how packed it was because it’s still September! Anyways we went to the mansion first and the line was probably only 30 minutes long. Not bad cool actors dressed up walking the line. Their makeup and outfits were very impressive. We got into the house and were very happy won’t the quality, length and acting! Very fun, loud, funny, dark and all out great! Then we got out and went to the cell. Thank god we did this last because I may have asked for a refund of I did it first. This «haunt» is awful. Great idea but the execution is just terrible. Too much light, you can see every actor, if there were a lot of people walking in the maze I can imagine it being really annoying. This was super super disappointing. I was excited to see what it was all about because I saw the construction all summer long but was super bummed out. I would give the cell one star. But the fact that the mansion was so awesome Barrett’s Haunted Mansion gets a solid 4 stars.

I just got back from opening night of Barrett’s Haunted Mansion. It was a pretty fun time, though not exactly worth the money.
Parking lot was SMALL, I can’t help but wonder what happens on busy nights. The parking staff was so fun, and I had a chat with the parking man who apparently helped design the new attraction ‘The Cell’. He was very friendly and personable, I really liked him!
Tickets were a bit pricey all things considering — tickets to Spooky World are $ 34 and come with SIX Haunted Houses, yet this place charges $ 23 for one haunted house and one very very short, small maze. Not really a bang for your buck. They also offer a skip the line pass for $ 15, but when I went to ‘The Cell’ there was absolutely no line, and to spend $ 15 to skip the line of ONE Haunted House ONCE seems quite the waste. It’s not like the $ 15 lets you go in again… no. Definitely not a good deal, money wise.
As for the ‘Haunted Mansion’ itself, beware, they do nothing about line jumpers. The line could have been about 25 minutes, but because of large groups of line jumpers, it ended up dragging to about an hour and fifteen minutes. There are scare actors wandering the line, but they get rather tiresome after an hour of waiting. There was no music or sound effects in the line which was pretty awkward. I was happy that the security was pretty on it when it came to smokers, stopping them in their tracks. That was very diligent of them.
The house itself was really well done. It was a decent length and all the effects and scenery were beautiful. The scare actors were on their game, and I was genuinely scared several times throughout the house. My favorite was the clown room. One of them, a woman in a rocking chair in a hillbilly-​ish area was a bit too chatty, though, which might be why the line was backed up so much. She kept telling us the door we were trying to go in wasn’t the right door and was asking us about how we got there (we told her we drove, and she asked if we drove together, ect.) and the babbling on about weather and such. It was rather time consuming before I finally interrupted her, told her I had to go, and went into the next room. Awkward.
At several points scare actors would do the same as that woman, however, tell me to go the wrong way, and the doors and curtains leading to the next rooms are very hidden so I would bump into a wall and spend several minutes looking for the door which was actually in a completely different place. This is pretty counter productive to their cause — getting people through the house — and I would try to put an end to that if I were them. I was alone and it took some time to gather myself after realizing there was no door, big groups it would take 5x longer. Their wait would be significantly shorter if they cut this little practical joke out — it was done several times, and added nothing to the scariness, just made me frustrated.
Outside of the house is a cute little carnival-​style fried dough stand. I was told bathrooms were over there as well but I didn’t see them so I gave up looking. Apparently they’re there though. I passed in favor of heading to ‘The Cell’, which had no line whatsoever.
‘The Cell’ is a really cool concept, and it was actually my favorite part of the night. That being said, it should be noted that I did both the house and ‘The Cell’ completely alone. That means that when I went into ‘The Cell’, I was literally the only person in there. That enhanced my experience and made it ten times more fun. If there were more people in there, ‘The Cell’ would not have been as enjoyable. It’s a steel maze made out of prison-​like bars, and you have to find your way out while zombie-​like inmates are attacking you. It was a blast! They chased me around and scared me every which way, I don’t think I’ve laughed that hard in such a long time! I got cornered by all of the zombies more times than I’d care to admit, and all of them were phenomenal in their roles, never missing a beat or breaking character. After about 20 minutes I finally politely asked one of the actors to escort me out, which they did, very nicely. Once again, however, you will not get that experience unless you were like me and completely alone. I don’t know what it’s like with other people in there. Alone it was awesome!
All the staff were very friendly and nice, and all the actors were fantastic. Definitely worth checking out, even if the price is a bit steep for what it is. Everything was clean and looked nice, I even saw a scare actor picking up trash! Everyone was very polite as well, even the actors. I’d go again, and plan to on their Blackout night. :)
Tip — Beware Friday is teenager night. They were an infestation.

Year after year, I can’t seem to find a haunt in New England that outdoes Barrett’s Haunted Mansion. Changing the layout and design of the mansion every year is one of the reasons this stands out from other typical haunts that I’ve visited. I know that when I visit Barrett’s, they’re going to give me something new each year and give me a reason to keep coming back. The prices are reasonable because although you may have a bit of a wait to go inside, they have trained actors with top-​notch makeup and costumes roaming the lines, scaring unsuspecting patrons as we are entertained with horror-​trivia and facts on the flat screen TVs under their awnings. They also have fair style food to grab while you wait and from what I’ve read, this year they have an additional attraction call ‘THE CELL’ which should be an experience I can’t wait to see! The house is decent sized once you make it inside and they spare no expense with their sets and makeup on actors. I feel like I’m walking through Hollywood movie sets rather than cheap garage scenes that a lot of haunts end up delivering around here. I take my girlfriend here every year where we get food at the Abington Ale House before and then hit the Mansion. They send small groups through, usually just the two of us, and time it out perfectly rather than force us with strangers so we can get the full effect of the house instead of running into the group before/​after us. The only downside to Barrett’s are the scary clowns! If you hate clowns, this place isn’t for you! My friend wouldn’t go in last year because this one creepy as hell clown kept following us around with his bicycle horn and creepy clicker thing. He was the best ever! No one else there compared to how scary this clown was. The kind of thing that haunted nightmares! If you’re looking for a haunt this year, take my advice and visit Barrett’s on a weekday to avoid lines but good luck!

Extremely long wait for a quick 3 minute walkthough. The performers did a good job in entertaining everyone but it wasn’t worth the money or the wait. If you’re very easily scared then this might be good for you.

The DIY, farmhouse vibe of this place is excellent. The scares are very well planned and delivered. I am an avid haunted house go-​er and I was very impressed. This place wins on every level that makes a good haunted house:
1.They entertain their guests while they wait with characters patrolling the line (which was only about 15min).
2. They separate the groups so there’s no way people can catch up behind you and you get every scare.
3. The actors are not over the top (I hate when they talk too much=cheesy)
4. The claustrophobic/​how the hell do I get out of this room effect really is what makes this haunted house scary and stand out above the rest.
5. Carnival food onsite and it’s right next to an alehouse making pre-​gaming a breeze.
This is the best haunted house in New England.

Where my husband and I went for our first date!
Where we continue to go each year!
Love it!
Sure waiting in the line is long and some years it’s really cold.
But they have the best entertainment out there with you!
(clowns! clack –clack –clack-​)
The haunted house is great AND every year it’s different!
Well worth it, even just to watch ridiculous teenagers act out
their little dramas. They keep you distracted with their BS and
obnoxious scampering about.
Don’t forget to hit the alehouse before or after your haunted house
adventure.
The pumpkin beer with rims dipped in sugary deliciousness are to die for!
The food is great too!
The staff in all areas are incredibly light-​hearted and humorous!
UPDATE!
We got the VIP line speed pass this year — we are old enough to splurge and get the royal treatment.
Watching the teenagers frown and pout as we were escorted straight to the front entrance was well worth the price!
Revenge of the big kids! Trick or Treat you little bastards.
:)

This was pretty awesome, totally worth the drive. I entered with low expectations and left completely satisfied.
The line is long but thankfully there is a projector showing horror movie clips and characters in costume harassing the crowd.
They aren’t joking about the claustrophobia, it’s used very well. Once you enter a room it’s tough to tell where you came from and how you get out. Combine that with fun house effects, professional looking makeup and sets and a gaggle of screaming people and you get a heck of a Halloween experience.

I haven’t been to Barretts since I was a senior in high school (10 years ago). The events that took place were far too traumatizing for me. My bf at the time and his friends on went one night. I have a love hate relationship with being scared. I love to watch scary movies but need someone to hold on to. I love going to haunted houses but hate them and want to run through them.
So this time, I was scared. What traumatized me was being in a closed room with several chainsaw massacres taunting me with my name. (they knew since all the guys were telling me to open my eyes)
Since then I never looked back, and the rest of the house was a blur. I don’t know how I made it out alive.
Come 2009, my brother loves Barretts and goes every year. It also works out that his birthday falls in October and my sisters and I had the clever idea of taking him for his birthday.
We literally had to psyche ourselves up to go. Who was going to walk in first?
Sad to say, we never made it out.
Now enter 2010. A new year, maybe new fears can be conquered. I enter Barretts…
The wait. UGH! 1 hour just to buy your ticket. (CASH ONLY)
then about 1.5 to 2 hours just to enter the house for like 7 minutes to walk through.
The anticipation is fun. You have monsters and clowns walking around. I faced my fear by staring back. It didn’t seem so bad…
The house is is quick. Sometimes you can catch up with the group ahead of you depending on how slow they walk through. The boring part is having to wait for the «room» to clear and you are just chilling with some «monster» for a minute.
Overall, its fun. Its actually fun to see the «monsters» chase after ppl who are so scared.
If you have a birthday is October, show ID, you can get in for free.
Bring care package items for soldiers, get $ 7 off.
Print a coupon online and get $ 4 off.
Its definitely not worth $ 18.

Let me start off by saying that I hate and whole-​heartedly abhor walking through haunted houses, mazes, hayrides, and the like. I do not find being scared something fun, and especially not something I would pay for. This is why I WORK at haunted houses.. . and not walk through them.
Barrett’s Haunted Mansion has its regular employees and haunts.. . on the other hand, the inside of the house is run primarily by volunteer groups! Groups sign up during the summer as a way to raise money for their organizations. In turn, they get made up as a variety of zombies, evil clowns, haunts, and nightmares to fill the house and its many rooms and creepy scenes. Its a fun-​filled night of good scares, acting, and an experience you’ll never forget.
As an insider, I can tell you that you WILL BE SCARED. It’s scary enough walking through swamps, butcher’s lockers, blacked out hallways, etc. when you work there and know whats coming! Moving floors, static electricity, lighting tricks, and innumerable twists and turns make for a nightmarish trip through this house.
I can assure you that the wait to get in is well worth it. Get there early if you want to avoid this. Last admission is sold at 10:30 pm and on average.. . the last group to walk through can be as late as 11 pm — 12 am! The roamers keep the crowd entertained and on edge as they wait for their turn to enter the house. Well worth the cost to get in, in my opinion! Several regular character that are among the best spooks and haunts out there.
So grab a group, huddle together, and prepare to be screaming and talking about this place for some time to come. This was the 2^nd year I’ve volunteered here and it keeps getting better and better! The house changes every year and the characters on a nightly basis. Always a new and frightening experience! A must-​see on the Halloween circuit!

OH MAN… Barrett’s Haunted Mansion is quite possibly the creepiest and most claustrophobic haunted house I’ve been to — and I’ve visited quite a few over the past couple of years.
Barrett’s is in a real, honest-​to-​goodness, free standing house. The house itself is located directly behind the Abington Ale House, and tickets are purchased in a shack across the parking lot.
The thing that contributed most to the scare factor was the fact that instead of putting people together into groups of 10 or 12, or just having people walk through in one long line, my boyfriend and I were sent into the place totally alone. Groups were staggered enough to ensure that nobody would ever catch up to anyone else, so it was just the two of us vs. a couple dozen demons, evil clowns, zombies, and other assorted creepy creepsters.
If I had to choose just one word to sum up the experience, it would be: DISORIENTING. There’s no clearly delineated path along which victims… er… visitors can walk — instead, you’ll find yourself in small space after small space, all totally enclosed by heavy curtains, feeling you way along the walls to see which one isn’t solid and can be walked through.
There are a number of different themes throughout the house, including a haunted subway car, a hotel room/​murder scene, a creepy jungle, and various clown-​themed areas. The freakiest bit for me was the «claustrophobic room.» I won’t get into any details (because, well, far be it from me to spoil the surprise), but you’ll know it when you’re in it.
The place gets 4 stars instead of 5 because of the extremely long wait to get in. From the time we purchased a ticket to the time we walked in the door, we had to wait over an hour. This wouldn’t be a big deal, except it’s not even October yet and I’m sure this place gets a LOT busier than it was tonight. I can’t even imagine how long the wait would be on, say, a Saturday night closer to Halloween.
Was it worth the wait, though? Most definitely. This place certainly isn’t for the faint of heart, but if you’re a real haunted attraction connoisseur and you think you just can’t be scared by anything anymore, Barrett’s will likely prove you wrong.