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‘Sinister Pointe’ is a Maze That Allows You to Choose Your Own Path
Horror mazes can be a ton of fun. Personally, I don’t get scared by them or by haunted houses but I absolutely love the amount of work that potentially goes into making these events. From the makeup on the performers to the props and designs of the environment, it’s clear that everything was put together so as to try to create the scariest and most exhilarating atmosphere. So what if these places don’t scare me? They’re still awesome!
Hence why I’m kinda upset I don’t live anywhere near Orange County and its haunted attraction Sinister Pointe, which is a, “…fully immersive, interactive maze offering a “choose your own adventure” style walkthrough.” The way it works is people start their journey but there are several breaks in the path at various points, each leading to a different outcome. Ultimately, visitors will end up at, “…one of four different experiences, where they will be branded with that dimension’s mark of the damned. Each realm is associated with a specific demon.” Pictures of those demons can be seen below.
“Sinister Pointe has opened a portal between our world and the next. Upon multiple experimentations we have discovered four separate dimensions within this dark and vast oblivion. Enter this world cautiously for the BRANDER lurks beyond the walls. If you are caught in his grasp, you WILL BE MARKED. Once marked, there is no escape! Your path through this dark and decrepit world has been chosen for you. Stray from your chosen path and you will be banished from the world we know for eternity.”
The even runs on select days through October and early November. More information can be found right here.
All of us here at Bloody Disgusting are deeply sad to learn that The Blob director Chuck Russell has passed away at 74 years old.
Russell’s career began with his directorial debut, 1987’s A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.
The multihyphenate film director, screenwriter, and producer is best known for helming 1994 comedy The Mask starring Jim Carrey, Arnold Schwarzenegger actioner Eraser, and adventure spinoff The Scorpion King. The latter served as the first leading role for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
The filmmaker left an indelible mark on horror with his ANOES sequel, 1988’s The Blob, and 2000’s Bless the Child.
Russell’s final film credit is 2024’s Witchboard remake starring Madison Iseman (I Know What You Did Last Summer), Aaron Dominguez (Only Murders in the Building), and Jamie Campbell Bower (“Stranger Things”).
It marked Russell’s return to horror after a lengthy hiatus, and he shared sequel hopes to Bloody Disgusting in an interview ahead of the remake’s release: “I got to design the board with real mystical symbols and things that I know represent good and evil, and where that board takes us if the audiences respond to the film, and I hope they will; I know it’s out there for you guys, but the sequel is a world we’ll get to go a little further. That’s sure the intention.”
He also recently expressed interest in returning to the franchise that began his career.
TMZ notes that Russell passed away at his San Diego-area home.
We send our deepest condolences to Chuck Russell’s family, friends, and fans.
Director, Co-Writer & Producer Chuck Russell behind the scenes of the horror film, WITCHBOARD. Photo courtesy of The Avenue and Atlas Distribution
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