Moncton’s newest haunted attraction, Zombie Manor is scaring the pants off brave patrons who dare to enter the world of the undead.
Zombie Manor, which opened Thursday night, is open until early November and the tour takes about 25 minutes to get through — that’s if you’re brave enough to make it through the entire place.
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One of the owners, Chris Thompson says he and his business partners bought the zombie set from Arlington, Texas and trucked it to Moncton, hoping to cash in on the latest zombie craze. The set, which took eight months to build, is now located in a hanger on the grounds of the old McEwen’s Airfield.
“Watching the walking Dead in the comfort of your own home is a lot different than coming out and actually walking with the walking dead here. It is a very immersed set, it’s terrifying,” Chris said.
The operation is completely volunteer based, and co-owner Marsha Thompson says anyone can sign up to scare their neighbours and friends, as long as they have the brains for zombie-acting abilities.
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Entire families, even children of all ages, have volunteered to get made up and enter the 10,000-square-foot zombie walk, hiding out in dark corners, ready to induce some blood curdling screams.
The business is even recruiting volunteer actors from school drama clubs in the region. About 40 volunteers are needed each day.
Moncton’s Ashley Merritt volunteered to be a zombie on opening night.
“It is fantastic, you know, there is not a better thrill than jumping out and scaring someone,” Merritt said.
Another of the business partners, Adam Pischiutta, says they also plan to have the spooky and shocking attraction for special occasions like Christmas and Valentines Day.
“We have been approached by several large corporations wanting to do some team building and private functions so there is definitely some growth in other areas,” said Pischiutta.
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They’re hoping this will eventually become Moncton’s most infectious attraction.
Do you think you’ve got what it takes to join the undead at Zombie Manor? They’re looking for volunteers for the coming months.
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