Xtreme Scream Park 2024 Review

On the face of it, it may seem uncharacteristic of me to be so avoidant of Halloween Horror Nights; a veritable mecca for scare and horror fans alike (of which I’m both). Aside from the associated cost of both time and money, I continue to prioritise the UK scene because I adore the unpredictability of our independent events. The problem with an IP (for me anyway) is an inherent sense of familiarity. Give me an attraction based on a specific film, and I can broadly anticipate what lies within, which erodes the tension. I’ve now found the perfect example of the unpredictability I crave. My first ever visit to Xtreme Scream Park was everything I’ve ever wanted.

This park is an explosion of rampant, unrestrained, and unrelenting creativity. The storytelling, which is outrageously dark and unhinged, is on another level. The word ‘theming’ suddenly feels inadequate; this is full-blown worldbuilding, defiant and grandiose, but without the polish that can render large-scale scare mazes sterile and inoffensive. There’s an irresistible edge to these attractions and that’s what makes them memorable (that and the fact that they’re absolute marathons).

And yes, as a self-confessed Berlinophile, Blutlust made my year.