Scare Score: 87%

Theming 100% | Storyline 65% | Screams 100% | Laughs 80% | Actors 90%

Stourbridge did not disappoint with their creation this year. The maze still shows so many themed areas, all heavily themed. From wooden cabins to a demonic church. And then through to sewer tunnels. While most of it is similar or the same to the previous year, with some areas of changes and improvements, it just shows that what they have works. The new areas are just the next level up. The improved behind-the-scenes technology allows for more soundtracks and special effects than ever before. This was shown really well during the new finale, which was truly terrifying.

This meant the scares inside were intensely frightening. We were left sweating when we left the attraction. This is managed from a wide array of things, mainly from the themed environments and, of course, the actors. They are very hands-on and have no problems getting up close, grabbing you, moving you, and taking you to the floor if need be. While there were a few moments of extreme intensity, most of the scares were just perfect.

While you are trying to escape from the fear, you still have many enjoyable moments. There are clever interactions that add some elements to the story inside. While the story is the weaker side of Stourbridge Scare Maze, for a 20-25 minute maze, they do manage to keep you jumping all the way through. Our favorite moments have to be the ending this year. It’s a more show-like scene that concludes the experience in a new way we’ve never seen from the team before. Trust us, you would be running out too if you saw it!