Halloween is getting scarier in Geelong with the return of Freddy and His Gang’s Haunted House over three spooky nights.
The St Albans Park property will feature a haunted house and maze, along with a projection light show, to help raise money for the Royal Children’s Hospital.
Organiser Bill Hartshorne said this year’s event was going to be bigger than ever with new scares and more scarers ready to deliver a fright.
“It’s all about being scared, and it’s funny as most people go through, scream and carry on, but as soon as they get out, they’re hysterical because it was just awesome,” he said.
“All my mates that do it are very passionate about it and think it’s fun as they like raising money and putting on a show, so they really think it out on how they can scare people.
“From the minute you walk in there, you’ve got jump scares every second as you’re walking through it…and it’s so much longer this year that people will be wondering when it will end.”
Last year was the event’s first time back after a five-year break due to COVID-19 and Mr Hartshorne suffering from a stroke, with this year’s event aiming to raise $4000.
“We’re just trying to make as much money as we can through this year’s event, before we go even bigger next year,” he said.
“I had a stroke three years ago, and I still get pain in my joints and arms, but I can’t stop, and I have to keep going as I just love hosting the haunted house.”
Freddy and His Gangs Haunted House Geelong will be held at 11 Lymington Court, St Albans Park, from 6pm to 11pm on Friday 31 October, and Saturday 1 November and 6pm to 10pm on Sunday 2 November.
