Brighton asylum haunted house attraction Review

The house itself is beautifully done with awesome animatronics, and alot of rooms. but a lot of the rooms didn't have actors, felt severely understaffed and lazy, many missed opportunities. maybe its cause I went on a Sunday (but the sunday before halloween)... Lines were long (as expected), i felt i spent more time outside than inside. But not a big deal. I understand its halloween season. Ive worked and attended other haunts so i know how it goes.
One of the actresses inside went too far, grabbed me by my hair shoved me around violently not letting go. Not cool. I took a glow necklace which means i allow myself to get touched, but being violently shoved around by my hair is not okay. My scalp was hurting for the next 2 days.
I complained about her the next day (because they werent accepting phone calls so i texted), giving as much details as i could remember as it was very dark and there were alot of rooms. They seemed very concerned and reassured me that its not their normal routine. They also made assumptions that I was lying. But i guess now they claim "she doesnt know what shes talking about", saying its my fault... it only shows me they couldn't care less. I wasn't looking to press charges, but only to state my experience. If it happens to a child or someones wife, they should be informed.
I saw they had a system, but it wasnt working. The staff seemed more annoyed to be there. Maybe it was an Off day for them. I spent the extra money and bought 3 attractions, and didn't feel it was worth it. Probably wont be going back, there are better haunted houses.
And now that i read that the owners flag and delete comments, i dont know if i respect them anymore for that.

The flash pass is definitely worth getting. I was on line for over 3 hours and it was worth every minute of it. If you want to feel scared, this is the place to go.

Great effects. Scary actors. Lots of fun. Will definitely come back. Attraction was longer than I expected which meant more fun. Can't wait for the second floor to open. Friendly staff too.

Always a long wait in line, but they make it fun for you and you can get food and hot chocolate while you wait. The haunted house itself is the best I've ever gone to. The attention to detail in the costumes and rooms is absolutely amazing. You'll find yourself stopping to look. It's truly a subversive experience and so much fun!

Best haunted house ever! Clean....friendly staff....awesome experience! Will be going back a few more times with the family!

Great quality! The layout and decor was beyond incredible - less detail goes into theme parks. Definitely would come back. I hear they also do haunted Christmas, and more!

I went about a month ago and had a lot of fun! I chose to have my contact glow stick on and the experience was amazing. Would totally recommend! I will be definitely going back for "Santa's Slay" this December!

UPDATE: I went to Santa s Slay and I was a bit disappointed. They didn t do the best job of separating out the groups. My group got to see everything ahead of us. We still had a lot of fun, but it wasn t worth the $100+ spent. I m still going to give the next attraction (DARK VALENTINE) a try!

UPDATE: I went to Dark Valentine and we had lots of fun, the overall experience was good. The props were top of the notch and the scares were too. I will be going to The Night Of The Creeps!

UPDATE: I went to the Night Of The Creeps tonight and it was AMAZING! Out of all the events Ive went to, this was the most thrill-seeking one. They did a great job separating out groups and the actors were well trained. I got startled many times and thrown around as well lol. From getting chased with a chainsaw to being rolled in a wheel-chair. I will be going to the next event!

Best haunted house ever. Definitely worth the trip. We love haunted houses and this one was super long, and well presented throughout.

We had tickets for 11pm on Saturday, October 20th. It said online to be there at 10:45, which is the time we got in the line. We ended up waiting 2 1/2 hours in the cold until it started pouring. It was already cold enough and the rain made it worse. We weren t even close to the entrance at this time, and were forced to leave for fear of getting sick. The website should not say to get there 15 minutes earlier if the line is going to be that long. The long line should have been managed in a different, more efficient way. Also, the fact that there are no refunds is ridiculous. If we didn t want to go or had to leave for safety purposes, we should definitely get a refund. People who buy the tickets for 11 pm should get in at 11, and others who got their tickets for a later time should be let in later. The whole setup was unsuccessful and left my group and I very unsatisfied. I am sorry, but Brighton Asylum is not worth it.

Came the weekend before Halloween with the general admission pass to 3 of the attractions. Although a wait is expected never thought I would be standing on line for 4 hours. By the time I reached the front I had no interest in seeing the other 2 attractions I paid for. I think what bothered me the most was when others asked if their ticket would be honored if they return a different day or time the employee said yes it would. With this being said I can only assume everything with this attractions is unorganized and they simply push people through like some sort of factory. Bought a ticket for 9pm arrived 30mins prior and didn't set foot in the asylum until 1am. Through out my time there I asked employees how long my wait would be and every time I would get the same answer " don't know , it depends ..." Completely unorganized and I'm truly unhappy with my experience.

Absolutely terrifying. Oh my god. Thought pennywise was gonna kill me. Great experience.

For me it was too scary. But it is really well done. Wait time want as bad as I read. It was pretty good. They really put in so much effort. Everyone that I was with that really like scary stuff loved it. For me it was just a bit too scary.

Definitely worth a visit once during Halloween season.. you won't regret! Very spooky

The waiting in line was not bad at all adding the fact they was serving free beverages and bread! Thank you. The best for me was Slash thursday ! But me and my friend had such a blast. We shall see you soon for upcoming events <3

No stars. Can't put zero stars or they won't post it. Don't waste your time. Lines are too long. I got there at 9:00 pm for an 11pm time. They said on the site there would be a parking lot, and then a bus ride to the attraction. A bunch of bull. We were told to find parking on the street. It took a 1/2 hour to park 15 blocks away. Got on line at 9:30. The 9 pm line hadn't even started. At 11:30 Pm the 10pm line hadn't started. Looking at another 2 hours. People just dropped off the line and left. no refunds and a lot of coursing to go around. What a waste of money!!!Left at 11:45.

i will no longer believe reviews, the people that wrote the bad reviews for this place need to go get a life. i typically don't leave reviews mostly because of time but i just had to for this haunt. place is amazing, these guys did a fantastic job with detail and set up. Actors were pretty good and staff was real friendly. was worth every penny, we got the speed pass and didn't wait long at all. this was my eighth haunt this year and defiantly on the top of the list. great job guys

Very scary. Great actors. Great set. Great everything. An amazing show. Would recommend and will keep going every year for more scares and a great show.

so much fun! all haunted houses were amazing & the actors were great!

Fun. We went in 2 buildings, set was convincing and at times beautiful. But the lack of ceilings was immersion breaking. Recommending pacing walking so you don't catch up to the group ahead of you.

Very good actors and amazing set up. Staff is friendly and location easy to find. We had a fun night and they do events all year around

I nearly died when i got in, there was an elevator to hell and the room was so dark!! It was extremely terrifying

Super fun. Super scary. Should definitely go for the red glow stick for the extra experience

Amazing. When I got in there, it was already such a thrill. The ground was shaking and there was a man in a suit with a chainsaw banging on glass. It is a amazing experience and will give you a fright. I highly suggest you go visit. It s 43$ a person

Fun and scary as hell. I ll have a sore throat tomorrow

Brighton Is one of the Best Haunts on the East coast. One of the few that offers FULL CONTACT nights and opens up its doors every month of the year with a new theme. Makeup and Settings are supremely detailed, I found myself admiring the detail around me right before the scares came. Amazing!

Amazing place. You could possibly, by accident of course, piss your pants. I enjoyed every minute! Our next visit is already booked! Zombie attack!

Amazing environment and sets. Overall amazing in general. You won't leave disapointed.

As an AVID haunt-goer, I can assure you that this is worth every penny! The effects, scenery, props, costumes/makeup, and actors were all top-notch especially for the price. I went on a Thursday and hardly had to wait in line. Either way, there are actors scaring you and entertaining you while you are waiting (Otis, Captain Spaulding, and Baby were awesome btw!). I only did the 3 houses with the glow necklace (allowing actors to touch you) and it satisfied my spook appetite. I was so impressed and had an amazing time.
Between this one and 13th hour, NJ is giving other haunts a run for their money!

Amazing ! Super scary and so much fun in a group setting !!! The best ever !! Been to a few in the city but never this amazing !!!

It was really good and scary, totally doing this again!

What a great haunt, the attention to detail is superb and it changes every year. Make-up is cinema quality and you can easily see how much work goes into every aspect...if you can keep your eyes open, that is. The line is a bit long, but when you finally get in the door and are bombarded with epic scenic work and actors that love their job, the slight frustration from the que melts away. I feel that if a haunt doesn't have a line to get in, maybe there's a reason for that, maybe it's not that good. Still yet to be disappointed by Brighton and I've been going for the last 5 years. It gets bigger and better every season. I cannot wait until October.

Just did some Egyptian escape room. Very well done. The voice was funny. I am partially color blind so we wasted about 15mins on first part lol. Very fun. Friend and I were loving it. Totally want to do more!

Took five 13 year olds and they wouldn't stop talking about how fun it was the whole way home! Went a few years ago with a friend and it was awsome then but even better now!

Great special effects and costumes...definitely worth the money. We got a General Admission ticket for all 3 haunts and loved them all.
The lines were long because it was a Saturday night but it was very organized. I'd definitely recommend experiencing Brighton Asylum !

If you enjoy waiting 3 hours waiting online for about three scares and some steam, this is your place. All else, steer clear

I'm hard to scare and i jumped and was very startled on more then one occassion. Loved that they had multiple things to do. Great time.

The line was as long as the experience ... think Disney, so a fast pass is well worth it. It was insane, I lost my voice, and at a point inside the bleeding grounds I wouldn t want to go forward my husband had to literally push me. Excellent experience first time ever but had sooo much fun! Defiantly going back!! The have lighting, hydraulics, and excellent actors, so many props and staging/production. Great job!

Its not scary.....i laughed the whole time i was in there. It wasnt dark enough and u could tell where people was going to pop out.

I ve been going to Brighton Asylum for many years now and I must say, with every year I go it just keeps getting better and better. The PORT9L completely blew me away, and the Asylum and The Bleeding Grounds were amazing as usual. I came for Slasher Thursdays and all the actors did a fantastic job. I got the glow necklace as usual and I had so much fun. The only negative thing is the fact that there was traffic throughout the haunt. I know that s something you guys can t really help because of each individual group s walking speed, and you guys already do send in groups separately to begin with. Other than that, everything was amazing as usual and I m definitely going to be back like always. To the people who complain about long waiting times - I ve never had to wait more than an hour because I ve always come earlier than my time slot. Even though lines may be long sometimes, that s only because Brighton Asylum has got to be the best haunted house in this area and everybody just really wants to experience it for themselves. Keep up the great work guys!

Had a fantastic time and felt safe indoors and outside! Can't wait for the off season events!!

Seeing my friend fall on the floor in fear made it worth every penny

If you care about your health, you won t go to this during Covid. I waited online for over an hour and a half. They didn t even try to make the lines socially distant. People weren t wearing their masks right either and when you walk in, there a lot of things that touch your face so it just doesn t feel safe. Inside the attraction I think they did the best they can do in these circumstances, but let s just say there were many reasons to be scared. I would definitely see this place as being a Covid spreader even tho they take your temperature upon walking in.

For this review words alone aren't enough...
During the witching hour AM on HALL WS EVE I had a TERRORific time here on a paranormal hunt!!!! Brighton Asylum was once a for the insane so it was ripe with all types of energy !!! They provide all kinds of equipment for the hunt, one piece was the rem pod (motion/energy detector) which beeps and lights up when something/one is near it. And it was going off the entire time... notifying us of a presence ...one we were unable to see Everyone seemed to really be into it, there were laughs and screams heard throughout the night.
I would've given 5 stars if we didn't have to wait 2+hours for them to close down the haunted attraction and then wait another hour to set up for the hunt. All in all it was a thrilling experience!

This place was amazing they have so many animatronics and scary things that moves that no other haunted house I have been has. The staff was awesome there was so many cool things.. but I don't wanna give anything away. If you like Halloween and getting scare I fully recommend this place. If there it was more than 5 stars I'll give it more. For sure. I love it I love it. Just go there around 5PM because the line is insane but totally worth it

We went last night in a group of 10 and let me say it was awesome, the line wasnt too bad and the staff and actors were awesome, I highly recommend this place to all,

Awesome experience. Got spooked so many times!!! Definitely have to get the glow necklace. A must in Jersey!!

Love this for the halloween season! Very fun rooms as well as interactive with the actors.

I visited Brighton Asylum the night after Halloween.

I personally was not scared at all however there were quite a few patrons (mostly teenagers) who were terrified and screamed through the entire haunted house, so some may find it scarier than I did. The scariest part of Brighton Asylum for me was walking though the dark unlit streets and parking lot surrounding the haunted house.

I give the asylum two stars however because the decor was outstanding and you can tell they put a lot of effort into it. There were numerous horror film references spread throughout the two buildings.

If anything, I d say go visit if you like horror movies, especially cult classics - you ll appreciate the amount of work put in.

If you have been to other haunted houses before and you re going here to get scared, you probably won t be.

U Can tell when the actors place a lot of effort in what they do..its great to know the actors actually scare here rather than just having motion sensored rooms that pop up and scare...my experience was excellent and i will recommend this venue to anyone who wants to get scared ,,,ESPECIALLY THE actors outside,the staff and the 3pointed clown in kitchen..

Best haunted house I ve ever been too! Would definitely come back for other holiday themes! Makeup and costume super legit.

Great haunted house with good activities. Definitely was scared a few times lol

Been to brighton for 3 years in a row and must say love this haunt and i have gone to many including bane let me just say brighton is the haunt to go to!! I cant wait till i go to contact night!!!

LOVED IT
CAN'T WAIT FOR ZOMBIE ATTACK

Third time going here and honestly it wasn t as fun and scary as it used to be. the actors weren t trying and the actors didn t look as scary like how the used to. Kinda disappointed but still had fun with friends.

So much fun!!!! The staff outside are very engaging, and really get the anticipation up for going inside. Lines took a long while, which is completely fine! I rather wait and have a quality time indoors than an over saturated time waiting in lines. Will definitely be coming back!

Staff was amazing so creative and fun. I loved everything about Brigham asylum. Totally worth the price scary and fun. You definitely get what you pay for. My daughter and I went and we got the full package with the three haunted houses the escape room and the ax throwing. Loved every minute!!! We will definitely be going every year and I will be going to the Christmas one in December. I highly recommend Brigham asylum I loved it the detail of all the haunted houses were amazing.

Menacing, traumatizing, amazing. Best haunted house ever. Not for kids. Very scary, lots of fun.

Was fun. Especially nice to go with your gf who will hang onto you from the fear

Once, after school program trip. It scared the group, we all ran, some screamed (sophomore year, high school) 2011-2012

It s was okay, hunting house was fun.But museums,axe throw and escape room was boring.Also very long line to wait just to enter.We bough 50$ tickets +fast pass 20$.Total 70$ per person.In my opinion that s not worth 70$, I would pay 30$, but not 70...Got disappointed.My recommendation get just admission ticket + fast pass because escape room is 5 mins and it s very difficult,ace throw just boring and museum is very empty , there like 10 customs and that s it.

We went for Santas slay. It was a blast. We will going back for sure! Sets are amazing!!

Too many steps and lots of waiting. It kinda takes away the scare.

First came here as a customer a few years ago for an off-season event, and loved it!! It's exciting to see it grow and change every year and I never get tired of walking (or running with fear) through the asylum halls. Brighton fan for life!

Best haunted house we have ever been to. They do a great job at keeping groups separated so you don't see what's coming ahead and really get to enjoy all the scares. They do temperature checks and enforce wearing id masks which is good. All in all it was a great time and we will be back for their off season special events (Christmas Slay, Dark Valentine and St. Patrick's Slay) They can do without the museum though, it was a waste of time and space.

Great setup, awesome actors. However, it wasn't overly scary. The wait to get in was longer than the haunted attraction itself. And there was one lady who was really rude while we waited in line, she worked there, and she just continually screamed at us to squeeze to one side of a tight hallway while we waited. (Even when we were already doing that!)

The wait was ridiculous we waited like 2 hours to go in but didn t mind one bit it was soooo worth it even waiting in line was fun the energy is the best the actors were amazing beyond words specially the elevator guy he was my favorite lol this place is amazing sooo much fun can my wait to go back, seriously had the time of my life.

Absolutely the best haunted house I've been to anywhere near NYC!

Scared me so bad with the chainsaw on my arm still hurts

It was great, the effects were crazy. Insane scenes, it really makes you feel like you are in a asylum. It was very long took us about 45 minutes to get through both the top and bottom floor which was great. I wish that there were more actors the day I Went which was the dark valentine event. There were a bunch scenes where I just walked through and nothing happened. However I recommend going to this place!!

Horrible, paid for fast pass got up on line but attractions were short, not worth the money. They send groups on top of each other during attraction

Brighton Asylum is an amazing, top notch attraction that never disappoints with twists and turns created to provide the best scares found in a haunted attraction! Don t miss out on this awesome place! Go and see it for yourself!

The new Bleeding Grounds attraction was awesome. More live actors in that one, so definitely worth getting that. Get the fast pass option. Waited an hour and some on fast pass line still for the main walk through, general admission was at least a 3 hour wait. Overall good experience more thrilling/suspenseful than scary.

What a amazing group of employee s.price and local is just right.

This place is crazy good! I've been going here every October and try to go to all their off-season events.. The acting and makeup is top notch, the scenes are SO awesome(they get better every year), and you never know what to expect at the next turn! Brighton Asylum won't disappoint and definitely is a must-see place!

Paranormal experience was nice. Nothing happened but it was something different

This was such an amazingly scary experience. I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to be scared throughout a haunted house. The effects/makeup/props/costumes were outstanding!

Fun and the trails are very detailed. Staff could have been more friendly

Versatile and fun all throughout each haunted house. I was scurred!