Top films that scare the pants off me: The Shining, Silence of the Lambs, the Large Marge scene in Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure and SAW. I remember taking a date to see the first Saw in theaters and, gentlemen heed my warning, when a girl says she appreciates a sensitive soul who isn’t afraid to cry SHE IS LYING. And if it wasn’t my preteen girl screaming that turned her off, it was definitely the impromptu stop at the Gap for new underwear where the date really jumped the shark. And that is why, during this year’s Fright Fest, you will see me nowhere near Six Flags Great America’s Brand New SAW LIVE.

SAW LIVE debuts this weekend at Great America’s Fright Fest. The most successful horror movie franchise in history comes to life in the form of a brand new interactive haunted house. That creepy Jigsaw puppet (who makes Chucky look like a Cabbage Patch) hosts the show and features live actors and traps based on scenes from the Saw films. Originally the plan was to include scenes based on the audience of the Saw films but we ran out of tears and vomit. If you thought watching the movies was scary then wait till you become an active participant. Just don’t say I didn’t warn you when you can’t sleep till Fright Fest 2011.

And, for those with higher thresholds for terror than myself, SAW LIVE is just one of FOUR haunted attractions coming to Great America this year. Make sure to also check out Mausoleum of Terror, Studio 13 – Back Lot Horror Tour and Studio 13 – Area 51. Mausoleum of Terror even comes with the “Not recommended for children under 12 due to graphic content and intense nature” disclaimer which is essentially just the PC way of saying “This is not for Mike.” For more information on any of these head over to GA’s Fright Fest page.

Three short days away for you Great America folk. Chicago’s one of those lucky parks that kicks off Fright Fest a week early. I assume cause they have no post-season baseball to look forward to. (Cheap shot?) And the rest of you guys, keep an eye on the Twitter page Friday morning. There might be something fun going down over there.

Blog written by Mike Scollins of Six Flags.

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