Terror on the Fox — Local services in Ashwaubenon

Myself and my wife Debbie have a very different review to give on "Terror On The Fox" then most you have read on here, if you got a minute, keep reading, you'll hear our haunting tale of TOTF... We agree, there are some gruesome ghouls wandering around these grounds, the lights and music are in sync, the fog is thick, a fire and the sounds of chainsaws in the background, it's the perfect atmosphere for the Halloween enthusiast. I want to start out with we have been coming here since its inception some 20 years ago. If you have been coming here over the years you will have seen a noticeable difference in the quality of this event, you can see the commitment of the actors and the character they play, you can see the overall cleanliness and appeal of the grounds over the last several years. the rooms are filled with some of the most horrific scenes, it's like it came right from the crazed mind of someone like Rob Zombie and add the twists of a Wes Craven and Stephen King movie gone terribly wrong, then you have a Terror On The Fox room. One accolade I want to point out is this is the 1st wheelchair accessible attraction like this I have been to, nice job. Next I want to send out a heartfelt thank you to a group of folks that turned our favorite scary holiday into the wedding night we could die for, here at "The Terror On The Fox" grounds. That's right, at 5 PM on October 31, 2017 we had the privilege to be married on the grounds of Wisconsin's most haunted attraction "Terror On The Fox", a place where myself and Debbie have gone to for years. There are a few folks I want to single out for a moment that if it wasn't for them and their commitment to our day, it would not have been as great as it turned out. First and foremost I want to thank Mike K. of 13th floor productions , who not only helped us make this happen by agreeing to host our Halloween wedding at his venue right in front of the Dead House, but came here from Massachusetts to see that we were happy with how everything was setup and what more could he do for us. Mike's right hand man and the location manager for Terror On The fox is Ted S. , he fielded several calls from us, took care of the details, made sure our aging mothers had access right up by the house, kept a watchful eye on the time so everything stayed on track, did tons of small details that is way outside his job requirements, but meant the world to us, he took care of seating, arranged for 8 of the most horrific wedding party ghouls we could ask for, which by the way, even the ghouls helped us out as crunch time hit and even one of the evil clowns helped Deb during the photo shoot, thanks Mittens. Ted is responsible for about 40 to 50 staff members, from actors to supervisors and two of those leaders are Nick and Liz. Nick is the one person who attends to all the details with the production on the grounds and in the attractions, the lights, the sound, the effects, the placement of every little thing we take for granted when you attend an event like this, he keeps things going. We had a miss hap with the drive that contained the music on it I set up for the wedding background , everything was timing based, Nick jumped right in and took care of it and got it back on schedule, I think I am the only one who noticed, Thanks Nick. Liz is in charge of the characters, the make-up and all the fine details that sets Terror On The Fox above the other attractions in the area. She got myself and Debbie all Deaded -up. (not a word, but sounded good) her crew did our make-up in about 15 minutes each under Ted's watchful time keeping we managed to get our pictures pre-ceremony done, had our ceremony, then some moonlight pictures followed up by a hoard of Ghouls taking over, we will never be able to thank all the folks properly for what they did for us, but here is an attempt. Thank you to all at Terror On The Fox, you do an awesome job, that's what keeps people like us coming back for 20 years, see you on each anniversary, especially Debbie's favorite green haired...

To start the night, unfortunately, I had to leave my partner behind as she is unable to partake in adventures requiring much walking these days.We're glad we did because there really isn't a heads up that you will be walking quite a distance within the mazes on the grounds of the National Rail Museum. I had the Fast Pass, and I would DEFINITELY recommend it.If you look at many other reviews you'll see complaints about the lines, but this is an urban attraction, if you don't expect lines you aren't basing said expectations in reality. I arrived and walked directly to board the train.The train started with some strobe effects and a couple of, higher end amateur improve, actors appeared. They were competent, but a lot of the interactions felt kind of shallow. I think this may have to do with the amount of under 16 year old traffic that the attraction tends to receive, and these actors seemed to be working to keep it "family friendly." Departing the train, you traverse through a forest maze the “Depths of Darkness.” It's a pretty solid maze with various terrains, dioramas of decaying city and graveyards.There were a handful of live actors going for generic jump-scares, but as it will be throughout the attractions, my traveling solo seemed to throw their timing.The journey felt as though it was about a mile as you weaved back and forth. It would be EXTREMELY difficult for anyone with mobility issues to get through parts of this area with anything more than a cane. I'd definitely make the suggestion that they add a warning for anyone with mobility issues in the future. I could see adding a little more effect lighting throughout this portion of the attraction, and I would work on figuring a way for the live actors to be more interactive for frights. After the haunted forest I once again came to a crossroads where I got to choose my ticket path.The Fastpass path led to an outdoor lounge that normally has concessions, and a bonfire.I was informed the concession group didn't show up. A quick rest I decided it was time to head towards Blackthorne Manor.Again, I got to "skip" the line, which was definitely substantial, although when I got the end of the queue I wandered around a bit confused as the security seemed a bit disorganized. Once inside the courtyard, the beautiful horror façade that one can see on the website, I was greeted by a stylized character who definitely was grasping for something to say to the 6’9” 450 lbs solo roller, and it definitely took him a minute to even come up with a generic response (again improve level, medium-high amateur). He let me into the house, laughing, and passing along a low clearance warning as I ducked through the door. Blackthorn Manor, the home of this year’s “Book of Lost Souls” attraction, is aesthetically gorgeous. The detail in the house’s décor is high level. It was pretty easy to find my way through the winding passages of the single floor ‘manor." Again the human actors were going for jump scares and my soloness was throwing their timing off. One actor in a “bald maniac” mask popped out and all I could do was chuckle and literally say “You should be In make-up not a mask,” they just grunted and popped back to their hiding spot. I finally hit a series of rooms with EXTREME strobe. It got a bit intense and it took me a minute to find my way out. In fact, the group behind me, who had been catching up as I took my time going through the building, made it out first. I lost count how many times I walked into walls before I finally found my way outside. If you’ve never been, it’s definitely worth the trek and the ticket. I’m not sure I’m overly interested in returning next year. I was expecting a bit more as Thirteenth Floor Productions is nationwide, and the themes that were presented as the attractions didn’t really come across AT ALL. Also, marketing makes this appear as multiple attractions but it would be very tough to break it...

Review: Terror on the Fox 2025 – 5/5 Stars

Terror on the Fox nailed it. From the second you pull up, the atmosphere is on point with fog, lights, and sound that set the mood right away. Parking and entry were smooth enough, though I’d love to see bigger signage to help first-timers.

The Terror Train is such a unique start. The train itself is gorgeous and feels like a throwback to classic haunt experiences. While there wasn’t much decor inside and it was too dark to fully use the space, the line actors kept it alive. One in particular kept circling back to me, which made the ride way more fun and gave the whole group that buzz of anticipation before the main haunt.

The Ghost Ship and Corrupted Woods section had some of the best fog effects I’ve seen. The dock and ship facade look incredible, even if the ship isn’t actively part of the scares. The twisting forest path with fog and roots felt immersive, and the actors there were great at using multiple entrances to surprise people. More atmospheric lighting on the props would take it to the next level.

Blackthorne Manor is the showstopper. The exterior alone is breathtaking, and inside the detail is cranked way up with layered walls, furniture, and decay. It feels lived in. Actor interactions leaned more on engagement and atmosphere than just jump scares, which gave the rooms a natural flow. I couldn’t really pick out La Lechuza specifically, but it didn’t detract from the experience.

The actors overall were strong and consistent. Timing was solid, and they clearly worked to hit all parts of the group. A few roaming monsters were especially memorable, and one actor curled up on the floor really stood out for adding variety to the scare palette.

Design-wise, this haunt is top tier. The props, textures, and set dressing are some of the best you’ll find anywhere. Lighting was smartly used, though the forest could use a boost to show off its details. Sound design was good but a bit too quiet in places, and there might be one too many air burst effects scattered throughout.

Crowd management worked fine. We caught up to another group once, but it didn’t ruin pacing. Staff were polite and professional—someone even reminded me about the no-photography rule in a friendly way. Need to update your sign it says no FLASH photography.

Highlights for me:

Best set: Blackthorne Manor, no contest.

Best scare: not really a scare, but the final area with the disorienting flashes and purple ghosting was phenomenal.

Best actor moment: the train actor who kept coming back for more.

The weakest part was the train audio—it was hard to hear the announcements, which killed some atmosphere. But honestly, that’s a small nitpick in a night full of immersive design and solid scares.

Absolutely worth the ticket price. Terror on the Fox keeps evolving, and 2025’s version feels polished, creative, and worth recommending to anyone even mildly into...