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'''Atrox Factory''' is a 40,000 square foot [[haunted attraction]] located in the former [[Solomon Trousers]] factory at 1104 [[Parkway Drive Southwest]] in [[Leeds]] which bills itself as "the largest indoor haunted attraction in the Southeast". In addition to a large and complex walk-through attraction with a variety of human and animatronic encounters, Atrox has a carnivalesque queuing area with fortune-tellers, souvenir stands, video screens and displays. In 2005 the element of smell was added to the experience | [[Image:Atrox_logo.jpg|right|175px]] | ||
'''Atrox Factory''' is a 40,000 square foot [[haunted attraction]] located in the former [[Solomon Trousers]] factory at 1104 [[Parkway Drive Southwest]] in [[Leeds]] which bills itself as "the largest indoor haunted attraction in the Southeast". In addition to a large and complex walk-through attraction with a variety of human and animatronic encounters, Atrox has a carnivalesque queuing area with fortune-tellers, souvenir stands, video screens and displays. In [[2005]] the element of smell was added to the experience. | |||
Principal organizers are [[Paul Johnson]], [[Kyle Holman]], [[David Russell]] and [[Shane Traffanstedt]]. The organizers previously ran [[Slain Manor]] before moving to central Leeds and the character of "Dr Slain" is still a part of the horror concept at Atrox. | Principal organizers are [[Paul Johnson]], [[Kyle Holman]], [[David Russell]] and [[Shane Traffanstedt]]. The organizers previously ran [[Slain Manor]] before moving to central Leeds and the character of "Dr Slain" is still a part of the horror concept at Atrox. | ||
Some scenes from the 2004 film "[[Alice's Misadventures in Wonderland]]" were filmed at Atrox. | Some scenes from the 2004 film "[[Alice's Misadventures in Wonderland]]" were filmed at Atrox. | ||
==2008== | |||
The [[2008]] season will run from [[October 3]] to [[November 1]] and feature appearances by Linda Blair, Tony Moran, and Cassandra Patterson as her "Elvira" persona. | |||
== 2007 == | |||
The [[2007]] season ran from [[October 5]] to [[October 31]]. Special appearances by Robert Englund, Tyler Mane, and Michael Bailey Smith were scheduled. | |||
==2006== | |||
The [[2006]] season ran from [[October 6]] to [[October 31]]. Special appearances by Dick Warlock and Doug Bradley were scheduled. | |||
==2005== | |||
The [[2005]] season featured special appearances by actors Gunnar Hanson, Jonathan Breck, and Kane Hodder. Special promotional nights were also set aside for students of [[Mountain Brook High School|Mountain Brook]], [[Vestavia Hills High School|Vestavia]], [[Hoover High School|Hoover]], and [[Spain Park High School|Spain Park]] High Schools. Profits from the operation go to various charities which, in 2005, included [[Kid One Transport]], [[Hands On Birmingham]] and the [[Autism Society]]. | |||
==References== | |||
* Jordan, Phillip (October 27, 2005) "Atrox Factory: Smells like teen fear." ''Birmingham Weekly'' | |||
*Harvey, Alec (October 3, 2008) "Elvira here to stay." ''Birmingham News'' | |||
==External link== | ==External link== | ||
Latest revision as of 09:23, 3 October 2008
Atrox Factory is a 40,000 square foot haunted attraction located in the former Solomon Trousers factory at 1104 Parkway Drive Southwest in Leeds which bills itself as "the largest indoor haunted attraction in the Southeast". In addition to a large and complex walk-through attraction with a variety of human and animatronic encounters, Atrox has a carnivalesque queuing area with fortune-tellers, souvenir stands, video screens and displays. In 2005 the element of smell was added to the experience.
Principal organizers are Paul Johnson, Kyle Holman, David Russell and Shane Traffanstedt. The organizers previously ran Slain Manor before moving to central Leeds and the character of "Dr Slain" is still a part of the horror concept at Atrox.
Some scenes from the 2004 film "Alice's Misadventures in Wonderland" were filmed at Atrox.
2008
The 2008 season will run from October 3 to November 1 and feature appearances by Linda Blair, Tony Moran, and Cassandra Patterson as her "Elvira" persona.
2007
The 2007 season ran from October 5 to October 31. Special appearances by Robert Englund, Tyler Mane, and Michael Bailey Smith were scheduled.
2006
The 2006 season ran from October 6 to October 31. Special appearances by Dick Warlock and Doug Bradley were scheduled.
2005
The 2005 season featured special appearances by actors Gunnar Hanson, Jonathan Breck, and Kane Hodder. Special promotional nights were also set aside for students of Mountain Brook, Vestavia, Hoover, and Spain Park High Schools. Profits from the operation go to various charities which, in 2005, included Kid One Transport, Hands On Birmingham and the Autism Society.
References
- Jordan, Phillip (October 27, 2005) "Atrox Factory: Smells like teen fear." Birmingham Weekly
- Harvey, Alec (October 3, 2008) "Elvira here to stay." Birmingham News
External link
- Atrox Factory website