Our Visit to Devil’s Last Laugh
Date: 10/5/2024
Location: Lehighton, Pennsylvania
Devil’s Last Laugh once again far exceeded our expectations & provided an unforgettable & devilish experience! In just their 3rd season of operation, Devil’s Last Laugh brings forth a high-quality haunt experience that’ll please even the most veteran of haunt goers! Those who underestimate Devil’s Last Laugh will leave thoroughly surprised by the top-notch production quality of this small but mighty attraction! Owner & operator, Kory, clearly works tirelessly to continually enhance the experience, ensuring the haunt stays fresh from year to year.
Devil’s Last Laugh is located in Lehighton, PA & isn’t too far off the beaten path. Weave your way down a few dark & windy roadways and you’ll stumble upon the property! As you pull into the parking lot you’ll fall victim to the unassuming external appearance of Devil’s Last Laugh! Seeing the owners home off in the distance lulls you into thinking this will be a mediocre at best haunt experience! Well if you fall victim to this, you’ll be in for a pleasant surprise!!
We snagged our general admission tickets which run for $25 per person! Last year Devil’s Last Laugh was only charging $15 per person which we felt was a STEAL for the quality show they provide. $25 is a more industry appropriate ticketing price & will hopefully allow the Devil’s Last Laugh team to pour more into the haunt for future expansions/additions!
NEW for 2024 is a completely revamped midway area that starts off with a freakish bang! You’ll traverse through Mr Pickles’ sideshow which is more lively, startling, and engaging than ever before! This midway is loaded with all sorts of circus freaks and elegantly crafted mini scenes/backdrops! A few quick comical & startling engagements help set the tone for the experience that lies ahead.
Right off the bat we noticed an update to how customers are admitted into the attraction. A larger que line area was already pretty well full by the time we arrived, which was great to see such a solid turnout! Small groups were being admitted into the Walcksville Asylum every few minutes, which guaranteed you’d never run into another group while in the attraction! Once your tickets were punched you were sent into the maintenance shed where a drunk fellow showed a video to help us learn about a deranged killer clown named Mr Pickles. We were forewarned about the utter mayhem that is contained within the Walcksville Asylum walls. Now that some adrenaline and thrill was starting to build, we were sent forth into the Walcksville Asylum!
As we stumbled up to the ominous entrance of Walcksville Asylum we were greeted by an angered security guard who was clearly dismayed by our existence on the Walcksville Asylum property. The security guard rushed us forth into the Asylum waiting room where a witty & comical receptionist assisted us with “signing in” for our visit at the Walcksville Asylum! This Asylum was clearly unruly as an asylum patient was just left to do as she pleased in the waiting room! Once we got checked in & received our visitor badges we were sent forth into the madness of the Walcksville Asylum!
Within seconds of entering the Walcksville Asylum all hell broke loose! Sinister & manic patients were lurking around each & every corner, eagerly awaiting unsuspecting visitors. We felt fully immersed into the demented Asylum & the chilling atmosphere sent shivers shooting down our spines! Very early in our travel through the Asylum was traversed through the Infamous Mr Pickles’ raunchy room! We were thoroughly impressed with how committed the cast was; they were seriously fully immersed into their deranged characters! And these crazies came from literally every direction. A jittery gal in a padded room spoke no words but left us creeped out solely by her creepy movements. A crazed gal continuously shrieked as she kept screaming, leaving us wondering how she did that all night. Another contorted herself in half & walked creepily upside down towards us. A devilish doctor administered a near lethal injection to one of our members - GROSS! The fellow in the Jeffrey Dahmer room was quite creepy & effectively portrayed his character! Countless standout performances that left us frazzled & concerned! Kudos to this devoted cast for providing an energized adventure!
Based on the unassuming external appearance here we never would’ve expected such high-quality & detailed set design! Handcrafted props & set pieces were masterfully placed with clear attention to detail. Blood & gore galore in some of these scenes! High-end special effects were utilized to fully immerse visitors into the deranged Asylum. Many scenes played mind-games on you, as masterful distraction techniques were used to allow the crazed patients a window of opportunity to pounce on oblivious visitors. Beware “The Nun”, as this was a mischievous distraction technique to help catch passerbys off guard, making it easier to deliver a bone-chilling startle! We absolutely loved the beautifully crafted and aesthetically pleasing house facade within the Asylum. The attention to detail truly made you feel as though you stepped outside & approached the facade of a Halloweentown-esque haunted house! Another unique touch featured security banter blasting through walkie talkies on a security desk; it’s the little things like this that truly immerse a haunt goer into the experience!
As we rushed out of the Walcksville Asylum, hearts racing, we needed a moment to catch our breath! One thing is for sure, our whole crew was truly blown away by the first-class experience Devil’s Last Laugh offers! We had the pleasure of chatting with owner/operator Kory for a bit & thoroughly enjoyed hearing more about the haunt & his plans for future seasons. Kory has been involved in the haunt industry for many years & he just oozes passion for the spooky season! Devil’s Last Laugh will certainly be an annual haunt stop for FRS as we’re eager to watch these folks continue to grow & flourish!
Before you head out for the evening be sure to snag a quick bite at the food truck, peruse the well stocked merchandise booth & capture a few group photos to commemorate your spooky-fun experience! Our crew absolutely loved the new photo-op! Kudos to Kory & his team for providing a top-notch haunt experience! We’re sure we’ll be back again next year to endure another round of mayhem from Mr Pickles & his sinister friends! Be sure to pay these folks a visit this haunt season & if you happen to miss out, pay them a visit for their Christmas event on Saturday 12/7 or Saturday 12/14! Job well done Devil’s Last Laugh team!
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