Thorpe Park, the famed English theme park, recently opened 'Blair Witch: The Maze' as part of a slate of horror experiences for its 'Fright Nights' event. Blair Witch: The Maze was opened in conjunction with the release of 'Blair Witch,' Lionsgate's sequel to the hugely successful low-budget horror film 'The Blair Witch Project.'
As with all the other horror mazes on offer from Thorpe Park, Blair Witch: The Maze sends frightened participants on a trek through the woods that surround the park. In the narrative of the maze, people venture into the cursed Black Hills Forest to learn about the legend of the Blair Witch.
The branded experience offers new scenes and twists that aren't in the film itself, making it a necessity for fans of the franchise.
Horror Film-Themed Mazes
Thorpe Park's 'Blair Witch: The Maze' is Based on the Horror Franchise
Trend Themes
1. Horror Film-themed Mazes - The rise of horror film-themed mazes creates opportunities for amusement parks and horror franchises to collaborate on immersive and unique branded experiences.
2. Fright Nights Events - The growth of Fright Nights events at amusement parks indicates a demand for immersive Halloween experiences that can be leveraged by businesses to attract visitors during the fall season.
3. Brand Extensions Through Branded Experiences - The success of Blair Witch: The Maze demonstrates the potential for film and television franchises to extend their reach through immersive, themed experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Amusement Parks - Amusement parks can leverage the popularity of horror film-themed mazes to create unique, immersive experiences for visitors and increase attendance during seasonal events.
2. Film and Television - The film and television industry can use Fright Nights events and horror film-themed mazes to promote releases and extend their reach through immersive, branded experiences.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Marketing and advertising agencies can work with amusement parks and film franchises to create unique, immersive brand experiences like Blair Witch: The Maze, which can attract consumers and create buzz around new releases.