PRE-SALE REGISTRATION - SPONSORS, SPONSORED MAZE WALKERS AND GENERAL ADMISSION RESERVATIONS.
As this event is to raise funds for 'The Underdog Crew CIC', the event will only proceed with 150 reserved event attendees and a minimum of 50 pre registered 'THE FEAR' scare walkers - signed up via pledge to raise a minimum £100 sponsorship. ALL SPONSORED walkers will become VIP event patrons and receive a merch hamper and a special prize for the highest sponsorship raised. 🏆🖤
Local businesses, offices, shops, schools and colleges... why not nominate your fear hero to walk the terror gauntlet and help support a great local youth empowerment charity. 🙏
www.underdogcrew.org
We are EMPOWERING! We are SUPPORTING!
We are NURTURING! We are CHANGING LIVES! We are...
Underdog Crew Studios (The Underdog Crew CIC) support marginalised and at-risk young people and emerging creatives through film, creative arts, music production and mentoring. With strong emphasis on SEND and young carers, we run weekly drop in sessions for our STUDIO MEMBERS, termly education projects for LOCAL SCHOOLS and life skills projects for HOME SCHOOLERS that build confidence, skills, and a sense of belonging - helping the next generation find their voice and shape a future laden with positivity and empowerment.
Underdog Crew Studios provides a safe and nurturing creative space for marginalised and at-risk young adults to find inspiration, motivation and a place to belong. Providing creative education, support, guidance and a route towards an empowered adulthood, laden with ambition and hope. Our mission is simple: to EMPOWER, SUPPORT, NURTURE and CHANGE LIVES! If you would like to know who we truly are and meet some of our crew, the short videos at the bottom of the page, created by UCS members, will show you all you need to know. PLEASE SUPPORT US TO SUPPORT THEM!
Family event entertainment includes:
- 'THE FEAR' - EXTREME HORROR MAZE (12+. UNDER 14's ACCOMPANIED BY ADULT)
- Horror Cosplay Catwalk Competition - Register NOW
- Junior Jumpscare Trail (8-12 years)
- Horror Special Effects Workshop
- Pumpkin Carving Competition - Register NOW (8-12 years)
- Live Music, Open Mic & Zombie’oke
- Pitmaster BBQ Food and Drinks
** Event entry ticket allows ONE Walkthrough of 'The Fear' plus all other event activities. Sponsored 'walkers' are allowed to walk 'The Fear' TWICE with an EXTRA 'EXTREME' Walkthrough at the end of the event.
** Other horror themed rides may be added to the event at a per-ride price.
WELCOME TO ‘THE FEAR’ - Halloween scare event. A spooktacular 'FAMILY' fundraiser in celebration of Underdog Crew’s selection as Colchester City mayor’s chosen charity for 2025/2026.
An evening of pure terror & Halloween exhilaration!
Featuring 'The Fear' walkthrough ‘undead’ HORROR MAZE.
(12a) Professional actors, pure terror. Produced by multi award winning filmmakers who live and breathe the horror experience.
THE STORY
"It finally happened!
Day 1 - The ‘cloud’ arrived. Day 3 – Society broke down. Day 7 – Everyone turned. As one of a handful of survivors you are dropped off at 'SECTOR 13', a military outpost, ready to be air lifted to an offshore Naval safezone. But, as you wait, filled with fear and anxiety, the horde descend.
Welcome to the apocalypse."
THE WALK OF TERROR ☠️🤡🧑🔧🏃♂️➡️
☠️ TEN SURVIVORS are herded into the arrival pen, then blindfolded to protect them from the psychological horrors of the 'body pits', where the dead in many forms of hideous decpitation are stored.
☠️ MILITARY DEBRIEF.🏃♂️➡️ "IF YOU RUN, YOU WILL BE SHOT."
🧑🔧 DECONTAMINATION. The group is herded through the the viral testing corridor and decontamination chamber.
☠️ POST DECONTAMINATION. Blindfolds are removed. Survivors are ushered through the INNER BOWELS of the facility, headed to the safety of the rescue helicopter.
‼️ 'THE BREACH'. The facility has been overrun. You are now alone.
🤡 Will you make it out alive.
HEALTH & SAFETY RULES - THE TERROR LAW!!!!
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST KEEP their hands on the shoulders of the person infront of them throughout the journey. You will NOT be touched with any force other than possible light physical contact. DO NOT TOUCH or LASH OUT at anything you encounter.
Before entering, participants MUST AGREE, UNDERSTAND AND ACKNOWLEDGE the environment you are entering as a VOLUNTARY GUEST, having acknowledged the intensity and physicality of the Maze, together with the potential of events and occurances that may cause significant discomfort and fear.
'The Fear' is a chase and pursuit walkthrough maze where you will be chased at various speeds on foot.This can mean quick changes of pace and direction, involving moderate cardiovascular and physiological activity. This may also take a toll on feet, ankles, hips and knees.
** IF YOU ARE PREGNANT, HAVE A KNOWN HEART CONDITION OR ANY OTHER MEDICAL OR NERVOUS DISPOSITION YOU MUST CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO ATTENDING THE EVENT.
We take every precaution to ensure the safety of guests and performers with the wall and floor design as well as protective goggles in case of possible collision. However, there is no guarantee this may not happen. As with all physical activities a risk of injury is both understood by the participant “YOU” and fully accepted as such after entering the maze.
Under no circumstances do you have to run and taking part at your own pace is perfectly acceptable and will not diminish the scare experience.
Should you have any outstanding injuries or concerns about the above information we advise you not to participate. We cannot, and are not, able to asses the background, fitness or general medical and psychological wellbeing of guests and it is understood that as a guest you are best placed to understand your own personal physical and mental health before taking part.
YOU WILL ENCOUNTER:
- Strobe lighting
- Extreme volume
- Jump scares
- Terrifying puppets
- Blood and gore
- Uncomfortable smells
- Smoke and fog machines
- Darkness
- Sensory Deprivation (blindfolding)
- Disorientation
- Possible claustrophobia through small spaces.
WATCH OUR 'DAY 13' short film teaser on the videos below for a feel of our horror style.
Are you still with us? Okay... so you've got the stomach for it.
Family event entertainment includes:
Horror Cosplay Competition
Come dressed in your best horror cosplay outfit for a chance to win the grand prize.
**Cosplay Catwalk participants MUST pre-register.
Junior Jumpscare Trail
A more gentle scare trail suitable for under 12's who want that 'Goosebumps', 'Five Nights at Freddy's' level experience. MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN OVER 18.
Horror Special Effects Workshop
Industry professional makeup artists conduct bitesize horror makeup tutorials and demonstrations.
Pumpkin Carving Competition (8-12 years)
Pre registration - bring along your carved pumpkin creation for a chance to win some cool prizes.
Live Music, Open Mic & Zombie’oke
Live bands TBC
Pitmaster BBQ Food and Drinks
A selection of 'ghoulish' Street Food to keep you warm and fed throughout the event.
Welcome to 'The Fear'. Prepare yourself for a spine-chilling experience like no other! Join us for a night filled with screams, thrills, and scares that will leave you trembling with fear.
Don't miss out on this hair-raising adventure!
Date: Sunday 26th October
Location: TBC
