In the News 2024
Reviews and Interviews for Fatal Abduction
HORROR DNA: Night in the Terror Vault
“Fun, funny, spooky, and a little bit raunchy: exactly what I've come to expect from Terror Vault.” Carrie Finch feels lucky that San Francisco has its own haunted maze attraction embodying the energy of the city she loves. “So much more than a dark maze full of jump scares, she thinks the narrative sets Fatal Abduction apart from other haunted mazes she’s gone to because it actually guides you through the scares. “Actors meet you at every turn, playing out the tale before you, or even with you.”
Hollywood Gothique: Terror Vault’s Fatal Abduction pits Earth against Alien Invaders
This online guide to horror calls Fatal Abduction an experience not to be missed, with the overall feeling of an R-rated science fiction thriller that features solid storytelling, committed performances, and elaborate sets. It includes a complete review of Fatal Abduction, plus Fang Bang Bar, Justin Cooter’s Roadhouse, and the Creepy Collectible Museum.
KPIX CBS News: Gianna from KPIX CBS barely survives Fatal Abduction at Terror Vault
Gianna Franco meets Peaches Christ on opening night of Fatal Abduction and gets a quick explanation of immersive theater. Then, and after being confirmed that she is a human, we follow along as she gets a behind-the-scenes tour. Her summary: “Is it scary? Yes. it’s scary!”
SFGATE: A debaucherous SF rite of passage lives on beneath a downtown landmark
Editor Amanda Bartlett came face-to-face with alien reptoids at Terror Vault’s Fatal Abduction and was amazed how Joshua Grannell (a.k.a. Peaches Christ) and David Flower have transformed the shadowy chambers of the Old Mint into “something truly gruesome and out of this world.” She reports on the horrors and surprises she encountered and calls this immersive experience “the real deal.”
San Francisco Chronicle: The best mixer for ‘Fatal Abduction’ jump scares? Laughs
Scaredy-cat Joe Wadlington entered Fatal Abduction on opening night and faced the alien invasion of shape-shifting reptoids. Hurrying and shuddering through each scene, he survived and emerged feeling relieved, light-hearted, accomplished. He was delighted that the experience didn’t get repetitive; it was terrifying but it included jokes along with the gore. “There are plenty of piercing screams here, but there’s also plenty of laughter.”
48hills Live Shots: Behold the horrors of ‘Terror Vault: Fatal Abduction’
Patty Riek calls Fatal Abduction “an alien adventure to die for.” She remarks about the phenomenal attention to detail, the incredibly well-designed sets, the intimacy between the actors and the audience, who “are not just close to the stage, but on the stage.” And, she gives kudos to the producers (Joshua Grannell and David Flower) and the entire team of performers, designers, set builders, and decorators.
Medium—The Bold Italic: Terror Vault 2024 brings us aliens, time travel, and horror, oh my!
Adriana Roberts first went to Terror Vault in 2018 and has been a fan ever since. She appreciates how it expertly uses the space as part of a storyline to make it a truly immersive experience. Although the Fatal Abduction sci-fi story lacks typical spooky clichés like ghosts and vampires, she still loved how fresh it felt and encourages you visit the Fang Bang Bar and Creepshop gift shop for plenty of Halloween vibes.
HorrorBuzz: FATAL ABDUCTION Terror Vault Probes Deep With Another Great Show
The Horror Buzz team walks you through the scenes of Fatal Abduction (plus the Fang Bang Bar, Justin Cooter’s Roadhouse Bar, the Creepshop gift shop, and an after-hours lights-on tour) with plenty of photos and accolades. They declare it “a razor-sharp satire produced on the level of a world-class haunt“…as well as “a hilarious, startling, and aggressively entertaining immersive theatre experience that should not be missed.”
KRON 4: Bay Area's top attraction offers immersive horror experience
Rachel Mauer interviews acclaimed drag performer "Peaches Christ" about this year’s immersive horror theater offering at the San Francisco Mint. Since 2018 he (as Joshua Grannell) and his co-producer David Flower have been creating these over-the-top experiences and are proud that they can employ so many local, “weirdo, underground” artists.
KTVU: Terror Vault returns to San Francisco
Joshua Grannell, a.k.a. Peaches Christ, again went live on KTVU, this time in full drag, to speak with Frank Mallicoat and introduce Terror Vault’s 2024 show, Fatal Abduction. He explains the premise of the story, the process he and his co-creator David Flower go through to create this hour-long R-rated production, and why this immersive experience is different than a typical haunted house.
ABC7: Terror Vault, returning for its 6th season to the SF Mint
Amanda del Castillo sits down with Joshua Grannell, a.k.a. Peaches Christ, to talk about this year’s show, Fatal Abduction. Grannell explains how guests become actual characters inside a horror movie where they time-travel to find and destroy evil aliens and save our planet from climate disaster.