Glasgow families hoping for spooky seasonal entertainment instead found themselves trapped in a real-life horror story this Halloween, as a much-anticipated event earned the chilling nickname 'Glasghost' after leaving parents fuming and children disappointed.
The eerie parallels to February's now-infamous Willy Wonka Experience are striking, with both events promising magical family adventures but delivering underwhelming reality. Organised by the same company, House of Illuminati, the Halloween spectacle has sparked déjà vu among Glasgow residents.
What Really Happened at the Halloween Spectacle
Attendees arrived expecting a professionally run Halloween extravaganza but were met with what many described as a hastily assembled setup in a sparsely decorated industrial unit. The terrifying experience many parents encountered wasn't from the event's scares, but from the realisation they'd paid good money for subpar entertainment.
One furious parent captured the chaotic scenes on video, showing sparse decorations and visibly upset families. "Absolute shambles," could be heard in the background as the scale of disappointment became apparent.
Echoes of Wonka Disaster Return to Haunt Glasgow
This isn't the first time House of Illuminati has left Glasgow families feeling ghosted. Their Willy Wonka Experience in February became an international laughing stock, with viral images showing empty rooms with basic printed backgrounds replacing promised chocolate waterfalls and magical realms.
The company, registered to a housing association flat in Glasgow, appears to have repeated the same pattern: ambitious promises followed by severely underdelivered experiences that leave parents demanding refunds.
Social Media Backlash and Parent Outrage
Social media platforms exploded with anger as attendees shared their experiences. The event was swiftly dubbed 'Glasghost' online, with many warning others to avoid what they called a 'scam.'
Multiple parents reported the event being abruptly cancelled mid-way through scheduled sessions, with organisers citing 'technical difficulties' that many believe masked the true issue: an unprepared and under-resourced attraction.
As Glasgow tries to shake off the ghost of events past, families are left wondering how the same organisers could repeat the same mistakes – and whether more regulatory oversight is needed for pop-up entertainment experiences targeting children.
