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About The Nest
THE NEST is three different haunted attractions based on Jacob Kell and his actions and victims. It is a totally interactive experience produced by the producers’ of Alice Cooper’s Nightmare.
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Over $100,000.00 in changes have been made for this year. Included are doubling the size of the maze, totally revamping the graveyard with additional effects including a 20’ flying creature and real dense “London fog”, scenes in the indoor attractions have been augmented with unbelievable detail. We have utilized the skills of horror movie propmaster, Keith Korner and sculptor Kyle Gorefest. |
The Story of The Nest:
In the normal course of events a movie was made and then haunted houses all over the country take the theme and use it to scare people. Bad characters are emulated like Jason, Freddy and Chucky. THE NEST is different. It is a haunted house, telling a story that needs to be told. Destined to become a Hollywood horror classic…
As legend has it, it is the gruesome tale of Arizona’s most notorious serial killer. A monster who caused more destruction than Winnie Ruth Judd and Charles Manson combined. It is the life of Jacob Kell, who in 1945 slaughtered an unprecedented 35 people before he was killed.
Jacob Kell was born slow but that was the least of his problems. Like his father before him Jacob also heard voices. These voices told him to do things... bad things. The voices drove his father to commit suicide when he couldn't silence them. Jacob couldn't silence the voices and was often seen by neighbors yelling and screaming at things that weren't there. Jacob’s sister, "Sissy" Kell, also heard the voices but unlike her brother she knew how to drown them out. She was also the only one who could calm Jacob down. After Jacob's father died his mother married Otis Keller. Otis was an abusive drunk who forced Jacob to sleep in the barn outside the house often telling Jacob "Only Humans is Allowed to sleep in the house!" Over the next two years Jacob made the barn into a home.
At 15 Jacob stood over 6’4”.. When Otis beat him he didn't even flinch this made Otis extremely angry. One night in September 1945, Otis in a drunken rage, chased Sissy out of the house. He grabbed her by the arm and threw her to the ground. Her head snapped against a large rock. She died instantly. What Jacob did to Otis is unfit to be told. After killing Otis, Jacob took his sister's body and waged a war against the society that shunned him. By the end 35 people were dead. It wasn’t until October 31, 1945 that Jacob was cornered and killed.
Legend says that the voices told Jacob to bury his sister's body in a graveyard behind the barn. And someday in the ultimate societal revenge, Jacob will come back from his grave. Now, 60 years the resurrection of “Killer Kell” is upon us.
THE NEST HAUNTED HOUSE is journey through the barn Kell made his home. The patron will experience a room by room journey of a demon’s lair culminating with a trip over the bridge, through total darkness for a glimpse of the creatures for Kell revenge.
Those who are brave can venture through the graveyard where he buried his beloved sister, “Sissy”. Try to make it through a maze of fence symbolizing the messed up mind. And then challenge THE CARNAGE, where Jacob performed most of his tortures. THE NEST isn’t for the faint of heart. It is story that had to be told. An Arizona legend, that lives this year in Queen Creek.
The Attractions:
THE NEST is the barn Jacob made into his home. It is 14 rooms of thrills culminating with a journey over the bridge into a land of giant creatures. |
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THE GRAVEYARD is the area where Jacob buried many of his victims, including his beloved sister, Sissy. |
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THE CARNAGE is the place where Jacob tortured many of his victims. It portrays many unspeakable acts. |
Where is it?
The Nest is located at Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek, Arizona. A map along with detailed directions can be found below.
Special Effects.
The attractions special effects were produced by the best in the industry including, Studio TekFX, Scarefactory, Unit 70 and Distortions. Their clients include Disney and Universal Studios. The special effects alone cost over $250,000.00, far surpassing those at any other attraction in Arizona.
How long does it take?
We like to ask people how fast can they run. To experience all of the attractions it could take an hour. More if there are lines.
Are there special prices for children?
Yes! Admission is only $12.50 for children 12 and under.
Can the actors touch me?
No the actors are strictly forbidden from touching any patrons. Additionally the patrons are not permitted to touch any actors.
What is the VIP FAST PASS?
THE VIP FAST PASS provides patrons without the time to wait in line the opportunity to pay an additional $10.00 and go straight into the event. IT ALSO ALOWS THE PATRON TO EXPERIENCE THE ATTRACTIONS AS MANY TIMES AS THEY WOULD LIKE IN A SINGLE NIGHT. It is similar to the fast pass system used at amusement parks.
Are we open if it rains?
Yes we are open if it rains. Two of the attractions are in a building or covered and the area to get in line is covered also. Some of our best nights are when the weather acts up.
Are the attractions handicapped accessible?
Yes all of the attractions are handicapped accessible. Just let the ticket booth know your special needs.
Do you have group sales?
Yes, group tickets can be purchased online. We have packages starting with as few as 10 patrons. REMEMBER: Group Tickets can ONLY be purchased online.
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What if we have more questions?
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Hours:
The Nest will be open the following days in September & October highlighted in ORANGE
The Nest hours are Fridays, Saturdays and Halloween: 7PM-12 Midnight
All other open days: 7PM-10PMDirections to The Nest Haunted House at Schnepf Farms
PLEASE DO NOT MAPQUEST DIRECTIONS TO THE FARM!!!!!
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Directions from I-10 coming from Tucson or Sun Lakes (driving time from Sun Lakes about 20 minutes, driving time from Tucson about 1hour to 1 hour and 20 minutes)
Take the Riggs Road Exit and drive East until it dead ends at Ellsworth Road. Turn left or North on Ellsworth Road to the next street on your right, Cloud Road. Turn right or East on Cloud Road to the very end which is Rittenhouse road. This is our farm, turn right on Rittenhouse and go about 200 yards to the entrance of our farm.
Directions from I-10 coming from West Phoenix (driving time from Phoenix, plan for about an hour. If you hit rush hour, add another 30 to 45 minutes. The new freeways are wonderful and several road improvement such as Ellsworth and Rittenhouse) Don't use Power road as a way to drive to the farm.
Coming from I-10 and West Phoenix. Take the 202 east to the 101 south to the 60 east past Sossamon to the new freeway, 202 south. Exit the 202 South at Elliot and turn left under the freeway continuing East to Ellsworth Road, turn right on Ellsworth about 4 miles to Rittenhouse road (just after the railroad tracks) Turn left on Rittenhouse Road follow around and drive 3 miles, our farm is on the right hand side. You won’t miss us. Driving time will always be a little longer during the 4 o'clock hour on weekdays due to school getting out.
Directions from Scottsdale Please use the directions from the upper paragraph in green once you are on the 60 east.(driving time from Phoenix, about 30 to 45 minutes from the Shea Blvd/101 area.. If you hit rush hour, add another 30 to 45 minutes. The new freeways are wonderful and several road improvement such as Ellsworth and Rittenhouse) Don't use Power road as a way to drive to the farm. If you prefer not to use the freeways, just take Southern road or Baseline Road east to Ellsworth road. Drive south about 8 miles to Rittenhouse road (which is just after the railroad tracks) turn left on Rittenhouse road and drive 3 miles to the entrance of our farm on the right hand side.
Directions from Apache Junction, Globe, Superior
(driving time from Globe/Miami/Superior about 45 minutes, driving time from Apache Juntion 20 minutes.)
Please take Ironwood road. Continue driving on Ironwood Road until you come to Ocotillo Road There is a Country Mart and Gas Station on the corner turn right on Ocotillo to Rittenhouse road. Turn left on Rittenhouse and follow 2 miles til you reach our farm.
The Nest is located at Schnepf Country Store and Farm
Prices:
General Admission: $25.00 (admission to all 3 attractions)
VIP Admission: $35.00 (Unlimited admission to ALL attractions in a single night along with front of the line privileges)
Group pricing is available online
Group Sales: Available Online Only! Click here to order (opens in new window)
FREE PARKING ON SITE!
Coupon:
We offer numerous internet coupon options.
Thursday Night Student Special: with coupon buy one ticket and get the second of equal or greater value at half price.
Sunday Night Family Pack: with coupons groups of 4 get in for $60.00. Not valid on October 28th
$2.00 off general admission: Good any night off regular priced ticket.
$4.00 off VIP admission: Good any night off regular priced VIP ticket.
Click Here to Receive your Coupon
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