The beginnings of Pasaje del Terror rise out of a once upon a time there was a place called Mar de Plata, Argentina, where in a sinister house; the monk’s turret, a sort of creative witches sabbath came to it’s climax.
Great sorcerers of publicity and theatre, with monstrous imagination distilled the essence of the wax museum, horror histories, cinema, theatre and a multitude of special effects into a unique show experience in which the public take part, stepping into fear.
The success of the “Pasaje del Terror” was so unusual that it set new frontiers for horror in Spain. The show was brought across the seas with the greatest high priest of the new world to create a new spell and set a new pace, this time with a magic ingredient essential to create a supernatural illusion; the special effects which are the magic allowing the magician to walk away and leave.
The horror was born in Bilbao, Spain in 1988 with the debut of Pasaje del Terror. A unique and interactive experience created by innovators of dread. With extensive expertise in leisure and theatre industry, Pasaje del Terror was able to launch this unique spectacle that plays on the sensory factors related to fear.
Amusement parks couldn’t be less, and Pasaje del Terror establishes permanently in Theme Parks of Madrid, Barcelona and Malaga, increasing outstandingly it’s success and becoming the most popular attraction.
In November 1991 Pasaje del Terror opens in Orlando under the name of “Terror on Church Street” conquering the north american public. For the first time, an european attraction competed successfully right in the heart of Disney territory and it was an authentic boom.
Anthony Perkins who became the hand of Hitchcock and an icon in the horror industry was selected by Pasaje del Terror to be the spokesperson for this new experience in Orlando. “I am a theatre lover above all else” Perkins declared “This show has been able to get the essence of horror cinema and turn it into a unique theatre experience.” Perkins admitted Pasaje del Terror made his hair stand on end. Perkins was fascinated with the experience and volunteered to collaborate and came up with an array of ideas and suggestions.
“During my career I have had the privilege of drawing visitors to the limit of fear. now, I have been the victim of a show capable of taking me beyond these limits. Pasaje del Terror” is a unique experience. We dare you! You will have a great time!.
Anthony Perkins
The interactive horror experience stretched out its paws through other towns and after the american success of “terror on church street” the terror-mania took over more cities in europe: Rome, Lisbon,Blackpool and London .
We couldn’t forget Latin American where Pasaje del Terror established in Mexico City and Cancun, winning new success.
