<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0pHn2d_0wEjIsMO00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0pHn2d_0wEjIsMO00" width="1703" height="1217" ><figcaption>'Creepy girl'&nbsp;scare actors rehearse their roles for the “Factory of Fear” being presented at the ARTfactory in Manassas on Oct. 25 and 26. Virginia Artfactory</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=39IVjk_0wEjIsMO00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=39IVjk_0wEjIsMO00" width="2008" height="963" ></figure>The ARTfactory in Manassas will host its inaugural haunted house walkthrough event, “Factory of Fear,” on Friday, Oct. 25, and Saturday, Oct. 26.The event will be from 6 to 11 p.m. both evenings.“Factory of Fear” is in the heart of downtown Historic Manassas in the century-old building that is home to the ARTfactory. The building, which many believe is haunted, will be transformed into scare zones for visitors to brave. Each level is connected to a chilling tale designed to haunt and excite visitors as they journey through the experience.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4EL2C5_0wEjIsMO00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4EL2C5_0wEjIsMO00" width="1217" height="1703" ><figcaption>Scare actors rehearse their roles for the “Factory of Fear” being presented at the ARTfactory in Manassas on Oct. 25 and 26. Virginia Artfactory</figcaption></figure>ARTfactory’s director of education, Ahryel Tinker, an avid horror and haunted house fan, is responsible for the inception of “Factory of Fear.”“There’s nothing like this downtown, and our community of spooky season lovers need something Manassas-strong to haunt them this season,” Tinker said. “We listened to the feedback from last year’s sold out Haunted Hallows event, and decided to ramp up the scare factor.”<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2tsFd9_0wEjIsMO00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2tsFd9_0wEjIsMO00" width="1080" height="1350" ><figcaption>Scare actors rehearse their roles for the “Factory of Fear” being presented at the ARTfactory in Manassas on Oct. 25 and 26.</figcaption></figure>Through volunteer support, a “Factory of Fear” committee was developed to oversee the details of the event from its inception. The group’s combined expertise has lent itself to the building, organization and oversight of this large-scale event. ARTfactory also received support through donations of decor and props to use during the event, which is being sponsored by Mike Garcia Construction.In addition to the walkthrough experience, Jordan Exum, the ARTfactory’s gallery director, has curated a coinciding art exhibit of the same name. The Factory of Fear Group Art Exhibit features works by 61 artists and will be open during the “Factory of Fear” event. The exhibit is on display in the Caton Merchant Art Gallery until Oct. 31Those looking to extend the fun can stay after the “Factory of Fear” event for a live paranormal investigation. Old Spirits Investigations will be at the ARTfactory for a separate ticketed investigation of the real ghosts that haunt the historic building on both nights of Factory of Fear from midnight until 1:30 a.m.. The paranormal investigation ticket includes a hot dog, popcorn and a soda.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2DOxAA_0wEjIsMO00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2DOxAA_0wEjIsMO00" width="1703" height="1217" ><figcaption>Scare actors rehearse their roles for the “Factory of Fear” being presented at the ARTfactory in Manassas on Oct. 25 and 26. Virginia Artfactory</figcaption></figure>Tickets for “Factory of Fear” are available in time blocks to minimize waits; however, food vendors will be set up in the ARTfactory parking lot with hot dogs, popcorn and other refreshments, along with sweets from vendors like Punkin Butts Confectionery.</div></body>

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‘Factory of Fear’ to haunt Manassas next weekend; paranormal investigation scheduled

The ARTfactory in Manassas will host its inaugural haunted house walkthrough event, “Factory of Fear,” on Friday, Oct. 25, and Saturday, Oct. 26. The event will be from 6 to 11 p.m. both evenings. “Factory of Fear” is in the heart of downtown Historic Manassas in the century-old...