Ever wonder what it’s like to turn into a zombie? 225 Magazine staffers Mark Clements and Katelyn Oglesby take you behind the scenes at one of the world’s scariest haunted houses, the 13th Gate, to find out what it takes to be terrifying.
Follow along as the two go through planning, costuming and makeup before being transformed into zombies for the night to take on the task of scaring guests.
The 13th Gate has been a Baton Rouge staple for 25 years and has solidified itself as one of the scariest haunted houses in the country along the way. It’s ranked as high as No. 1 in the country in previous years and currently sits as the 4th scariest in America, according to HauntWorld. Locals have come to know the iconic spot for its screams and scares, but what few know the amount of effort it takes to make the magic happen.
