Promotional poster for a virtual reality horror experience titled 'Don't Scream' with three people in red jumpsuits wearing VR headsets, a sinister man in a top hat and coat in the background, and a cloudy, ominous sky.

IT’s FESTIVAL TIME!

Take your team into a shared nightmare. What are you most scared of? What makes you close your eyes and wish it away? Are you brave enough to face your fears? You’ll laugh. You’ll shake. You’ll cling onto each other. You’ll probably sweat and swear. But just remember… whatever you do… Don’t Scream!

We’re very pleased to confirm that we’re bringing our scariest VR experiences to the Horror on Sea Film Festival in January 2026. For two weekends in January you’ll find us at the Park Inn Radisson Palace Hotel in Southend.

What can we tell you about Don’t Scream ?

This immersive horror experience is a mix of puzzles and activities in frightening environments. You can expect tension, fear, laughter, and more... This game is designed to scare you and make you uncomfortable. You shouldn’t book it if you don’t like being a bit frightened.

The headset microphones are listening to you throughout the adventure. If you scream - you lose points. Are you the bravest of them all?

PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THIS

To our more sensitive players: We want everyone to enjoy all of our games. Don’t Scream is scary and tense. You will jump. If you are not a fan of things such as the occult, hauntings, the undead, the wet end of severed body parts and other things of that nature… you should probably choose an alternative experience. You play at your own risk. We can accept no responsibility for your tears or nightmares.

A large, monstrous creature with orange eyes and sharp teeth is attacking the inside of a wooden church or chapel, which is decorated with a large cross, skulls, candles, and religious icons. The creature is reaching through the roof or wall of the building.

WHAT ELSE WILL WE BE BRINGING?

Along with the Don’t Scream experience we will be bringing our two darkest Virtual Reality escape rooms. Firstly there’s fan favourite, the creepy Manor of Escape with its crackpot evil Count Malum and his trans dimensional experiments. Secondly there’s this year’s release Alien Infection, for those who prefer gross encounters of a different kind.

WE SUGGEST THAT PLAYERS SHOULD BE 15 OR OLDER

Were these experiences available 30 years ago they would have been rated 18+. In this day and age we think that 15+ years old is probably good guidance. Of the three experiences Don’t Scream is the scariest as that’s its goal. Alien Infection has its moments but it is gentler in tone. Manor of Escape has a tongue in cheek feel to it. Both Alien and Manor are about the puzzles first.

Parents: We are not a cinema and don’t check ages at the ticket counter. We won’t refuse entry if you bring a young teen to play although we will double check that you have understood what you’re going to play and may ask “are you sure” while you’re in our lobby on camera! You know them best. If you’d like to know more before deciding to let a younger player participate please call on 01702 412733 or use the chat.

A zombie with a bloody face and glowing eyes reaching out towards the camera in a dark room with biohazard warning signs and electrical panels.

BOOK NOW… If you dare.

BOOKING OPTIONS for horror on sea will be available here shortly.

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