Delusion: Den of the Mosquito is a high–production, interactive horror play set inside the historic Beckett Mansion in West Adams.
If you have a client who loves horror, immersive theater, or is simply game for doing something completely different, this is an excellent Halloween idea to consider.
The Delusion team has been operating highly regarded, premium immersive theater experiences since 2011. As I was looking for unique Halloween ideas, this one kept coming up.
This isn't a haunted house where you shuffle through a maze while people jump out at you. You and your group are actually part of the story and can influence where it goes. This year’s story takes place in 1920s New Orleans, and you are agents investigating a string of supernatural happenings. Here’s a trailer of the storyline for a sense of what you’re getting into.
The actual Delusion experience takes about 50 minutes, but they recommend arriving early to grab a drink and settle into the “Open World,” a free-roam scavenger hunt that takes about 30–60 minutes to explore. You can also grab a bite. Leaning into the New Orleans theme, they have Creole-style food on site like gumbo, sausages, and beignets.
After you finish the actual immersive play, you can catch up with your crew, thank god you’re all still in one piece, and explore more of the Open World if you missed it earlier.
This one is supposed to be legitimately scary. Check out the full FAQs for the specifics, but if your client hates horror, physical activity (stairs, tight spaces, crawling), or the idea of participating in immersive theater, this is not your jam.
The flip side is that if they are into this type of experience, you’ll likely be the only one suggesting it, and you’ll have a hell of a shared memory to connect you going forward.
Details:
Midweek schedule:
Wednesday: Shows every 10 minutes from 7pm to 10:50pm
Thursday: Shows every 10 minutes from 7pm to 10:50pm
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Cost: $143 per ticket (plus ticketing fees)
Groups of 10 people maximum travel together through the experience
Parking: Premium parking available to purchase when you buy tickets for $25. Lot is at FAME Church, 2270 S. Harvard Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90018
Address: Beckett Mansion, 2218 S Harvard Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018
Added value: I’ve personally never done anything like this, and I imagine most clients haven’t either. Mutual risk is part of the idea here. You’re both out of your depth wandering around a dark mansion together trying to figure out what the hell is going on. For the right client, you’ll be laughing about that shared memory for a long time in a way that a more typical outing couldn’t achieve.
The Obscure: Den of the Mosquito