Our walkthrough of Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control was a fantastic way to uncover the history of two of Halloween Horror Nights' most recognisable characters. Jack the Clown, also known as Jack Schmidt, became the event's first major icon, and this house explores his relationship with Dr. Oddfellow. Throughout the attraction, Oddfellow narrates the story of how the pair crossed paths, with the house gradually revealing more about their complicated history.

One of the most impressive effects involves Jack's enormous jack-in-the-box, which becomes increasingly larger as guests progress through the house. During our tour, we discovered that the performer inside is actually attached to a bungee system, allowing them to bounce and create a much more dramatic scare. It's one of those effects that looks completely different when you understand the mechanics behind it. Another clever detail is the moment when the familiar nursery rhyme Pop Goes the Weasel plays, marking a change in the storyline.

The house also features an incredible spinning tunnel illusion, although it's not actually a rotating tunnel like those found in traditional funhouses. Instead, the effect is created using approximately 1,000 LED panels, producing the sensation that the environment is spinning around you. Elsewhere, there's a particularly unpleasant section where guests feel as though something is brushing against their faces. We discovered that this is achieved using hanging wires with glue attached to them, creating a surprisingly effective sensation without anything particularly complicated.

There were also some brilliant Easter eggs hidden throughout the attraction. A clipboard features the names of members of the house's decorating team alongside references to classic Halloween Horror Nights characters, including Chance, Eddie and Jack. We also spotted a sign advertising Dr. Oddfellow's Fear House, featuring an earlier version of the character's appearance before his design evolved. These are exactly the sorts of details that are almost impossible to appreciate when you're rushing through the attraction in the dark, and seeing them up close gave us a much greater appreciation for the amount of storytelling packed into this house.