McKamey Manor is a haunted house attraction that claims to be the most extreme in the world. It is not for the faint of heart, as it subjects its participants to various forms of physical and psychological torture, such as waterboarding, being bound and gagged, having teeth pulled out, and being drugged. The attraction operates year-round in Summertown, Tennessee, and requires a 40-page waiver, a doctor’s note, a background check, and a drug test to enter. The tour can last up to 10 hours, but no one has ever completed it. In fact, most people quit after just a few minutes of terror.
But has anyone died in McKamey Manor haunted house? The answer is no, according to the owner and founder of the attraction, Russ McKamey. He claims that he has never injured anyone, and that everything is done safely and legally. He also says that he has a team of medical professionals on site to monitor the participants’ health and intervene if necessary. He denies any allegations of abuse or torture, and says that he is simply providing a unique and immersive experience for thrill-seekers.
The Controversies and Criticisms of McKamey Manor
However, not everyone agrees with McKamey’s version of the truth. Many people have accused him of running a torture chamber under the guise of a haunted house. They have also questioned how he can operate such an extreme attraction without breaking any laws or violating any human rights.
Some of the critics are former participants who have shared their horrifying experiences online. One of them is Laura Hertz Brotherton, who visited the Manor in 2016. She said that she was repeatedly assaulted, waterboarded, and forced to eat rotten eggs. She also said that she used her safeword for several minutes before the staff stopped torturing her. She was later treated at a hospital for extensive injuries, including a broken hand, a torn shoulder ligament, and a blood clot in her eye. She said that she felt like she was going to die, and that she still suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder. [according to All That’s Interesting]
Another critic is Amy Milligan, who visited the Manor in 2015. She said that she was humiliated, degraded, and sexually assaulted by the staff. She also said that she was forced to sign a contract that stated that she consented to everything that happened to her, and that she could not sue or press charges. She said that she felt violated, and that she regrets ever going to the Manor. [according to The Guardian]
Other critics are concerned citizens who have signed a petition to shut down the Manor. The petition, which has more than 170,000 signatures, claims that the Manor is not a haunted house, but a violent and sadistic torture chamber. It also claims that the Manor exploits people’s vulnerabilities, and that it poses a danger to the public. The petition urges the authorities to investigate and ban the Manor. [according to Change.org]
The Future of McKamey Manor
Despite the controversies and criticisms, McKamey Manor continues to operate and attract visitors. McKamey says that he has thousands of people on his waiting list, and that he is always looking for new ways to make his attraction more challenging and terrifying. He also says that he is not doing anything wrong, and that he is just fulfilling people’s fantasies. He says that he loves his guests, and that he is giving them a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
However, some people are not convinced by his claims, and are determined to stop him. They believe that he is abusing his power, and that he is harming people for his own amusement. They also believe that he is breaking the law, and that he should be held accountable for his actions. They hope that one day, McKamey Manor will be closed for good, and that no one will ever have to suffer or die in his haunted house.