The Basement: A Live Escape Room
by The Basement LA
12909 Foothill Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342
60 minutes
2-8 players
Expert
$38/person
horror, mystery
Live Actors
About This Location
The Basement in Sylmar is the most famous horror escape room in America and a bucket-list destination for enthusiasts worldwide. You've been kidnapped by Edward Tandy, a cannibalistic serial killer, and must solve his twisted puzzles to survive. Live actors deliver genuinely terrifying performances across multiple chapters including The Basement, The Boiler Room, and The Courtyard. This is an extreme experience — not for the faint of heart.
Pros
- The most iconic horror escape room in the United States
- Live actors deliver genuinely terrifying, immersive performances
- Multiple chapters create an ongoing storyline for repeat visits
Cons
- Sylmar location is a 40+ minute drive from central LA
- Extreme horror is absolutely not suitable for children
- Expert difficulty means many groups will not escape
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