Eulogy Collective’s “Deadly Sins” Turns Anaheim Garden Walk into a Stylish Descent into Hell
On a warm autumn evening, the team behind Eulogy Collective swung open the doors at Anaheim Garden Walk for its year-round haunted attraction: Deadly Sins. What unfolded was more than your typical jump-scare maze; it was an ambitious, immersive horror experience that married theatrical atmosphere with an accessible location in the heart of Anaheim.
“It was a needle in a haystack and one in a million opportunity,” Says Jesus “Chewie” Garcia, the operator of the haunt, referring to the rare chance to have a permanent haunted attraction in a popular mall. “It’s the dream of every haunter to have a year-round haunt.” Garcia has been scaring for ten years and building haunts for five. “I love the art of the scare.”
Jesus “Chewie” Garcia with his partner in front of Eulogy at the Garden Walk
Every great haunt has a great story, and Garcia and his Eulogy Collective team have one with Deadly Sins.
An old mausoleum containing the souls of seven sinners who each died of their respective sins: lust, pride, greed, sloth, envy, wrath, and gluttony, who are now forced to relive their sins for eternity. Anyone who ventures into the tomb is pulled into each cursed soul’s own personal hell.
Walking through each “sin room,” the production took its time to craft environments with layered detail: sculptural set pieces, ambient soundscapes, lighting accents that shifted from subtle to bold, and costumed actors who committed to character. The team leaned into immersion: you weren’t just watching the sin of lust, you were forced to confront the time you yourself were overcome with desire and witness the full extent of what it could have done to you as a person.
That said, the production didn't feel polished to Broadway standards, but you know what? It didn’t need to. The charm of this haunt lies with the dedicated team that uses what’s available to them to tell a great scary story and have fun doing it. It’s a production of passion, love, and creativity.
Sound design deserves mention: there were moments when the bass rattled your chest, whispers emerged from hidden corners, and sudden silences heightened tension, only to be shattered by loud bangs that made you jump.
The crowd ranged from die-hard haunt-goers to families looking for Halloween fun. Because it’s at Garden Walk, parking and location logistics were relatively friendly. Paid public parking is available onsite. The ticketing system is clear: all sales are final, and each ticket has a one-time scan limit. On the night I attended, wait times were light; the loading area was well managed, and near peak hours, there was a queue of no more than 10-15 minutes. That’s par for a haunt of this caliber, though.
For younger or more sensitive attendees, note that while Eulogy Collective lists it as “all ages,” it advises that a guardian accompany children. The production embraces horror visuals and mild shock rather than full gore; it’s scaffolded for accessibility more than straight-shock horror, which suits the broader audience well.
If you’re looking for a haunted attraction in Anaheim that balances immersive horror atmosphere with accessibility, the Deadly Sins haunted house by Eulogy Collective hits its mark. It’s not the slickest, highest-budget haunt out there, but what it is, though, is a thoughtful, creatively driven event that offers real value and genuine scares. For Halloween lovers and casual visitors alike, this is a strong pick in Orange County.
Bring your courage, keep your eyes open for the details, and be ready to commit to the theme. Because once you walk through the sins, you’ll realize the real terror isn’t outside, it’s within the reflection of your personal choices.
Words and photos by: Davey Jones
