Dark Hollow

The Dark Forest welcomes a new scare zone: Dark Hollow. This free-to-experience attraction draws on characters from Alton Towers’ history, including the iconic “Thirteen girl” from early marketing campaigns, the Hampton twins from The Boiler House, and even props such as statues from The Invitation.

The atmosphere is heightened not just by the roaming actors and eerie lighting, but also through cleverly designed audio. Among the soundscapes, fans will spot nods to past marketing, including the famous “Don’t Go Alone” tagline woven into the clips. It’s a subtle but effective Easter egg that long-time Scarefest visitors will appreciate.

At night, the area feels deeply immersive, with even the window of the old Swiss Cottage themed to match. At around four minutes in length, it’s short but highly enjoyable, and one of the best scare zones the park has produced in years.