It is like Halloween every night at these places.
If you like a good scare that will make your night just a little bit more interesting, you’re in luck. Malaysians are no stranger to the supernatural world – in fact, some of us embrace it.
These establishments in KL truly take all that is deathly and ghostly into account, turning our superstitions into a nightly adventure for their patrons. Here are 3 horror themed places that you will definitely want to check out soon.
1.The Deceased
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If you haven’t been to this acclaimed speakeasy, then you are behind the crowds! Housed in an old Chinese drugstore, The Deceased has quickly become infamous among serious bar-hoppers as it is the first hell-theme bar in Malaysia.
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Once you’ve gotten past the easily-missed blue door, the dark and eerie stairway is infested with creepy looking dolls and props, including a macabre-looking mannequin behind the door and bloodstains on the walls.
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The drinks here aren’t your typical bar beverages – don’t expect to see a Long Island Iced Tea on the list. The concoctions are inspired by Chinese and Malay superstitions, spiritual beliefs and mythologies. If you’re into drinking out of a spooky baby doll’s umbilical cord, hit a voodoo doll (your enemy) with a clog or the chopped bloody hand that comes along with your booze, then this is definitely the place for you!
Price range: Cocktails from RM 39 onwards
Address: 55, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Monday – Sunday, 6.30pm – 2.00am
2.Skull Duggery
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The entrance to this speakeasy is hidden in an alley, away from prying eyes. If you don’t know what you are searching for, you will never find it.
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The interior is less spooky hideout, but more of a members-only premium lounge with skull decors. Skulls line the walls and bar, but not in an eerie sort of way. The sophisticated chic of this bar makes you believe that the afterlife could be just as lavish as this. The music was amazingly good – nothing too loud that you can’t hear each other.
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Skullduggery’s exquisite appeal also intertwines into its drinks. Here, classics are enhanced with premium crafts and spirits, obtained from small batch distillers. Sample the tastes of jackfruit-infused rum and truffle-infused vodka as testaments to how good this place can get. If Dead Poets Society was what you were looking for a watering hole, the dimly-lit speakeasy would be it.
Price range: Cocktails from RM 45 onwards
Address: 2M Plaza Damansara, Jalan Medan Setia 2, Bukit Damansara, 50490, Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Tuesday – Thursday, 6.00pm – 3.00am; Friday – Sunday, 7.00pm – 3.00am; Closed on Mondays & Sundays
3.Hauntu
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If you’re into the theatrics of life, this might just be the place for you. Take a gander at this KL’s haunted house experience with a twist. “Haunt-you”, as it is pronounced, is an immersive horror experience brought to you by the same company behind the Breakout escape room.
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However, it’s not like most Malaysian haunted houses. There are no zombies, pontianaks or pocongs in sight, but it still manages to send chills down your spine. The company focuses on using special effects, stages and scenes that builds a world for their players to plunge inside.
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It is a fully interactive experience, where each player gets assigned a specific character to play along. There are 3 different episodes running on loop, so each experience feels like a fresh one. Each story ends differently, and there are some with secret endings that if you are adventurous to find out.
Price range: RM 58 per person
Address: 2-9, Level 2, LINC, 360, Jalan Tun Razak, Taman U Thant, Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Monday – Friday, 2.00pm – 11.00am; Saturday – Sunday, 11.00am – 11.00pm
Each admission can accommodate a maximum of 10 players and online booking is recommended to secure your slot.
Which is your favourite? Let us know in the comment section below!
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