Pennsylvania Family Transforms Backyard Into Immersive Halloween Attraction Called Rotten Roots

A <b>Pennsylvania</b> family has spent <b>five years</b> transforming an ordinary residential yard in Exeter Township into an elaborate haunted attraction named <b>Rotten Roots</b>. Created by <b>Garrick Heim</b> and his family, the seasonal display features a fictional storyline where witches defend a cornfield from alien invaders. The immersive experience incorporates towering monsters, animatronic characters, handmade construction, and custom fog effects powered by a centralized electrical system. Visitors can interact with selected decorations using a special app, pressure-sensitive pads, and motion sensors along the corn path. The family plans to continue expanding the neighborhood attraction with new characters in the future. The setup has also helped the creators connect deeply with other local Halloween enthusiasts throughout Berks County.