Fright Dome creator brings new ‘Saw’-themed attraction to Las Vegas

Jason Egan occasionally muses about cooling off his schedule, selling his empire, maybe even retiring.

But the man who founded “Fright Dome” at Circus Circus is not finished with his frights of fancy. The 39-year-old Egan is opening the first immersive horror experience themed for the “Saw” film franchise in a 30,000-square-foot building just off the Strip.

The Official Saw Escape Experience opens Jan. 26. The horror attraction takes over the aged building that was long home to the Paul-Son Gaming Company’s casino chip factory at 2121 Industrial Road, just a 30-second drive north from Circus Circus.

Egan has partnered with “Saw” production company Lionsgate Films in his Fright Dome fortress. Lionsgate licensed “Saw” houses at Fright Dome in 2009 and 2010. Egan has spent the previous 12 months mapping a concept for the escape house and scouting properties near Circus Circus.

“We always wanted a permanent attraction here in town, and when I took this idea to Lionsgate, they said, ‘You’re one of the only people we would consider partnering with,” Egan says. “It’s amazing to hear that, and we have developed something that is a totally unique, permanent tour.”

Egan credits the “Saw” series with the very idea of live, interactive escape rooms. The famous “Saw” bathroom scene is being re-created at the Las Vegas attraction. Egan also says, “Guests will go toe-to-toe with Jigsaw, and we’ll have several themed rooms.”

Guests will check in for what is designed as a tour of a meat-packing plant. Then, Egan says, “Things start to go wrong.” A night watchman, receptionist, strolling “victims” and a general manager are among his dozen hired actors.

In a statement, Lionsgate Senior Vice President of Global Live and Location Based Entertainment Jenefer Brown says, “We cannot wait for fans to step into this massive escape experience and the twisted world of the ‘Saw’ franchise. We are thrilled to partner with Jason and his team again, this time on a permanent basis for an attraction fans can experience year-round.”

Egan opened Fright Dome in 2003 at Circus Circus and has turned the brand into a multimillion-dollar business. His business inspiration is UFC President Dana White, who is also a close friend and confidant. Egan has often said he wants to simply sell Fright Dome to a wealthy visionary.

But it’s just not time. Egan is not ready to relinquish his rolling horror show.

“I want this done right,” he said. “I don’t want it to be a six-month thing, and I need to make sure we do justice to the ‘Saw’ franchise.” In Egan’s world, the only surprises are planned.

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