Scariest Haunted Houses in the U.S.
You know what time it is! It’s Spooky Season! This time of year is often one of the best since it’s all about candies, ghosts, and witches. As Halloween inches that much closer every year, one of the best things about the season is going to a haunted house. There’s nothing like being scared by those creepy little clowns and massively tall figures that could be around every corner.
However, not every haunted house is created the same. Since they’re so expensive to enter (anywhere from $10 to $20 per person!), a lot of haunted houses have popped up to just grab some quick cash. The worst part is, they can do it year after year without anyone knowing any better!
We wanted to help create one of the best Halloween experiences possible, so we’ve compiled a list of some of the spine-tingling, hair-raising haunted attractions across the nation. These places don’t disappoint crowds, and they’ve become the top-dog as far as scaring goes.
If you want to be truly terrified this season, take a look at this list of the scariest haunted houses in the United States. Is it just us or do we sense a really awesome road trip coming up?
9. Kersey Valley Spookywoods
Greensboro, North Carolina
With an array of activities and scares, Kersey Valley Spookywoods is sure to be a hit for the whole family. Open all year round, after you’ve been scared by the first class actors, you can enjoy the corn maze, zip line, and treasure hunt.
(image via Kersey Valley Spookywoods)
8. Erebus
Pontiac, Michigan
Framing itself as a hidden time machine, Erebus sends guests to a time where they are seen as a plague that must be wiped out. This storytelling device allows visitors to experience full immersion within the overall narrative, rather than simply waiting for monsters to jump out from behind corners.
7. The Dent Schoolhouse
Cincinnati, Ohio
Making the commonplace terrifying, this haunted house shows haunted school dances and bodies hanging from rafters. Because the attraction changes so much of its horrors each year, returning fans will always experience something new.
(image via The Dent Schoolhouse)
6. Netherworld
Atlanta, Georgia
Known for its daring stunts and impressive makeup, this attraction is always trying to top its previous season. This horror spectacle employs over 150 actors, many of which roam the parking lots and scare visitors after they thought the night was over.
5. The 13th Gate
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
As more talent in the film industry movies to southern Louisiana, haunted houses such as The 13th Gate are able to foster state-of-the-art makeup and skilled actors to sell their illusions. With over 200 actors and 13 themed areas, you will be able to find new ways to be scared with each return visit.
(image via 13th Gate)
4. House of Torment
Austin, Texas
As its name might suggest, this horror attraction aims for disgust and discomfort. With an array of creatures dripping with blood, this haunted house is sure to cause nightmares for even its most courageous patrons.
(image via House of Torment)
3. Cutting Edge
Fort Worth, Texas
Using an abandoned meat packing facility as its base, Cutting Edge plays on even your most intimate fears, from clowns to psychotic rabbits. The intricate set takes nearly an hour to get through, with surprises around every corner.
(image via Cutting Edge Haunted House)
2. The Bates Motel
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Paying tribute to Alfred Hitchcock’s famed Psycho, this Victorian mansion is filled with scares on each floor. Also on location is the Haunted Hayride, which takes guests on a monster-filled ride through the nearby forest.
(image via barnyardbbs, CC)
1. Pennhurst Asylum
Spring City, Pennsylvania
Located inside an actual former mental institution, Pennhurst Asylum makes use of its abandoned cells and the questionable history of medical experimentation to create an atmosphere of terror. It is frequently named the scariest haunted house in the country by several publications, including USA Today.
