Haunt Reviews

New York Top Haunt: NY Haunted Hayride Not Your Parents Hayride One of the most popular and critically acclaimed haunted attractions in the country, it strikes fear in the hearts of some of the most tenacious people in the world—New Yorkers. With its massive budget, thanks in large part to Mark Cuban of Shark Tank, this hayride has it all: ghosts, demons, Deliverance-esque hillbillies, cultists, you name it. Once you make it to the end, grab a (very dim) lantern and try out the brand new House of Shadows, a complicated pitch black maze filled with disfigured creatures of the night…. Read more »

Alabama Top Haunt: Nightmare at 3008 Where Nightmares Become Reality Located in Fultondale, Nightmare at 3008’s tag line is “Where Nightmares Become Reality.” Yep, that’s about right. And there are many ways they bring your nightmares to life. You can tour the Abandoned Still Yard, a haunted junkyard that includes a quarter-mile trail filled with horrific misfits eager to make it the worst walk of your life. After you wet your pants outside, walk (or crawl) inside to the Terror Within where the dark and twisting hallways threaten to swallow you whole. All screams aside, Nightmare at 3008 is also a scare… Read more »

New Mexico Top Haunt: Realm of Darkness A Haunted House With Purpose Albuquerque’s Realm of Darkness is a relatively small operation that packs a monstrous punch. In 2010, the management here decided they wanted to start a haunted house that would serve the community it terrified. It has since employed high school groups like athletic teams and extracurricular clubs as volunteer actors, who in turn receive a huge portion of the proceeds to benefit their organizations. The combined passions of the showrunners and the students manifests into one of the most horrifying attractions in the Southwest. With impressive theatrical set designs, nightmarish… Read more »

New Jersey Top Haunt: Nightmare at Gravity Hill Paintball and Paranoia Legend says that cars sometimes roll uphill and defy gravity around this 5 acre farm, though I wouldn’t stick around to see what causes it. This attraction appeals to most types. You can either walk through the haunted woods, shoot some zombies with paintballs, or both. While this still isn’t a huge operation compared to some of the others on our list, a lot of heart goes into making this attraction deeply enjoyable. Then again, some of those hearts seem to have been ripped back out. FrightFind It: Nightmare at Gravity… Read more »

New Hampshire Top Haunt: Haunted Overload Family Friendly……Sometimes This New England treasure was a runner-up last year. Haunted Overload is one of the few entries on our list with strictly family-friendly options on certain days of the week and at certain times of the day. Children and the fainthearted can enjoy the impressive set decorations and the shrieking actors during Day Haunt or Fright Nite Lite. However, once the sun goes down on the other days of the week, the ghouls come out. And boy, they don’t hold back. To see truly breathtaking set decoration artistry and maybe even pee your… Read more »

Arkansas Top Haunt: Fear Factory 501 Where Darkness Never Sleeps A two-time FrightFind winner, Fear Factory 501 is located in Jacksonville but worth the drive if you’re anywhere in the region. Of course, you might regret going at all if creepy clowns make your skin crawl because this place is known for them. Overall, there are some great actors prowling the attraction and some over-the-top gory features that both terrify and impress in their attention to detail. The attraction will have a special “Kid Friendly Night” on October 23, but otherwise probably too scary for younger children. FrightFind It: Fear Factory 501 in… Read more »

Maryland Top Haunt: Ocean City Screams Two Stories Of Horror   Located only 100 feet from the boardwalk, this 2 story haunt  is waiting for any brave souls to come aboard. Can you make your way throught this “ship” before being ripped to shreds like most of the previous crew members? You will love the gorgeous sets and animation as well as the pro actors. Don’t miss the grand opening of this amazing haunt. FrightFind It: Ocean City Screams in Ocean City, MD More Top Haunts in Maryland   301 Devil’s Playground Is this the scariest haunted attraction in Maryland? Only you can decide… Read more »

Nevada Top Haunt: Asylum/Hotel Fear Haunted House Become a Part of the Feature Film This Las Vegas haunt wins again! Even though the Asylum/Hotel Fear Haunted Houses’ rooms are assembled out of repurposed shipping containers and semi truck trailers, don’t expect to be any less convinced by this haunted house’s horrifying narratives. In fact, walking from container to container, even the smallest of hotel “guests” are likely to feel claustrophobic, especially when the zombies and psychos start to move in on you. It’s largely thanks to this unsettling funhouse effect that the site was picked as the setting of the 2015… Read more »

Montana Top Haunt: Field of Screams Western Montana’s Number One Attraction A repeat winner from last year, this outdoor haunt boasts being Western Montana’s number one attraction—and for good reason. If you dare enter, you’ll first have to navigate through a dense, tall, cornfield filled with…well, who knows what. As you push through shrinking tunnels, graveyards, and playgrounds, you’ll meet some less-than-friendly clowns, ghouls, and maybe—unless you’re lucky—a chainsaw-wielding madman. For weaker stomachs, this haunted attraction sells Depends underwear. No kidding. FrightFind It: Field of Screams in Victor, MT  See all our Haunted Houses in Montana >>

Mississippi Top Haunt: Bailey Haunted Firehouse 8th Year of Hellraising Enter the haunted forest and you will encounter gaggles of ghosts, ghouls, and goblins! Continue into the Haunted Firehouse and you may find yourself face to face with Jason Voorhees and his chainsaw or a maniacal Mike Myers! For the second year in a row, Bailey Haunted Firehouse wins best haunt in Mississippi! The Firehouse has been scaring the pants off adults and kids alike since 2009. Jamie said, “I literally left running! It was well worth it! My heart is still pounding…” The best part? Bailey Haunted Firehouse is a charity… Read more »

Missouri Top Haunt: The Beast Careful, He’s A Biter! Where else will you have the chance to get up close and personal with a live alligator but at The Beast Haunted House in Kansas City Missouri? The Beast was one of the first haunts to take on an “open-format” design that allows guests to experience the hair-raising happening without the constraints of a typical scene-by-scene haunted story. Live actors, as well as animatronic characters take turns scaring the daylights out of thrill-seekers in what one patron calls, “The most fun and unique haunted houses I have ever been to.” FrightFind It: The… Read more »

Minnesota Top Haunt: Scream Town It’s a madhouse! What’s worse than zombies? The monsters that feast on them. And that’s exactly what confronts you when you visit the Insanitarium in Pinson, AL. The site is overrun with a vicious army of mutants and monsters created by the insane Dr. Ausnemen. This twisted doctor is gone, but his blood-thirsty creations are not. Now in its fifth year, the Insanitarium is redesigned every year for maximum fright and surprise. There is no age limit, but it’s rated PG-13 and is definitely scary. FrightFind It: Scream Town in Chaska, MN More Top Haunts in Minnesota The Dead End Hayride Known… Read more »

Massachusetts Top Haunt: Barrett’s Haunted Mansion 25 Years And Still Killing IT For two years running, Barrett’s Haunted Mansion takes first place for top haunt in Massachusetts, although this is the 25th year that Barrett’s has been in operation! Set within a post apocalyptic world, the Compound with its gangs of cannibalistic cretins will leave you yelling and screaming for help. On select nights, the lights go out and the rules go out the window for “Darkness Unleashed,” a thrilling, no holds barred event that is so intense you’ll barely survive the madness! They offer a special “Bite and Fright” on Sunday… Read more »

Maine Top Haunt: Fright at the Fort They Are Coming! Located at historic Fort Knox, this haunted location has been featured on Ghost Hunters and is well known among paranormal enthusiasts. Voted the “best Halloween experience in Maine” from Down East magazine, the attraction has creeps and thrills for the whole family. FrightFind It: Fright at the Fort in Bucksport, ME More Top Haunts in Maine Destination Haunt Has been voted scariest haunted attraction in Maine. The haunt consists of 8 areas, one called the “Buried Alive Cemetery”; I wonder why it’s called that? See all our Haunted Houses in Maine

Louisiana Top Haunt: The 13th Gate It’s a madhouse! Widely recognized as one of the most realistic and graphic haunted attractions in the U.S., the 13th Gate in Baton Rouge is incredible – and terrifying – in its detail. The 13th Gate attraction takes visitors through 13 realms, each grislier than the one before. The haunt also has Necropolis 13, a tour through a haunted New Orleans-style cemetery, and the 13th Gate escape room game. FrightFind It: The 13th Gate in Baton Rouge, LA More Top Haunts in Louisiana Evil Visions Do you see visions? Do you see evil visions? You will in this… Read more »