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Published by FrightFind On February 17, 2016

Some of the most famous scary movies of all time feature animals. Some feature natural predators, while some are thought of as usually a little more cuddly. We’ve ranked our favorite scary animal films that keep you jumping. Where do you rank these? What are your favorites?

1. Jaws

When reality meets genuine horror, there are few things in life that can compete for all-out chill-to-the-bone horror. There is nothing more fearsome in the water more terrifying and real than a great white shark that wants your blood. Jaws made the entire country think twice about going in the water. Anytime a beast transcends the big screen to haunt your waking hours, you’ve got a truly frightening animal.

2. Cujo

In the same vein as monster sharks, a previously benign St. Bernard turns rageful after contracting rabies. If you ever wanted to see what happens when a formerly lovable dog becomes an insane killing machine, this is the movie to watch. The dog literally unravels right before your eyes as it gradually descends into a dark, vicious bloodlust. Cujo is a true horror classic written by the King of Horror, Stephen King. Or maybe he just hated Pintos?

3. The Birds

Alfred Hitchcock is undisputed as one of the best suspense and horror movie directors of all times. Even today, The Birds is still a nerve-wracking look at how wildlife can turn on humanity, and seek us out as prey. It starts out simply enough, but as the numbers of the birds grow, the violence and severity of the bird attacks increases. This is one of those brilliantly paced movies that continually builds tension throughout until it finally hits a breaking point where chaos takes over.

4. Piranha

You’re in the water and there is nowhere to run. When a shark attacks, you at least know that you’re contending with a single vicious animal. Since piranhas attack in schools, there isn’t much you can do to defend yourself. The feeding frenzy that ensues is sure to make even the most assured swimmer paralyzed with fear. This is one of the movies that came out in the wake of Jaws, and it’s an example of one of the more successful man versus nature movies. The attack starts innocently enough. First a slight sting, then a nibble and before you know it, you’re the next meal.

5. Black Water

Crocodiles are scary enough when they are in the wild. Sprinkle in a little malevolent intent, and you’ve got the making of a truly frightening, nail-biting experience. Black Water is even more frightening when you realize it’s based on a true story. The cloudiness of the water makes this movie even more frightening since you can’t see what’s coming. Part of the fear comes from not knowing where the next attack will come from.

6. Willard

Rats! Need we say more? If this movie teaches us anything, it’s don’t mess with a guy whose best friends are a bunch of sharp toothed rodents. This 1971 horror classic lead to another classic (Ben) and a remake in 2003. The success of Willard led to several other animal themed horror films in the early 1970s. Some are on this list.

7. King Kong

While nobody believes that a gorilla the size of King King could really exist, the sheer size and power of this monster makes you suspend your disbelief and watch in fear. The realization that any one of the characters could be squashed in an instant strikes real fear into the hearts of the audience. It’s a classic film, and it’s one that eventually has you rooting for the monstrous gorilla as it tries to protect a woman originally provided to the beast as a sacrifice.

8. Them

Are you a fan of Starship Troopers or any gaint bug movie for that matter? Skip them all and watch the original. This 1954 classic didn’t just feed off of people’s fear of bugs but it came along at a time when atomic tests in New Mexico were the norm. What would all this desert radiation do? Apparently it turns ants into giant people eating creatures that only the military can destroy. Awesome!

9. Arachnophobia

This movie is to blame for the slew of spider horror movies that have been released throughout the years. Most people are already afraid of spiders. And who wouldn’t be afraid of a creature with multiple eyes and legs that strings a web to catch its prey. We’re all told that spiders are more afraid of us than we are of them, but this movie attempts to prove otherwise. As the spiders breed and kill, it seems there is no stopping them as they begin to take over the entire town.

10. The Swarm

The Swarm is another classic that has been remade in various forms throughout the years. Most people are already afraid of bees. When you give them a supernatural ability to seek out and kill humans, they become downright terrifying. The most horrifying scene in the movie is when a family has a picnic that ends in devastation.

When you’re in the mood for a truly scary animal movie, these classic movies won’t disappoint. Many of these movies also have sequels to make it possible to extend your movie night into a horror-filled weekend.

Published by FrightFind On February 8, 2016

Similar to last year, Valentine’s Day coincides with the return of The Walking Dead making this one of the best V-Days ever.  Should we call it “Z-Day?” ZV-Day? While many lovers will pledge their hearts to that special someone this Valentine’s Day, horror fans will be gazing into the starry-pee-yellowed eyes of their favorite Walkers. Wondering what to get that special zomeone? Check out a few zombie faves below. Love is in “Z” air.

14 Gifts for Your Zombie on Valentine’s Day

  1. Neosporin – For all of their open sores.
  2. Hoverboard – To get around “slightly” faster.
  3. Rosetta Stone – There are more than 6,000 spoken languages in the world. That’s a lot of different ways to say “brrrrraaaaaiiinssss.”
  4. Helmet – To protect their noggins from flying debris, tire irons, or 9 millimeters.
  5. Omaha Steaks – Nothing says “I love you” like a box of meat.
  6. A Destination Trip – To a slow-moving senior citizens home.
  7. A Bouquet of Marigolds – Often used to celebrate the Day of the Dead, or the Walking Dead?
  8. A Drone – Let’s face it. Drone’s are super cool!
  9. Winter Coat – A winterized zombie is a prepared zombie.
  10. Breath mints – Nobody likes zombie breath.
  11. Pet Goldfish – To teach them responsibility.
  12. Perfume or Cologne – So they stink gooooood.
  13. A Fine Merlot – For the refined Zombie.
    and of course…
  14. A Heart Shaped Box – filled with delicious zombie treats. Box Optional.

Published by FrightFind On February 1, 2016

Rob Zombie’s 31 focuses on five carnies held hostage and forced to play a horrifying game called “31.” The goal of the game? Survive the night. All while sadistic clowns hack at their heels in a compound that resembles The Circus from Hell. It’s as if Rob Zombie physically entered my nightmares when conceiving this movie. Carnies, clowns, and total carnage ensue.

How Did Rob Zombie Come Up with the Name “31?”

The title 31 was chosen after Zombie found a statistic noting that Halloween is the most notorious day for mysterious missing person reports. Similar to the storyline of Nicholas Cage’s equally horrifying movie, Pay The Ghost, which adds absolutely nothing to this conversation, but does allow us to plug Nicholas Cage.

31 Rated “R”

This film is over-the-top horror, which is a good thing and something you expect from the creator of House of 1000 Corpses and The Devil’s Rejects. Although the film’s intensity did originally get 31 slapped with an NC-17 rating, Zombie was able to get it downgraded to rated R before the release. The MPAA notes that the film had “sadistic graphic violence, bizarre sexuality/nudity, pervasive disturbing images, and some strong language.” This leaves us awaiting the director’s cut. For the art of course!

Zombie told a fan on Facebook, that the “Zombie Cut” would eventually be released on DVD.

31 Film Poster - Source: IMDB

Early movie poster for 31

Clown Hell

The crazed clowns are all given “head” monikers and have creative names like Sex-Head, Schizo-Head, Sick-Head, Psycho-Head, and Death-Head. For the first time in my life, I find myself rooting for the carnies. The evil clowns are remarkably deeper characters than you’d expect. The opening scene with Doom-Head leaves you with a sense that there may be something more to his character and the movie.

Of course, it all goes to Hell once the blood-lust commences. 31 nicely touches on the struggle of a psychotic killer clown’s state of mind. Or, at the very least, the mindset that any psycho (John Wayne Gacy comes to mind) who would put on clown make-up to kill their victims would assume. After all, who has time for philosophical thoughts and musings when you’re looking for the best way to kill your victims?

31 is a great, horrifying, terrifying, intense, scary clown movie that is a perfect addition to the Rob Zombie horror portfolio. It’s fun, has brains, some heart, and gory humor spliced in along the way. It’s a Grindhouse movie, and few do that better than Rob Zombie.

31 Trailer [ updated trailer from Saban films ]

This is the new trailer for 31 with Saban Films taking over distribution. Releasing on VOD September 16, 2016 and in theaters October 21, 2016.

Want the full clown experience? Try a stay at the haunted Clown Motel in Tonopah, Nevada. It’s one of the craziest places in the US sitting right next to an early 1900s cemetery.

Published by FrightFind On January 8, 2016

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    • Published by FrightFind On December 31, 2015

    A little before and after New Year’s with our favorite little party animal.

    After New Years Exorcist Party Animal

    Someone may have overdone it last night.

    Happy New Year!! Looking forward to more scares in 2016!

    Published by admin On November 16, 2015

    Do You Believe?

    https://youtu.be/0W7X1Lpy7r8

    This is a spooky look at some of the most shared and viewed supernatural videos on the web. These scary videos have been circulating from all over the world and someone made a compilation of the more famous events.  Keep an open mind and it’ll definitely creep you out.

    Published by admin On November 13, 2015

    Since it’s that time of year, we wanted to share a few Friday the 13th memes with you. A couple of originals, and a few oldie, but goodies. One of these things is not like the other….

    ch Ch CH CHhhh. ah Ah AH AHhhhh

    Ch Ch Ch CH AH Ah Ah AHHH

    I don’t always Ch Ch Ch Ch. But when I do, I Ah AH AH AH

    Gotta Get Down on Friday

    Gotta Get Down on Friday

    Hey Girl - Friday the 13th

    Hey Girl, It’s Friday the 13th. Why don’t you put down that axe and stay a while?

    It's Friday the 13th!

    Mike! Mike Mike Mike Mike Mike Mike. MIKE! Guess what day it is????

    C3P0 Friday the 13th

    3P0 on the warpath? Gonna put your head on backwards!

    Got any you want to share? Send em our way and we’ll put em up.

    Happy Friday the 13th, 2015! Plan for the next Friday the 13th with our handy Friday the 13th Calendar.

    Published by FrightFind On November 13, 2015

    It’s well known that Friday the 13th is considered a bad luck day in Western culture. But why is Friday the 13th unlucky? As with many superstitions, the origin of Friday the 13th as a day to dread is shrouded in mystery, so there’s no definitive answer. There is much history that points to the origins of the Friday the 13th superstition, but they go back hundreds, if not thousands, of years. However, there are many clues, and even more fascinating theories. So go ahead and read on – if you’re feeling lucky.

    Fear Friday the 13th

    Most people only joke about Friday the 13th being unlucky. But some actually change their behavior on those days by avoiding travel, postponing business and social events, or just staying home to decrease the chance of an ill-fated event. There’s even a word for it. People with an acute fear of Friday the 13th (though not a fear of unpronounceable words) suffer from paraskevidekatriaphobia or friggatriskaidekaphobia. Those among us afraid of the number 13 itself are said to have triskaidekaphobia.

    Origin and History of Friday the 13th

    Pegging Friday the 13th as an unlucky day has as much to do with the day as the number. Going back centuries, both Fridays and 13 were considered bad luck. But in the 18th century, Fridays and 13 began being lumped together as the ultimate pairing of bad luck. There are many historical references to Fridays being unlucky in general. For centuries, sailors (a superstitious group anyway) often refused to begin voyages on Fridays, while farmers would avoid harvesting on the day, and couples would not marry on Fridays for fear of jinxing their union. Also, Jesus was crucified on a Friday, so that likely has something to do with it. It also explains the notable anomaly of Good Friday, a day celebrated in Christianity, as the single exception that supposedly proves the rule.

    Before the 18th century, there is virtually no preserved evidence of Friday the 13th being an ill-fated day. Yet countless superstitious have survived into modernity. The first documented instance of Friday the 13th as bad luck is from a book about Italian composer Gioachino Rossini, who died on a Friday 13th in 1868. A 1907 book, called Friday the Thirteenth, by a superstitious American businessman named Thomas Lawson, further supported the idea when the book’s main character causes a Wall Street stock collapse on that auspicious day.

    A few other fun (or not so fun, depending on your perspective) Friday the 13th facts:

    • At least one Friday the 13th occurs each calendar year – and there could potentially be as many as three in one year.
    • A significant stock market crash occurred on Friday, October 13, 1989. Maybe Thomas Lawson was on to something after all.
    • President Franklin D. Roosevelt famously refused to travel on any Friday the 13th.
    • Master of horror and suspense Alfred Hitchcock was born on August 13, 1899 – yep, that was a Friday.

    Unlucky Number 13

    So why is number 13 unlucky anyway? One of the more common sources of unlucky 13 has Christian origins. Judas Iscariot is said to have been the thirteenth guest at the Last Supper, and since he was the one who betrayed Jesus, leading to the crucifixion, that number has long been suspect. This further led to the superstition that whenever 13 people gathered at a table to eat, one of them would die within the year. This was later extended to include any gathering of 13 people in general.

    13th at the Last Supper

    Similarly, the number 13 was declared unlucky in Norse mythology as well. That’s because Noki, the god of mischief, showed up uninvited to a gathering of a dozen other gods in Valhalla. While there, he committed the ultimate party foul of orchestrating the death of Balder the Beautiful through trickery, thus killing the god of joy. According to the legend, this murder brought sorrow and darkness to the world – and also marked 13 as the most unlucky number to have at a dinner party. So keep that in mind next time you’re putting together your guest list.

    Friday the 13th and Modern Superstitions

    According to multiple studies, Friday the 13th is one of the top superstitions among people in the U.S. A few freaky facts about 13 that may contribute to this: many buildings don’t have a 13th floor; traditionally, there are 13 witches in a coven; and if you have 13 letters in your name, you’re fated to have the devil’s luck. Not convinced of the last one?

    • Jack the Ripper
    • Charles Manson
    • Theodor Bundy
    • Jeffrey Dahmer

    All these names have 13 letters in them. Do with that as you will.

    Bad Things Happen on Friday the 13th

    It has been reported that there are more traffic accidents on Friday the 13th. Hospitals also report far more bizarre incidents on Friday the 13th, similar to full moons.

    Jason Mask - Fri 13thNo doubt the popular and long-running Friday the 13th movie franchise, which began in 1980, has perpetuated the day’s bad reputation. But whether or not you believe that Friday the 13th brings ill luck, we still think it’s a good rule of thumb to avoid any homicidal manic in a ski mask regardless of the day of the week or number on the calendar. But that’s just us.

     

    Check out FrightFind’s Friday the 13th Calendar to plan around the next ominous date.

    Published by FrightFind On November 3, 2015

    The True Story of the haunting at the Conjuring House.

    The Conjuring is based on what is believed to be a true story of the Perron family as told through the files of the paranormal investigators they hired, Ed and Lorraine Warren. The Conjuring movie, follows the Perron family’s move into the Old Arnold Estate Farmhouse in Harrisville, Rhode Island. The Estate sat on 200 acres of farm land and was established in the 1700s. There were many deaths on the land since it was established. Many deaths that suggest the presence of the supernatural and even evil spirits. Starting with deaths at the farmhouse to sightings and paranormal activity that was so intense, the Perron’s won’t even speak of it today. Now labeled, “The Conjuring House” to many because of the movie, there has been a lot of interest in the history of the land and the homes that reside on it.

    Deaths at the Farmhouse

    The earliest picture of the Arnold farmhouse dates back to 1885. The Arnolds owned the home through eight generations of their family, and at least 10 people have died there according to the Black Book of Burrillville, which stands as the town’s public record of that time. The deaths include two hanging suicides inside the home, a poison suicide, two drownings, and four men who froze to death. One young girl died after being raped and murdered, but her death is reported in another city, even though she was an Arnold.

    Bathsheba Sherman

    Conjuring House Bathsheba ShermanBathsheba Sherman reportedly killed all of her children before they reached their fourth birthdays. When she was young, she was caring for a child who died from convulsions. The reports are not clear regarding who the child was, but it was believed that Bathsheba killed the child by jabbing a large sewing into their head.

    Bathsheba faced charges of manslaughter, but there was no evidence to convict her so the charges were dropped. The townsfolk believed her to be guilty and rumors circulated that she was a witch sacrificing children to stay beautiful. When she died in 1885, the coroner states that her body “mysteriously turned to stone.”

    Incidents, and Who Haunts the Old Farmhouse?

    The Perrons reported many unexplained incidents in the farmhouse. On the first day, the realtor didn’t disclose any issues with hauntings, but they are not required to reveal paranormal happenings. Strangely, he did tell the father to leave the lights on at night. Also, three of the children saw a man watching them as they unpacked.

    The family heard voices on many occasions, including those saying over and over that there were soldiers buried in the wall. Also, a young girl was repeatedly seen walking around weeping and calling for her mother.

    Lorraine Warren and the Real Annabelle Doll

    Lorraine Warren and the Real Annabelle Doll

    April, the youngest daughter, had many interactions with a young boy, and also saw a little girl occasionally. They would make themselves known to her in two different forms. In one form, they were healthy and lively. At other times, the two would appear as if dead or dying.

    The ghost of Bathsheba Sherman is said to haunt the home. She was particularly active with the, mom Carolyn Perron. Once while napping, the Carolyn was stabbed in the back of the leg with a sharp object. The family wondered at the time if it were a bee or insect, but nothing was to be found. It was later revealed in the history of the home that it was most likely Bathsheba poking her with her sewing needle.

    Published by FrightFind On October 31, 2015

    Americans have long been accustomed to the staples of garish costumes, trick-or-treating, parties, and plenty of food and drink as a way to celebrate Halloween. But how is the holiday observed throughout the world? Some traditions may surprise you.

    Halloween in the United States

    It wasn’t until the 1950s that Halloween truly became what Americans see it as today. Considered a family-friendly holiday in many aspects, parents will accompany their children in costume for trick-or-treating, hayrides, and other fall activities. Adults also get in on the fun by dressing up in eccentric — and sometimes seductive — costumes to eat, drink, and be merry at bars and Halloween parties.

    Americans celebrate Halloween on October 31st.

    A Lo Ween or All Saints’ in France

    Halloween celebrations are fairly recent among French residents, as it was previously dismissed as strictly an American celebration while the older French generation will more often celebrate All Saints. Halloween has gained some foothold, but the tradition has been met with criticism. However, some areas in France have warmed to the holiday, with people taking part in parades located in Limoges as well as some parts of Paris. The French who do celebrate Halloween also enjoy the more macabre facets, typically wearing frightening costumes as opposed to silly or romantic ones.

    French celebrate A Lo Ween on October 31st and All Saints’ on November 1.

    Allerheiligen (All Saints’ Day) in Germany

    The Germans take Halloween seriously follow close to some original Halloween traditions. Germans Celebrate AllerheiligenThey observe October 30 to November 8 as “All Saints Day,” where they honor the dead Saints. Out of fear that spirits may return and catalyze paranormal activity, the Germans also hide their knives on this day out of fear that the spirits may harm or be harmed. Some of the more Americanized traditions have began to make there way into Germany since the 90s however. In many areas, German children have began trick or treating since.

    Germans celebrate Allerheiligen on November 1.

    Day of the Dead in Mexico

    Day of the DeadIn Mexico, Halloween celebrations are referred to as “Dia de los Muertos,” which translates to “Day of the Dead.” Unlike some other Halloween traditions, in Mexico they focus on the celebration of the lives of family ancestors. Much prayer takes place and the celebration includes energetic dances, tequilas, sweets, and traditional costumes to pay tribute to the dead.

    In Mexico, they celebrate the Day of the Dead on October 31st.

    Commemoration of All the Departed in Czech Republic

    Like Mexico, Halloween in the Czech Republic is referred to as a version of the “Day Of The Dead.” Rather than partake in raucous festivals, Czechs recognize the day by visiting the graves of loved ones they have previously lost. For those celebrating older Czech traditions, chairs are placed around a fireplace to represent the deceased each Halloween night.

    Czechs celebrate Commemoration of All the Departed on November 2nd.

    Alla Helgons Dag in Sweden

    Sweden chooses to celebrate All Saints’ Day. Known there as “Alla Helgons Dag,” Swedes Celebrate Alla Helgons Dagit usually includes shortened or full days off for schools and universities to pay homage to the Saints. The celebration lasts from October 31 to November 6 and there is little of the commercialized “Halloween” that Americans enjoy. However, dressing up is common. Sadly, pumpkin carving is not.

    Swedes celebrate Alla Helgons Dag from October 31st to November 6th.

    All Souls’ Day in Italy

    On November 1, traditional Italians celebrate “All Saints’ Day” and then on November 2nd “All Souls Day.” All Souls’ Day is marked by delicious feasts and food-based celebrations. A popular treat is a cookie recipe called “Fave de Morti,” which is traditionally a food that would be offered in ritual to the “dead and gods of the netherworld.” Italy has welcomed Halloween as well and they celebrate on October 31st with costumes and parties. However, there is very little trick-or-treating.

    Italians celebrate Halloween on October 31, All Saints’ Day on November 1 and All Souls’ Day on November 2nd.

    Chile

    Although Halloween celebrations are seen as a relatively recent phenomenon in Chile, the country has taken to the idea and proven they know how to throw an enviable party. As is the case with those in the United States, children and adults alike take joy in wearing costumes on the day, and many bars and pubs feature “All Saints Day” celebrations with a plethora of contests and themed celebrations. On November 1, many of those is Chile will also pay tribute to their passed loved ones by visiting cemeteries.

    Chileans celebrate Reformation Day and Halloween on Oct 31 and All Saints’ Day on Nov 1.

    Chusok in South Korea

    Halloween is has picked up a bit in South Korea. Some city streets are shut down in observation of the event. Itaewon is a prime place for Halloween partying, with a slew of festivals, contests, and a variety of adult beverages at residents’ disposal to ensure a fun-filled night of celebrating. The Korean population recognize Chusok, which similar to All Saints’, celebrates and thanks their ancestors by visiting tombs and through offerings of rice and fruits.

    In South Korea Chusok is observed in August and Halloween on Oct 31.

    All Saints’ and All Souls’ in Philippines

    The Philippines celebrate All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day. All Saints and All Souls DayHowever, the children of the Philippines do take part in some traditions during this time that closely resembles trick-or-treating. However, children need to sing a song in order to glean “food, candy, or money. The meaning of this tradition is that the kids sings for the souls of those who are still in the purgatory to help them to go to heaven.”

    Philippians celebrate All Saints’ Day on November 1 and All Souls’ Day on November 2nd.

    Samhain in Ireland

    We had to save the best for last with Ireland, the country where Halloween originated as Samhain. Historically, it is said the the ancient Druids of Ireland brought residents to barricade themselves in their homes during Halloween out of fear of conjured spirits and the threat of becoming part of human sacrifice. Today, Irish celebrations are decidedly less grim. The Spirits of Meath Halloween Festival is Ireland’s most notable, and is marked by traditional Irish cuisine, party games, and trick-or-treating. The traditions of Samhain may be found in bonfires, blessing of the house, and costumes to fend off the spirits.

    The Irish celebrate Samhain  on Saturday Oct 31 to Sunday November 1.

     

    Published by FrightFind On October 31, 2015

    Today, Halloween conjures up images of candy, outlandish costumes, family activities, haunted houses, and ghostly spooky fun. But, where did Halloween begin? How did Halloween come about? You may not realize is that this festive holiday actually has ancient origins featuring beliefs in spirits roaming the night, the dead crossing over to the “otherworld,” rituals, and sacrifices. Are you properly creeped out, yet? Good. Let’s continue…

    The history of Halloween is muddled and piecing together the truth will never be complete. However, we start with the druids.

    Did the Druids Invent Halloween?

    Halloween began in Ireland about 2,000 years ago by the ancient Celts. The Celts often followed the teachings of their pagan priests, who were known as Druids. Druids were macabre masters of anything occult, including witchcraft, satanism, and anything that paid tribute to ghouls and evil spirits. Some discoveries suggest that the Druids participated in human sacrifice and even cannibalism.

    Druids worship Samhain

    Samhain: Halloween’s Original Name

    Halloween was first known as Samhain (pronouned Saah-Wen) and was celebrated on November 1 instead of October 31. Samhain SabbathSamhain was the biggest holiday of the year, somewhat similar to New Year’s Eve and marked the beginning of Winter on the Celtic calendar. Many Celts would be crippled by fear during this day, and for good reason: the Druids believed that on this day the veil separating the worlds of the living and the dead was opened allowing spirits to enter the living world and roam freeing to find bodies to possess. That certainly puts a different spin on the day!


    Today, we dress up in costume during Halloween as a fun way to deviate from our regular garb. What other time will you have an excuse to look like a vampire or a bottle of hot sauce? But the Celts didn’t always dress in costume for celebration — they dressed up to save themselves from possession and sacrifice. If Celts weren’t isolating themselves in their homes, they would roam the streets in masks and costumes in hopes that the Druids — and potential demons — would mistake them for evil spirits. For the Celts who decided to remain in their homes during Samhain, they would leave various “treats” outside their doors in order to appease any spirits and keep them at bay.

    While honoring the dead during what has been described as “a covenant with death, and with hell,” the Druids would also perform human sacrifices which could extend to children, making Samhain a day of pure terror. A report from National Geographic confirmed that several pieces of evidence suggest that Druids practiced rituals that involved massive human sacrifice and cannibalism. “First-century historian Pliny the Elder went further, suggesting the Celts practiced ritual cannibalism, eating their enemies’ flesh as a source of spiritual and physical strength.” Not your typical trick-or-treat fare.

    All Hallows’ Eve

    The Christians — particularly those who practiced Catholicism — were obviously unhappy with the practices and attempted to hamper Samhain by claiming the holiday as their own, along with skewing the traditions in a decidedly less macabre direction. The Roman Catholic Church created a holiday called All Saints Day to honor all Christian Saints. It would later be coined the All Hallows’ during the eighth century. According to history, the day before All Hallows’ was eventually referred to as All Hallows’ Eve, which was eventually shortened to Halloween, which has become a commercialized version of All Hallows’ Eve since .

    Old Samhain MaskBut how did the holiday make its way into American culture? One of the most prominent facets of Halloween is trick-or-treating, where children go door to door in costume and exclaim “trick-or-treat!” in exchange for candy. This popular tradition was actually spurred in medieval Britain, Ireland, and Scotland, where people would accept gifts like food and wine in exchange for singing, magic tricks, or jokes.

    Origin of Halloween in America

    During the 19th century, throngs of Irish and Scottish immigrants flooded the United States, bringing with them the traditions that had been celebrated during All Saints’ Day or All Hallows’. According to the Gadsden Times,Halloween 1950's “Americans began to dress up in costumes and go house to house asking for food or money, a practice that eventually became today’s ‘trick-or-treat’ tradition.” It wasn’t until the 1950s that communities and businesses turned Halloween into the family celebration we know today. Halloween has proven to be a financial goldmine for businesses, with consumers rushing to decorate their homes, buy costumes, and stock up on pounds of candy in order to celebrate the holiday each year. Many countries still celebrate Halloween differently to this day.

    The history of Halloween seems mostly forgotten today, and spookiness during Halloween is coupled mostly with laughs and raucous fun, as families and adults enjoy things like haunted hayrides, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and the like. This year when you don a mask or costume in celebration of October 31, take solace in the fact that we now wear these types of garb for fun as opposed to mingling with spirits the way the Celts and the Druids did. Or maybe….

    Published by FrightFind On October 29, 2015

    When Halloween comes along, there’s no drink more thematic than the Bloody Mary. This iconic combination of tomato juice and vodka has been around for decades, and its origins can be traced back to Paris in the 1920’s.

    Fernaid Pitiot has the earliest claim of being the first to concoct the Bloody Mary. He claimed to have first made the drink at the New York Bar in Paris (which later became known as Harry’s New York Bar) and was a popular hangout for author Ernest Hemingway and other American expats at the time. Harry’s Bar has credited themselves with the invention of other classic cocktails, such as the White Lady and Side Car.

    A popular dispute to Pitiot’s claim states that the drink was actually first made at the Hemingway Bar in the Ritz Hotel in Paris. Later, in the 1930s, claims of the drink being created overseas began to emerge with two different stories. The first belongs to Henry Zbikiewicz, who was charged with mixing the drinks at New York’s 21 Club. The second goes to comedian George Jessel, who was one of the club’s frequent patrons.

    Over the years, the drink began to cross borders and was soon a staple on menus worldwide. Vodka, a lemon juice, seasonings like cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper and a splash Worcestershire sauce was now a favorited cocktail by many.

    The truth behind “Bloody Mary” and how the name came to be has many historical contexts, most predominantly with Queen Elizabeth I of England. She was given the name in “Actes and Monuments,” commonly known as “Foxe’s Book of Martrs,” a work of Protestant history and martyrology written and published by John Foxe in March 1563. Fictional women in folklore, a waitress named Mary who served at a bar called the Bucket of Blood and even Hollywood starlets have also been rumored to be the source behind the unforgettable name.

    Wherever it truly originates from, one thing is for certain: the Bloody Mary is an iconic cocktail, and one that any budding mixologist should know about. Enjoy this original Bloody Mary recipe published by food.com so you’re ready to drink with the best of them.

    BLOODY MARY COCKTAIL RECIPE

    Ingredients

    1 Serving (who are we kidding):

    • 1.5 ounces of vodka
    • 3 ounces of tomato juice
    • 1 freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • 1/2 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
    • 3 drops of Tobasco sauce
    • Pinches of pepper and salt to taste
    • 1/4 tablespoon of prepared horseradish for extra kick
    • Optional lime or lemon wedges, celery sticks and green onion garnishes

    Preparation

    • Prep serving glass by rubbing rim with lime or lemon juice and dipping in margarita salt, if desired. Add ice.
    • Mix vodka, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco Sauce, salt, pepper and horseradish (optional).
    • Add additional seasonings and garnish to taste.
    • Pour into glass and serve immediately.

    Published by FrightFind On October 28, 2015

    A Guide to the Scariest Attractions in Every State

    Be afraid! Because this is FrightFind’s inaugural list of the best haunted houses in the U.S. This state by state guide intends to help you find one haunt to visit in each and every state. Find the scariest and spookiest must-see attractions in your area, or any area of the country you plan to visit. We will be updating this list every year and we welcome your thoughts on any killer haunted houses we may have missed. So begin your tour of the best haunted houses in America below. But don’t say we didn’t warn you!

    To see the most recent Top Haunted Houses in America click here.

    Alabama: INSANITARIUM

    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: INSANITARIUM
    Alabama Runner Up: Atrox Factory

    Alaska: Fairbanks Asylum

    Walk the halls of this madhouse at your own risk. Visitors are harassed, horrified, and hounded at every turn so prepare to be frazzled by the time you leave. But be sure to check out their schedule because the Fairbanks Asylum does feature some rotating events, including some that are friendlier to kids such as their toned-down trick or treating event on Halloween.

    FrightFind It: Fairbanks Asylum
    Alaska Runner Up: Gateway to Darkness

    Arizona: 13th Floor Haunted House

    Located in downtown Phoenix, the 13th Floor Haunted House is the largest haunted attraction in the city. Created by nationally-recognized haunted house designers, it features two attractions for one price for 2015 – Feral Moon and Patient Alpha – spread over 60,000 square feet and multi-levels. There’s a reason why the 13th floor is considered back luck. You’ll find out why here.

    FrightFind It: The 13th Floor Haunted House
    Arizona Runner Up: The Crypt Haunted Attractions

    Arkansas: Fear Factory 501

    Located in Jacksonville, AR, this local favorite is updated annually with new frights, including 3D features that will freak you out. There’s also Skully’s Haunted Playhouse and an ultra-gory Halloween torture chamber that just might make you sick. Many of the features may not be appropriate for kids, but some kid friendly nights are available.

    FrightFind It: Fear Factory 501
    Arkansas Runner Up: The Torture Chamber

    California: Slipknot’s Scream Park

    Voted “Best in the West” by Forbes

    Slipknot’s Scream Park lives up to its billing as the “world’s most outrageous haunted house event.” Expect big here. There are three separate haunted houses, with new fright features added regularly to keep things interesting and terrifying. And when you need a break to collect your wits (or change your pants), you can catch some live music or a live horror show. This park is for mature audiences only. The company also has a location in the San Francisco area called Fear Overload Scream Park.

    FrightFind It: Slipknot’s Scream Park
    California Runner Up: Cemetarium

    Colorado: Ghouls Gulch

    Now in their 12th year, Ghouls Gulch employs a crack team of actors and technicians to create a terrifying world filled with ghouls, goblins, and 3D images that trick your mind as you scramble in fear through the two main attractions, Ghouls Gulch and the new Sanitarium haunted house. It’s a top-notch scare operation. They also sponsor Haunted Brewfest, also in Colorado Springs, a fun event scare seekers will want to check out.

    FrightFind It: Ghoul’s Gulch
    Colorado Runner Up: Reapers Hollow

    Connecticut: Dark Manor Haunted House

    #1 Haunted Attraction 8 years in a row in The Venue News readers poll

    Three dark scenes await you at Dark Manor in Norwich, CT – the Manor, the Cemetery, and the Catacombs. Along the way you’ll encounter ghosts, ghouls, chainsaw freaks, and rabid zombies on the loose, with enough screaming and macabre details to drive you mad. Be advised: those with pacemakers and heart conditions will be denied entry. For your own good.

    FrightFind It: Dark Manor Haunted House
    Connecticut Runner Up: Nightmare On Wolcott Street

    Delaware: Scream at the Beach

    Located in Georgetown, there are five unique – and uniquely horrifying – attractions at Scream at the Beach: a haunted house, an asylum, a cemetery, a haunted forest, and a creepy section called Abomination Acres. Taken together, this is a nerve-wracking experience. Each feature has its own bone-chilling feel and focus, making for a good variety of scares.

    FrightFind It: Scream at the Beach
    Delaware Runner Up: Nightmare’s Haunted House

    Florida: The Shallow Grave

    Intense and disturbing, The Shallow Grave nails the creepy details. Located in Winter Haven, the attraction takes its victims through a maze of high quality sets filled with performers in incredible costumes and make-up, and creations that will scare you speechless.

    FrightFind It: The Shallow Grave
    Florida Runner Up: A Haunting in Old Town

    Georgia: Netherworld

    Nationally recognized haunted house

    Nationally-recognized Netherworld in Norcross has been selected to many different lists of the best haunted houses in the country. The big attraction is the team of more than 100 performers that transform themselves into monsters of all kinds to roam and incite fear and dread among visitors walking through. The costumes and make-up are remarkable, as are the spooky special effects.

    FrightFind It: Netherworld
    Georgia Runner Up: Gates of Misery

    Hawaii: Haunted Plantation

    Featured on SYFY and The Travel Channel

    Now in its 10th year in the scare business, the Haunted Plantation is located on the site of an actual haunted village. But don’t take our word for it. Both SYFY and The Travel Channel have done shows here to investigate the paranormal activity that has been recorded here for years. The roughly 60 actors on site will make you experience it all firsthand as you wander among the village and multiple spooky structures.

    FrightFind It: Haunted Plantation
    Hawaii Runner Up: Scare Hawaii

    Idaho: Haunted Mansions of Albion

    There is no telling what you might find in this abandoned school

    Those afraid of clowns will lose it at the House of Clowns feature here. Elsewhere on the property you have the bizarre Haunted School of Chaos, the Zombie Academy, and the Haunted Mine Shaft. But the most intriguing feature may be the historic Comish Hall, which chronicles the creepy  – and real life – haunted history of the Albion State Normal School, which was established on the site in 1893.

    FrightFind It: Haunted Mansion of Albion
    Idaho Runner Up: Dr. Slaughter’s Carnival of Fear

    Illinois: Statesville Haunted Prison

    Statesville Haunted Prison features 23 maximum security cells filled with madness, terror, and fear. Hopefully you can serve your time and get out alive. If not, you may join the Gatekeeper’s army of the undead, which you’ll meet among the mass graves and mine shafts outside the walls. There’s also a cool Zombie Sniper Paintball Ride that is both fun and freaky.

    FrightFind It: Statesville Haunted Prison
    Illinois Runner Up: House of Torment

    Indiana: Hanna Haunted Acres

    An Indianapolis favorite

    Hanna Haunted Acres features terror-filled hayrides in which visitors are frazzled by a wide variety of costumed performers and cleverly devious 3D props. There’s also a 7,000 square foot maze based on the popular Saw movie franchise, including creepy appearances by Jigsaw. Other haunts deal with demons, a toxic chemical outbreak, and a five-acre corn maze filled with evil scarecrows and other monsters. A solid, well-rounded scare experience.

    FrightFind It: Hanna Haunted Acres
    Indiana Runner Up: Indy Scream Park

    Iowa: Thrashers House of Terror

    https://youtu.be/6kGyrfqeezo

    Located on the ground of Midwest Old Threshers in Mount Pleasant, this community-run haunted house will scare you silly with their crew of actors, costumes, gruesome props, and plenty of guts and gore.

    FrightFind It: Thrashers House of Terror
    Iowa Runner Up: Panic Park

    Kansas: Zombie Toxin

    Found in Junction City, KS, Zombie Toxin centers on the gruesome legend of the twisted Dr. Von Monschture. Visitors tour the damp and dank laboratory where the bad doctor once worked on reanimating corpses to build an army of the undead. It’s a particularly creepy concept with lots of gore and elaborate costumes.

    FrightFind It: Zombie Toxin
    Kansas Runner Up: Field of Screams

    Kentucky: The Devil’s Attic

    This haunt boasts big time effects and a consistently horrifying theme. Costumes are top notch and the sets are detailed to match your nightmares. You’ll feel the heat and are sure to jump because evil lurks at every turn. You’re never ready for what’s around the corner, behind you, in front of you, or below….

    FrightFind It: The Devil’s Attic
    Kentucky Runner Up: Sinister Tombs

    Louisiana: The 13th Gate

    Voted one of the country’s scariest haunts

    https://youtu.be/egz1qGYSLOI

    Baton Rouge’s The 13th Gate stands apart because of its realism. The attention to detail is clearly a point of pride here, and it’s often startlingly and shocking. The 40,000 square foot indoor/outdoor facility features 13 sections with attractions like a creepy swamp, voodoo shows, cellars and underground passages, and much more. These folks are real pros.

    FrightFind It: The 13th Gate
    Louisiana Runner Up: Rise

    Maine: Destination Haunt

    This award-winning, Lebanon based haunt leads visitors through a wide variety of spooky sections with names like “The Butcher,” “The Execution Center,” “Buried Alive Cemetery,” and “The Clown House.” There’s good attention to detail and a lot to scream about.

    FrightFind It: Destination Haunt

    Maryland: 301 Devil’s Playground

    The Devil’s Playground in Maryland hosts 3 haunted attractions. The Barn of Torture, House of Hell, and Zombie Paintball. The House of Hell was enough for us to dub this Maine’s best. It’s taken right out of your nightmares.

    FrightFind It: 301 Devil’s Playground
    Maryland Runner Up: Bennett’s Curse

    Massachusetts: Barrett’s Haunted Mansion

    Dark indeed. This raunchy haunt will scare the hell out of you. The monsters are terrifying and the theme will make you skip your next trip to the doctor.

    FrightFind It: Barrett’s Haunted Mansion
    Runner Up: Hysteria at Connors Farm

    Michigan: Phobia House

    They say it’s in its final year. They are sending themselves out with a complex! The Phobia House located in Plainwell, Michigan, is rife with your fears, or should I say “phobias?” They have something for every phobia on the list. Is there a fear for loss? Because Michigan will be saying good bye to a great one.

    FrightFind It: Phobia House
    Michigan Runner Up: Erebus

    Minnesota: Fright at the Farm

    Over 10,000 indoor square feet of horror located at the Willow’s Keep Farm brings you all kinds of terror. Add the new haunted corn maze and this one is Minnesota’s top haunt of 2015. The sets are great, the scares are timed well and the actors are scary as hell.

    FrightFind It: Fright at the Farm
    Minnesota Runner Up: The Butcher Shop

    Mississippi: Bailey Haunted Firehouse

    In their 7th year, the Bailey Haunted Firehouse is better than ever. It’s very affordable to enter, but it may be costly to get out. The cast knows their craft and you will definitely be checking your smoke detectors when you go home.

    FrightFind It: Bailey Haunted Firehouse
    Mississippi Runner Up: Haunted Hill

    Missouri: Creepyworld

    The Biggest Haunt in Missouri

    With 13 haunted attractions in one locations, Creepyworld has more than enough to please any scare seeker. Two new and notable haunted houses for 2015 include Whispering Woods Cemetery, an abandoned cemetery with lurking zombies, and Dolly Doll Mansion, a creepy world of dolls that are not what they appear to be. A fun, well-rounded attraction.

    FrightFind It: Creepyworld
    Missouri Runner Up: The Darkness

    Montana: Field of Screams

    Western Montana’s #1 Haunted Attraction

    field of screams

    Even after 16 years in business in Kalispell, Field of Screams continues to add new features to its popular walk through attraction. Visitors must brave haunted tunnels, graveyards, and fields before with finishing at a chilling ghost town. It’s also a family friendly attraction, with many daytime activities, minus the scares, for the little ones.

    FrightFind It: Field of Screams

    Nebraska: Scary Acres

    3 Attractions in One

    Open since 2002, Scary Acres in Omaha gives you three top-notch attractions in one location – the Master’s Castle, the Haunted Woods, and House on the Hill. Each has some ingenious effects, convincing performers, and lots of terrifying moments. It remains consistently popular because the management adds or improves features annually.

    FrightFind It: Scary Acres
    Nebraska Runner Up: Haunted Hollow

    Nevada: Asylum & Hotel Fear

    https://youtu.be/m8rwufWFRoA

    This attraction is unusual. First off, the haunts are housed in semi-truck trailers, which gives the different rooms an eerie, claustrophobic feel. Second, it’s in Las Vegas, where everything seems a bit stranger. The two main attractions, the Asylum and Hotel Fear, play up the intensity to an uncomfortable level, and then leave you screaming when you don’t see it coming. It’s solid, theatrical stuff.

    FrightFind It: Asylum & Hotel Fear
    Nevada Runner Up: Frightmare Mansion

    New Hampshire: Fright Kingdom

    New England’s Largest Indoor Attraction

    https://youtu.be/pXC0AEpTtew

    Come prepared to stay awhile, because you’ll get your money’s worth here. Fright Kingdom features six different indoor attractions: Apocalypse Z, Bloodmare Manor, Psycho Circus, Grim, Castle of Corpses, and Monster Midway. This gives visitors multiple ways to get the adrenaline pumping.

    FrightFind It: Fright Kingdom
    New Hampshire Runner Up: Haunted Overload

    New Jersey: Brighton Asylum

    This decrepit building was once an asylum for the most violent patients in New Jersey. Nothing has changed over the last 75 years. If the ghouls don’t get you the building will. The horrors that happened years ago, still live on in New Jersey’s best haunt of 2015.

    FrightFind It: Brighton Asylum
    New Jersey Runner Up: Bane

    New Mexico: NM Slaughter House

    Most Extreme Horror Attraction in New Mexico

    https://youtu.be/jhZuGzVMutc

    Nationally known for its over-the-top approach, this attraction in Albuquerque draws people from all over the region. The management boasts of getting 192 forfeits in one night, so the Slaughter House is not for the squeamish or faint of heart. Run its gauntlet of gore at your peril.

    FrightFind It: NM Slaughter House
    New Mexico Runner Up: McCalls Haunted Farm

    New York: Headless Horseman

    A Perennial Favorite

    Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses has been included on lists of the best haunts in the country. It’s easy to see why. Located on a 65-acre farm in Ulster Park, NY the attraction features a new focus and concept each year to keep things fresh. For 2015, they introduced the Great Room Escape, a real life escape experience, to go along with their eight other unique attractions.

    FrightFind It: Headless Horseman
    New York Runner Up: FrightWorld Scream Park

    North Carolina: Kersey Valley Spookywoods

    A National Favorite Haunted House

    One of the most famous haunted houses in the U.S., Kersey Valley Spookyworld is in its 30th year of scaring people silly. The site is incredible. There are about a dozen different themed haunts, plus a corn maze, movie-quality sets, 150 performers in costume, and much more. This is one for the must-see list.

    FrightFind It: Kersey Valley Spookywoods
    North Carolina Runner Up: Haunted Forest at Panic Point

    North Dakota: Nightmares on Elm Street

    This large indoor haunted destination is in its fourth year and getting better. They are especially known for the large 3D area that will amaze and terrify you at the same time.

    FrightFind It: Nightmares on Elm Street
    North Dakota Runner Up: Acres of Terror

    Ohio: The Dent Schoolhouse

    America Haunts Official Selection

    Consistently voted Cincinnati’s scariest haunted house, Dent Schoolhouse offers plenty of lessons in horror. The costumes, characters, and attention to every detail bring this nightmarish vision to life. Be prepared. This haunted house is the real deal. There are reasons – creepy, heart-pounding reasons – why the Dent Schoolhouse has won dozens of national and local awards in recent years.

    FrightFind It: The Dent Schoolhouse
    Ohio Runner Up: Haunted Hoochie at Dead Acres

    Oklahoma: The Sanctuary

    The doctor will see you now.

    It’s time to check into The Sanctuary, a mental hospital gone very wrong. Visitors will spend a healthy 40 minutes walking through
    the haunt and will get more than their money’s worth. If you visit the Sanctuary on a Saturday, you will get the added bonus of witnessing
    a hook-in-skin and fire breathing show. Sounds like a perfect date night!

    FrightFind It: The Sanctuary
    Oklahoma Runner Up: Hex House 

    Oregon: 13th Door

    Oregon’s Icon of Fear

    This family run haunted house will not bring your family closer together, but it may rip it apart. From rotting zombies and rabid dogs to a wild horse dragging a hearse with passengers who may or may not be living, 13th Dooris worth the trip. Hey! What’s in that creepy shed?

    FrightFind It: 13th Door
    Oregon Runner Up: House of Shadows

    Pennsylvania: Pennhurst Asylum

    Not for the faint of heart!

    https://youtu.be/8tFIKUBY5fs

    Not only was Pennhurst Asylum an actual state school for the mentally disabled, it is actually haunted! Visitors to the Asylum will get to experience much of the original hospital as well as new animatronics and sets. Walk through the Dungeon of Lost Souls and the Tunnel Terror, a 900 foot long tunnel under the school. As if that isn’t enough, welcome to the Mayflower building. Featured on Ghost Adventures and Ghost Hunters, this part of the school is known to be the most haunted. This part is self guided, so don’t lose your flashlight!

    FrightFind It: Pennhurst Asylum
    Pennsylvania Runner Up: Hotel of Horror

    Rhode Island: Field of Screams

    Three Scares for the price of one!

    Yes, there is a haunted house! Yes, there is a haunted hayride! Yes, the have nightmarishly scary circus clowns! But more imprtantly, they have ZOMBIE PAINTBALL! Have you ever shot zombies from a 30 foot 5 ton military transport truck? I didn’t think so.

    FrightFind It: Field of Screams
    Rhode Island Runner Up: Haunted Hill

    South Carolina: Nightmare Dungeon

    Can you take the pain?

    Located in Greenville South Carolina, there are three separate haunts for the price of admission. Start in the Meat Locker and end in the Massacre Haunted House where something called the “Meat Wagon” is waiting to take you away. Good Luck. Nice knowing you.

    FrightFind It: Nightmare Dungeon
    South Carolina Runner Up: Fear Farm

    South Dakota: Fear Asylum

    South Dakota’s Premier Haunted Attraction

    Located in Brookings, South Dakota, this haunt spares no expense when preparing their scare. Movie quality effects and props push this haunt over the edge and right to the top of all South Dakota haunted houses. Don’t forget to visit Emily’s closet, a unique 3D haunted attraction. You even get a photo with admission!

    FrightFind It: Fear Asylum
    South Dakota Runner Up: Terror in the Dark

    Tennessee: Nashville Nightmare

    Navigate through dark passages crawling with terrifying creatures. Witness horrifying scenes and state of the art animatronics. Nashville’s finest is an easy choice for top haunt in Tennessee.

    FrightFind It: Nashville Nightmare
    Runner up: Ruby Falls Haunted Caverns

    Texas: 13th Floor San Antonio

    13th Floor Haunted Attraction - San Antonio

    The 13th Floor lands in San Antonio and they brought even bigger and badder haunts than before. The new for 2015 theme, “Into the VOID” is a masterful nightmarish venture into the darkness that is sure to scare teh #$@^! out of anyone who enters. The frights don’t stop there as Burial Ground follows up with a new breed of vile creatures.

    FrightFind It: 13th Floor San Antonio
    Runner up: Cutting Edge

    Utah: Haunted Forest

    Utah’s Haunted Forest in Pleasant Grove has been scaring the wits out of folks since 1989. This year they doubled the trail and added new attractions. One of the best haunted forest’s in the nation, it was easy to dub them Utah’s most haunted attraction for 2015.

    FrightFind It: Haunted Forest
    Utah Runner up: Nightmare on 13th

    Vermont: TerroRealm

    Vermont's TerroRealm

    The 19th century Wilson Castle hosts 2 haunted houses this year, Deadnberry and Dementia Asylum. The Manor leads you through the twisted halls of the castle, while Dementia Asylum’s maze of terrors is the finisher for any poor souls who enter.

    FrightFind It: Terrorealm
    Runner up: Dead North Vermont

    Virginia: Gallows Dead Oak Hollow

    Virginia’s Gallows has 4 all new terrifying attractions this year: Purgatory, Scarecrow’s Harvest, Inbred Jed’s Hospitality Shed, and Massacre at 266. Each is a little bit more dastardly and devilish making this Virginia’s most terrifying haunt.

    FrightFind It: Gallows Dead Oak Hollow
    Virginia’s Runner up: Scream Forest

    Washington: Georgetown Morgue

    Washington has several top notch frights to choose from, but Georgetown Morgue wins out. This haunt is well laid out and the scares are perfectly timed. The twists and turns ensure that each group is spaced nicely and everyone gets their share of the scares. The theme is perfect, actors are enthusiastic, and the make up is film-grade.

    FrightFind It: Georgetown Morgue
    Washington Runner up: Maris Farms Haunted Woods

    West Virginia: The Asylum Haunted House Presents Hysteria

    The Asylum does it up every year. This year it’s Hysteria! It’s twisted jaunt through the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, formerly known as the Weston State Hospital for the mentally ill in the mid-1800. The building brings its own spooks, but what’s inside is even worse, which made it an easy choice for top haunted house in West Virginia.

    FrightFind It: The Asylum Haunted House Presents Hysteria

    Runner up: The Haunted Fairgrounds

    Wisconsin: Burial Chamber

    The Wisconsin Burial Chambers haunted house boasts that it’s “Midwest’s Largest Haunted Complex,” but we’d add to that. It’s also one of the scareiest, including 3 full-sized haunted houses and 4 burial simulators it’s a comprehensive evening of fear. You can easily make an entire evening of this haunt and are sure to have a blast.

    FrightFind It: Burial Chambers
    Wisconsin Runner up: Wisconsin Fear Grounds

    Wyoming: Nightmare on 17th Street

    Best haunt for hundreds of miles

    Cheyenne’s Nightmare on 17th Street haunted house has been operating since 1989. You’ll meet Freddy, Jason, Michael, and quite a few new friends when you stop by Wyoming’s top haunt of 2015.
    FrightFind It: Nightmare on 17th Street

    2015 Top Haunted House in Arkansas

    Published by FrightFind On October 26, 2015

    FrightFind reviewed haunted houses throughout the nation and is proud to announce its top haunted houses for 2015. We looked for unique experiences, enthusiastic performances, and quality of the scare.

    2015’s Top Haunted House in Arkansas: Fear Factory 501

    Located in Jacksonville, AR, this local favorite is updated annually with new frights, including 3D features that will freak you out. There’s also Skully’s Haunted Playhouse and an ultra-gory Halloween torture chamber that just might make you sick. Many of the features may not be appropriate for kids, but some kid friendly nights are available.

    FrightFind It: Fear Factory 501
    Arkansas Runner Up: The Torture Chamber

    2015 Top Haunted House in California

    Published by FrightFind On October 26, 2015

    FrightFind reviewed haunted houses throughout the nation and is proud to announce its top haunted houses for 2015. We looked for unique experiences, enthusiastic performances, and quality of the scare.

    2015’s Top Haunted House in California: Slipknot’s Scream Park

    Voted “Best in the West” by Forbes

    Slipknot’s Scream Park lives up to its billing as the “world’s most outrageous haunted house event.” Expect big here. There are three separate haunted houses, with new fright features added regularly to keep things interesting and terrifying. And when you need a break to collect your wits (or change your pants), you can catch some live music or a live horror show. This park is for mature audiences only. The company also has a location in the San Francisco area called Fear Overload Scream Park.

    FrightFind It: Slipknot’s Scream Park
    California Runner Up: Cemetarium