Midseason Update

Haunt Fans- Hasn't this season been great? It feels so good to be back and screaming with the craziest actors at the greatest haunted productions anywhere! We are just past the midway mark of October and wanted to give a quick update of where we have been and what we have left. Our goal is to help you find all the places you want to scream at tonight! Our Haunted House Chicago Review Team has officially completed visits at 17 attractions so far, with 10 more to go! Check out their reviews, observations, and progress here: https://www.hauntedhousechicago.com/2021/09/2021-review-team-schedule/ We look forward...

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Statesville Haunted Prison: The Final Fear

by Kris Zahrobsky   Although the calendar may show October just a few days away, the temperature is a sizzling 88 degrees, and opening night certainly doesn’t seem like it is only 48 hours away. Amidst all the last-minute preparations that would precede any haunted attraction’s October-run, the masterminds behind the iconic Statesville Haunted Prison found a few hours to sit down with me to regale 25 years of history and memories of one of the most legendary haunted productions in our region and the country. I am joined by Paul Siegel, owner and founder of Statesville Haunted Prison, and...

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It is finally here: Opening Weekend!

That's right Haunt Fans, all haunted houses are officially open for business this weekend! Soon the shrieks and screams of patrons will fill the night sky with a symphony of fright! Come get your scream on at all of these amazing options: Thursday, September 30, 2021 13th Floor Haunted House Chicago in Schiller Park, IL (Haunted House Chicago Review Team will be here!) HellsGate Haunted House in Lockport, IL (Opening Night!) Old Joliet Haunted Prison in Joliet, IL Friday, October 1, 2021 13th Floor Haunted House Chicago in Schiller Park, IL Abandoned Haunted House Complex in Mount Pleasant, WI Basement...

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First Day of Fall

Haunt Fans! Can you believe we had a harvest moon this week, the weather finally dipped below 70, the rain started, AND today is the first day of Fall? This can mean only one thing: Haunt Season is here! Here's all the haunted attractions open this weekend to get your spooky fix! Friday, September 24th 13th Floor Haunted House Chicago in Schiller Park, IL (Opening Night!) Basement of the Dead in Aurora, IL (Opening Night!) Disturbia Haunted Attraction in Downers Grove, IL (Opening Night!) Evil Intentions Haunted House in Elgin, IL (Opening Night!) Hoppers Haunted House in Rockford, IL (Opening...

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Sneak Peek Weekend

Haunt Fans! Are you ready for the season to begin? Well, consider your wish granted! This weekend, there are THREE places to get your spooky fix! Friday, September 17th Niles Haunted Scream Park in Niles, MI Twisted Crypt Haunted House in Rockford, IL Saturday, September 18th Niles Haunted Scream Park in Niles, MI Twisted Crypt Haunted House in Rockford, IL Six Flags Great America Fright Fest in Gurnee, IL Sunday, September 19th Six Flags Great America Fright Fest in Gurnee, IL #SupportYourLocalHauntedHouse #SpreadTheScream

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2021 Preseason Primer

(Last Updated: 9/13/2021) Great Caesar’s Ghost! Has it really been two years? While we gear-up annually to serve the haunted house community of Chicago since 1999, COVID-19 certainly had other plans for us and caused us to sit-out 2020. We have missed you, are definitely sick of our couches, and are beyond excited to be back! We can’t wait to join you screaming at the best attractions anywhere! As we prepare to embark on another exciting journey this Halloween season, let’s catch-up on some news, updates, recaps, and a little preview of what to expect for 2021. Queue up the...

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