Haunted House Chicago remembers John Vitiritti
One of the original owners/founders behind the legendary Dream Reapers Haunted House and owner/founder of D.E.A.D. Rising Haunted House in Crestwood, Illinois, John was a veteran haunter and legend of the Chicagoland haunted house community for over 30 years. John was truly an inspiration to all those with whom he shared his life. He was a deeply passionate friend, mentor, husband, father, grandfather, artist, filmmaker, makeup artist, and haunter. On behalf of the entire team at Haunted House Chicago, we send our sincerest sympathies to John's family and friends, Sally, Jason, Joy, Caryn, and Matt, as well as his families...
Chicago Haunted Industry Coverage from Chicago Tribune
Check out this this article from the Chicago Tribune, featuring updates on many of our local attractions! https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/ct-ent-haunted-house-halloween-2020-chicago-liststory-20200923-db7whqqvfrdzxaa6wwzklvxg3q-list.html Stay Spooky! Stay Safe!
Chicago Haunted Industry Coverage from Chicago Tribune
Check out this this article from the Chicago Tribune, featuring many of our local attractions! https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/ct-ent-halloween-plans-2020-chicago-20200824-imnpse3jsvfyberhahi6472kie-story.html
Valentine’s Haunts 2020
The love of fright fills the air! As ice covers our land, Cupid’s zombie cousin flutters from its crypt once again for another holiday season of love and screams. Here’s a listing of all the attractions within 100-miles of Chicago that are producing special Valentine’s Day haunting experiences. Grab that special someone and get ready to share the love! (Listed in alphabetical order) 13th Floor Chicago presents: “Love Bites: A Valentine’s Haunted House” Melrose Park, Illinois Saturday, February 15, 2020 https://valentineshauntedhouses.com/chicago Basement of the Dead presents: “Valentine’s Day in Wonderland” Aurora, Illinois Friday, February 14th, and Saturday, February 15th, 2020...
Holiday Haunts: Saturday, December 21, 2019
The final night of Christmas and Holiday Haunts is upon us! Tonight, Saturday, December 21, 2019, the following attractions are open (in alphabetical order): Basement of the Dead presents: “A Very Scary Axe-Mas” Aurora, Illinois https://basementofthedead.com/ Massacre Haunted House presents: “Christmas Nightmare” Montgomery, Illinois http://fearthemassacre.com/ Raven’s Grin Inn Mt. Carroll, Illinois http://hauntedravensgrin.com/ The Haunting Presents: A Twisted Christmas Experience Vernon Hills, Illinois https://www.explorethegallery.com/ For the full listing of all events open this December, please check out: https://www.hauntedhousechicago.com/2019/11/haunted-holidays-2019/