Oak Lawn’s Midnight Terror Haunted House Ranked a Top 10 Haunted Attraction by USA Today
VOTED #8 BEST IN THE COUNTRY, TOPS IN ILLINOIS The accolades continue to pour in for Midnight Terror Haunted House in Oak Lawn, which opens for its sixth season on September 27. It was recently voted a top 10 haunted attraction in the entire country by readers of USA Today, earning a coveted spot in the newspaper’s “10 Best Readers’ Choice 2019” list. Ranking #8 on that list also earns Midnight Terror the distinction of being the fan favorite top haunted attraction in Illinois. Midnight Terror (5520 W. 111th St.) was first nominated by USA Today editors and haunt experts, landing it on...
Haunts Open This Weekend
The smell of fall, football on the TV, some brats boiling on the stove... we sure love the signs of September! But, what would make it even better? A dash of blood-curdling screams! Here's who's open this weekend to get your haunted house fix: Friday, September 20, 2019 13th Floor Haunted House in Melrose Park, IL Niles Haunted Scream Park in Niles, MI Twisted Crypt Haunted House in Rockford, IL Another Option: The Gallery Presents: The Haunting in Vernon Hills, IL (Non-Scary) Saturday, September 21, 2019 13th Floor Haunted House in Melrose Park, IL Niles Haunted Scream Park in...
2019 Review Team Schedule
Here is the official 2019 Haunted House Chicago Review Team schedule. Find us at all of the great haunted attractions in the Chicagoland area, get some free stuff, and maybe even win some prizes! Make sure to tag us on social media and win tickets to attractions, Midwest Haunters Convention, HHC swag, and much more! Off-Season Raven's Grin Inn; Mount Carroll, IL [Review Posted] Friday, September 13, 2019 – Season Kickoff! The Haunting: An Interactive Halloween Experience; Vernon Hills, IL [Review Posted] Saturday, September 28, 2019 Niles Haunted Scream Park; Niles, MI [Review Posted] Sunday, September 29, 2019 Six Flags...
Friday the 13th!
Aside from Halloween, Friday the 13th may be the next most-celebrated holiday for haunters. But, why? What inspired legions of folks to suffer from triskaidekaphobia and fueled a nearly 40-year old slasher franchise? Some say the history is rooted to the time of the last supper, and some say the middle ages, but the most popular origin story seems to be surrounding the attack of some Knights Templar on October 13, 1307. While most of us spend effort avoiding walking under ladders and wishing we could attend Camp Crystal Lake, the origin still seems a big foggy. But, want to...
2019 Preseason Primer
Welcome back, haunters and hauntees! September has returned and with it all the amazing indicators of the impeding season ahead. Just like you, we await the doors of our favorite attractions to creak open and awaken the spirits from their long off-season slumber. Soon, the air will be filled with the sound of shrieks and screams; a symphony, indeed. As we prepare to embark on another exciting journey this Halloween season, here’s some news, updates, recaps, and a little preview of what to expect for 2019. Queue up the Fear Inoculum, grab two scoops of USS Butterscotch, and strap-in for...
Haunted Hills Hospital is Back for Its 10th Season of Terror!
Haunted Hills Hospital is back for its 10th season of Terror! In 2017, they were ranked as one of the top 13 haunts in Chicagoland by Haunted House Chicago. With no signs of slowing down, they have already earned the top fan rated haunted house in Indiana for 2018 from www.thescarefactor.com as well as one of the top haunted houses in Indiana for 2018 from FrightFind.com! Now in their second year at their current location (4700 Central Ave. Lake Station, IN 46405) Haunted Hills Hospital did a major overhaul of 3/4's of the Haunt with new rooms, new characters and even more...