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 bit foggy. But, want to know...
Breaking News from Reapers Realm Haunted House
We have some hot news coming out of Reapers Realm Haunted House in Hammond, Indiana. One of Chicagoland's longest-running haunted attractions has announced that this will be their final season. We are honored to be a partner to help celebrate this history-making attraction! Please see the below official press release: "Reapers Realm Haunted House, the first of its kind and one of the most iconic haunted attractions in Northwest Indiana and the Chicago Metro area, proudly celebrates its 36th and final year of delivering spine-tingling scares. However, this year their season will play out drastically differently than years previous. They...
Haunts Open This Weekend: September 13-15, 2024
Haunt Fans: More doors are creaking open and the undead are rising again from their crypts! This weekend, there are EIGHT places to get your spooky fix! (Listed alphabetically) Friday, September 13th 13th Floor Haunted House in Schiller Park, IL Basement of the Dead Haunted House in Aurora, IL Disturbia Haunted House in Downers Grove, IL Niles Haunted Scream Park in Niles, MI Old Joliet Haunted Prison in Joliet, IL Twisted Crypt Haunted House in Rockford, IL Open By Reservation: Raven's Grin Inn in Mount Carroll, IL Saturday, September 14th 13th Floor Haunted House in Schiller Park, IL Basement of...
Haunters Against Hate Takeover Weekend
Our dear friends at Haunters Against Hate are once again taking over Niles Scream Park in Niles, Michigan! This amazing (now annual) event is scheduled for this weekend, Friday, September 13th, and Saturday, September 14th. Featuring some of the biggest names and scariest faces from all across the country, actors and actresses will join together to benefit Haunters Against Hate! Your friends from Haunted House Chicago will be there on Saturday, September 14th, to join in the fun and fright, as well as kick off our 25th reviewing season! For more information and to get tickets, please go to: https://haunted.org...
Breaking News from Realm of Terror Haunted House
We have some hot news coming out of the Realm of Terror Haunted House in Round Lake Beach, Illinois. As some of you may know, a movie was filmed on the premises called, "Haunt Season." The movie features not only the attraction, but work from Steve Kristof, Stevie Calabrese-Kristof, and many from the ROT crew! It releases in cinemas on October 4th, with streaming to follow on October 8th. For more information and the official trailer, please go to: https://collider.com/haunt-season-trailer/ #ROT #RealmOfTerror #FaceOff #HauntSeason
Make Your Halloween Party Plans Now!
Each year, one of the largest entertainment venues in all of Chicagoland, 115 Bourbon Street, hosts the largest Halloween party and an epic costume contest! It is never too early to start planning. Once again, it is being sponsored by Haunted House Chicago and Midnight Terror Haunted House! This year’s party will be Saturday, October 26, 2024. This is an event that can’t be missed and will feature THREE rooms of entertainment with DJ’s, dancing, and live performances! The costume contest will once again feature prizes of: -$1,000.00 to 1st place -$500.00 to 2nd place -$250.00 to 3rd place Make your...