But Wait, There’s More!
Can’t believe the season is over? Still can’t get enough of Halloween and haunted houses? Want more?? We are happy to report that your wish has been granted! 13th Floor Haunted House Chicago will be hosting a special "Blackout" event this Saturday, November 13th. Blackout is a 1-day event where monsters and mayhem lurk in almost complete darkness. Upon arriving, each group (not each person) will be provided one glow stick. Venturing into the depths of darkness, a horde of Darkstalkers are ready to wreak havoc against all who enter. These monochrome shadow monsters loathe the light, while others may...
Encore Weekend
“Darkness falls across the land The midnight hour is close at hand Creatures crawl in search of blood To terrorize y’all’s neighborhood” We are sure you noticed, but there are holiday songs already on the radio and ads on TV. While our beloved Halloween season is about out of time, we have one last chance to enjoy all that we love about our holiday. We call it, “Encore Weekend.” Inspired by the immortal, infamous words of Clark W. Griswold, “Where do you think you’re going? Nobody’s leaving. Nobody’s walking out on this fun, old-fashioned family Halloween. No, no. We’re all in...
Haunted House Chicago’s 2021 Top 13
Each year, Haunted House Chicago reviews as many haunted attractions within 100 miles of Chicago as possible. (27 this season!) We then assemble a list of the best haunted attractions from that season. For more details on this, please click here: https://www.hauntedhousechicago.com/reviews-awards/top-13-haunts/ As this Halloween night comes to a close, we find ourselves at the apex of yet another haunting season. But, before we bid farewell to another memorable October, it is finally time to present the 2021 Official Haunted House Chicago Top 13. After traversing 2,553 miles this season, here is our list of the best around: Evil Intentions Haunted...
2021 Haunted Attraction of the Year
Each year, Haunted House Chicago reviews as many haunted attractions within 100 miles of Chicago as possible. (27 this season!) We then award the best overall haunted attraction from that season. As we end our 22nd reviewing season, Haunted House Chicago would like to formally congratulate the 2021 Haunted Attraction of the Year: Evil Intentions Haunted House Elgin, Illinois https://eihaunt.com/ Congratulations on an outstanding season!
2021 Jim Warfield Acting Award
Each year, Haunted House Chicago reviews as many haunted attractions within 100 miles of Chicago as possible. (27 this season!) We then identify and award the the top actor(s)/actress(es) from that season who provided extraordinary performances. The award is named after Jim Warfield of Raven’s Grin Inn. For more details on this award please click here: https://www.hauntedhousechicago.com/reviews-awards/warfieldaward/ Haunted House Chicago would like to formally congratulate the recipients of the 2021 Jim Warfield Acting Award: Alex Woday as “Sharky" from Statesville Haunted Prison in Crest Hill, Illinois https://statesvillehauntedprison.com/ and Karsen Green as “Itchy the Klown" From Abandoned Haunted House Complex in Mount...
2021 New Haunted Attraction of the Year
Each year, Haunted House Chicago reviews as many haunted attractions within 100 miles of Chicago as possible. (27 this season!) We then award the best new haunted attraction from that season. For more details on this award, please click here: http://www.hauntedhousechicago.com/reviews-awards/bestnewhaunt/ Haunted House Chicago would like to formally congratulate the 2021 New Haunted Attraction of the Year: The Old Joliet Haunted Prison Joliet, Illinois https://www.hauntedprison.com/ Congratulations on an outstanding first season! Stay tuned to more award announcements throughout Halloween!