2018 Season Primer

Hello again, boils and ghouls! Welcome back for another season of the extravaganza known as “haunted-housing!” While fans eagerly await the doors of their favorite attractions to creak open, haunted attractions are applying new layers of spider webs, re-animating the zombies, and awakening their creatures of the dark from a long off-season slumber. Soon, the air will be filled with the sound of shrieks and screams! Ah, music to our ears. We are very proud to announce this is our 20th season of promoting and reviewing haunted attractions! Our first season was in 1999, and since our first day, our...

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Haunted House Chicago remembers Jim “JT” Talent

Most notably as one of the owners and creators of the legendary Dream Reapers Haunted House, JT was truly an inspiration to all those with whom he shared his life. He was a deeply passionate friend, husband, father, musician, and haunter. On behalf of the entire team at Haunted House Chicago, we send our most sincerest sympathies to JT's family and friends, as well as Ken, Rick, Mike, and his family at Dream Reapers Haunted House.

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Haunted House Chicago

‘Twas the fright before Christmas, when all through the house, Not a monster was stirring, not even a mouse. The traps were all set by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would step there. The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While nightmares of body parts danced in their heads. And momma with her hatchet, and I with my axe, Had just settled down for little night cap. When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from my chair to see what had splattered. Away to the window I flew...

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Christmas Fear for All to Share

For those that are looking to put a little FEAR into your holiday season, you've come to the right place!  Many haunted attractions will be opening for special Christmas-themed events throughout the month of December! Make sure to grab that special someone and hold on tight.  You never know what may be lurking in the dark.  The only question this holiday season is.... Are you NAUGHTY or NICE? (Before you head out, please make sure you check the attractions website for operating hours and tickets)   Friday, December 8th: "Night of the Krampus" - Warehouse X; East Dundee, IL "Krampus...

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Want more SCREAMS? This is your LAST weekend!

  For those that aren't ready to just let October slip away, you still have ONE LAST weekend to get in your thrills, chills & a lot more screams!  Many haunted attractions will be open tonight & tomorrow for special events! (Please visit their website to plan accordingly and to find out their operating hours. Some attractions are only open 1 out of the 2 nights.)   Friday, November 3rd: Abandoned Haunted House Complex in Mt. Pleasant, WI presents patrons with their own version of Blackout D.E.A.D. Rising in Crestwood, IL presents a special event where patrons MUST be 18+ with an ID...

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Haunted House Chicago’s 2017 Top 13

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 2017 Official Haunted House Chicago Top 13. After traversing 2,588.80 miles this season, here is our list of the best around: 1.   Evil Intentions Haunted House in Elgin, IL 2.   Statesville Haunted Prison & City of the Dead in Crest Hill, IL 3.   Basement of the Dead & Shattered 3D Nightmare in Aurora, IL 4.   HellsGate Haunted House in Lockport, IL 5.   Abandoned Haunted House Complex in Mt. Pleasant, WI 6.   Haunted Hills...

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