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...

Haunts Open Tonight: Thursday, October 10, 2024

Haunt Fans: The time of the year we have been waiting for is almost in full swing! Here's a great chance to visit some amazing attractions AND with significantly shorter wait times! Here's who open TONIGHT, Thursday, October 10, 2024, to tantalize and terrify! (In Alphabetical Order) 13th Floor Haunted House Chicago in Schiller Park, IL Basement of the Dead Haunted House in Aurora, IL Canyon Trail Cemetery Home Haunt in Carol Stream, IL Disturbia Haunted House in Downers Grove, IL Greenbriar Cemetery Home Haunt in Gilberts, IL HellsGate Haunted House in Lockport, IL The Old Joliet Haunted Prison in...

Realm of Terror Industry Night

The fine folks at Realm of Terror Haunted House in Round Lake Beach, Illinois, are throwing a party... and you are invited! On Tuesday, October 15th, they are opening their "movie-famous" haunted attraction just to haunters! AND to make sure you were available, they planned it was on a night that most other attractions aren't open! Not only will you be able to rub elbows with other haunters from across the Chicagoland market, but also see their amazing attraction, talk shop with the Steves, and grab a beverage! AND make sure to buy or rent their movie shot on-location called,...

Lost Souls Haunted Bus Tours 2024

Haunted House Chicago is once again proud to partner with Lost Souls Haunted Bus Tours for their 2024 rides! Lost Souls Chicago is Chicagoland's PREMIER haunted house bus tour. Each tour features a bus ride to some of Chicagoland’s biggest and best haunted houses where you will have VIP Access (NO WAITING). During the ride, you can enjoy drinks (BYOB), live entertainment, contests, and FREE MERCHANDISE! Lost Souls Tours are the best way to visit all your favorite Chicagoland Haunts. Lost Souls Chicago is committed to providing a VIP experience beyond anything you have ever experienced. With over 30 years...

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...

Catacombs Ticket Giveaway

  Thanks to our friends at The Catacombs of St. Pascal Haunted House in Chicago, IL, we are pleased to offer you an opportunity to win some FREE admission tickets and shirts to their attraction! Here's how to win: #1: Go to the HauntedHouseChicago.com OR Haunted House Chicago Review Team Facebook pages #2: Find the Catacombs Ticket Giveaway post/thred #3: Post a comment or meme about what your love about haunted houses! Rules: -One winner will be chosen from both the HauntedHouseChicago.com and Haunted House Chicago Review Team Facebook pages -Each winner will receive (2) tickets, t-shirts, as well as...