3 Days Until Halloween
Haunt Fans: Time is running out to see your favorite haunted attractions! Today is Thursday, October 28th, and there are officially 3 days left until Halloween! There are 13 attractions open tonight and they will have significantly reduced waiting time than this weekend. They are: 13th Floor Chicago Haunted House in Schiller Park, Illinois Basement of the Dead Haunted House in Aurora, Illinois Disturbia Haunted House in Downers Grove, Illinois Evil Intentions Haunted House in Elgin, Illinois HellsGate Haunted House in Lockport, Illinois Hoppers Haunted House in Rockford, Illinois Massacre Haunted House in Montgomery, Illinois Midnight Terror Haunted House...
4 Days Until Halloween
Haunt Fans: Time is running out to see your favorite haunted attractions! Today is Wednesday, October 27th, and there are officially 4 days left until Halloween! There are 7 attractions open tonight and they will have significantly reduced waiting time than this weekend. They are: 13th Floor Haunted House Chicago in Schiller Park, Illinois Basement of the Dead Haunted House in Aurora, Illinois Disturbia Haunted House in Downers Grove, Illinois HellsGate Haunted House in Lockport, Illinois Midnight Terror Haunted House in Oak Lawn, Illinois Statesville Haunted Prison in Crest Hill, Illinois The Old Joliet Haunted Prison in Joliet, Illinois...
Statesville Haunted Prison: The Final Fear
by Kris Zahrobsky Although the calendar may show October just a few days away, the temperature is a sizzling 88 degrees, and opening night certainly doesn’t seem like it is only 48 hours away. Amidst all the last-minute preparations that would precede any haunted attraction’s October-run, the masterminds behind the iconic Statesville Haunted Prison found a few hours to sit down with me to regale 25 years of history and memories of one of the most legendary haunted productions in our region and the country. I am joined by Paul Siegel, owner and founder of Statesville Haunted Prison, and...
It is finally here: Opening Weekend!
That's right Haunt Fans, all haunted houses are officially open for business this weekend! Soon the shrieks and screams of patrons will fill the night sky with a symphony of fright! Come get your scream on at all of these amazing options: Thursday, September 30, 2021 13th Floor Haunted House Chicago in Schiller Park, IL (Haunted House Chicago Review Team will be here!) HellsGate Haunted House in Lockport, IL (Opening Night!) Old Joliet Haunted Prison in Joliet, IL Friday, October 1, 2021 13th Floor Haunted House Chicago in Schiller Park, IL Abandoned Haunted House Complex in Mount Pleasant, WI Basement...
First Day of Fall
Haunt Fans! Can you believe we had a harvest moon this week, the weather finally dipped below 70, the rain started, AND today is the first day of Fall? This can mean only one thing: Haunt Season is here! Here's all the haunted attractions open this weekend to get your spooky fix! Friday, September 24th 13th Floor Haunted House Chicago in Schiller Park, IL (Opening Night!) Basement of the Dead in Aurora, IL (Opening Night!) Disturbia Haunted Attraction in Downers Grove, IL (Opening Night!) Evil Intentions Haunted House in Elgin, IL (Opening Night!) Hoppers Haunted House in Rockford, IL (Opening...
Sneak Peek Weekend
Haunt Fans! Are you ready for the season to begin? Well, consider your wish granted! This weekend, there are THREE places to get your spooky fix! Friday, September 17th Niles Haunted Scream Park in Niles, MI Twisted Crypt Haunted House in Rockford, IL Saturday, September 18th Niles Haunted Scream Park in Niles, MI Twisted Crypt Haunted House in Rockford, IL Six Flags Great America Fright Fest in Gurnee, IL Sunday, September 19th Six Flags Great America Fright Fest in Gurnee, IL #SupportYourLocalHauntedHouse #SpreadTheScream