Days of the Living Dead 2025 Episode 1

Part of John's vision for HellsGate, before HellsGate even existed, was a Mausoleum that represented a major piece of the HellsGate lore. The Mausoleum represents The Captain's attempt to not only provide a place for the dead, but also a place to honor them, or as John puts it, a "physical manifestation of the beating heart of The Captain." Watch as the Zombie Army crew goes from concept to construction, bringing John's vision to life as a major new feature for 2025 at HellsGate Haunted House. Watch the episode, then go get your tickets at HellsGate.com to see the all...

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Can you believe the first weekend of October is already coming to an end? Even with the unseasonably warm sun beating down, the monsters are still lurking in the shadows—waiting for you, their next victim, to appear! The Haunted House Chicago team has already visited (12) different attractions and events, with SO many more to go! Make sure to follow our social media on our Facebook pages (Main and Media) and then our Instagram page (Main) for pictures, reels, and clips of all your favorites! Pro Tip: Visit haunted attractions early in the season and on nights other than Friday...

Today is October 1st

To help celebrate our favorite month, here's some fun facts: Halloween’s Celtic Roots – Halloween began as the ancient festival of Samhain (pronounced “sow-in”), when people believed the veil between the living and the dead was thinnest. Jack-o’-Lantern Origins – Pumpkins weren’t always used! The Irish carved turnips and beets to ward off evil spirits before pumpkins became the American favorite. Witches’ New Year – For many practicing pagans and Wiccans, October 31st (Samhain) is considered the start of the new year. Bats & Spirits – Bats are linked to Halloween because bonfires from Samhain celebrations attracted insects, which in...

Midnight Terror Re-Invents Its Haunted House for All-New Scares

Midnight Terror Haunted House in Oak Lawn wrote the book on how a Chicagoland haunted attraction can thoroughly terrify its audience when it opened 11 years ago. Now, in 2025, it’s ripped up those pages and created a whole new scare playbook after reworking its entire theme and introducing new characters and fresh thrills designed to frighten audiences anew. Haunt owner and Marine veteran Justin Cerniuk of Oak Lawn spent the entire off-season reimagining Midnight Terror, aiming to amplify the fear factor and entertainment value for his customers. “After a successful run of the same popular theme for several years,...

Sunday, September 28, 2025

Quite possibly the phrase of the season so far: 'It's not even October yet!' This haunt season is already off to a bang! Can you believe that attractions like Niles Scream Park and 13th Floor Haunted House have already hit their 8th and 6th operating nights, respectively? Like Frankenstein surfing on a set of killer waves, let's keep this streak rolling! Here's a list of all the attractions within 100 miles of Chicago that are open tonight to get your spooky on: (In alphabetical order - and thanks to our sponsors in BOLD!) 13th Floor Chicago Haunted House in Schiller...

Saturday, September 27, 2025

The thermometer may say 85 degrees, but the calendar says spooky season! Brace yourself for chills and thrills as we dive into the first major Saturday of the 2025 season! We will be joining the SOLD OUT Lost Souls Haunted Bus Tour tonight! Missed your chance? Don't worry, there are still limited tickets available for two additional tours this October! Check out:  https://www.lostsoulschicago.com/2025-tours.html Here's a list of all the attractions within 100 miles of Chicago that are open tonight to get your spooky on: (In alphabetical order - and thanks to our sponsors in BOLD!) 13th Floor Chicago Haunted House...