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Monday, December 2, 2013
BLACKOUT Comes to Chicago
Friday, November 1, 2013
2013 Official Haunted House Chicago Top 13
As the clock strikes twelve, we find ourselves at the apex of yet another haunting season. But, before we bid farewell, it is finally time to present the 2013 Official Haunted House Chicago Top 13.
After traversing 2,226.20 miles this season, here is our list of the best around:
1. Amhurst Asylum in Valparaiso, IN
2. Statesville Haunted Prison & City of the Dead in Crest Hill, IL
3. Wisconsin Feargrounds in Waukesha, WI
4. Asylum Xperiment in Villa Park, IL
5. Realm of Terror Horror Experience in Round Lake Beach, IL
6. Abandoned Haunted House Complex in Mount Pleasant, WI
7. Basement of the Dead in Aurora, IL
8. Fear City in Morton Grove, IL
9. Fear Itself at Legend Park in Mishawaka, IN
10. Niles Haunted House Scream Park in Niles, MI
11. Evil Intentions in Elgin, IL
12. Spook Hollow w/MC Manor and MC Nightmare in Marquette Heights, IL
13. Massacre Haunted House in Naperville, IL
(All placed based on the total number of points earned according to the scale used by the Haunted House Chicago Review Team.)
Congratulations to all haunted attractions for an outstanding season of haunting!
Now, who's counting down the days until 2014?
After traversing 2,226.20 miles this season, here is our list of the best around:
1. Amhurst Asylum in Valparaiso, IN
2. Statesville Haunted Prison & City of the Dead in Crest Hill, IL
3. Wisconsin Feargrounds in Waukesha, WI
4. Asylum Xperiment in Villa Park, IL
5. Realm of Terror Horror Experience in Round Lake Beach, IL
6. Abandoned Haunted House Complex in Mount Pleasant, WI
7. Basement of the Dead in Aurora, IL
8. Fear City in Morton Grove, IL
9. Fear Itself at Legend Park in Mishawaka, IN
10. Niles Haunted House Scream Park in Niles, MI
11. Evil Intentions in Elgin, IL
12. Spook Hollow w/MC Manor and MC Nightmare in Marquette Heights, IL
13. Massacre Haunted House in Naperville, IL
(All placed based on the total number of points earned according to the scale used by the Haunted House Chicago Review Team.)
Congratulations to all haunted attractions for an outstanding season of haunting!
Now, who's counting down the days until 2014?
Thursday, October 31, 2013
2013 Jim Warfield Acting Award Winners
Each year, Haunted House Chicago awards the top actor/actress from that calendar year. The award is named after Jim Warfield of Raven's Grin Inn. For more on this award please click here: http://www.hauntedhousechicago.com/warfieldaward/.
This year, there were three actors and actresses that dazzled us with their show and whisked us away to wonderland. And for the first time in the history of this award, they all portray clown roles.
Haunted House Chicago would like to formally congratulate the recipients of the 2013 Jim Warfield Acting Award:
Nikki Singleton as "Starr"
From Fear Itself in Mishawaka, Indiana
Nick Weber as "T-Bag"
From Asylum Xperiment Haunted Attraction in Villa Park, Illinois
Billy Caraway as "Balzac"
From CarnEvil Haunted House in Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Please note: This award is not available to managing actors or owners, which on occasion have given some of the most incredible performances. Although we can't officially award this to them, we would like to give honorable mentions to:
Bella Highwire as "Daughter Anabelle" from Dark Harvest in Plainfield, Illinois
Riley Walsh as "Scarlett" from Amhurst Asylum in Valparaiso, Indiana
This year, there were three actors and actresses that dazzled us with their show and whisked us away to wonderland. And for the first time in the history of this award, they all portray clown roles.
Haunted House Chicago would like to formally congratulate the recipients of the 2013 Jim Warfield Acting Award:
Nikki Singleton as "Starr"
From Fear Itself in Mishawaka, Indiana
Nick Weber as "T-Bag"
From Asylum Xperiment Haunted Attraction in Villa Park, Illinois
Billy Caraway as "Balzac"
From CarnEvil Haunted House in Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Please note: This award is not available to managing actors or owners, which on occasion have given some of the most incredible performances. Although we can't officially award this to them, we would like to give honorable mentions to:
Bella Highwire as "Daughter Anabelle" from Dark Harvest in Plainfield, Illinois
Riley Walsh as "Scarlett" from Amhurst Asylum in Valparaiso, Indiana
2013 New Haunted Attraction of the Year
Each year, Haunted House Chicago awards the best new haunted attraction from that year. For more on this award please click here: http://www.hauntedhousechicago.com/bestnewhaunt/.
Haunted House Chicago would like to formally congratulate the 2013 New Haunted Attraction of the Year:
CarnEvil Haunted House in Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Congratulations on an outstanding first season!
Haunted House Chicago would like to formally congratulate the 2013 New Haunted Attraction of the Year:
CarnEvil Haunted House in Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Congratulations on an outstanding first season!
Happy Halloween
Hello Halloween, we have been waiting for you! Whether this night and season was about trick-or-treating, haunted housing, dressing in costume, carving pumpkins, or parties, we hope that it was everything that you hoped for and more!
Thank you for joining us this and every season. We hope you enjoyed our website as much as we enjoyed making it!
From all of us at Haunted House Chicago to all of you and yours, we wish you a very safe, haunted, and happy Halloween!
Stay tuned for our 2013 Award announcements including the Jim Warfield Acting Award, the New Haunted Attraction of the Year, and the Top 13!
Thank you for joining us this and every season. We hope you enjoyed our website as much as we enjoyed making it!
From all of us at Haunted House Chicago to all of you and yours, we wish you a very safe, haunted, and happy Halloween!
Stay tuned for our 2013 Award announcements including the Jim Warfield Acting Award, the New Haunted Attraction of the Year, and the Top 13!
Monday, October 14, 2013
Did You Visit a Haunted House Last Weekend? Review It!
If you visited a Chicagoland haunted house this weekend, consider rating and reviewing it here on HauntedHouseChicago.com - every attraction's listing has a Rate & Review feature built in. Let your fellow Chicagoans know where your favorite haunted house is and why!
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Thursday, October 10, 2013
THE FEAR Returns to Navy Pier TONIGHT!
Open RIGHT NOW, The Fear will feature both an aggressive adult-themed haunted house at night and a low scare, lights on attraction during the day. Don't miss the return of The Fear Haunted House and see why it was rated one of Haunted Attraction Magazine's 25 Must See Haunts for 2009 and voted Chicago's #1 haunted house by HauntedHouseChicago.com in 2008!
For full details, tickets and information, visit
http://www.TheFearHauntedHouse.com
http://www.TheFearHauntedHouse.com
Monday, October 7, 2013
National Haunted House Day - Make It Happen NOW!
Support the adoption of NATIONAL HAUNTED HOUSE DAY on the second Friday in October.
Take Action Now!
The growth in popularity of Haunted Houses has inspired us as producers, vendors, and fans of haunted houses to campaign for a national day in recognition of our industry.Sign this petition and share it with EVERYONE YOU KNOW and ask them to do the same. Creating an account to sign takes seconds. We need 100,000 signatures on this petition by 10/22/13.
Other ways you can support the creation and adoption of National Haunted House Day:
- Register your involvement in this initiative by filling out this contact form
- Send this letter to your congressman / congresswoman and add in YOUR information. You can download an editable word document of the letter here
- If you are a haunted house producer or vendor donate a portion of your sales on the second Friday in October to a local charity or community foundation such as the Don’t Be a Monster Anti - Bullying Campaign or another of your choice. Then tell people about it by sending out this press release detailing your actions and support of National Haunted House Day. (instructions are included in the release). You can download an editable word document of the press release here.
More About the Initiative
Haunted Houses and the industry around them have impacted popular culture in a permanent way. In recent history, over the past few decades at least, Haunted Houses have been slowly and methodically extending the celebration of Halloween and Horror well beyond a single night in October. Attending haunted houses has become a staple “to do” for millions of people across the country during September and October.We are artists, business owners, community leaders, charitable leaders, and passionate fans of our industry. In our initiative to establish this officially observed day we are united by a common vision and our love of the haunted house industry. We ask you to join us in standing up together and requesting that members of congress adopt legislation to enact a proposition to make National Haunted House Day an officially observed day on the second Friday in October.
We further insist that haunted houses and vendors across the country support this initiative by contributing to charitable causes on National Haunted House Day by donating a portion of their proceeds on the second Friday in October to a charitable program such as the Don’t Be A Monster Anti - Bullying Campaign or another of their choice.
Sincerely,
1331 Entertainment Group
13th Floor Haunted House Denver, CO / Phoenix, AZ / San Antonio, TX / Rio Grande Valley, TX
House of Torment Haunted House Austin, TX
Asylum Haunted House Denver, CO
FOR COMPLETE INFO PLEASE VISIT WWW.NATIONALHAUNTEDHOUSEDAY.ORG
Monday, September 23, 2013
TWICE the TERROR Haunt Pass!
For full details and to buy tickets, visit TWICEtheTERROR.com!
Thursday, September 12, 2013
2013 Season Preview
Tis the season, Haunt Fans!
Usually, we write about how the weather is cooling down. That hasn't happened yet, but Football is back, schools are open, and the calendar is flipped to September, so it must be time to prepare ourselves for the mayhem ahead! As we shake the zombies and creatures of the dark to awaken them from slumber, here's a few notes to wet your appetite for the haunting season that awaits us. As always, we expect the level of haunted entertainment to be raised higher than it has ever been!
Here's just a little preview of what to expect for the 2013 Season:
Friday the 13th
This year, we are blessed with the holiest of haunted holidays, Friday the 13th! Although it occurs in September, there are plenty of places that will be open to summon your inner-Voorhees:
Basement of the Dead in Aurora, IL
Fables Studios Interactive Haunted Attraction in Morton Grove, IL
FEAR City Haunted House in Morton Grove, IL
Niles Haunted House Scream Park in Niles, MI
Raven's Grin Inn in Mount Carroll, IL
Zombie Safari Hayride (An Extreme Paintball Adventure) in Tinley Park, IL
New Kids On The Block
This season, we have quite a few newcomers opening their doors for their first taste of blood and screams (oops...we mean, thrills and chills!). First, and most talked about is CarnEvil haunted attraction. Located at the Sears Centre Area in Hoffman Estates, IL, it will be debuting five attractions and delivering quite a night of fright. Brought to you by some of the minds behind former haunted attraction Dream Reapers, this attraction is bound to hit the ground running. Expect a debut like none other!
Other new attractions include: Dark Harvest Hayride in Plainfield, IL (brought to you by the minds that bring you Dark Summit Haunted House in Summit, IL), Terror @ 212 in Oconomowoc, WI (created by the minds that brought you Haunted High), Monsters of Mayhem located at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake, IL, and Pearce's Haunted Barn and Haunted Hayride in Walworth, WI.
The Cake
Let's give another round of applause to all of our award winners for 2012, as chosen by the Haunted House Chicago Review Team.
Best Haunted Attraction of 2012: Statesville Haunted Prison and City of the Dead in Crest Hill, IL
Best New Haunted Attraction of 2012: Abandoned Haunted House Complex in Mt. Pleasant, WI
Jim Warfield Acting Award Recipient: Stevie Calabrese as "Auntie Mom" from Realm of Terror Horror Experience in Round Lake Beach, IL.
Happy Anniversary
Congratulations to the following attractions celebrating anniversaries of fear in 2013:
Lombard Jaycees in Lombard, IL - 43 Years
Niles Haunted House Scream Park in Niles, MI - 40 Years
Wisconsin Feargrounds in Waukesha, WI - 10 Years
The Dark Side Haunted Adventure in Ixonia, WI - 10 Years
A Final Farewell
Last year, we had to say goodbye to some wonderful attractions. One of them being the long-time running HHC Top 13 attraction, Dream Reapers in Melrose Park, IL. After 13 wonderful years, they turned off the lights for the last time. We wish all the owners and staff who made that attraction so well known all the best in their future endeavors.
Also, Haunted High School in Oconomowoc, WI, had the last student graduate and let school out forever after 4 wonderful years.
This year, we are sad to report that Haunted Mansion and Asylum 13 in Bolingbrook, IL, and the Brookfield Jaycees in Brookfield, IL, have closed their doors and will not open in 2013.
2013 will mark "The Final Countdown" for a beloved attraction in Stoughton, WI. The Haunted Barn has been a wonderful family attraction that will stretch the limits one last time before they close for good.
Movers and Shakers
Each year, a few attractions move around to find the best "home" that they feel will fit their attraction. For 2013, one of the big moves was for Eleventh Hour. Their new location in Melrose Park, IL, will feature a massive 30,000 square foot indoor layout, with scenes that will reach 20 feet!
Another big mover is Fables Studios, who will be taking up residence with Fear City in Morton Grove, IL, this year. They will be offering their own individual price for each attraction, as well as a combination ticket. Expect big things from both of these houses this season!
Spook Hollow and MC Manor in Marquette Heights, IL, will be opening up for a third weekend, as well as opening a new attraction called "MC Nightmare."
Back From The Dead
For all of those that were missing their favorite attractions, have no fear, because two are coming back from the dead and are ready to scare you to death!
The Fear Haunted House will return for 2013 and take up residence once again at Navy Pier in Chicago, IL. They will be offering an aggressive adult-themed haunted house at night and a low-scare, family-friendly attraction during the day.
Trail of Screams in Rockford, IL will once again be deep in the woods in 2013, bringing the most crazed and horrified monsters to life like never before. Taking fear to a whole new terrifying level!
Stages, Screens, and Screams
Have any energy left? Need something to do on those off-nights? Ok, once you stop laughing, here's some fun ways to try and enhance your Halloween season:
MOVIES The Big Screen receives the 3rd chapter of the "Riddick" series on Friday, September 6th. Just in time for Friday the 13th, the second chapter of "Insidious" tears into your local stadium-seated-center. Heading into the great month of October, Danny Trejo and a cast of thousands slices back with, "Machete Kills," due out on the 11th. "Where the Devil Hides" may be a sleeper hit, also releasing on the 11th. Rounding the month out, the remake of the 1976 classic, "Carrie," pours out on the 18th. DVD Rob Zombie's long-awaited, "Lords of Salem" hits shelves on September 3rd. John LaFlamboy, Mike Bradecich, and the Zombie Army Productions crew have their awarding-winning movie, "The Mole Man of Belmont Avenue," available everywhere beginning September 10th. The next chapter in the "Chucky" series cuts into stores on the 24th. Our only noteworthy release in October is "The Purge," which releases on the 8th. SPECIAL "Metallica: Through the Never" releases on September 27th. The Jackass team releases their new movie, "Bad Grandpa" on October 25th. TV "Sleepy Hollow" debuts on Fox on September 16th. "Once Upon a Time" returns on September 29th. "American Horror Story" has a 3rd chapter: Coven, which begins October 9th. "Once Upon a Time in Wonderland" debuts on the 10th. The 4th season of the "Walking Dead" revives on October 13th. Our final debut? "Dracula" on NBC, beginning October 25th. STAGE "Wicked: The Musical" comes home to the Oriental Theatre beginning on Devil's Night (October 30th) through December 21st. MUSIC Tons to report! Kicking us off on Friday, September 13th, we have Riot Fest hitting the streets for the whole weekend. Nocturna and DJ Scary Lady Sarah spin into Metro on the 21st. Rounding out September, Hatebreed checks into the Orpheum in Madison on the 30th. Kicking October off, Gwar plays the Rave in Milwaukee on the 3rd. Five Finger Death Punch kicks down the Rave door on the 5th. Bringing back some classic, Hinder and Candlebox stop at the House of Blues on the 6th. The legendary Marky Ramone's new band, Blitzkrieg joins Andrew WK at the Metro on the 8th. In the mood to dance? The Hounds of Hell Tour with Wolfgang Gartner and Tommy Trash play the Concord Music Hall on the 11th. Kaskade steps onto Navy Pier on the 12th. Tech N9ne hits the Rave stage on the 14th. Going down? Sick Puppies says they will be at the House of Blues on the 16th. Rounding out the month, the Rave has the Flatbrush Zombies on the 17th and Twiztid on the 29th. Some after Halloween fun? The Rave won't let you down! The Devil Wears Prada sashays in on November 10th and Lamb of God is ready for the Thanksgiving slaughter on the 19th. PARTY While everyone has to attend at least one Halloween shindig, Madison's infamous, "Freakfest" will be hosted Saturday, October 26th. HAWKS The Blackhawks host their season opener and banner raising on Tuesday, October 1st.
(Although we intend for all dates and locations to be accurate, please check/research before setting off on your journey.)
Groupon Deals
Check out these great Haunted Attraction Groupon deals, while they last!
Realm of Terror in Round Lake Beach, IL
Asylum Xperiment in Villa Park, IL
Basement of the Dead in Aurora, IL
Screams in the Park in Rosemont, IL
Fun Time Square in Alsip, IL
Amhurst Asylum in Valparaiso, IN
Evil Intentions in Elgin, IL
Heaps Haunted Corn Maze in Minooka, IL
Living Social Deals
Check out these great Haunted Attraction Living Social deals, while they last!
Massacre Haunted House in Naperville, IL
Asylum Xperiment in Villa Park, IL
Eleventh Hour Haunted House in Melrose Park, IL
Psychosis Haunted House in Elgin, IL
Regardless of where you scream at, keep checking Haunted House Chicago all season long for everything to make your holiday season the best yet!
Reviews begin on Friday, October 4, 2013! To follow the Review Team on the road this season, follow us on Twitter and Facebook!
www.twitter.com/HauntedHouseChi
www.facebook.com/HauntedHouseChicagoReviewTeam
www.instagram.com/HauntedHouseChicago
From all of our staff, have a frightful and safe Halloween Season!
Usually, we write about how the weather is cooling down. That hasn't happened yet, but Football is back, schools are open, and the calendar is flipped to September, so it must be time to prepare ourselves for the mayhem ahead! As we shake the zombies and creatures of the dark to awaken them from slumber, here's a few notes to wet your appetite for the haunting season that awaits us. As always, we expect the level of haunted entertainment to be raised higher than it has ever been!
Here's just a little preview of what to expect for the 2013 Season:
Friday the 13th
This year, we are blessed with the holiest of haunted holidays, Friday the 13th! Although it occurs in September, there are plenty of places that will be open to summon your inner-Voorhees:
Basement of the Dead in Aurora, IL
Fables Studios Interactive Haunted Attraction in Morton Grove, IL
FEAR City Haunted House in Morton Grove, IL
Niles Haunted House Scream Park in Niles, MI
Raven's Grin Inn in Mount Carroll, IL
Zombie Safari Hayride (An Extreme Paintball Adventure) in Tinley Park, IL
New Kids On The Block
This season, we have quite a few newcomers opening their doors for their first taste of blood and screams (oops...we mean, thrills and chills!). First, and most talked about is CarnEvil haunted attraction. Located at the Sears Centre Area in Hoffman Estates, IL, it will be debuting five attractions and delivering quite a night of fright. Brought to you by some of the minds behind former haunted attraction Dream Reapers, this attraction is bound to hit the ground running. Expect a debut like none other!
Other new attractions include: Dark Harvest Hayride in Plainfield, IL (brought to you by the minds that bring you Dark Summit Haunted House in Summit, IL), Terror @ 212 in Oconomowoc, WI (created by the minds that brought you Haunted High), Monsters of Mayhem located at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake, IL, and Pearce's Haunted Barn and Haunted Hayride in Walworth, WI.
The Cake
Let's give another round of applause to all of our award winners for 2012, as chosen by the Haunted House Chicago Review Team.
Best Haunted Attraction of 2012: Statesville Haunted Prison and City of the Dead in Crest Hill, IL
Best New Haunted Attraction of 2012: Abandoned Haunted House Complex in Mt. Pleasant, WI
Jim Warfield Acting Award Recipient: Stevie Calabrese as "Auntie Mom" from Realm of Terror Horror Experience in Round Lake Beach, IL.
Happy Anniversary
Congratulations to the following attractions celebrating anniversaries of fear in 2013:
Lombard Jaycees in Lombard, IL - 43 Years
Niles Haunted House Scream Park in Niles, MI - 40 Years
Wisconsin Feargrounds in Waukesha, WI - 10 Years
The Dark Side Haunted Adventure in Ixonia, WI - 10 Years
A Final Farewell
Last year, we had to say goodbye to some wonderful attractions. One of them being the long-time running HHC Top 13 attraction, Dream Reapers in Melrose Park, IL. After 13 wonderful years, they turned off the lights for the last time. We wish all the owners and staff who made that attraction so well known all the best in their future endeavors.
Also, Haunted High School in Oconomowoc, WI, had the last student graduate and let school out forever after 4 wonderful years.
This year, we are sad to report that Haunted Mansion and Asylum 13 in Bolingbrook, IL, and the Brookfield Jaycees in Brookfield, IL, have closed their doors and will not open in 2013.
2013 will mark "The Final Countdown" for a beloved attraction in Stoughton, WI. The Haunted Barn has been a wonderful family attraction that will stretch the limits one last time before they close for good.
Movers and Shakers
Each year, a few attractions move around to find the best "home" that they feel will fit their attraction. For 2013, one of the big moves was for Eleventh Hour. Their new location in Melrose Park, IL, will feature a massive 30,000 square foot indoor layout, with scenes that will reach 20 feet!
Another big mover is Fables Studios, who will be taking up residence with Fear City in Morton Grove, IL, this year. They will be offering their own individual price for each attraction, as well as a combination ticket. Expect big things from both of these houses this season!
Spook Hollow and MC Manor in Marquette Heights, IL, will be opening up for a third weekend, as well as opening a new attraction called "MC Nightmare."
Back From The Dead
For all of those that were missing their favorite attractions, have no fear, because two are coming back from the dead and are ready to scare you to death!
The Fear Haunted House will return for 2013 and take up residence once again at Navy Pier in Chicago, IL. They will be offering an aggressive adult-themed haunted house at night and a low-scare, family-friendly attraction during the day.
Trail of Screams in Rockford, IL will once again be deep in the woods in 2013, bringing the most crazed and horrified monsters to life like never before. Taking fear to a whole new terrifying level!
Stages, Screens, and Screams
Have any energy left? Need something to do on those off-nights? Ok, once you stop laughing, here's some fun ways to try and enhance your Halloween season:
MOVIES The Big Screen receives the 3rd chapter of the "Riddick" series on Friday, September 6th. Just in time for Friday the 13th, the second chapter of "Insidious" tears into your local stadium-seated-center. Heading into the great month of October, Danny Trejo and a cast of thousands slices back with, "Machete Kills," due out on the 11th. "Where the Devil Hides" may be a sleeper hit, also releasing on the 11th. Rounding the month out, the remake of the 1976 classic, "Carrie," pours out on the 18th. DVD Rob Zombie's long-awaited, "Lords of Salem" hits shelves on September 3rd. John LaFlamboy, Mike Bradecich, and the Zombie Army Productions crew have their awarding-winning movie, "The Mole Man of Belmont Avenue," available everywhere beginning September 10th. The next chapter in the "Chucky" series cuts into stores on the 24th. Our only noteworthy release in October is "The Purge," which releases on the 8th. SPECIAL "Metallica: Through the Never" releases on September 27th. The Jackass team releases their new movie, "Bad Grandpa" on October 25th. TV "Sleepy Hollow" debuts on Fox on September 16th. "Once Upon a Time" returns on September 29th. "American Horror Story" has a 3rd chapter: Coven, which begins October 9th. "Once Upon a Time in Wonderland" debuts on the 10th. The 4th season of the "Walking Dead" revives on October 13th. Our final debut? "Dracula" on NBC, beginning October 25th. STAGE "Wicked: The Musical" comes home to the Oriental Theatre beginning on Devil's Night (October 30th) through December 21st. MUSIC Tons to report! Kicking us off on Friday, September 13th, we have Riot Fest hitting the streets for the whole weekend. Nocturna and DJ Scary Lady Sarah spin into Metro on the 21st. Rounding out September, Hatebreed checks into the Orpheum in Madison on the 30th. Kicking October off, Gwar plays the Rave in Milwaukee on the 3rd. Five Finger Death Punch kicks down the Rave door on the 5th. Bringing back some classic, Hinder and Candlebox stop at the House of Blues on the 6th. The legendary Marky Ramone's new band, Blitzkrieg joins Andrew WK at the Metro on the 8th. In the mood to dance? The Hounds of Hell Tour with Wolfgang Gartner and Tommy Trash play the Concord Music Hall on the 11th. Kaskade steps onto Navy Pier on the 12th. Tech N9ne hits the Rave stage on the 14th. Going down? Sick Puppies says they will be at the House of Blues on the 16th. Rounding out the month, the Rave has the Flatbrush Zombies on the 17th and Twiztid on the 29th. Some after Halloween fun? The Rave won't let you down! The Devil Wears Prada sashays in on November 10th and Lamb of God is ready for the Thanksgiving slaughter on the 19th. PARTY While everyone has to attend at least one Halloween shindig, Madison's infamous, "Freakfest" will be hosted Saturday, October 26th. HAWKS The Blackhawks host their season opener and banner raising on Tuesday, October 1st.
(Although we intend for all dates and locations to be accurate, please check/research before setting off on your journey.)
Groupon Deals
Check out these great Haunted Attraction Groupon deals, while they last!
Realm of Terror in Round Lake Beach, IL
Asylum Xperiment in Villa Park, IL
Basement of the Dead in Aurora, IL
Screams in the Park in Rosemont, IL
Fun Time Square in Alsip, IL
Amhurst Asylum in Valparaiso, IN
Evil Intentions in Elgin, IL
Heaps Haunted Corn Maze in Minooka, IL
Living Social Deals
Check out these great Haunted Attraction Living Social deals, while they last!
Massacre Haunted House in Naperville, IL
Asylum Xperiment in Villa Park, IL
Eleventh Hour Haunted House in Melrose Park, IL
Psychosis Haunted House in Elgin, IL
Regardless of where you scream at, keep checking Haunted House Chicago all season long for everything to make your holiday season the best yet!
Reviews begin on Friday, October 4, 2013! To follow the Review Team on the road this season, follow us on Twitter and Facebook!
www.twitter.com/HauntedHouseChi
www.facebook.com/HauntedHouseChicagoReviewTeam
www.instagram.com/HauntedHouseChicago
From all of our staff, have a frightful and safe Halloween Season!
Screams in the Park at Rosemont: Haunted House Actors Wanted!
CKC Casting is hiring talented local performers over the age of 16 to work in Chicagoland’s newest Grand Haunted Halloween Attraction Screams in the Park at Rosemont. http://screamsinthepark.co
Do you love Halloween? Are you creative? Do you enjoy scaring the %$#@ out of people? This is the Acting job for you! Screams Haunted House is open for 16 nights in October. Actors must be available for rehearsals October 1, 2, and 3 in the evening. Screams opens on Friday October 4th and closes on November 2nd.
THIS IS PAID WORK! If you are interested please email Brittany Horwitz at brittany.horwitz@gmail.com for more info and to fill out an application.
Do you love Halloween? Are you creative? Do you enjoy scaring the %$#@ out of people? This is the Acting job for you! Screams Haunted House is open for 16 nights in October. Actors must be available for rehearsals October 1, 2, and 3 in the evening. Screams opens on Friday October 4th and closes on November 2nd.
THIS IS PAID WORK! If you are interested please email Brittany Horwitz at brittany.horwitz@gmail.com for more info and to fill out an application.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Auditions at Statesville Haunted Prison September 13th & 14th
Auditions and Interviews for Statesville Haunted Prison’s 2013 Season. Join the Award Winning Statesville Team and Get Paid to Scare People!
- WHEN:
- Friday September 13th 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Saturday September 14th 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- WHERE: Statesville Haunted Prison, 17250 s Weber Rd. Cresthill, Il
- WHAT: All applicants will audition with a small group in which they will play a few improv games and answer a few questions.
- WHY: Statesville is looking to hire actors, managers, makeup artist, costumers, and technicians for the 2013 season.
- Intro To Movement for the Haunt Actor: Noon, Sat., Sept. 21st
- Waiting Line Entertaining with Fluffy: 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm Sat., Sept. 21st
- Advanced Character Creation: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Sat., Sept. 21st
- Intro to Gore Makeup and Special Effects: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sun., Sept. 22nd
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Zombie Annihilation Haunted Attraction Seeking Volunteers
Doc Zarvin Labs, LLP produces Zombie Annihilation Haunted Attraction. We are an up and coming haunted attraction coming to the grounds of the Casa Italia Cultural Center in Stone Park, IL. Our haunted attraction is a fund raiser for several charities which include some juvenile cancer assistance programs, veterans assistance programs and the Casa Italia Cultural Center and Veterans Museum. http://facebook.com/DrZarvon
"We are now looking for volunteer actors for the 2013 haunt season! Open auditions will be held Monday July 22 and Tuesday July 23 from 5-8:00pm. AGES 16 AND UP ONLY! Please bring a head shot (picture of yourself) to the auditions! For any questions email us at DocZarvin@aol.com or call 708-710-7354. We look forward to seeing you there! We are located at the Casa Italia 3800 Division Street | Stone Park, IL 60165 in the pavilion in N/E corner of property. We will have team members with signs that will assist you to the auditioning area."
"We are now looking for volunteer actors for the 2013 haunt season! Open auditions will be held Monday July 22 and Tuesday July 23 from 5-8:00pm. AGES 16 AND UP ONLY! Please bring a head shot (picture of yourself) to the auditions! For any questions email us at DocZarvin@aol.com or call 708-710-7354. We look forward to seeing you there! We are located at the Casa Italia 3800 Division Street | Stone Park, IL 60165 in the pavilion in N/E corner of property. We will have team members with signs that will assist you to the auditioning area."
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Psychosis Haunted House: Open Casting Call
This will be a general information meeting only! This meeting will begin at 8:00 pm sharp! You will not be asked to audition at this time, however, depending on the amount of interest this meeting generates, you may be asked to audition at a future meeting.
Full details & info HERE.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
TORNADO DAMAGE PROMPTS URGENT SALE OF HAUNT ITEMS!
Ashmore Estates in Ashmore, Illinois suffered major damage from a tornado last night. It is owned by Scott “the Spookmeister” and Tanya Kelly. They lost the roof of the building, the clown maze, the concessions shed, and a camper. The family and animals are safe.
EVERYTHING MUST GO: They have to immediately sell all costumes, props, software, animations, the solar powered marquis sign and all other haunt paraphernalia. Please call Scott 217-512-9499. They have no power and no access to Facebook, so please contact via phone as necessary.
https://www.facebook.com/spook.meister.5
http://ashmoreestates.net/
Ashmore Estates
22645 E CR 1050N
Ashmore, IL 61912
From Scott and Tanya: We can't check FB easily right now, so if you're asking what you can do to help, this is what you can do:
Thank you so much. Our grief and shock over these losses is eased by how you, our community of friends and loves ones, are reaching out to us.
EVERYTHING MUST GO: They have to immediately sell all costumes, props, software, animations, the solar powered marquis sign and all other haunt paraphernalia. Please call Scott 217-512-9499. They have no power and no access to Facebook, so please contact via phone as necessary.
https://www.facebook.com/spook.meister.5
http://ashmoreestates.net/
Ashmore Estates
22645 E CR 1050N
Ashmore, IL 61912
From Scott and Tanya: We can't check FB easily right now, so if you're asking what you can do to help, this is what you can do:
- Repost that we are selling all the props, costumes, and other haunt paraphernalia asap.
- Come over any time today, and bring your gloves, mud boots and muscles. We need to move a lot of things very quickly.
- Bring us cardboard cartons and boxes.
Thank you so much. Our grief and shock over these losses is eased by how you, our community of friends and loves ones, are reaching out to us.
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