For full details & information: ZombiePromChicago.com
To RSVP via Facebook: Chicago Zombie Prom 2014 Event Page
To get tickets: Zombie Prom Chicago Ticket Page
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Chicago Zombie Prom 2014!
The 2014 Chicago Zombie Prom will once again take place at the Bottom Lounge on June 20th, 2014!
For full details & information: ZombiePromChicago.com
To RSVP via Facebook: Chicago Zombie Prom 2014 Event Page
To get tickets: Zombie Prom Chicago Ticket Page
For full details & information: ZombiePromChicago.com
To RSVP via Facebook: Chicago Zombie Prom 2014 Event Page
To get tickets: Zombie Prom Chicago Ticket Page
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Fear City Chicago Haunted House Holding “Valentine’s Zombie Massacre Bash”
Fear City Chicago is holding an especially appropriate horror-filled Valentine’s Weekend event on Saturday February 15, 2014 from 7 pm to 12 midnight featuring music, dancing, cash bar and laser-tag zombie games.
What’s more romantic than killing zombies with the one you love? For those wanting an exciting alternative to the mundane red roses and chocolates of the traditional Valentine’s Weekend events, the crew at Fear City Chicago Haunted House are swinging open their gates and hosting a special event featuring locally popular disc jockey (DJ Scarecro), refreshments and heart-stopping laser tag games.
Fear City Chicago Haunted House and Battle Royale Laser Tag are teaming up to offer a new experience for the adventurous this coming Valentine’s Day on Saturday, February 15 from 7pm to 12 midnight. Open to those over 21, tickets can be purchased online at www.fearcitychicago.com for just $18 per person (or $20 at the door). Those wanting to have some fun can blast away their winter blues by playing laser tag in the halls of Chicagoland’s award-winning haunted house with a cast of creepy zombies. In the lobby, the music of DJ Scarecro will keep people dancing and entertained. A full cash bar will be available for those looking for another way to warm up their blood on a cold winter’s night.
Fear City Haunted House is conveniently located near Chicago’s northwest side at 8240 North Austin Avenue (between Oakton Street and Lincoln Avenue) in Morton Grove. There is plenty of free parking and the venue is easily reachable by public transportation and is just minutes off the Eden’s Expressway Dempster Street West Exit. The event will take place in the huge lobby of the haunted house with the laser tag games taking guests into the back alleys and hallways of Fear City, enjoyed by so many during Halloween.
Chuck Grendys said “There are so many people looking for an alternative way to celebrate Valentine’s Day that we had to put our creative juices to work and offer something new this February” and Jim Lichon added “People interested in haunted houses and attractions are crying out for this event so we had to listen.”
What’s more romantic than killing zombies with the one you love? For those wanting an exciting alternative to the mundane red roses and chocolates of the traditional Valentine’s Weekend events, the crew at Fear City Chicago Haunted House are swinging open their gates and hosting a special event featuring locally popular disc jockey (DJ Scarecro), refreshments and heart-stopping laser tag games.
Fear City Chicago Haunted House and Battle Royale Laser Tag are teaming up to offer a new experience for the adventurous this coming Valentine’s Day on Saturday, February 15 from 7pm to 12 midnight. Open to those over 21, tickets can be purchased online at www.fearcitychicago.com for just $18 per person (or $20 at the door). Those wanting to have some fun can blast away their winter blues by playing laser tag in the halls of Chicagoland’s award-winning haunted house with a cast of creepy zombies. In the lobby, the music of DJ Scarecro will keep people dancing and entertained. A full cash bar will be available for those looking for another way to warm up their blood on a cold winter’s night.
Fear City Haunted House is conveniently located near Chicago’s northwest side at 8240 North Austin Avenue (between Oakton Street and Lincoln Avenue) in Morton Grove. There is plenty of free parking and the venue is easily reachable by public transportation and is just minutes off the Eden’s Expressway Dempster Street West Exit. The event will take place in the huge lobby of the haunted house with the laser tag games taking guests into the back alleys and hallways of Fear City, enjoyed by so many during Halloween.
Chuck Grendys said “There are so many people looking for an alternative way to celebrate Valentine’s Day that we had to put our creative juices to work and offer something new this February” and Jim Lichon added “People interested in haunted houses and attractions are crying out for this event so we had to listen.”
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Valentine X at the Eleventh Hour Haunted House
February 14 & 15, 2014 • 7:30 pm
Tickets $22.00
What was meant to be a romantic night has now become a tale of bloodied hearts and terrifying revenge that will keep you and your date or friends clenched in fear! Eleventh Hour Haunted House presents: Valentine X, a new, thrilling experience premiering Valentine's weekend in 2014. Experience the Bear Butcher and his gnarly blade seeking out his lustful and obsessive revenge in candlelit horror as he leaves nothing but an "X" carved into his victim's foreheads. Celebrate Valentine's weekend in a way like no other by getting scared at Eleventh Hour!
Valentine X, a candlelit night of horror, opens at Eleventh Hour this February 14th & 15th, 2014 only from 7:30p-10:30p. VIP reservations are available.
Friday, January 10, 2014
New Year, New Website Coming and More...
Happy new year, haunt junkies! The wheels are already in motion to completely rebuild HauntedHouseChicago.com from the ground up for 2014, with a boatload of new features and improvements. More on that in the weeks to come - to stay up-to-date, be sure to follow us on our brand new accounts on Twitter, Facebook and Google+!
Featured Listings for 2014 are also now up for grabs - if you'd like to secure a spot for your attraction, email hauntedhouse@darkchicago.com!
Featured Listings for 2014 are also now up for grabs - if you'd like to secure a spot for your attraction, email hauntedhouse@darkchicago.com!
Monday, December 2, 2013
BLACKOUT Comes to Chicago
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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
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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!
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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.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Encore Weekend
Not ready for the Halloween season and the haunting fun to be over?
Well don't fear, there is still one more weekend to scream!
Check out these attractions that will be open this weekend:
(Listed in alphabetical order)
Basement of the Dead in Aurora, IL
Fear Asylum in Belvidere, IL
Fear Itself in Mishawaka, IN
Forest of Freaks in Janesville, WI
Haunted Mansion and Asylum 13 in Bolingbrook, IL
Hauntfest in Milwaukee, WI
Massacre Haunted House in Naperville, IL
Psychosis Haunted House in Elgin, IL
Raven's Grin Inn in Mt. Carroll, IL
Statesville Haunted Prison and City of the Dead in Crest Hill, IL
Zombie Safari in Dundee, IL
Please make sure you check each Attraction's listing to confirm operating dates and hours.
Well don't fear, there is still one more weekend to scream!
Check out these attractions that will be open this weekend:
(Listed in alphabetical order)
Basement of the Dead in Aurora, IL
Fear Asylum in Belvidere, IL
Fear Itself in Mishawaka, IN
Forest of Freaks in Janesville, WI
Haunted Mansion and Asylum 13 in Bolingbrook, IL
Hauntfest in Milwaukee, WI
Massacre Haunted House in Naperville, IL
Psychosis Haunted House in Elgin, IL
Raven's Grin Inn in Mt. Carroll, IL
Statesville Haunted Prison and City of the Dead in Crest Hill, IL
Zombie Safari in Dundee, IL
Please make sure you check each Attraction's listing to confirm operating dates and hours.
Haunted Attraction Closings
As the 2012 Haunt Season comes to a close, we remember two amazing attractions that screeched their last screams this Halloween:
Dream Reapers Haunted House in Melrose Park, IL (2000-2012)
Haunted High in Oconomowoc, WI (2009-2012)
As they will be greatly missed, may they both be forever remembered. R.I.P.
Dream Reapers Haunted House in Melrose Park, IL (2000-2012)
Haunted High in Oconomowoc, WI (2009-2012)
As they will be greatly missed, may they both be forever remembered. R.I.P.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
2012 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 2012 Official Haunted House Chicago Top 13.
After traversing 2,346 miles this season, here is our list of the best around:
1. Statesville Haunted Prison & City of the Dead in Crest Hill, IL
2. Realm of Terror Horror Experience in Round Lake Beach, IL
3. Amhurst Asylum in Valparaiso, IN
4. Basement of the Dead in Aurora, IL
5. Wisconsin Feargrounds in Waukesha, WI
6. Asylum Xperiment in Villa Park, IL
7. Fear City & Hades in Morton Grove, IL
8. Fear Itself at Legend Park in Mishawaka, IN
9. Abyss Haunted House in Channahon, IL
10. Dream Reapers Haunted House in Melrose Park, IL
11. Reapers Realm in Hammond, IN
12. Spook Hollow & MC Manor in Marquette Heights, IL
13. The Haunted Infirmary at Bartonville Insane Asylum in Bartonville, IL (tied)
Niles Haunted House Scream Park in Niles, MI (tied)
Abandoned Haunted House Complex in Mount Pleasant, WI (tied)
(A special note that this year, we had a three-way tie for 13th place, 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 2013?
After traversing 2,346 miles this season, here is our list of the best around:
1. Statesville Haunted Prison & City of the Dead in Crest Hill, IL
2. Realm of Terror Horror Experience in Round Lake Beach, IL
3. Amhurst Asylum in Valparaiso, IN
4. Basement of the Dead in Aurora, IL
5. Wisconsin Feargrounds in Waukesha, WI
6. Asylum Xperiment in Villa Park, IL
7. Fear City & Hades in Morton Grove, IL
8. Fear Itself at Legend Park in Mishawaka, IN
9. Abyss Haunted House in Channahon, IL
10. Dream Reapers Haunted House in Melrose Park, IL
11. Reapers Realm in Hammond, IN
12. Spook Hollow & MC Manor in Marquette Heights, IL
13. The Haunted Infirmary at Bartonville Insane Asylum in Bartonville, IL (tied)
Niles Haunted House Scream Park in Niles, MI (tied)
Abandoned Haunted House Complex in Mount Pleasant, WI (tied)
(A special note that this year, we had a three-way tie for 13th place, 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 2013?
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
2012 Jim Warfield Acting Award Winner
Congratulations to Stevie Calabrese as "Auntie Mom" from Realm of Terror Horror Experience in Round Lake Beach, IL! She has been chosen as Haunted House Chicago's 2012 Jim Warfield Acting Award winner!
(Because of you, we check under our beds twice.)
Stay tuned for the 2012 Haunted House Chicago Official Top 13 at midnight!
(Because of you, we check under our beds twice.)
Stay tuned for the 2012 Haunted House Chicago Official Top 13 at midnight!
2012 New Haunted Attraction of the Year
Congratulations to Abandoned Haunted House Complex in Mount Pleasant, WI, for being chosen as Haunted House Chicago's 2012 New Haunted Attraction of the Year! More Information
Happy Devil's Night and stay tuned for more news and awards over the next 24 hours!
Happy Devil's Night and stay tuned for more news and awards over the next 24 hours!
Monday, October 15, 2012
Travel Channel Filming "Halloween Craziest" at Statesville Haunted Prison on Thursday, 10/18/12
Come to Statesville® on Thursday Night for Your Chance to be on TV!
Travel Channel will be at Statesville Haunted Prison® on Thursday, October 18 to film Chicagoland's own favorite haunt! The crew is filming for the Halloween special "Halloween Craziest," the 3rd in the series that began last year with "Halloween Crazy" and continues this year with "Halloween Crazier"; "Halloween Craziest" will air on the Travel Channel in October 2013!
Attention haunt enthusiasts! If you want to appear on this Travel Channel Halloween special, get yourself to Statesville® on Thursday night and be ready to scream! The crew will be filming the most enthusiastic, most easily-frightened and most scream-prone guests who come to Statesville® and if they pick you, you may end up on TV!
Do you have big news about your haunted house? Send it to darkchicago@gmail.com!
Monday, October 8, 2012
Bride of the Stripping Dead at the Admiral Theater
Use coupon code "MAYA" to receive $10 OFF each ticket!
Monday, September 3, 2012
2012 Halloween Season Preview
Hello Haunt Fans!
It has been a
LONG off-season, hasn’t it? Thankfully, the date on the calendar now shows
September. AND if you are quiet enough,
you can probably hear this year’s cast of monsters, zombies, creatures, and
freaks awakening to terrorize your neighborhood.
Eventually, the
weather will cool down, and that familiar chill will return. The kids will head
back to school, the leaves will change colors, and football will once again
rule the television.
Even while
talking with different Haunt owners, the feeling of restlessness is shared. So
many different attractions are chomping-at-the-bit with the chance to help give
you a reason to change your underwear.
Here’s some news
to help wet your whistle as we prepare for Halloween 2012. (We will continue to
update it as more comes in.)
To begin, the
biggest news of the off-season concerned long-time Top 13 attraction, Dream
Reapers in Melrose Park, IL. After last year’s season, they were robbed of
a good majority of their revenue from the 2011 season. To help recap their lost
funds, Dream Reapers opened a Christmas-themed haunted attraction for two
weekends in December 2011. Even after an outstanding performance and overwhelming
support, the owners of Dream Reapers announced that the 2012 season will be
their 13th and final season.
Haunted High
School in Oconomowoc, WI,
has also announced this will be their final operating year.
However, all is
not lost. A few attractions are expanding their experiences for 2012. Wisconsin
Feargrounds in Waukesha, WI, have added two new attractions, “Shadow Lands”
and “Revenge.” Asylum Experiment in Villa Park, IL, is adding a third
attraction named, “The House.” Abyss in Channahon, IL, will be adding a
fourth attraction. Dark Side Haunted Adventure in Ixonia, WI, will also
be adding a fifth attraction!
Congratulations
to the following attractions celebrating anniversaries of fear:
Lombard
Jaycees in Lombard, IL –
42 Years
Brookfield
Jaycees in Brookfield, IL
– 36 Years
Haunted Trails
Frightmare in Burbank, IL
– 21 Years
Henry Street
Horrors in Pontiac, IL –
17 Years
Realm of
Terror in Round Lake
Beach, IL – 10 Years
Fear Itself in Mishawaka, IN – 5 Years
On the opposite
side of that card, congratulations to our brand-new attractions Fables
Studios in River Grove, IL, and Abandoned Haunted House in
Sturtevant, WI. Have a great first-year!
Of course, each
year has a few movers and shakers. Fear Asylum in Belvedere, IL, is
changing their attraction to include a “waiver” concept. Screamatorium
has moved to their new location in Poplar Grove, IL. Screams in the Park in Rosemont, IL, now abandons the tent
and moves inside the parking garage. Fear City in Morton Grove, IL, now
joins with Hades to provide a new combination attraction, with proceeds
benefiting the National MS Society. Psychosis in Elgin, IL, will be
“kidnapping victims.” Last, but not least, CEP in LaGrange, IL, returns
after a year layoff.
No news on your
favorite haunt? Don’t fear! More updates will be posted all season long! Have a
tip? Share it with us!
Want to enhance
your Halloween season entertainment? Here are some movies and concerts that
will keep your head spinning. (You have to supply the pea soup.)
The Big
Screen
While no one
knows quite for sure when Rob Zombie’s new flick, “Lords of Salem” will
actually be released to the US, we do have a couple of highlights for the next
two months of movie action. On September 5, Jessica Biel stars in “The Tall
Man.” Then on September 14th, we will get the 5th installment of the “Resident Evil” series named, “Retribution.”
Releasing on the same day, Elisabeth Shue stars in the “House at the End of
the Street.” To lighten up the season, Adam Sandler and Andy Samberg have a
chilling good animated time in “Hotel Transylvania,” which premieres on
September 28th.
Heading into October, October 5th bring us three premieres. Tim Burton has his animated production of, “Frankenweenie,” Ethan Hawke stars in “Sinister,” and finally an interesting “mask” movie named, “V/H/S.” Not to be outdone, “Smiley,” another “mask” movie hits theatres on October 11th. As we head into the home stretch, we are given two more presents. On October 19th, the 4th installment of the “Paranormal Activity” series hits the big screen. We finish off the season, “Silent Hill: Revelation,” premiering on October 26th.
The Big Stage
Heading into October, October 5th bring us three premieres. Tim Burton has his animated production of, “Frankenweenie,” Ethan Hawke stars in “Sinister,” and finally an interesting “mask” movie named, “V/H/S.” Not to be outdone, “Smiley,” another “mask” movie hits theatres on October 11th. As we head into the home stretch, we are given two more presents. On October 19th, the 4th installment of the “Paranormal Activity” series hits the big screen. We finish off the season, “Silent Hill: Revelation,” premiering on October 26th.
The Big Stage
The monsters of
rock, Kiss and Motley Crew team up for a pair of shows at the
Midwest Bank Amphitheatre on 9/7 and Alpine Valley on 9/8. The mighty Riotfest
hits Humboldt Park Chicago 9/14-9/16, with headliners such as Iggy Pop
and Gwar. Hatebreed plays the House of Blues on 9/19. Want a
chance for some possible Pantera? Check out Down at House of Blues on
9/22. Finishing out September, Static-X plays a series of shows in
Bloomington (9/24), Joliet (9/27), and Milwaukee (9/29).
Heading into
October, if you want to see some REAL beards, check out classic sharp-dressed
men, ZZ Top on 10/2 at the Chicago Theatre. Easily the highlight show of
the season, Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson take the stage at the
Allstate on 10/11, and the US Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington on 10/13. Waka
Flocka plays the Congress on 10/21. Deftones at the Aragon ballroom
on 10/23. If you can’t find the time to make the pair of Justin Bieber shows,
don’t worry, there are other options. Close out your October at the infamous Freakfest
in Madison on 10/27, or the Misfits at House of Blues on 11/5.
Regardless of
where you scream at, keep checking Haunted House Chicago all season long for
everything to make your holiday season the best yet!
From all of our
staff, have a frightful and safe Halloween Season!
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
HHC Remembers George Carpenter
Friday, April 20, 2012, the Haunted Attraction Family lost a beloved member, George Carpenter. He was the creator, designer, and original owner of Nightmares: Basement of the Dead in Aurora, as well as co-owner of Skully’s Family Fun in Oswego, IL. He passed away at the age of 68.
Under his direction and vision, he created and operated Nightmares: Basement of the Dead, a haunted and terrifying journey through the basement of a 1900’s laundry building tracing the steps of Al and Imus Kilya.
In 2003, its first operating year, Nightmares: Basement of the Dead was chosen by Haunted House Chicago as their “New Attraction of the Year.” George and his family continued to perfect the attraction until in 2008, Haunted House Chicago awarded it their highest honor, “Haunted Attraction of the Year.”
George sold the attraction in 2010 and began developing a new family-friendly attraction with his family. The attraction is known as Skully’s Family Fun and launched in 2011 in Oswego, IL.
George was a very caring and passionate man about everything in his life. While most of those in the haunt industry may have only known him for his work on Nightmares, George had many other projects and interests, including monster trucks and his family. But, regardless of the topic, he shared his excitement with everyone around him.
We at Haunted House Chicago feel honored to have known him and called him a friend. He will be greatly missed and forever remembered.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Featured Listings SOLD OUT. Prominent Listings Still Available...
Haunted House Owners: The ten 2012 Featured Listing spots have sold out, but there are still 11 spots available in the rotating banners on every page of HauntedHouseChicago.com - for information on how to secure yours (you can get more than one if you want), go HERE.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Special Event: Nightmares Before X-Mas
The day before Halloween, something very tragic happened. After a month of hard work and undying efforts, Dream Reapers Haunted House in Melrose Park, IL, was robbed. The felonious thieves managed to crawl away with the safe that held approximately $150,000 of revenue. The money would have been used for the lease on the building and to help pay their acting staff.
To help recover some of the funds lost, the owners of Dream Reapers have decided to revamp their attraction with a Christmas theme and open their doors for two weekends in December.
Not only has major media television and newspapers been great in publicizing the event, but others in the haunt industry have surrounded Dream Reapers with love and support. Other haunted attraction actors and staff members have been quick to jump to Facebook and spread the word like wildfire.
The Staff of Haunted House Chicago along with at least 20 other haunted attractions from the Chicagoland area showed their support this weekend. Some donated their time and staffed the attraction while others brought as many as they could and paid admission to experience the nightmares.
If you missed this past weekend, or just want another chance to enjoy some of the spirit, Dream Reapers will be open this upcoming weekend, Friday, December 16th, and Saturday, December 17th. Admission is $20 and not only will you receive an outstanding fun and entertaining
show, but you will be supporting a great cause!
show, but you will be supporting a great cause!
For more information, please go to: http://www.dreamreapers.com/
Monday, November 7, 2011
Nightmares Before Christmas - Help Out Dream Reapers!
From the Facebook Event Page (click the link for more info):
"The haunt you all know and love needs your help!! On October 30th, Dream Reapers was broken into and in the process, we were also robbed. This tragic event will force us to close our doors indefinitely. But monsters don't give up without a fight!
This December, we are doing a "fundraiser" and opening our doors to the public for a once in a lifetime event you have never experienced before! On December 9th and 10th we are turning our frightening haunt into a horrible Christmas-themed Nightmare! Come visit the dark and dank halls, but filled with some of the most visually disturbing Christmas themed scenes that you will never forget. Come spread Christmas cheer by invoking your worst fears!
Dream Reapers needs your help! Invite any and everybody. This will be an event that you'll never forget! Christmas never looked this scary! Admission is $20, and times are 7:00PM to 11:00PM. The zombie elves have arisen from their frozen graves to give you the most frightening experience of your life! Come see for yourself!
Also remember, if you cannot come, please make a donation to our cause to keep the dead alive...We are a family full of a passion that cannot die and will not.... Please support us...This was a tragedy, but support us so we can stay haunting you!!"
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Many Chicagoland Haunted Houses OPEN THIS WEEKEND!
Halloween 2011 may have come and gone, but some haunted houses are just too evil to close their wretched gates without taking one last opportunity to scare you to death! Check the schedules for the haunted houses you may have missed this season, or for that one that was so cool you just have to go back - they might be open! Statesville Haunted Prison, The HHC Review Team's Top Pick for 2011, is open Friday November 4th & Saturday November 5th - head over to http://www.statesvillehauntedprison.com for details and a coupon!
Monday, October 31, 2011
The Official 2011 Top 13
The witching hour is close at hand. And before we say farewell to another Halloween season, it is time to unveil Haunted House Chicago's Official 2011 Top 13, as chosen by our Review Team.
After visiting and experiencing 36 attractions and traversing 2,704 miles this season, here is our list of the best around:
1. Statesville Haunted Prison & City of the Dead in Crest Hill, IL
2. Wisconsin Feargrounds in Waukesha, WI
3. Realm of Terror Horror Experience in Round Lake Beach, IL
4. Basement of the Dead in Aurora, IL
5. Amhurst Asylum Haunted Attraction in Valparaiso, IN
6. Asylum Xperiment in Villa Park, IL
7. Niles Haunted House Scream Park in Niles, MI
8. Lake Hills Haunted House in St. John, IN
9. Fear Itself at Legend Park in Mishawaka, IN
10. Spook Hollow & MC Manor in Marquette Heights, IL
11. The Haunted Infirmary at Bartonville Insane Asylum in Bartonville, IL
12. Dream Reapers Haunted House in Melrose Park, IL
13. Fear City in Morton Grove, IL
Please join us in congratulating these outstanding haunted attractions!
After visiting and experiencing 36 attractions and traversing 2,704 miles this season, here is our list of the best around:
1. Statesville Haunted Prison & City of the Dead in Crest Hill, IL
2. Wisconsin Feargrounds in Waukesha, WI
3. Realm of Terror Horror Experience in Round Lake Beach, IL
4. Basement of the Dead in Aurora, IL
5. Amhurst Asylum Haunted Attraction in Valparaiso, IN
6. Asylum Xperiment in Villa Park, IL
7. Niles Haunted House Scream Park in Niles, MI
8. Lake Hills Haunted House in St. John, IN
9. Fear Itself at Legend Park in Mishawaka, IN
10. Spook Hollow & MC Manor in Marquette Heights, IL
11. The Haunted Infirmary at Bartonville Insane Asylum in Bartonville, IL
12. Dream Reapers Haunted House in Melrose Park, IL
13. Fear City in Morton Grove, IL
Please join us in congratulating these outstanding haunted attractions!
The 2011 New Haunted Attraction of the Year
Congratulations to The Haunted Infirmary at Bartonville Insane Asylum in Bartonville, IL, for being chosen as Haunted House Chicago's 2011 New Haunted Attraction of the Year!
Halloween 2011
Hello Halloween! We have been waiting for you! Whether this night & 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!
The 2011 Jim Warfield Acting Award Recipients have already been announced. But, stay tuned for the 2011 Top 13 Haunted Attractions!
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!
The 2011 Jim Warfield Acting Award Recipients have already been announced. But, stay tuned for the 2011 Top 13 Haunted Attractions!
The 2011 Jim Warfield Acting Award Winners
The HauntedHouseChicago.com Review Team has named their 2011 Jim Warfield Acting Award winners! They are David Raue as "Vladimir" and "Mad Dog"
from Statesville Haunted Prison in Crest Hill, IL
and
Emma Leigh Smith as "Nancy"
from Niles Haunted House Scream Park in Niles, MI, and Wisconsin Feargrounds in Waukesha, WI.
Congratulations to you both, and thank you for making all our lives a little bit scarier! The 2011 Top 13 Haunted Houses will be announced later tonight!
Congratulations to you both, and thank you for making all our lives a little bit scarier! The 2011 Top 13 Haunted Houses will be announced later tonight!
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