The TOP TEN Scariest Haunted Houses in AMERICA
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For horror fans desperately seeking a return to utter terror this Halloween season, look no further! These horrifying houses will provide the thrilling experiences that you’ve been absolutely craving…after what has seemed like an eternity of tormented anticipation. Scary Overload now presents the SCARIEST haunted attractions to test your bravery in 2021!
Editor’s Note: We’ve put them in no particular order, as these haunts are all worthy of a number one spot. Enjoy!
ILLINOIS
Evil Intentions Haunted House
Over a century ago in 1899, the Elgin Casket Company was a successful, though morbid, business. Yet over the years, the building became the site of several disturbing events, from weird anomalies to cult activities, and even an actual MURDER! It’s no surprise that real accounts of paranormal encounters have been reported more than once. Now, the talented crew of Evil Intentions have crafted this naturally unnerving location into one of the most authentic haunted houses, which has been named one of the best near Chicago by Time Out. As you make your way through the expansive 55,000-square-foot, multi-level attraction, you will often wonder if what you are seeing is part of the show…or something else…
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OHIO
Blood Prison
A terrifying experience awaits you in Ohio’s old state reformatory. Blood prison has been named Ohio’s most haunted location as it was a REAL prison years ago. The gruesome attraction offers two types of ticket options that will be sure to send chills up and down your spine as you somehow slowly move through the horrific carnage. General admission tickets will
get you through the haunted house but the Ultra lightning pass ticket will give you a far more intense experience…the prisoners you encounter you will be allowed to TOUCH you, filling you with so much dread that you forget you’re not actually surrounded by convicts and killers…or are you?…
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NEW JERSEY
Brighton Asylum
The line between reality and the stuff of nightmares blur once you enter the Brighton Asylum. Not too long ago, unspeakable atrocities were committed in the once fully functioning mental hospital until enough reports of the brutal conditions within (and missing staff members), forced the Asylum to permanently shut down in 1952…but there was no full investigation, so the horror within remains undiscovered. The overwhelming fear has only intensified in the haunted attraction with the addition of spectacular special effects, moving sets, and state-of-the-art animatronics. Don’t miss out on what both The Today Show and BuzzFeed have called one of the scariest haunted houses in the world!
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TEXAS
Dark Hour Haunted House
This year the Dark Hour Haunted House brings back one of their ultimate themes of the COVEN! 13 horrifying witches manically working together…and YOU have to confront whatever their twisted minds can come up with? Keep that sage close because the paralyzing fear will surround you whether you like it or not. Dark Hour of DFW Texas serves up two great haunts at one location. There are a variety of ticket packages from General admission to a V.I.P. experience with an exclusive look behind the scenes. This is definitely a haunt you won’t want to miss this Halloween season.
https://darkhourhauntedhouse.com/
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UTAH
Fear Factory
The intimidating sight of the massive 6 buildings (some up to 6 stories tall!), will fill you with awe at first as you slowly approach, until the feeling is quickly replaced by immense dread…Are you courageous enough to walk the FEAR FACTORY? Another one to make BuzzFeed’s list of the scariest in the world, this haunted house in Utah simply will not disappoint. The incredible scareactors, staff and special effects that go into this enormous production makes the experience unforgettable for guests. Opening night starts as early as September 10th. Get your tickets now if you dare! And know that a waiver must be signed just to enter the haunted house…scared yet? That’s not all, the factory itself is said to actually be HAUNTED – so, it is needless to say that you will get the most out of your experience at the factory…but seriously, good luck!
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ILLINOIS
Midnight Terror Haunted House
Midnight Terror provides two horrific experiences for the bravest, or most foolish, souls…a dark, chaotic descent deep into the demonic Factory of Mallum, or to witness the catastrophic aftermath of wrathful vengeance all throughout a small town in Black Oak Grove’s Mark of Willow. Not only considered one of the best haunts near Chicago by Time Out, Midnight Terror has also earned a spot on USA Today’s list of the 10 best haunted attractions of 2019, along with a nomination for 2021! With over 60 rooms and 26,000-square-feet filled with frightening encounters, surviving the ordeal will certainly leave its mark on you…for better…or worse…
https://midnightterrorhauntedhouse.com/
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PENNSYLVANNIA
Pennhurst Asylum
The Asylum, the Tunnels, and a MORGUE? Pennhurst Asylum takes scary to a whole new level. The sprawling Pennhurst State School and Hospital was shut down in 1987 after years of chronic overcrowding and patient abuse. Now it has become an unimaginable nightmare for the former patients as their weeping souls are trapped in this gruesome Asylum for eternity. Paranormal tours are also offered at Pennhurst due to the overwhelming atmosphere that is ever present there. The haunted attraction has been nominated for USA Today’s list of the best of 2021, and BuzzFeed considers it one of the scariest in the world for very good reasons. Check out Pennhurst Asylum this October season for true unadulterated terror!
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MICHIGAN
Eloise Asylum
Brought to you by the incredibly talented and twisted team behind Pennhurst Asylum, the all-new haunted attraction of Eloise Asylum already has a ton of frightful potential to terrify even the most weathered veteran. And the team has much to work with since the massive complex has a dark, disturbing past of overcrowded, filthy conditions, torture, and even inhumane surgeries…literally pure NIGHTMARE fuel! The Asylum finally closed in 1981, but some say the dead still walk down its deserted halls at night…Test your courage at this brand-new haunted house that is sure to become one of the best this Halloween season!
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CALIFORNIA
Pirates of Emerson
A grim voyage with the Pirates of Emerson will lead to several dreadful destinations…Maze Haze, Dorm of Doom, Hillbilly Holler and Mystery Mansion will all give you uncontrollable shivers throughout the night! With 30 years of fear, this haunt located in Pleasanton CA, is your absolute worst nightmare. The scareactors are nasty and vile, but in the very best way. As a veritable theme park of haunted attractions, Pirates of Emerson raises the standard of haunted houses and is worth every penny. The seaside haunt is open this fall season starting September 24th and all weekends throughout October. Come and enjoy the thrill of walking the plank to your chosen doom!
http://www.piratesofemerson.com
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MINNESOTA
The Dead End Hayride
Take a ride through HELL in this amazing attraction! The Dead End Hayride literally is a DEAD END for its most unfortunate victims. Somehow, you may find your way through the eerily dark cornfield AFTER being dumped off the Hayride…but only then to encounter mutated creatures and deadly explosions! Obviously, the woods of Pinehaven aren’t so peaceful anymore…the darkness roams and roars through every October. Are you up for the challenge that you may never return from? The Dead End hayride is waiting for your arrival this fall…
https://thedeadendhayride.com/
Written for Scary Overload by: Erich Anderson
