301 Devil’s Playground Location: Galena, Maryland Date: 11/7/2025 Website: www.301devilsplayground.com Overall Rating: 8.75/10 301 Devil’s Playground continues to prove it’s one of the haunt world’s most under-the-radar heavy hitters. Roughly a decade in, this Maryland scream destination has mastered large-scale scenic design, chaotic energy, and relentless pacing — packing five full attractions into about 50 minutes of in-haunt time: House of Hell, 3D Phobia, The Barnyard,

🎃  Pennhurst Asylum — 2025 Review Location: Spring City, PA Date: October 31, 2025 Website: www.pennhurstasylum.com Overall Rating:  9.25/10 Pennhurst Asylum stands as one of the most awe-inspiring haunted attractions in the nation — a true benchmark for what immersive horror can be. Built within the legendary, decaying Pennhurst State School, it delivers an atmosphere no fabricated haunt could ever replicate. Every brick, tunnel, and echo carries genuine history, transform

🎃 The Curley’s Haunt — 2025 Review Location: Wilmington, Delaware Date: October 25, 2025 Website: www.thecurleyshaunt.com Overall Rating:  6.75/10 The Curley’s Haunt made its professional debut this year, moving from years as a home haunt into the Concord Mall—specifically, inside a gutted Hollister (the grungiest one you’ll ever walk into). At the helm are Tommy and Adam, two young, kind, and incredibly passionate owners with bright futures in haunting. While still growing

Lincoln Mill Haunted House — 2025 Review Location: Philadelphia, PA Date: 10/25/2025 Website: www.lincolnmillhaunt.com Overall Rating:  8.75/10 Our first trip to Lincoln Mill Haunted House left us absolutely fired up! This Philly haunt doesn’t just invite you into a spooky attraction — it drags you headfirst into its gritty, sinister world. From their eerie backstory to the final chainsaw chase, the immersive storyline of tortured mill workers and industrial nightmares is ca

The Haunting of Bridgeport Elks #714 Location: Bridgeport, PA Date: 10/25/2025 Overall Rating:  5.5 / 10 For more than 25 years, the Bridgeport Elks Lodge has transformed its basement into a beloved local haunt, bringing classic Halloween spirit to the community. The Haunting of Bridgeport Elks #714 is the definition of small-town spooky fun — an old-school, homegrown haunted house that proudly embraces its low-budget charm. Admission is just $15 ($25 with a T-shirt combo), m

Elysburg Haunted House — 2025 Review Location: Elysburg, PA Date: October 24, 2025 Website: www.facebook.com/ElysburgHauntedHouse/ Overall Rating:  8.5/10 For 50 years, Elysburg Haunted House has been delivering Halloween chills with an old-school spirit that never goes out of style. This isn’t “just a fire company haunt”—seasoned haunt goers will be pleasantly surprised by the ingenuity, handcrafted design, and relentless cast that make Elysburg stand out as one of Pennsylva

The Haunt PA – 2025 Review Location: Schaefferstown, PA Date: 10/19/2025 Website: www.thehauntpa.com Overall Rating:  6.25/10 The Haunt PA, now celebrating its 5th season, is a community-driven, volunteer-run attraction that pours heart and creativity into every detail. For just $20 a ticket, guests get nearly 40-45 minutes of entertainment—a huge value, especially knowing this event exists simply to bring people together and deliver seasonal thrills. This haunt is old-schoo

🌽 Milltown Haunt Location: Lovettsville, Virginia Date: October 18, 2025 Website: www.milltownhaunt.com Overall Rating: 9/10 Milltown Haunt may only be in its second season, but it already feels like a polished and professional attraction. Their sets are strong, detailed, and built with impressive attention to detail. What truly makes Milltown special, though, is its heart—the dedication of its owners, its commitment to the community, and a cast that delivers some of the be

🎩 Madhaunter’s Madhouse Location: Purcellville, Virginia Date: October 18, 2025 Website: www.madhaunter.com Overall Rating:  8.25/10 Madhaunter’s is pure energy from start to finish, fueled by its wild opening ceremony, roaming midway characters, and the unforgettable Madhaunter himself. The atmosphere is festive and fun—part haunted attraction, part Halloween party—and the cast’s commitment is what carries the night. Madhaunter’s shines in its personality, crowd engagement

🎃 The Final Bell Haunted Schoolhouse Location: Hampstead, Maryland Date: October 17, 2025 Website: www.finalbellhaunt.com Overall Rating:  7.5/10 For a brand-new haunt built in just seven weeks, The Final Bell came out swinging! Between clever school-themed scenes like the basketball court and prom room, and unique characters like the unforgettable “book monster,” this place shows huge potential. The haunt isn’t perfect—it strays from its theme at times and has some unfinis

🩸 Hera’s Nightmare Location: Westminster, Maryland Date: October 17, 2025 Website: www.herasnightmare.com Overall Rating:  8/10 Hera’s Nightmare has cemented itself as one of Maryland’s most creative mall-based haunts. Between beautifully detailed sets, a variety of themes across multiple attractions, and constant updates from mastermind Carlos, this experience feels bigger every season. While acting can still be hit-or-miss, Hera’s continues to impress with immersive desig

Nightmare Cleveland – 2025 Review Location: Cleveland, Ohio Date: 10/12/2025 Website: www.nightmarecleveland.com Overall Rating: 9.75/10 “Feed me, Seymour! Nightmare Cleveland’s Bioteck experiments will leave you feeling invigorated and hungry for more!” Located below a Value City Furniture store on the outskirts of Cleveland, Nightmare Cleveland might look unassuming from the outside, but step inside and you’re dropped into the dark, demented world of Bioteck Industries. Th

Spooky Ranch at Rockin’-R-Ranch – 2025 Review Location: Columbia Station, Ohio Date: 10/12/2025 Website: www.spookyranch.com Overall Rating:  6.25/10 Spooky Ranch at Rockin’-R-Ranch is a long-running fall tradition that offers a little something for everyone — multiple attractions, a festive midway, and plenty of food and photo ops. It’s a family-friendly haunt at heart, with moments of fun and light frights sprinkled throughout. There’s nothing wrong with leaning into being

Chippewa Lake Slaughterhouse  – 2025 Review Location: Chippewa Lake, Ohio Date: 10/11/2025 Website: www.slaughterhouseohio.com Overall Rating:  9.5/10 PRIME CUTS OF SPOOKY CHAOS & FUN! Chippewa Lake Slaughterhouse is not your average haunt — this isn’t a carnival midway filled with games, food trucks, or wandering clowns. Instead, from the moment you step out of the car into the eerily quiet parking lot, the silence is deafening, broken only by faint screams and distant chain

Forest of Screams – 2025 Review  Location: Medina, Ohio Date: 10/11/2025 Website: www.forestofscreams.com Overall Rating:  6.75/10 Forest of Screams in Medina, OH, delivers a three-part evening with a Haunted Hayride, Nightstalkers Trail, and Morbid Manor. The property shines as a fall festival hub — photo ops, bonfires, roaming characters, and plenty of food and merch — but as a haunt it leans toward family-friendly fun rather than hardcore scares. Younger or first-time hau

Mohican Haunted Schoolhouse – 2025 Review Location: Perrysville, OH Date: October 10, 2025 Website: www.mohicanhauntedschoolhouse.com Overall Rating:  7.75/10 A vintage schoolhouse brimming with eerie character, Mohican Haunted Schoolhouse serves up a 30-minute trek through classrooms, crypts, carnivals, and chaotic labs. While some areas leaned on atmosphere more than scares, the standout characters, immersive sets, and sheer length of the attraction made for a memorable ni

Blo od Prison – 2025 Review Location: Mansfield, Ohio Date: October 10, 2025 Website: www.bloodprison.com Overall Rating:  10/10 Housed inside the ominous Ohio State Reformatory, Blood Prison is nothing short of legendary. The structure alone is jaw-dropping, but what they’ve built inside is a full-throttle nightmare. With its towering cell blocks, thunderous audio, and a relentless cast, this 30–35 minute experience cements itself as one of the most intense, immersive haunt

The Trail of Nightmares – 2025 Review Location: Mansfield, Ohio Date: October 10, 2025 Website: www.thetrailofnightmares.com Overall Rating:  8.75/10 An unassuming haunt tucked into the backwoods of Mansfield, The Trail of Nightmares surprises with a perfect blend of old-school scares and unique flair. It’s equal parts creepy, comical, and chaotic fun—full of laughter, screams, and a cast that brings their A-game from start to finish. Entertainment Value:  6.75/10 When you fi

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