Horror Unleashed Chicago: Expansion or Diversion?
Universal just announced it’s expanding its Horror Unleashed brand to Chicago—but the timing, location, and strategy raise more questions than answers. The company has yet to open its flagship Las Vegas venue, set for August 14, 2025, and already it’s planting a second flag in a market known more for fiercely loyal haunted attraction fans […]
Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights Return With New Haunted House for 2025
Hersheypark Halloween and its signature Dark Nights haunt experience return for eight fright-filled weekends beginning Friday, September 12, through November 2, 2025. This year’s event features a brand-new haunted house, a new scare zone, returning guest favorites, exclusive themed food and drink offerings, and over 50 rides and attractions, all included with admission. New for […]
Hall of Shadows Expands with “Le Carnaval du Diable” at Midsummer Scream 2025
The Hall of Shadows, the massive haunt showcase at Midsummer Scream, is back and more terrifying than ever. This year’s edition—running August 15-17, 2025, at the Long Beach Convention Center—transforms into “Le Carnaval du Diable,” featuring more than a dozen haunted attractions, immersive photo ops, and live entertainment inside a sprawling dark zone themed to […]
Festival Fright Nights Turns Winchester Mystery House Into a Full-Scale Halloween Event
San Jose, CA – This fall, the iconic Winchester Mystery House will undergo a chilling transformation as it debuts Festival Fright Nights, a brand-new Halloween experience produced in partnership with Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group. A First for the Bay Area Best known for The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor, Los Angeles Haunted Hayride, and Delusion, Thirteenth […]
Hauntathon 2025: Now Accepting Applications from Haunted Attractions and Sponsors
The Haunted Attraction Network’s annual Hauntathon is back for its 11th year—and your haunt could be part of it. Running from September 1 through October 31, Hauntathon 2025 will once again celebrate the haunted attraction industry with daily videos, podcasts, and short-form content spotlighting the best haunts across the globe. Whether you’re a mega-haunt or […]
Halloween Horror Nights Tickets 2025: Your Complete Guide to Orlando & Hollywood
Halloween Horror Nights tickets for 2025 are now on sale, and with multiple locations and ticket tiers available, choosing the right option can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re planning to visit Universal Orlando Resort or Universal Studios Hollywood, this comprehensive guide breaks down every ticket type to help you make the best choice for your Halloween […]
Midwest Haunters Convention 2025: Complete Guide
The Midwest Haunters Convention (MHC) returns to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, for three action-packed days on June 6-8, 2025. Produced by TransWorld Trade Shows, MHC welcomes everyone from professional attraction owners and actors to home haunt enthusiasts and Halloween-loving families. Best of all, the show is open to the public – […]
Fright Nights WV Introduces “Final Cut: Summer Slaughter” Event
Fright Nights WV has announced a new off-season event, “Fright Nights Final Cut: Summer Slaughter,” scheduled for Friday, June 13th. According to the press release, this one-night-only experience will allow participants to “step into the scenes of a live slasher film.” The Experience The event description indicates that guests will navigate through four horror sets […]
Inside the World’s Largest Haunted House Trade Show: TransWorld 2025 Vendors
The haunted attraction industry descended on St. Louis, Missouri from February 27 to March 2, 2025, for TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show, the largest trade show of its kind in the world. The Haunted Attraction Network was on-site, capturing interviews with over 25 key vendors to spotlight the latest innovations in props, costumes, animatronics, and […]
Horror Master John Carpenter Joins Midsummer Scream 2025
LONG BEACH, CA – Horror legend John Carpenter will make an exclusive one-day appearance at Midsummer Scream on Saturday, August 16, 2025, as part of Storm King Comics’ presence at the world’s largest Halloween convention. The event, running August 15-17 at the Long Beach Convention Center, will spotlight “Horror Comic Books” as its 2025 theme. […]