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Every October, thrill seekers travel the country looking to visit the scariest haunted attractions in America. Hauntworld.com is the World’s biggest directory of haunted attractions with over 4,000 haunt listings. Hauntworld has been publishing it's TOP 13 SCARIEST HAUNTED HOUSES list for nearly two decades.
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Hauntworld now presents the scariest and best haunted attractions to celebrate this season of Halloween 2025
Hauntworld.com Names Cutting Edge Haunted House in Fort Worth, Texas the #1 Haunted Attraction in America for 2025
Hauntworld.com is proud to announce Cutting Edge Haunted House in Fort Worth, Texas as the #1 Haunted Attraction in America on our renowned Top 13 list for 2025.
A towering force in the haunted attraction industry, Cutting Edge has earned its place at the top by crafting an experience that lingers long after guests exit its shadowy halls. Hidden within the walls of a century-old meatpacking plant, this Fort Worth legend draws guests into a multi-level journey where dim corridors shift, illusions flicker, and the line between reality and nightmare quietly disappears.
Among its most iconic features is the nationally acclaimed zombie drumline, a two-time champion of the PASIC Drumline Battle—the elite international competition hosted by the Percussive Arts Society International Convention. Their rhythmic precision and otherworldly presence have captivated audiences and judges alike, adding a pulse to the mystery that unfolds within.
This year, Cutting Edge claims the top spot not just for its scale or production, but for its ability to transport guests into a world where imagination takes hold and fear becomes unforgettable. It’s a legendary Halloween experience, and a tradition for thrill-seekers across the country.
To maintain this level of performance, Cutting Edge invests heavily in actor development through its in-house training program, Boo University. Every performer must audition—and only the most promising are invited to a callback audition, much like a Broadway casting process. Not everyone makes the cut. Only the most dynamic, disciplined, and dedicated talent earns a place among the cast. Boo University then equips these elite performers with the tools to master timing, character work, and guest interaction—ensuring every scream, stare, and surprise is delivered with precision. It’s part of what makes the experience so consistently powerful, year after year.
With a cast trained to perform at the highest level, it’s no surprise that Cutting Edge continues to break records and capture national acclaim. In addition to this #1 honor, Cutting Edge Haunted House holds four Guinness World Records, including the Longest Walk-Through Haunted House, and was voted #1 by USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Awards—further cementing its reputation as one of the most celebrated haunted attractions in the world.
Website: cuttingedgehauntedhouse.com
YouTube: youtube.com/@CuttingEdgeHauntedHouseChannel
Facebook: facebook.com/cehauntedhouse
TikTok: tiktok.com/@cuttingedgehauntedhouse
Instagram: instagram.com/cuttingedgehaunt
Bennett’s Curse Haunted House – Celebrating 25 Years of Fear!
Bennett’s Curse is honored to be selected as the #2 in the country on the prestigious Hauntworld Top 13 list for the nation’s best haunted attractions for 2025. This exciting news coincides perfectly with our 25th Anniversary celebration season!
Located in the heart of Maryland, Bennett’s Curse Haunted House is a legendary scream factory known for its dark medieval themes, intense scares, and larger-than-life monsters. With multiple terrifying attractions under one roof, this haunt masterfully blends cinematic set design, cutting-edge animatronics, and passionate live actors to create a truly immersive horror experience.
From gothic castles to demonic lairs, every corner is packed with pulse-pounding fear. Year after year, Bennett’s Curse raises the bar for haunted entertainment, cementing its place as one of the top haunted houses in America.
Downtown Pontiac, MI – Erebus Haunted Attraction has once again solidified its reputation as one of America’s most chilling destinations for thrill-seekers. Recently ranked the #3 on the prestigious Hauntworld Top 13 list for the nation’s best haunted attractions for 2025, Erebus delivers a heart-pounding, immersive horror experience that pushes the limits of fear and fun. For over two decades, this four-story haunted house has lured in guests from across the world, daring them to face the nightmares lurking within its towering walls.
Built from the ground up by a passionate family and their highly talented team of Halloween innovators, Erebus is a masterclass in horror artistry and cutting-edge special effects. Every inch of the attraction is meticulously crafted to disorient, startle, and immerse guests in an unforgettable journey through darkness. From custom-built creatures to Hollywood-caliber sets, Erebus blends innovation, storytelling, and scares in a way that keeps fans returning year after year—often to test their bravery against new creations.
This national recognition reaffirms Erebus’ standing as a leader in the haunted house industry. As the Halloween season approaches, visitors are invited to step inside and experience why Erebus continues to rank among the most fear-inducing, must-see haunts in the country. Whether you’re a seasoned scare enthusiast or a first-time victim, one thing is certain—you will never forget your Erebus experience.
Just a short walk from the haunted house, Erebus Escape offers a completely different kind of adventure—one that trades scares for strategy and teamwork. Here, guests step into highly themed, story-driven environments where they must decode clues, solve interconnected puzzles, and beat the clock to complete their mission. Each room is a race against time that blends problem-solving with cinematic atmosphere, making it a hit with friends, families, and corporate groups alike.
4) Fear Factory SLC
Salt Lake City, Utah
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Abandoned in 1987 and reborn decades later, Fear Factory has become one of the top rated Halloween attractions in the world, drawing thrill-seekers of all ages, families, corporate groups, and horror fans alike.
Why It’s Legendary
Location: 666 W 800 S, downtown Salt Lake City
Scale: 6 haunted buildings + 6-story tower + 2 underground tunnels
Authenticity: 11+ documented historical deaths on site.
Production: 100+ live actors nightly, award-winning makeup & costumes
Atmosphere: Epic, immersive storyline in a historic industrial setting
Dark Spirits Bar: Utah’s first full-service haunted house bar, serving themed drinks in a chilling atmosphere.
Historic Past: Once a cement factory, now a factory of screams and nightmares.
Industry Recognition: Multiple awards and appearances in TV shows & movies.
The Experience
Visitors sign a waiver before entering, because this attraction pushes boundaries. The story unfolds through multiple buildings, each designed to trigger primal fears: claustrophobia, darkness, heights, and more. According to legend, a freak lightning storm and a string of basement murders gave life to the factory’s monstrous “beating heart,” which now fuels the horrors within.
Guided by the eerie caretaker Karl Mossman, guests are challenged to conquer their fears or be consumed by them.
Website: FearFactorySLC.com
YouTube: youtube.com/user/FearFactorySLC
Facebook: facebook.com/FearFactorySLC/
Instagram: @FearFactorySLC
TikTok: @FearFactorySLC
5) Haunted Overload
Lee, New Hampshire
hauntedoverload.com
Haunted Overload, tucked into the wind-swept woods of Lee, New Hampshire, returns this season with a sprawling, hand-built nightmare that redefines what a haunted house can be. Visitors navigate a labyrinth of towering timber and shifting passageways—reimagined as living sculptures—where grotesque figures rise from reclaimed materials, and a storm-laden soundscape threads through fog and projections to coil fear around every corner Each scene unfolds like a chilling film, where atmosphere, craftsmanship, and suspense fuse into unforgettable frights that arrive just when you think you’ve found your footing. Fear is earned, not manufactured, as fearless performers improvise on the edge of danger, delivering encounters that are as interactive as they are terrifying. For the Top 13 Haunted Attractions list, Haunted Overload stands as a benchmark of scale and storytelling, inviting guests to wander the woods, lose their lanterns, and emerge with a new respect for the sound of the night in Lee.
Website: hauntedoverload.com
Facebook: facebook.com/share/19Mcr9BBS1/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Instagram: instagram.com/hauntedoverload
TikTok: tiktok.com/@haunted_overload
HellsGate Haunted House is Chicagoland’s Halloween destination!
HellsGate isn’t just a haunted house….It’s an adventure! Chicagoland's only haunted house that is hidden deep in the woods, will challenge its audience to walk the haunted trails, cross the zombie-filled cemetery, sneak through the cabin in the woods, navigate the secret passages throughout the mansion, ride the slide into
the basement laboratory, and come face to face with the Dragons!
Your dark adventure will take you through over 40 rooms, face more than 150 live actors, and last up to 45 minutes! And after all that screaming, your night has just begun. Be sure to stay after the show to experience the Monster Midway! Featuring new places to gather and enjoy the outdoor seasonal ambience, food and drinks, gift shop, midway games, the Witch’s Wagon 5 minute escape room, bonfires, roaming characters, the Monster Movie Screen and more!
There are many reasons why HellsGate has been Rated #1 in Illinois for the past 5 years, find out what all the screaming is about and make your plans to Take The Adventure!
The Darkness is a massive SCREAMPARK with two floors of fright three, different haunted mazes, horror museum, mini escape rooms, horror secret bar and a massive horror retail store. Next door to The Darkness is St Louis Escape with 8 escape rooms, retro mini golf, and pinball arcade. The Darkness is the single most documented haunted houses in America being filmed by nearly every reality show to youtube channel. The Darkness features over 200 animated monsters, detail sets, special fx, immersive scenes, sound mixed with scary LIVE actors. Outside The Darkness is filled with roaming monsters, scary photo ops and so much more. The Darkness is rated one of the most detailed haunted attractions in America visited by horror fans from around the World.
The Darkness has a sister Haunted House Creepyworld Screampark located about 15 miles away, which features haunted hayrides, 8 haunted mazes and a jack o lantern festival. Visit St Louis centrally located this Halloween season and experience two of the haunted houses in America and St Louis Escape.
Website: TheDarkness.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarefest/
TikTok: DarknessHauntedHouse
YouTube: youtube.com/@scariesthauntedhouse
Factory of Terror is a nationally recognized, multi-attraction haunted experience featuring four massive, full-length haunted houses all under one roof. With cinematic sets, immersive scares, and a cast of relentless actors, it’s built for those who crave more than just a walkthrough. Guests can grab a drink at one of five themed bars and keep the night going with interactive entertainment, photo ops, and immersive moments throughout the attraction. It's more than just a haunted house — it's a full-blown Halloween destination. Perfect for thrill-seekers and haunt lovers alike, Factory of Terror delivers an unforgettable experience from the moment you enter until your final scream.
YouTube: youtube.com/@FactoryofTerror1031
Facebook: facebook.com/fotohio
Instagram: instagram.com/fotohio/
TikTok: tiktok.com/@factoryofterror
Kersey Valley Spookywoods Ranked #9 on Hauntworld's Top 13 Haunted Attractions — Representing North Carolina
Proudly representing North Carolina, Kersey Valley Spookywoods has earned the #9 spot on Haunt World’s prestigious Top 13 Haunted Attractions — a national honor recognizing nearly four decades of dedication to delivering one of the most immersive and professionally produced haunted experiences in the country.
Located in Archdale, NC, Spookywoods is known for its massive scale. Sets are measured in acres, not square feet, and each scene is crafted with cinematic detail. One of the signature features is the ICONS-themed area, a chilling tribute to legendary monsters and creatures that roam through towering sets and haunted landscapes.
Guests are also treated to the all-new Haunt Couture Halloween gift shop, a sprawling retail experience three times larger than Spookywoods’ original haunted house from 1985. It's a must-visit destination in its own right, packed with exclusive merchandise, horror-themed apparel, and Halloween collectibles.
With a year-round build team, advanced actor training at Fear Camp, and an unwavering commitment to customer experience, Kersey Valley Spookywoods continues to raise the bar — not just for North Carolina, but for the entire haunted attraction industry.
Website: spookywoods.com
Facebook: facebook.com/spookywoods
TikTok: tiktok.com/@kvspookywoods
Instagram: instagram.com/spookywoods
10) The Dent Schoolhouse
Cincinnati, Ohio
dentschoolhouse.com
The Dent Schoolhouse in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a masterclass in immersive horror, blending chilling local legend with Hollywood-quality production.
Set in an actual 19th-century school, it tells the sinister tale of janitor Charlie McFree, who allegedly murdered students in the 1940s and ’50s, hiding their bodies in the basement. Guests wind through decrepit classrooms, eerie hallways, and blood-stained boiler rooms, encountering movie-level sets, cinematic lighting, and relentless actors. Scares come from all angles as guests are treated to one of a kind aerial scares as monsters fly above their heads. Consistently ranked among the nation’s best, The Dent Schoolhouse delivers a perfectly balanced mix of story, scares, and spectacle, making it an unmissable stop for thrill-seekers and haunted house aficionados alike. (can give more paragraphs and details as needed)
Website: dentschoolhouse.com
Facebook: facebook.com/thedentschoolhouse
TikTok: tiktok.com/@dentschoolhouse
Instagram: instagram.com/thedentschoolhouse
Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Attractions celebrates its 33rd season of scares!
We have entertained and frightened WELL OVER 1 MILLION GUESTS. The property covers 65 acres and includes a circa 1793 historic stone house/horse exchange and tavern. Employing a cast and crew of over 250, with 13 attractions featuring a themed hayride, 2-acre corn maze attractions, haunted houses, walking trails, donut bakery, food concessions, gift shops, and magic show. The star of the show is The Headless Horseman riding a Beautiful Black Stallion. New Hayride Theme for 2025 –
Night of the Blood Moon.
Also New – Skinner Motel Haunted House; the Crow Hollow Bitter-Sweet Chocolate Factory Walking Trail; The Horseman's Tavern; and Spooky Sweet Chocolate Shop.
There are highly detailed three-dimensional Broadway Quality sets. Elaborate illusions create memorable scares. Custom costumes, sound, lighting, special FX, professional makeup, and monsters are designed and fabricated in-house.
All aided by its sister company American Made Monster Studios.
Horror Lives Here!
Website: headlesshorseman.com
Facebook Page: facebook.com/HeadlessHorsemanH5
Instagram Page: instagram.com/headlesshorsemanattractions
The 13th Gate in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a jaw-dropping, movie-quality haunted attraction that blurs the line between reality and nightmare.
Spanning 40,000 square feet of meticulously detailed sets and populated by over 200 terrifyingly talented actors, guests journey through 13 highly themed realms — from dark, underground passages and a life-size New Orleans cemetery to an ancient, snake-filled temple and a nightmarish Castle. Every scene is built with Hollywood-level realism, using cutting-edge special effects, animatronics, and immersive storytelling to create heart-pounding scares at every turn. More than just a walkthrough, The 13th Gate is an unforgettable experience that has set the standard for haunted attractions nationwide, drawing thrill-seekers from across the country to face their fears in Louisiana’s ultimate scream destination.
Instagram: instagram.com/13thgatehauntedhouse
Set inside a real former morgue with a grim and unsettling history, this is Seattle’s premier haunted attraction, known for its intense scares, Hollywood-level special effects, and disturbingly immersive atmosphere. Each bloodstained hallway and nightmarish scene drags you deeper into a world of horror that blurs the line between fiction and fear.
But the screams don’t stop there. Step outside the haunted house and test your courage in our add-on dark maze experience — a pitch-black labyrinth where you’ll face complete darkness, disorientation, and the unknown. Feeling brave? Try your luck with one of our 5-minute escape games, where you’ll have to think fast to break free before time runs out.
Once you’ve made it out alive, reward your survival with a visit to our spooky gift shop, packed with eerie merchandise, creepy souvenirs, and exclusive Georgetown Morgue gear. Warm your bones with fresh mini donuts and hot beverages while you recover from the horrors inside.
Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or a true horror fan, the Georgetown Morgue delivers Seattle’s most unforgettable Halloween experience — one that haunts you long after you leave.
Instagram: instagram.com/georgetownmorgue
TikTok: tiktok.com/@georgetownmorgue
YouTube: youtube.com/@seattlehauntsllc
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