The question is, do any of the 13 scariest haunted attractions have clowns? If so, count me out as a guest.
For those into haunted attractions, HauntWorld has done all the research for you, putting together a list of the 13 scariest haunted attractions in the U.S. The online directory of haunted houses and Halloween activities ranked the attractions by the “quality of special effects, passion for scary detail and overall ‘fright factor’.”
HauntWorld says that a first-rate haunted attraction can cost up to $1 million to construct, and the ones that made their best of list feature professional actors and state-of-the-art effects.
Announcing the top 13, Larry Kirchner, owner of www.HauntWorld.com and Editor-in-Chief of HauntWorld Magazine, stated: “The professional haunted attraction industry has evolved beyond your average neighborhood houses covered in cobwebs and playing spooky tape-recorded noises. Now full-fledged scare theme parks, these haunted attractions host large teams comprised of master Hollywood special effects technicians, makeup artists, set designers and talented actors. This year’s HauntWorld Top 13 attractions have mastered the business of scary, generating over $1 billion in revenue per year, and are guaranteed to provide visitors a great Halloween experience.”
Top Professional Haunted Attractions
1. 13th Gate, Baton Rouge, LA, www.13thgate.com
2. Netherworld, Atlanta, GA, www.fearworld.com
3. Headless Horseman, Ulster Park, New York, www.headlesshorseman.com
4. Cutting Edge, Dallas, Texas, www.cuttingedgehauntedhouse.com
5. House of Torment, Austin, Texas, www.thehouseoftorment.com
6. Erebus, Pontiac, Michigan www.hauntedpontiac.com
7. The Asylum, Denver, CO, www.getscared.com
8. Dent Schoolhouse, Cincinnati, OH, www.frightsite.com
9. The Darkness, St. Louis, MO www.scarefest.com
10. The Beast /Edge of Hell, Kansas City, MO, www.KCBeast.com
11. Bates Motel, Philadelphia, PA www.thebatesmotel.com
12. 13th Floor, San Antonio, TX and Phoenix, AZ, http://www.13thfloorsanantonio.com
13. Nightmare on the Bayou, Houston, Texas www.nightmareonthebayou.com
For more details or info on haunted attractions, visit www.hauntworld.com.
Source: HauntWorld
—Posted by Rebecca Murray
