The Niles Haunted House Scream Park is much more than a haunted house, it’s forty-four acres of fear located in Niles, Michigan.  This Haunt is celebrating its 40th year and offers three unique haunted houses, a haunted hayride, and the Field of Screams.   This years main attractions include: Niles Haunted House:  The centerpiece of the Niles Haunted House Scream Park – All new for 2013! Voodoo Bayou:  Ruled by voodoo and Cajun magic, the bayou doesn’t give up its secrets easily. Biological Terror:  A virus no one was supposed to know about has run rampant in the disease control center. The workers have all been turned into zombies, and it looks like you’re next… Dark Terrortory Haunted Hayride:  A one mile plus narrated hayride that will take you to places you never dreamed would exist. Field of Screams with the Maniac Maze:  Get lost easy?  This definitely is not the place for you!   Additional attractions at the Niles Haunted House Scream Park include Dr. Nefario’s Psychic Side Show, the Midway of the Macabre, the Gore Store, and Barbara the Gray Witch who offers psychic readings. The really great thing about this haunt wonderland is that it’s staff consists of volunteers from more than 65 area non-profit groups who will receive donations from the proceeds based on the number of hours they volunteer.  In 2012, $58,000 was raised for local charities in the Michigan / Indiana area, and over the past 17 years a total of over $1,250,000 has been donated.  Talk about scares that...

Born from the ashes (literally) of the Homer Mill haunt, Jackson’s Underworld is a three story haunted attraction that serves up 45,000 square feet of fear in Jackson, Michigan.  This haunt serves up a mixture of extremely high tech animatronics and digital special effects with a healthy dose of darkened corridors and high intensity strobes. And let’s not forget about the creeps lurking inside this den of horror who will be happy to remind you of what happens in the dark.   Billed as “Michigan’s Extreme Haunted House”, the location for this haunt could not have proven to be a better environment for a haunted...

Jane Davis is a Halloween freak, and her passion has led her to tour and study hundreds of haunted houses.  Now she’s turned her 10 acre woods in London, Ohio into the Haunted Backwoods. Some of the notable sights in these backwoods include: Circus in a huge barn Voodoo Shack Zombie Graveyard Gypsy Hideout Backwoods Village Trail through the woods Prowling animals in the dark  ...

Night Terrors at Wiard’s Orchards boasts of being the “Grandaddy of Gore since 1984”, and with 89 acres of terror that very well may be the case!  Located in Ypsilanti Township, Michigan Night Terrors offers six unique haunted attractions and over 115 live monsters. The Ultimate Haunted Barn℠:  Within these walls are the remains of the legend of Wiard’s Apple Thieves.  The thieves never escaped their fate…will you? The Asylum℠:  Enter the Wiard’s Asylum, founded by the late Dr. Jeremiah Wiard whose  intense contact with patients took its toll and his grip on reality slipped. The Labyrinth℠:  Get lost in the twists and turns of this booby trapped maze built by one of the orchard’s farmhands. Alien Caged Clowns℠:  Discovered in a South American cave these “Alien Clown” creatures were too bizarre and strange to be destroyed. The Mined Shaft℠:  This abandoned mine shaft houses the last crew that tried to find it’s lost fortunes. Hayride of the Lost℠:  Enjoy the same torch lit wagon ride that old Pete Sloakam used to take through the orchards.  Just be careful you don’t meet the same fate as...

If you’re in the mood for a good old fashioned hayride then head over to the Springboro Haunted Hayride.  This trek through the haunted woods of Lebanon, Ohio is filled with creepy characters that want nothing more than to scare the yell out of you.  Look out, though, the denizens of these woods may just hop in the tractor and join you for the ride.   The Black Bog is a haunted trail that will take you on a tour of the toxic waste dump that is the Black Bog.  You’ll find yourself wishing you were back in the tractor as you wind your way through the various buildings that are teaming with...

Right across the street from the Burial Chamber is the Little Lake Butte Des Mortes, which translates to “Hill of the Dead”.  Right underneath the Burial Chamber lies the rest of the dead, at least according to the lore of the warehouse that houses the Burial Chamber in Neenah, Wisconsin.  This huge haunted house complex features 3 unique haunted houses and 4 burial simulators.   Adrenaline Haunted House:  Adrenaline’s theme is Industrial / Military: under Zombie Attack! Insanity Haunted House:  This is no ordinary haunted house, it’s a blend of fun house meets haunted house! Phobia Haunted Woods:  New for 2013, Phobia Haunted Woods makes you to feel like you are part of a horror movie set in the woods. The Last Ride:  Experience a simulated burial and get buried alive!...

Feel like taking a stroll through Zombie infested woods?  You’d better pack your hiking boots, because the Dreadlands Haunt of Davison in Michigan is a one mile trail of terror.  The woods are home to the former site of Dr. Earnest Adlands’ research clinic, where his experimentation on treating virus infected plague patients was successful on an astonishing 177 out of 214 patients (there is no documentation on what became of the other 37 patients).   Decades later it became home to a secret military research facility, The Disease Research & Engineering, Atomic Division (DREAD) Proving Grounds.  You’ll have the opportunity to inspect the research laboratories during your hike as well as walk the 47 acre Proving Grounds. This is not your typical haunted trail, you will get a workout here, and it’s open regardless of weather conditions, however, the research labs are...

Burnsville, Minnesota has a secret within which lurks an ancient evil, and you’re invited to learn the secret “History of the Hill” this October at Frightmares at Buck Hill.  This haunted attraction offers four unique haunts, a full bar and restaurant with live music, and on Fridays and Saturdays magic by the “Halls of Magic!”     The Bellharm Lovejoy Asylum mysteriously burned to the ground in September of 2012.  Come and explore THE INFERNO, where the gates of hell have been unleashed and the tortured souls of the past yearn to share their pain and fear with all who enter.       For too long a nest of Vampires has kept down the property values of the neighborhood west of “The Hill.” Now the Neighborhood Association has decided to take the matter into its own hands and hired Stake and Mallet Exterminators LLP to deal with these supernatural pests once and for all.       The Deville Industrial Paint mfg. under new management, is hosting a Grand Reopening celebration during the month of October. But beware, though under new management the owners responsible for previous hazardous, bio-chemical accidents are still running the show.       Those buried in Haunted Hollow do not rest peacefully. For, this is the dark heart of this unwholesome hill. Even before the first man stepped foot on its soil something malevolent has resided here and the dead are now its playthings.    ...

There’s nothing better than a good Pepper’s Ghost effect, and there’s few things harder to find than a good Pepper’s Ghost tutorial.  I’ve watched several really shoddy videos describing the effect, but the one that Robert Schuch created provides a pretty straightforward explanation even though it’s designed for use with miniatures.  It’s a really simple effect to create, but doing it on a large scale can prove to be tricky due to the need for the large reflective surface.     For a little additional insight, take a look at the video below of Rolly Crump explaining the Pepper’s Ghost effect courtesy of the Walt Disney Family Museum, it’s definitely worth a watch.  ...

I’ve always been a big fan of the scene in Snow White and the Seven Dwarves when Snow White is running through the forest and the entire evil forest is trying to grab her.   I love that scene, and I’m pretty sure Mizerella from the 102 Wicked Things To Do blog is a fan as well.  She’s constructed a tree that would definitely be worthy of residence in Snow White’s forest.   The tree is created using two round concrete forms that can be split for easier storage along with a mixture of paper mache and celluclay.  It doesn’t seem like an extraordinarily difficult project and the tree looks incredible.     Items needed to complete this include: 2 Concrete building forms (sonotube) 1/4 sheet of plywood Newspaper Masking tape Paper mache Celluclay Coat hangers Branches (to spread on top) Paint Shop These Materials on Amazon Instant Paper Mache Powder Mix 3.3 lbs Assorted 12" Latex Balloons 120-Pack Affiliate Disclosure: HauntersList.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to...

WIth all the spider tutorials that we’ve been posting lately, isn’t it about time you see where they all come from?  The answer, of course, is from Spider Egg sacs, and Voodoo Willy from Halloween Forum has a great tutorial on how to create them.  These egg sacs are crafted using chicken wire wrapped in polyester batting to form the mass of the prop.     The ping pong balls are then glued to the surface of the egg sac and the entire sac is painted.  After its dried up the webbing is dipped in latex and stretched around the egg sac.     They’re easy to produce and are a creepy finishing touch to any haunt that has a giant spider.   Items needed to complete this include: Chicken wire Wire cutters Ping pong balls exacto blade Hot glue gun polyester batting (the thin kind) Spider webbing Liquid latex airbrush acrylic...

If you’re looking to build a coffin but don’t want an overly heavy prop then you might want to checkout Spyderwood’s styrofoam coffin tutorial.  The frame of this coffin is made out of 1 x 2 lumber, which, even when covered with styrofoam won’t be as heavy as your typical toe pincher.     You’re probably not going to want to get inside this coffin, but if you’re just planning on putting a skeleton or other prop inside, you might want to give this lightweight coffin a try.   Items needed to complete this include: 2 sheets of pink insulation foam 8 – 1 x 2″ lumber staples hotglue paint decorations hinges finishing nails Shop These Materials on Amazon XPS Foam Board 1" Thick Craft Sheets 4-Pack 4-in-1 Hot Wire Foam Cutter Kit 15W Loctite Power Grab Foam-Safe Construction Adhesive Affiliate Disclosure: HauntersList.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to...

Allen Hopps tutorial on how to make a human pelt is one of those tutorials that makes me scratch my head and ask myself  “Why didn’t I think of that”.  It’s such an easy idea and the finished product looks great, so if you’ve got need for a human pelt for your haunt then watch the video below because it could not be any easier....

Since 2004 the Haunted Barn has been sending thrills and chills down the collective spines of Wisconsin residents, but as with all good things the terror must end, and this will be the final season for this great haunt.  If you weren’t lucky enough to have attended the Monsters in May event that they hosted earlier this year then you’ll really want to make it a point to attend the Haunted Barn this October.     the Haunted Barn was born out of the remnants of a tiny petting farm and over the years has evolved into one of central Wisconsin’s premier haunted attractions.  This year’s haunt features the all new  “Field of Screams” and it’s the largest single area they’ve ever put together, even bigger than the Haunted...

In what could be described as a mixture of performance art and insanity, the Soap Factory is providing thrills and chills for their seventh consecutive season as The Soap Factory Presents:  The Haunted Basement.  Back for his second season, Noah Bremer is directing this group of artistic miscreants as they provide “an immersive terror adventure”.  The haunt promises to immerse your senses unlike anything you’ve ever experienced in the past, featuring “twisted Soundscapes, unexpected tactile experiences”, and thanks to  the smell engineers of the St. Croix Sensory, “nauseating odors”.  The Haunted Basement seems less like your typical haunted house and more like a prolonged lucid dream, or quite possibly psychotic episode, depending on your perspective.     And if you think you’ve got what it takes to brave the Haunted Basement alone then keep your eyes on the Soap Factory’s Facebook and Twitter accounts for updates because special “test subject” Haunted Basement tickets are going to be released sometime in September for those willing to step up to the challenge.     There are a strict set of rules that go with entry into the Haunted Basement, as well as the requirement that all patrons sign a waiver before entering.   Haunted Basement 2013 Rules: NO admittance if you are under 18. IDs will be checked at the door. NO Alcohol. NO admittance to intoxicated individuals. The Soap Factory reserves the right to refuse admission, as well as the right to insist a patron leave the premises. NO touching any of the exhibits, props or performers. The Soap Factory determines patron compliance and reserves the right to eject any patrons at our discretion. For your own safety and comfort, you MUST have appropriate clothing to navigate through challenging and messy environments: no high heels or flip-flops. Inappropriate shoes will be...

The prisoners have seized control at Statesville Haunted Prison®, located just outside of Chicago, and the Demon of Darkness has opened the gates for visitation.  Think you’ve got what it takes to survive the horror the inmates of this maximum security prison have in store for you?  As you make your way through 23 maximum security cells you’ll come face to face with unspeakable malevolence as you encounter over 100 of the criminal inmates that were too evil to die.  If you can make it out of Statesville Haunted Prison®, you’ll be rewarded with a trip to the City of the Dead, where you’ll come face to face with the Gatekeeper of this unholy tomb.  You’ll have to make your way through legions of the undead as you try to avoid joining their ranks and becoming a permanent resident.     This haunt is actually two haunts in one, lasting an average of 40 to 50 minutes from start to finish, and is intended for teen and adult audiences only.  Statesville Haunted Prison® has been named “Best Haunted House in Chicagoland” for 10 of the past 12 years by HauntedHouseChicago.com and ranked a “Must See Top 25 Haunted Attractions in America” by Haunted Attraction...

This haunt in scenic Green Bay, Wisconsin takes place in the former mansion of 1800’s Lumber Tycoon Jaden West.  When his mutilated corpse was found it was a reminder to all of the importance of good labor relations, as well as a chilling portent of the evil that was to be unleashed.  In 2000 this stately manor was relocated in an effort to restore the northern shore wetlands, was spared demolition, and is now open to those brave enough to enter its accursed halls.  Welcome to Green Bay Fear.      ...

The Haunting Experience on Highway 61 offers it’s visitors an opportunity to experience the terror that lurks in the small suburb of Cottage Grove, Minnesota.  For centuries the settlers to this area understood that this land was evil and it was widely accepted that it was in fact cursed.  The tales that have been passed down through the years have only served to reinforce to those who know its dark history that this dead hollow should be avoided at all costs.   This haunt offers visitors three unique attractions for 2013:   Manor House – The demented family that calls Manor House their home have spread their insanity upon this area for centuries Scummo’s 3D Nightmare – Scummo & Sterno have taken up residence in this 3D nightmare of circus freaks The Hayride – Enjoy a ride through the cursed forests and haunted fields of this dead hollow...