It's this time of year that I can't get Michael Jackson's song "Thriller" out of my head. DFW has the scariest haunted houses around -- and some are not appropriate for small children. Insert Vincent Price's diabolical laughter here now.
Warning: Many haunted houses aren't appropriate for small children. Some specifically advise against bringing children under age 10. Some houses may also use strobe lights, which might pose some potential health issues -- especially for those with certain forms of epilepsy.
Have a safe and happy Halloween.
Aleister Crowley's House of Pain
This business is closed for 2012.Cutting Edge Haunted House
What: Cutting Edge Haunted House is the world's largest haunted house and it's even in the Guiness Book of World Records. It's inside a 235,000 sq. ft. warehouse built in the 1920's. It's supposed to be a real haunted house. Check out the scary props, spooky ghosts, frightening haunted decorations, strobe lights, fog and monsters that will haunt your dreams. You have to sign a waiver before you enter.
Where: Intersection of I-30 & I-35, 1701 E. Lancaster Ave.. Fort Worth, Texas 76102. 817-348-8444.
When: In 2012 they are open October 5-7, 12-14, 18-21, 24-31 and November 2-3.
Dallas Scaregrounds
Oh no! In 2012 Dallas Scaregrounds announced that it is closing it's haunted doors and moving to San Antonio. You'll have to travel to go see them now. Our best wishes to them in their new haunt.Fatal End in the West End
What: Fatal End is the only year-round haunted attraction in North Texas. They offer 3 options. You can visit a spooky haunted house, go on a historic lantern-guided ghost tour, or you can also host your next birthday party there. (Teenagers love the birthday party option). Below the West End Marketplace, there is a lower level passage leading to an entry point to a paranormal world of darkness. No one has had access to these notorious inner chambers for years. But now a society of paranormal archeologists has prevailed in its quest to open these forbidden rooms to the public.
Dollz Haunted House: In 2012, they are open October 5-6, 12-31.
Where: 603 Munger Ave, Dallas, TX 75202
Admission: $15.70 plus tax/handling; at door $18.49 plus tax, Fast Pass available.
Fear Factory Insanitarium
What: You can check into the Rosehill Hotel -- but you may not ever be able to check out.
When: In 2012, they are open October 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 and November 2-3 from 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: 6303 Main Street, The Colony, TX 75056. 214-801-4869. (Behind the Government Center).
Cost: $18. Check out the website to win free tickets.
Not recommended for children under 10.
Fright Fest at Six Flags over Texas
Six Flags over Texas has four haunted houses located within the park plus lots of other spooky fun, music and games and the Texas Giant, which was named "Best New Coaster of 2011."
When: Fright Fest opens Friday, September 30 and runs through October 30, 2011.
More information on Fright Fest at Six Flags over Texas Arlington is available.
Hangman's House of Horrors
What: This is one of the coolest haunted houses in the metroplex. They are recruiting volunteers to learn Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” dance in order to participate in THRILL THE WORLD at Hangman’s House of Horrors on Saturday night, October 29, 2011. Last year over 4,000 dancers participated in the world-wide simultaneous event from 10 different countries. Last year 365 did the zombie dance in Fort Worth. To learn the dance, just attend one of the free 3-hour seminars. Watch the zombie dance video.
When: In 2012, they are open October 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-31 and November 1-3.
Where: 2300 West Freeway, Fort Worth, TX. 817-336-4264.
Cost: $16 to $30 for everything. Free parking. Net proceeds donated to charity.
Milton's Manor
Check out Fort Worth's newest haunt. It's a 20,000 square foot haunted house on the west side of town. They look forward to being a part of the Halloween season and helping make it safe and fun for the DFW area.Dates: In 2012, they are open October 4-6, 11-14, 18-21, 25-31 and November 2-3.
Location: 12301 Camp Bowie West Suite C., Aledo Texas 76008. 817-304-5268.
Admission: $20; $10 for under 10; Speedpass $30; $5 off with college id and service ID. Cash only at the door. An ATM is located at the door.
Moxley Manor
I can assume from the warnings alone that this place will scare the crap out of you. Read the warnings from their website: You may experience intense audio, lighting, extreme low visibility, strobe-lights, fog, damp or wet conditions, moving floors, special effects, sudden actions, and an overall physically demanding environment. You should NOT ENTER the haunted house if you suffer from asthma, heart conditions, prone to seizures, physical ailments, respiratory, or any type of medical problem, or are pregnant, or suffer any form of mental disease, including claustrophobia. Wow. Intense. Scary indeed.
When: In 2012, they are open October 5-6, 12-14, and 18-31.
Where: Moxley Manor is located in the Harwood Village Shopping Center at 510 Harwood Rd., Suite O, Bedford, TX 76021. 682-231-1313.
Admission: $15, speed pass $25; discounts available online.
Reindeer Manor
Courtesy of Reindeer Manor. Unauthorized use not permitted.
What: A real haunted house? Maybe. They neither confirm nor deny that Reindeer Manor is a real Haunted Place. They do document various sightings and occurances. Reindeer Manor is a howling good time. All proceeds benefit the Boy Scouts of America. In addition to their regular show this year Reindeer Manor, 13th Street Morgue, and the Dungeon of Doom are hosting a 2-night Holiday in the Dark event!
Where: 410 Houston School Rd., Red Oak Texas 75154. 972-218-7287. Directions.
When: In 2012, they are open Oct 5-6, 12-13, 19-21,26-28, 31, and Nov 2-3.
Cost: Prices vary; coupons available on the website. They will also trade $5 or $3 off regular admission for any canned food item that you donate to their drive for local food banks. That’s right five whole dollars if you bring two cans to us when you attend the show on a Friday, or three dollars if you bring one on a Saturday!
