It’s that time of year again, where the darkness increases and the howling of the wind takes on a sinister feel. Here are some venues to indulge your desire to experience the thrill of fear in this ghostly season.
Basement of the Dead
#1 rated Haunted House by more than 10 different public news sources, including USA Today, Chicago Tribune, BuzzFeed, Hauntworld, HauntedHouseChicago.com and Cosmopolitan.
In 2022, the 120-year-old, 15,000 sq. ft. Basement of the Dead/Shattered 3-D Haunted House was overtaken by new evil spirits and created many new unspeakable horrors. Do not miss out in 2022 as the Basement has never changed more!!
Shattered 3D
Shattered, the smashing clown, lost all sense of being human the day his famous sledgehammer trick malfunctioned, killing his wife and partner. He knew it had to have been the roadies fault for setting up the trick incorrectly or the pressure he felt from the crowd to do one more stupid trick! The hate and pain devoured his soul. Evil was all that remained. He went through the crowd like a hammer goes through a skull. When his rampage was over, 30 audience members and 15 workers found their final resting places in a puddle of their own blood. That was the last night Shattered the smashing clown was ever seen.
Rumor has it that the clown took refuge down in the darkest depths of an old building at 42 W. New York St. The locals call the building the Basement of the Dead. The story goes on to say that Shattered spent his time in exile praying to demons and learning to spread his evil across dimensions. His vivid nightmares are now becoming part of his resurrected circus. The rumor also says that all the souls he took that night followed him down there. They are keeping the smashing clown company.
Now, the circus tent is reopened! Can you hear the pipe organ in the distance? Shattered the smashing clown is longing to make you scream again. The show must go on! Come see SHATTERED 3D, The World’s Best 3D Nightmare.
42 W New York Street
Aurora IL 60506
(630) 896-2466
Evil Intentions
Voted one of the area’s top haunted house the past decade by HauntedHouseChicago.com, HauntedIllinois.com and the Horror Tourers, Evil Intentions Haunted House in Elgin, IL, blends intense scares and interactive storytelling with the real paranormal history of the building.
The site of the former Elgin Casket Company, the building has a true history of murder, disappearances, and occult activities; one never knows going through the attraction when they’ll encounter an actor or one of the real spirits still residing in the dusty halls and dark, foreboding rooms.
If you’re looking for frights that will leave you terrified for days, Evil Intentions Haunted House is where you need to come.
900 Grace St.
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 634-2858
HellsGate Haunted House: The Legend Has Returned!
For many years, the people of Chicagoland have been searching for a legendary haunted house. Rumors say it’s in a cemetery, it has a giant slide and it’s hidden out in a forest. And, they say, it’s so scary that it has a money back offer…
Zombie Army Productions has joined forces with Legacy Events to bring this legend back to life. Hidden deep in the woods, HellsGate Haunted House is a multi-level mansion filled with secret passages, giant slides, ghastly secrets, undead abominations, really nervous groundskeepers and a darkness that the gate can no longer contain! This is not just a haunted house, it’s an adventure!
This October, challenge yourself to a truly terrifying experience. Finding the mythical haunted house in the forest will now be possible; finding your way out, on the other hand…
And for those who are able to keep their wits about them while trapped in the dark, if you find the key, your ticket is free!
3101 Canal St.
Lockport IL 60441
(605) 301-4283
Massacre Haunted House
The Massacre Haunted House in Montgomery, IL is Illinois best rated haunted house!
The Massacre specializes in outside-the-box scare tactics that will leave your senses tingling and the hairs on the back of your neck standing straight up.
Awarded:
1 In Illinois 2014 – Chicago Tribune
1 In Illinois 2014-2015 – Haunted Illinois
1 In Illinois 2012-2014 – Haunt World
Top 13 In Illinois 2013-2016 – Haunted House Chicago
2 In Illinois 2016 – Haunted Illinois
3 In Illinois 2017 – Haunted Illinois
299 Montgomery Road
Montgomery IL 60538
(708) 320-3327
Monster Purge
Hunt Monsters Running Loose In Illinois!
Monster Purge resides on 8 acres behind the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles IL. It is the most unique haunt in Chicagoland, letting visitors hunt blood thirsty monsters from the safety of a 14′ high, 13′ wide, 45′ long monster truck bus. It is not just your typical zombie paintball, this is an experience you will never forget.
All rides include 100 rounds of paintballs. You can purchase more paintball pods of 100 for $10 per pod while on the bus. 100 round pods ARE CASH ONLY on the bus!
This action packed, fast-paced ride is approximately 12-15 minutes. Please arrive at Kane County Fairgrounds at least 20 minutes prior to scheduled ride time. We cannot give refunds if you miss your scheduled time!
Children under 6 are not permitted. Ages 6-12 permitted with adult admission. You must purchase a ticket to ride with your child whether you are shooting or not.
Behind Kane County Fairgrounds
525 S Randall Rd.
St. Charles, IL 60174
