As Halloween approaches, haunted houses are gearing up to scare the living snot out of you. Here are some of the best haunted houses in America to get you screaming for your life.
1. The 13th Gate
Featuring snake-infested Louisiana swamps, nightly voodoo shows, and claustrophobic cellars, the 13th Gate is one of the most acclaimed haunted houses in the US. It also boasts a cemetery filled with 400 zombie-infested crypts, and it’s even home to a haunted roller coaster.
2. Slaughterhouse
At this eerie house in Queens, visitors will encounter the demented sadomasochistic family who lives there. They’ll also meet children who are so hungry they may try to feed off visitors.
3. Blackout
Unlike some haunted houses, this one doesn’t use actors to scare you. Instead, they use the darkness to their advantage. The only way out is to make it all the way through without getting caught by any of the monsters lurking in the dark.
4. Fear Overload
Voted the best haunted house in the West and one of the scariest haunted houses in the country, this horror park has two terrifying attractions that will leave you begging for mercy. It has been featured on MTV and was the inspiration for a slasher movie.
5. Eastern State Penitentiary
What better place to test your courage than at a former prison that once held Al Capone and “Slick Willie” Sutton? Each spooky season, visitors can challenge their bravery in five haunted houses and take part in historic tours. And for those who aren’t afraid of anything, they can pay an extra fee to have a drink in themed bars and lounges.
6. The Haunting
For those who can’t seem to get enough of haunted houses, there’s this movie that stars a talented cast in a story that’s equal parts funny and scary. It’s an entertaining homage to classic horror films and a must-watch for any horror fan.
If you’re a haunted house owner, then finding the right price is essential to attracting guests. To help determine the price, start by figuring out how much it costs to produce your attraction. Then multiply that number by the number of people you expect to visit. This will give you your base price, which you can then increase or decrease depending on your market. It’s also important to factor in extra revenue, like VIP tickets and upgrades. And don’t forget to consider the costs of other equipment, such as lighting and sound effects. For example, if you’re going to spend $10,000 on your attraction and you expect to have 1,000 people attend, then you should charge $10 per person to break even. Of course, this is just an example and there are many other factors that come into play when determining the right price for your haunted house.