Americans Seek to Escape the Political Horrors of the Season; America Haunts to Open 28 Haunted Houses Nationwide

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Sep 13, 2016, 03:34 ET

DETROIT, Sept. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- America Haunts, the most successful group of haunted houses in America, prepares to open 28 attractions nationwide, bringing scares and screams to hundreds of thousands of friends and families this Halloween.

"We're expecting 2016 to be our best Halloween season ever. Our sets are amazing, our actors are more terrifying than ever, and our special effects will blow thrill-seekers away," said Amber Arnett-Bequeaith of America Haunts. "A more stable economy, along with the growing desire among Millennials and their families to revel in experiences together, makes us very positive about the upcoming Halloween season."

America Haunts' attractions annually lure more than a million brave souls while providing safe, fun and horrifying haunted entertainment. To maintain the standard of excellence in the haunted attraction industry, each venue works year-round to present guests with an even more spine-chilling experience than their last visit through the use of enhanced technology, Hollywood-quality effects and talented makeup artists and actors.

"Last year, according to industry sources, total spending on Halloween topped $6.9 billion with over 33 million people visiting haunted houses," said Arnett-Bequeaith. "Halloween is our nation's second highest grossing holiday following Christmas, it's very affordable, the price of entry doesn't scare people away and no matter your age, race or religion – we all enjoy Halloween together."

From high-tech scares, to hayrides to totally terrifying costumes, America Haunts will present the highest quality family entertainment in its 28 haunted houses.

Beginning on September 9 you will be able to hear the screams coming from the America Haunts attractions across the country.

To arrange an interview to discuss the 2016 Halloween season with Amber Arnett-Bequeaith or a local haunted house contact Marx Layne at 248-855-6777.

America Haunts Opening Dates 2016

*Friday, Sept. 9*
The Dent Schoolhouse	Cincinnati, OH

*Friday, Sept. 16*
Nightmare on 13th	Salt Lake City
Cutting Edge Haunted House	Fort Worth
The Edge of Hell	Kansas City, MO
The Beast	Kansas City, MO

*Saturday, Sept. 17*
Headless Horseman	Ulster Park, NY
13th Floor	Denver

*Friday, Sept. 23*
Erebus Haunted House	Pontiac, MI
13th Floor	Chicago
13th Floor	Phoenix, AZ
13th Floor	San Antonio
The 13th Gate	Baton Rouge, LA
Fear Farm	Phoenix, AZ
House of Torment	Chicago
House of Torment	Austin, TX
Necropolis 13	Baton Rouge, LA
Macabre Cinema	Kansas City, MO
Netherworld	Norcross, GA
The Asylum	Denver
Spooky World	Litchfield, NH
Bates Motel	Glen Mills, PA
The Haunted Hotel	San Diego
Bennett's Curse	Baltimore

*Friday, Sept. 30*
Haunted Trail at Balboa Park	San Diego
Spooky Woods	Archdale, NC
The Scream Zone	Del Mar, CA
Nightmare on the Bayou	Houston

*Saturday, Oct. 1*
Thrillvania Haunted Park	Terrell, TX

For information on hours and ticket prices, go to http://www.americahaunts.com/ah/attractions/.

About America Haunts

With more than 28 haunted houses and attractions across the country, America Haunts delivers fear-based entertainment to more than a million thrill seekers each season. America Haunts has been featured on the Travel Channel and its members recognized by The Guinness Book of World Records on multiple occasions. The organization is committed to providing technical excellence, stunning set design, Hollywood-quality make-up, costumes and actors. Members enjoy nothing more than delivering, a good old-fashioned scare. Visit AmericaHaunts.com.

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