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

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Sep 21, 2017, 13:30 ET

DETROIT, Sept. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- America Haunts, the most successful group of haunted houses in America, opens 28 attractions nationwide this month; bringing scares to millions of friends and families this Halloween.

America Haunts is home to the Top 28 haunted attractions throughout the U.S. From the 13th Gate in Baton Rouge pictured here, to Nightmare on 13th in Salt Lake City, to The Asylum in Denver and over to the House of Torment in both Chicago & Austin, plus others. The 28 attractions are known as the largest, most elaborate, scariest haunts in the nation - with the most innovative technology. The haunts grow in size and every year. Find an AmericaHaunts attraction near you at www.americahaunts.com

"Hold onto your witch's hat, because our terrifying 28 haunts push the boundaries of creativity and innovation to give the scare of your life! We're expecting 2017 to be our biggest season ever," said Amber Arnett-Bequeaith of America Haunts. "Our sets this year are more elaborate, our actors are upping the ante on the fear factor, and our special effects are Hollywood-quality. Generations from Boomers to iY love America's favorite holiday. Halloween season is here!"

America Haunts' attractions annually lure in more than a million daring souls while providing safe, fun and jaw-dropping, scream-inducing haunted entertainment.

Visiting the same haunt each year is never a rerun. To raise the bar on the standard of excellence in the industry, each haunt works year-round to build new sets that give guests an even more bone-chilling experience than their last visit.

"Spending on Halloween in 2016 topped $8.4 billion with over 33 million people visiting haunted attractions," said Arnett-Bequeaith. "Halloween is our nation's second highest grossing holiday yet it's not expensive. The price of entry doesn't scare people away."

From high-tech scares and hayrides to totally terrifying costumes, America Haunts presents high-quality family entertainment in 28 haunted attractions.

America Haunts Opening Dates 2017

*Now Open*
The Beast	Kansas City, MO
Cutting Edge Haunted House	Fort Worth
The Edge of Hell	Kansas City, MO
Macabre Cinema	Kansas City, MO
The Dent Schoolhouse	Cincinnati, OH
Headless Horseman	Ulster Park, NY
Nightmare on 13^th	Salt Lake City

*Friday, Sept. 22*
The Asylum	Denver
Erebus Haunted House	Pontiac, MI
13^th Floor	Denver
13^thFloor	Chicago
13^th Floor	San Antonio
The 13^th Gate	Baton Rouge, LA
Fear Farm	Phoenix, AZ
House of Torment	Chicago
House of Torment	Austin, TX
Necropolis 13	Baton Rouge, LA
Netherworld	Norcross, GA
Spooky World	Litchfield, NH
Bates Motel	Glen Mills, PA
The Haunted Hotel	San Diego

*Friday, Sept. 29*
13^th Floor	Phoenix, AZ
Bennett's Curse	Baltimore
Haunted Trail at Balboa Park	San Diego
Spooky Woods	Archdale, NC
The Scream Zone	Del Mar, CA
Nightmare on the Bayou	Houston

*Friday Oct. 6*
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 attractions nationwide, America Haunts delivers fear-based entertainment to more than a million thrill seekers annually. America Haunts has been featured on the Travel Channel and members recognized by The Guinness Book of World Records. 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.

SOURCE America Haunts