An industry that now reaps $300 million annually, haunted houses overcame humble beginnings to become a rainmaker for many companies. Worldwide, these attractions number 2,500 locations. Their history spans centuries: from Madame Tussaud’s Chamber of Horrors in 19th-century London to modern-day tourist traps, these attractions have captivated audiences around the globe and created a phenomenon…

Although a staple of the DMV region these days, Field of Screams Maryland was once a humble Halloween attraction run by an all-volunteer staff. Back in 2001, its founders probably couldn’t have imagined the crowds their work would captivate one day—but time has proven that people love a good scare! The storied history of haunted…

The best Halloween attractions often go through forests, as these settings trigger natural fears in visitors. Dark trees, shadows, and dense undergrowth can inspire as much dread as bloodthirsty monsters and haunted houses—you need only count the number of fairy tales set in the woods to recognize the universal power of these places. Since haunted…

For those addicted to the adrenaline rush of terror, Halloween rituals are an annual bright spot on the calendar. But even less-than-enthusiastic souls around Halloween can get a boost from the spooky fun and thrills by attending a haunted attraction. Research shows individuals in generally good condition can reap health benefits from Halloween attractions, including…

Exploring a haunted house attraction with startling scares, chilling scenes, and spooky props offers a thrilling experience for people of all ages. Nevertheless, careful forethought and preparation can help maximize your experience at such events. Purchasing tickets early, bundling up for cold weather, and more tips will ensure your preparedness for the haunted attractions at…

The period between Halloween and Christmas brings many changes: clocks fall back, the season formally shifts, and days grow shorter than ever. Yet the spookiest time of year gives way to the most wonderful; haunted trails and attractions transform into enchanting winter wonderlands, decked with Christmas lights and decorations. However, this transition requires hours of…

Field of Screams Maryland’s 2022 season was one for the record books! Steelhead Productions had a blockbuster Halloween and haunted house attraction this year that drew crowds from Aspen Hill, MD, and across the DMV. Still, as the dust settles and Steelhead’s team gears up for Winter City Lights, exhilarated visitors are sharing their spooktacular…

Perhaps the only things more terrifying than monsters are the stories of how they arose! Grisly accidents—indescribable grotesqueries—sinister rituals—primordial beginnings: if you can name an origin, some rough beast comes slouching from it. This Halloween, face the products of all such horrors—and more—in the DMV’s premier haunted forest at Field of Screams Maryland! Produced by…

Have you heard? Field of Screams Maryland tickets are now available to the public and selling faster than ever before! Reserve your chance to embrace the Halloween spirit and face your fears at their award-winning haunted attractions. Explore the Haunted Trail, Trail of Terror, Slaughter Factory, and more in a bone-chilling forest compound. Field of…

Haunted attractions across the nation offer thrills and amusement-based fear. Visitors engage their physical senses for a firsthand, full-spectrum experience that challenges their tolerance for the sinister. But what inspired such curated spookiness? Reportedly haunted houses were the original Halloween attractions, sites where real-life torture and death supposedly led to paranormal activity. The enchantment and…