Looking for a heart-pounding date night activity to break the ice with your crush? A haunted attraction might be your solution. Between dodging ghouls and clutching each other during a scare, no one can deny that a little fear sparks a lot of attachment. Field of Screams Maryland’s Super Screams Haunted Trail offers excitement, unpredictability,…

With crisp air and breathtaking scenery, American national parks and other natural wonders promise a peaceful escape from our bustling modern world. But sometimes—when the light dims and the trail disappears—you might not be alone. The lovely scenery in these woods may overshadow a sinister presence and history. These places are some of the most…

During the hustle and bustle of fall, properly celebrating the Halloween season can take a lot of work and thought. Additionally, the responsibilities that come with age make it increasingly difficult to get in a spooky mood. Yet a touch of creativity can help you make this season one to remember. Try one of the…

This year, Field of Screams Maryland was bigger and bolder than ever. Organizers doubled down by expanding the Super Screams Haunted Trail, pushing its runtime to an hour and bumping its number of stations to over 55. They coupled these adjustments with Hollywood-level special effects, sets, and props. However, such changes also made transitioning from…

Field of Screams Maryland’s 2023 season was one to remember! Crowds from Frederick, MD, and across the DMV area swarmed to this year’s Halloween attractions and experienced frights beyond their imagination. Now, as the Steelhead Productions team transforms the compound for the opening night of Winter City Lights, visitors from this year’s scream season share…

A cold, dark forest infested with raging spirits and nightmarish creatures awaits visitors at Field of Screams Maryland. Yet before you brave the Super Screams Haunted Trail or other haunted attractions, take a moment and consider previous visitors’ tips and their helpful FAQs. You can avoid unpleasant surprises and unnecessary hiccups at the award-winning Halloween…

Surviving a nationally-ranked haunted house is an experience you won’t soon forget. But ensuring it is a safe and enjoyable fright requires some preparation. Whether you’re a seasoned horror fan or being dragged along by your friends, review the attraction’s policies and recommendations, wear proper clothes, and plan your arrival time. Who knows—following these tips…

As experience-based products, Trail of Terror attractions must stoke primal reactions. Event producers and staff want to provoke guests’ fight-or-flight responses just enough for enjoyable thrills without devolving into outright panic. Engaging such a “sweet spot” of fear requires forceful storytelling, elements of the unknown, proper pacing, and more. East Coast residents will find all…

Whether we do so for a kick of adrenaline or the company of friends, visiting haunted forest attractions is a steadfast Halloween tradition. These exhibitions’ screams and dark thrills cater to primal human emotions and deliver unparalleled tactile experiences. Yet effective scares call for the proper production elements: chilling stories, impressive details, ample suspense, and…