Pitch-black environments, ghoulish effects, and macabre costumes probably sound more disturbing than soothing. Nevertheless, haunted attractions and their tropes offer surprising health benefits, including the thrill of a good scare and a release of mental and physical tension. Visiting such attractions allow you to enter live productions and enjoy more potent scares than movies can…

Haunted Halloween attractions around Virginia–and the country–have scared countless guests senseless. What draws us to the frightening and blood-curdling thrills of these establishments? Why do we volunteer for ghastly sights and shocks? Haunted attractions let us exercise our imagination, support our community’s businesses, get in touch with fear, and more. In the DMV, no other…

With Halloween approaching, a handful of seasonal activities have already begun. People are choosing creepy costumes, hanging spooky decorations, and searching for local haunted house attractions. However, you should make note of the differences between the haunted houses and trails. Popular spots can draw huge crowds, as these installations promise Hollywood-level scenes and scares, unrivaled…

The most frightful Halloween parties have a nightmarish theme. We know from experience that our haunted carnival encounters are an absolute terror. At Field of Screams Maryland, our scare actors take clowning around to a new level. We are sharing a few tricks and treats, from our archive of screams, to help you throw the…

Halloween is creeping up over our shoulders, and whether you’re seeing someone new and wanting to plan something unique together, or you’re looking for an exciting date idea to take your long-term relationship to another level, you’ve come to the perfect place. We have some chilling Halloween date night ideas for you that are sure…

It’s spooky season, which means endless couples are spending their evenings cuddled up on the couch watching horror movies and Halloween classics, while other couples are yearning for something more exciting. If you’re asking yourself, “is a haunted trail a good date?” We’re here to encourage you to take a walk on the dark side. …

While a Halloween costume establishes a character, makeup sets the mood for the night. A clown transitions from happy to horrific with a smear of white paint and a smudged red grin. Stitches become grotesque with a little eyeliner, red eyeshadow, and fake blood.  At Field of Screams Maryland, our actors take their looks to…

? ? We hope all of you are safe and healthy during this difficult time! As we prepare for the 2020 FOSMD Season *screams of excitement* we wanted to see if you would answer a few quick but important questions for us. Please use the link provided below. Thank you for your time, Field of Screams Maryland ? #fosmd #hauntedhouse #maryland #quarantine…