As you’ll shortly read, I was still toying with an alternate name for Hallowblog when this was first written; however the name would ultimately stick.
I suppose this can be viewed as my own pared down version of the Fear Finder; over the years I did end up visiting the majority of these haunted attractions. As of 2013, 15 of the 22 attractions listed remained in operation in some form.
The curtain fell on Deadly Intentions in 2012 although The Deadland currently uses the same building. The Lab and Chainsaw Creek last ran in 2009. To the best of my knowledge, Scare Grounds at the Fairgrounds closed up after 2008 and Death Sentence, Motor City Massacre and Nox were open only during the 2007 season. This was originally posted October 4, 2007.
I’ve compiled a list of haunted attractions I’d like to visit this season, I realize it is quite unlikely that I make it to each of these but this list is simply meant to serve as a general guideline. If any of these sound interesting just let me know and we’ll make the trek you rotten bastards. Jason and Disco have served as my fellow haunt-goers the last three years but we wouldn’t mind a few new faces.
In other Halloween news, I’ve decided against running the companion blog to the Halloween themed Word of the Week. No worries though, I have plenty other Halloween content to provide and it is quite likely that anything that would have appeared in the companion blog will simply be infused into this column, Hallowblog. And that brings me to my next point; I’ve received no suggestions for an alternate blog title so that means I’ll pick one of my own making in the coming days.
If you’re looking for on-screen horror check out Flight of the Living Dead which was released on DVD October 2. No, I haven’t watched it but c’mon it’s got zombies. 28 Weeks Later will also be available on DVD October 9. At theatres horror fans can watch Resident Evil: Extinction, Saw IV premiering October 26, or the vampire thriller 30 Days of Night beginning October 19.
That’s all the news I have for now so look over the list below and tell me what strikes your haunting fancy.
In no particular order:
The Scream Machine & Carnevil of Lost Souls
Taylor, MI./$12 for Scream Machine or $16 for both
Hours: Sun-Thurs: 7-11, Fri-Sat: 7-Midnight
Run Dates: 9/27-11/4
The Lab
Grosse Ile, MI./$12
Hours: Sun-Thurs: 7-11, Fri-Sat: 7-Midnight
Run Dates: 9/28-10/31
Anxiety Alley
Lincoln Park, MI./$6
Hours: 7-11
Run Dates: 10/12-13, 19-21, 26-30
Erebus
Pontiac, MI./$20
Hours: Sun-Thurs: 7-11, Fri: 7-1, Sat: 6-1
Run Dates: 9/28-11/3
The Realm of Darkness
Pontiac, MI./$19
Hours: Sun-Thurs: Tix on sale @ 7:30, Fri-Sat: Tix on sale @ 7
Run Dates: 9/21-23, 28-30, 10/5-7, 11-14, 18-31
Terrortown
Maumee, OH./$10 for main attraction or $16 for three
Hours: Sun: 7:30-10, Fri-Sat: 7:30-Midnight, Halloween: 7:30-10
Run Dates: Fri, Sat, Sun starting 9/28-10/28, also 10/31
Chainsaw Creek
Toledo, OH./$10 per house or $20 for all four
Hours: Sun-Thurs: Dark-11, Fri-Sat: Dark-Midnight
Run Dates: 9/28-10/15 (Thurs-Sun), 10/18-10/31
Scare Grounds at the Fairgrounds
Michigan State Fairgrounds/$13
Hours: Sun-Thurs: 7-11, Fri-Sat: 7-Midnight
Run Dates: 10/12-10/31
Hell’s Hospital
Wyandotte, MI./$10
Hours: Sun & Thurs: 7-10, Fri-Sat: 7-Midnight, Mon & Wed (Halloween week) 7-10
Run Dates: 10/6-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-31
Realm of Haunted Minds
Romulus, MI./$10
Hours: 7-10
Run Dates: 10/5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, 29-30
The Carn-evil of Fear
Flat Rock, MI./$10
Hours: 8-11
Run Dates: 10/19-20, 26-27
Haunted Hill Acres
Belleville, MI./per event
Hours: Tix on sale @ 7
Dates: Every Thurs-Sun in October
Phantom Forest Hayrides
Grosse Ile, MI./$8
Hours: Fri-Sat: 7-11, Sun: 7-10
Run Dates: 9/28-30, 10/5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-30
The Pumpkin Factory
Belleville, MI./$6
Hours: Fri-Sat: 7-10, Sun: 7-9
Run Dates: Every Fri-Sun in October
Slaughtered at Sundown
Armada, MI./$12 or $20 for both attractions
Hours: Begins @ 7
Run Dates: 9/28-10/27 (Fri-Sat only), 10/21, 10/28
Blake’s Nighttime Spooky Hayrides
Armada, MI./Call for prices (586) 784-9710
Hours: Dusk-?
Run Dates: 9/28-29, every Fri-Sun in October
Fear Factory
Warren, MI./$17
Hours: 7-?
Run Dates: 9/21-23, 28-30, 10/4-7, 10-14, 17-31
Motor City Massacre
Roseville, MI./$15
Hours: 7-till the Massacre ends
Run Dates: 9/28-29, 10/5-7, 12-14, 18-31
Death Sentence
Waterford, MI./$12 (Sun-Wed), $15 (Thurs-Sat)
Hours: Sun-Wed: 7-11, Thurs-Sat: 7-1
Run Dates: 9/28-10/31
Nox
Troy, MI./$17
Hours: Weekdays: 7-11, Weekends: 7-1
Run Dates: 9/28-30, 10/3-7, 10-14, 17-31
Castle of the Dead
Lenox Township, MI./$16
Hours: Thurs & Sun: 7-11, Fri & Sat: 7-1
Run Dates: 9/28-30, 10/5-7, 12-14, 18-21, 25-31
Deadly Intentions
Warren, MI./$13
Hours: Weekdays: 7:30-11, Fri-Sat: 7:30-1
Run Dates: 9/21-30 (Fri-Sun only), 10/4-21 (Thurs-Sun only), 10/25-31
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