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Halloween 2009: Fangoria’s Top 20 Hometown Haunts

October 15, 2009 Halloween, Haunt Industry, Horror No Comments


As many lists have been floating around by a variety of sites, we have featured pretty much all of them. In the tradition of what we have said here for ages, haunting and horror crossover each other, and Fangoria Magazine has listed their Top 20 Haunted Houses. Check out their list. Most are pretty good, we have visited 17 out of the 20 so far. Enjoy.

Courtesy of Fangoria

At FANGORIA we know Horror, and there is nowhere you can find real live movie and video game style FX laden horror than at the best hometown haunted houses in America! They take you into an experience that you won’t soon forget. We have searched for some of the scariest, most over the top haunted houses (not including theme parks) and now we present our 2009 list of the Top 20 Hometown Haunted Houses in America!

So once you have watched your favorite horror movie and survived a zombie attack on your PC, go out into the October night to one of these terrifying events…and don’t say we didn’t warn you!

1) Netherworld – Norcross, GA (Atlanta area)
One of the most creative and ingenious Haunted houses ever created; movie quality special effects, elaborate sets, a powerful acting troupe and remarkably unique scares make Netherworld our #1 Haunted House in 2009!
http://www.fearworld.com

2) House of Shock – New Orleans, LA
The House of Shock is one of the most infamous Haunted Attractions in the world! A full horror pre-show features pyrotechnics, explosions and even a freak show.
http://www.houseofshock.com

3) 13th Gate – Baton Rougue, LA
Louisiana takes 2 of our top 3 spots with 13th Gate coming in at #3 on our list. Journey through 13 intensely detailed areas where your worst nightmares come true and anything can happen.
http://www.midnightproduction.com

4) The Darkness…..

READ ON AND SEE THE FULL FANGORIA LIST: Fangoria’s Top 20 Haunts

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