America Haunts, the most successful group of haunted houses in America, prepares to open 28 attractions nationwide, bringing scares and screams to hundreds of thousands of friends and families this Halloween.

“We’re expecting 2016 to be our best Halloween season ever. Our sets are amazing, our actors are more terrifying than ever, and our special effects will blow thrill-seekers away,” said Amber Arnett-Bequeaith of America Haunts. “A more stable economy, along with the growing desire among Millennials and their families to revel in experiences together, makes us very positive about the upcoming Halloween season.”

America Haunts’ attractions annually lure more than a million brave souls while providing safe, fun and horrifying haunted entertainment. To maintain the standard of excellence in the haunted attraction industry, each venue works year-round to present guests with an even more spine-chilling experience than their last visit through the use of enhanced technology,Hollywood-quality effects and talented makeup artists and actors.

“Last year, according to industry sources, total spending on Halloween topped $6.9 billion with over 33 million people visiting haunted houses,” said Arnett-Bequeaith. “Halloween is our nation’s second highest grossing holiday following Christmas, it’s very affordable, the price of entry doesn’t scare people away and no matter your age, race or religion – we all enjoy Halloweentogether.”

From high-tech scares, to hayrides to totally terrifying costumes, America Haunts will present the highest quality family entertainment in its 28 haunted houses.

Beginning on September 9 you will be able to hear the screams coming from the America Haunts attractions across the country.

To arrange an interview to discuss the 2016 Halloween season with Amber Arnett-Bequeaith or a local haunted house contactMarx Layne at 248-855-6777.

America Haunts Opening Dates 2016

Friday, Sept. 9

The Dent Schoolhouse – Cincinnati, OH

Friday, Sept. 16

Nightmare on 13th – Salt Lake City

Cutting Edge Haunted House – Fort Worth

The Edge of Hell – Kansas City, MO

The Beast – Kansas City, MO

Saturday, Sept. 17

Headless Horseman – Ulster Park, NY

13th Floor – Denver

Friday, Sept. 23

Erebus Haunted House – Pontiac, MI

13th Floor – Chicago

13th Floor Phoenix, AZ

13th Floor – San Antonio

The 13th Gate – Baton Rouge, LA

Fear Farm – Phoenix, AZ

House of Torment – Chicago

House of Torment – Austin, TX

Necropolis 13 – Baton Rouge, LA

Macabre Cinema – Kansas City, MO

Netherworld – Norcross, GA

The Asylum – Denver

Spooky World – Litchfield, NH

Bates Motel – Glen Mills, PA

The Haunted Hotel – San Diego

Bennett’s Curse – Baltimore

Friday, Sept. 30

Haunted Trail at Balboa Park – San Diego

Spooky Woods – Archdale, NC

The Scream Zone – Del Mar, CA

Nightmare on the Bayou – Houston

Saturday, Oct. 1

Thrillvania Haunted Park – Terrell, TX

About America Haunts

With more than 28 haunted houses and attractions across the country, America Haunts delivers fear-based entertainment to more than a million thrill seekers each season. America Haunts has been featured on the Travel Channel and its members recognized by The Guinness Book of World Records on multiple occasions. The organization is committed to providing technical excellence, stunning set design, Hollywood-quality make-up, costumes and actors. Members enjoy nothing more than delivering, a good old-fashioned scare. Visit AmericaHaunts.com.