Columbus transforms into a spine-chilling destination when autumn arrives, with haunted houses that push the boundaries of terror. Local thrill-seekers and horror enthusiasts know the city’s haunted attractions deliver heart-stopping experiences that go far beyond typical Halloween scares.
From the legendary Fear Columbus Haunted House to the bone-chilling Dead Acres and Carnage Haunted House, these local haunts promise an adrenaline-fueled journey through meticulously crafted nightmares that will test even the bravest souls.
Discover Columbus’ most terrifying haunted house experiences!
Featured Haunted Houses in Columbus
Carnage Haunted House
What to Expect
Two interconnected haunted house experiences with intricate narrative themes
Description
Carnage Haunted House delivers an immersive horror experience through two distinctive haunted attractions: The Bayou and The Entity. Set in a meticulously crafted environment, visitors navigate through a cursed swamp with voodoo-inspired creatures and an abandoned hospital overtaken by a dark, spreading supernatural presence. Highly detailed sets create a realistic and intense horror journey with professional scare actors.
Where: Columbus | More Info: Carnage Haunted House
Dead Acres
What to Expect
Simulated live demon birth performance
Description
The Haunted Hoochie at Dead Acres delivers an extreme, full-sensory horror experience that pushes boundaries of traditional haunted attractions. Set in a forest near Pataskala, this notorious haunted house features intense, immersive scenarios with live actors who may physically interact with guests. This year's shocking highlight includes a simulated live demon birth, guaranteeing an unfiltered, graphic horror encounter.
Where: Columbus | More Info: Dead Acres
Fear Columbus Haunted House
What to Expect
Multi-themed haunted house with professionally designed narrative experiences
Description
Fear Columbus transforms an indoor venue into three immersive haunted attractions featuring elaborate theatrical storytelling. Each themed experience—including a twisted carnival, a funeral director's hellish underworld, and a haunted high school—delivers intense, professionally designed horror with dozens of trained actors, movie-quality set designs, and state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems.
Where: Columbus | More Info: Fear Columbus Haunted House