The Top 31 Highest-Rated Haunted Houses to Visit In 2022
Are you looking for the biggest, best, longest, scariest, and most terrifying haunted house attractions to visit for the 2022 Halloween haunt season? If so, then you’ve come to the right place! Here’s a list of our Top 31 Highest-Rated Haunted Houses to Visit in 2022 based on our 2021 haunt review rankings (sorted from lowest to highest “Final” review ratings).
Each year, our Scream Teams scour the land, writing reviews and ranking haunted attractions across the country. Click on the haunt’s name to visit their “Details” page in our Haunted House Directory, or click “Read the Full Review” to see our in-depth breakdown of how they were rated in each review category. Included in this list are haunted houses in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, New Mexico, Connecticut, Tennessee, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, Wisconsin, New Hampshire, California, Indiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Massachusetts, and West Virginia!
Know of a haunt that’s not on this list that you’d like to see reviewed? Visit our full Haunted House Reviews page to see if they barely missed the cut (or maybe they got skipped last year).
Anyway, check out the list and let us know what you think! We hope you have lots of scary good fun this Halloween haunt season and, as always, Stay Scary!!
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31: Sweet Dreams Scare House
250 Saco Lowell Road, Easley, SC(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 8.82/10
Our second haunt of the season was the incredible Sweet Dreams Scare House (SDSH). SDSH is a walking trail curving in on itself and its visitors’ nightmares. In many ways, SDSH is a smaller, old-school haunted attraction; however, this haunt is a growing presence, expanding year after year. Sweet. . .30: Disturbia Haunted Attraction
1213 Butterfield Road, Ste D, Downers Grove, IL(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 8.83/10
A very fun aspect of being able to visit haunts for The Scare Factor is digging into the history behind attractions. Disturbia has a pretty interesting past considering it was a premier haunt in the Chicago scene years ago at their old location in Rosemont. From there, the previous owners took a. . .From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 8.85/10
Every year, The DAM Haunted Woods has a new horrifying theme. This year they are presenting horror movie villains in Sickening Cinema! In 1948, construction began on Boone Dam, which forced families and graves to be moved. Unfortunately, after the graves were relocated, the souls were still trapped. . .28: The Haunted Farm NC
624 Townsend Road, Hendersonville, NC(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 8.87/10
We took time this year to venture back into the woods at the Haunted Farm outside of Hendersonville, NC. The cursed grounds bloodied by the Livelys and Tates still resonate with scares and screams all while inviting more and more guests to explore the darkened woods and not-so-abandoned buildings.. . .27: Terror Field
7 Columbia Street, Clyde, NY(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 8.88/10
Back in 2019, one of the owners of Terror Field had requested a review. Naturally, not having been a reviewer at that time, I didn’t know anything about their show. In 2020 when the world stopped turning, they were closed for the season in accordance with local restrictions. Now in 2021, I’m here, I. . .26: Boogerwoods Haunted Attraction
725 Phaniel Church Road, Rockwell, NC(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 8.89/10
We traveled out to Boogerwoods again this year to check out this one-of-a-kind show. The cast and crew of Boogerwoods, an all-volunteer group dedicated to a cause, pour their hearts and souls into this unique haunt, and that dedication is front and center throughout the attraction. This guided tour. . .25 (Tie): Hundred Acres Manor
1 100 Acres Drive, Bethel Park, PA(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 8.95/10
Hundred Acres Manor holds a special place in my heart as it resides in the same location as the first haunt I ever attended, way back in 1995. Back then it was known as Phantoms in the Park. It ignited my passion for haunted attractions that has only grown over the decades. In 2004 Hundred Acres. . .From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 8.95/10
Exit 13 Haunted House radiates a notorious aura of serious scariness in its looks, atmosphere, intense actors, and content. Especially for those in the know, getting in the driveway, going through line, and crossing the threshold after being told there is a safe word (!) is an act of will. Well, we. . .25 (Tie): Crawford School of Terror
125 N 7th Street, Connellsville, PA(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 8.95/10
School is in session! For some, that is scary enough. On the surface, Crawford School of Terror reaches back into our subconscious and brings out our adolescent fears from our childhood. Teachers, homework, classmates, failure, rejection, and maturity are all common fears of school and our youth.. . .24 (Tie): Nightmare on Edgewood
1959 S Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 8.98/10
Despite moving to a brand-new (basically next door) location, Nightmare on Edgewood (NoE) continues to provide seasoned scares with a heavy injection of chaos and expertly-crafted special effects. NoE has earned a reputation of being ‘Indy’s most intense haunted attraction.’ This intensity is. . .24 (Tie): Scary Harrys Haunted Trail
1703 Pierce Road, Homer City, PA(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 8.98/10
Welcome one and all to Scary Harry’s Haunted Trails! You’ll want to put on your running shoes before beginning the 1/3rd of a mile trek at Scary Harry’s. Why do you ask? Why!? Because they’ll have you running for your life, that’s why! This haunted attraction is far out! Far out in the. . .23: Pirates of Emerson
4501 Pleasanton Avenue, Alameda County, Pleasanton, CA(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 9/10
The year 2021 marks the return of Pirates of Emerson Haunted Themed Park as a walk-through attraction, and it’s an experience we truly missed. To their credit, Pirates of Emerson were one of the few haunted attractions that was able to open in the pandemic shutdown of 2020, be it as a drive-through. . .22: USS Nightmare
101 Riverboat row, Newport, KY(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 9.01/10
After being unable to set sail last season, the USS Nightmare’s vessel is back with a vengeance! But that’s not all folks; as one of the only haunted boats in the country, what other reason could you possibly need to board this former river dredging machine and witness the horrors of its troubled. . .21: Fear Columbus
2605 Northland Plaza Drive, Columbus, OH(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 9.02/10
Previously 13th Floor Columbus, Fear Columbus is now under the control of the amazing minds of Nick and Jess Francis. Its doors are open, and nightly haunts are being sold out quickly. Fear Columbus is rapidly becoming the must-see haunted attraction in the area featuring dozens of highly trained. . .20: Castle Blood
100 Schoonmaker Ave, Monessen, PA(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 9.03/10
Castle Blood is not your typical haunted attraction; it doesn’t offer, chainsaws, clowns, gore, blood (wait that’s in their name), or most typical haunt cliches. In fact, scares are not even their main focus. However, we were pleasantly surprised at the number of scares we encountered this year,. . .19 (Tie): Hammer Brothers Haunted Circus
19407 OH-117, Waynesfield, OH(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 9.05/10
Are you brave enough to strap on what the haunt calls a shiny and do a dance with your flight or fight response? In its seventh season in the haunt industry, Hammer Brothers has continued its success at being a must-see haunted attraction. Adding a touch option to this already action-packed haunt. . .19 (Tie): The Haunted Hotel KY
3000 South 4th Street, Louisville, KY(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 9.05/10
The Haunted Hotel is a staple in the Louisville, Kentucky haunt scene. Now in their 31st season, this indoor/outdoor haunt has plenty of experience in bringing your darkest fears not only to life’ but into a very nightmarish reality! This haunt is also now part of the newly-formed Sindicate Haunted. . .18 (Tie): Nightmare Realm
23492 Red Arrow Hwy, Mattawan, MI(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 9.06/10
We found our way to Mattawan, Michigan (near Kalamazoo) for the opening season of Nightmare Realm (NR). This haunt found its way from a home haunt a few years ago into the pro haunt it currently is today. They were scheduled to open last year to give the town of Mattawan a haunt unlike anything in. . .18 (Tie): The American Horrorplex
2012 Northwestern Pkwy, Louisville, KY(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 9.06/10
Now in its 3rd season, The American Horrorplex remains one of the newest haunts in the Louisville, Kentucky area. However, they’re already establishing a dominant presence as one of the most action-packed and interactive haunts that we’ve seen! Our readers know that we’re suckers for a good. . .17: Fright Kingdom
12 Simon Street, Nashua, NH(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 9.08/10
The largest indoor attraction in New England is firing on all cylinders this year! Fright Kingdom in Nashua, New Hampshire is one of the most talked-about haunted attractions in the country. This year, they are saying it is their ‘Scariest Year Ever!’ With new characters, new scenes, and a handful. . .16 (Tie): Realm of Terror Haunted House
421 West Rollins Road, Round Lake Beach, IL(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 9.09/10
During the Halloween season, Kristof’s Entertainment Center located in Round Lake Beach, IL transforms a portion of their location into the Realm of Terror (RoT). Due to the pandemic, RoT decided to not open for the 2020 show as to not risk the safety of the actors and customers. With their 2021. . .16 (Tie): Abandoned Haunted House Complex
2825 SE Frontage Road, Sturtevant, WI(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 9.09/10
While completing our 2021 schedule, we found ourselves back in Wisconsin to visit Abandoned Haunted House Complex (AHHC). During the 2020 season, AHHC only offered a rotation on two attractions between the three types offered. 2021 was a definite come-up as all three attractions (Ambush, Hysteria,. . .16 (Tie): Azra Chamber of Horrors Haunted House
31401 John R Road, Madison Heights, MI(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 9.09/10
At approximately 15,000 square feet, Azra Chamber of Horrors has plenty of ghastly fears for you to experience if you dare to enter. In their fourth year of operation, Azra added multiple chambers to its haunt to further reach into your deepest fears. Azra is a hi-tech haunt using many different. . .15 (Tie): Crooked Descent Haunted Attraction
4338 NY-28, Herkimer, NY(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 9.1/10
Crooked Descent Horror is living proof that a long and distinguished history is not the only factor in creating a great haunted house. Having only been a company for a grand total of four years, and celebrating their first season in a new location, Crooked Descent is pushing the creative boundaries. . .15 (Tie): Hush Haunted Attraction
37550 Cherry Hill Road, Westland, MI(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 9.1/10
In the first stop of our second swing through the wolverine state in as many years, Hush Haunted Attraction stood up, grabbed us by the collar, and demanded our attention with super-realistic, 360 degree sets and a talented cast sporting exquisite costuming. Hush simulates a New Orleans-like town. . .14 (Tie): The Devils Attic
647 W Hill Street, Louisville, KY(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 9.12/10
Ever wondered what’s inside The Devil’s Attic? Think if you will, of some of the vilest beings you’ve ever heard of in legends, tales, and on the big screen. You know, your Hellraiser, Leatherface, Bloody Mary, demons, and monsters’ just to name a few. Above Earth’s surface, in a spooky brick. . .From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 9.12/10
We found ourselves in Rantoul once again for the 2021 season! If you have spent any time on The Scare Factor website, it is easy to see that there are two big attractions in this town, and Baldwin Asylum Haunted Attraction (BAHA) is one of them. We had the pleasure of being the final walk-through on. . .13 (Tie): Midnight Terror Haunted House
5520 West 111th Street, Oak Lawn, IL(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 9.15/10
One of the key features Midnight Terror (MT) has factored in over the years is its constant state of evolution. Whether it be crazy detailed scenes, rock star actors, or a new chapter to the storyline, MT is always on the radar for being a highly interesting show and continues to impress year after. . .13 (Tie): The Scream Chamber
1163 Highway 11 North, Athens, TN(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 9.15/10
The Scream Chamber has just finished their third operating season with outstanding results! They have taken an actual haunted mansion with a dark history and turned it into one of the most intense haunted houses our group has been to! Many of the scenes created within the mansion happened at one. . .12: Face Your Fears Hotel of Terror
1291 Cold Springs Road, Springfield, OH(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 9.16/10
In its 9th year of bringing all of your fears to life, Face Your Fears in back for another soul-crushing year. Deep into the farmlands of Springfield, Ohio you will find the Edward’s Hotel ready to help you check in but never out. This is an attraction that you do not want to miss even if you have. . .11: Legends of Fear
2 Saw Mill City Road, Shelton, CT(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 9.17/10
It’s been 25 years since the talented and amazing owners of Legends of Fear transformed their farm into a wild ride of horrors. Every year since, they manage to expand this valley of terror further into every corner their property has to offer. With it came an incredible crew of people that quickly. . .10: McCalls Haunted Farm
34 Mccall Lane, Moriarty, NM(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 9.2/10
Located nearby the historic Route 66 in Moriarty, New Mexico lies McCalls Haunted Farm. By day families can enjoy fun fall farm activities such as pumpkin picking, a petting zoo, corn maze, and many other fall activities. Once nighttime falls and the veil lifts the laughter turns to screams of. . .9: Basement of the Dead
42 West New York Street, Aurora, IL(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 9.21/10
During the 2020 season, we thought it would be wise to ask the normally scheduled haunts on our radar if they wanted a review for the season. Basement of the Dead reached back out to us with gratitude on the approach and wanted to focus on everyone’s safety overall first and foremost, so we agreed. . .8: Netherworld Haunted House
1313 Netherworld Way, Stone Mountain, GA(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 9.23/10
There’s a magic spell that is cast the minute you cross through the main doors to Netherworld and head into its dark heart. Georgia is left behind and you are teleported to exotic and far away locales where terrible things are happening and you are front and center whether you want to be or not.. . .7: The Dent Schoolhouse
5963 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 9.24/10
We were unable to visit Dent Schoolhouse in 2020, but we’re sure glad we made a return visit this year for their 25th anniversary! Nearly every scene on the first floor has been remodeled, and some of our favorites from previous seasons are still scaring new students – err’ visitors – silly. The. . .6: Factory of Terror OH
4125 Mahoning Road NE, Canton, OH(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 9.29/10
There’s a magic to the Factory of Terror that is unmistakable and makes it so that no matter how many times our team goes or how many other haunts we see in a year no one else can repeat that magic. With a devoted team of monsters led by a mad genius, FoT has unique and bespoke creatures and special. . .5: Evil Intentions Haunted House
900 Grace Street, Elgin, IL(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 9.34/10
We found our way back to Elgin to visit Evil Intentions (EI) for the 2021 season. This haunt has been rated one of our top haunts in Illinois for the past two seasons and is highly regarded as one of the tensest and frightening haunted houses in our area, something they have the goods to back up.. . .4: The Massacre Haunted House
299 Montgomery Road, Montgomery, IL(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 9.4/10
The Massacre Haunted House (MHH) has been a yearly stop for us for a few years now. Throughout the years, we have had the opportunity to see all changes and additions and attend the off-season events. MHH does not disappoint and always puts on a great show with its energetic actors and their. . .3: HellsGate Haunted House
3101 Canal Street, Lockport, IL(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 9.42/10
When it came to the 2020 season, The team at Zombie Army Productions (ZAP) took one for the health and well-being of the general public and decided to remain closed for the season last year. However, ZAP has graced Chicago by putting a 2021 schedule out and of course, HellsGate (HG) is on the list.. . .2: Reapers Revenge
460 Green Grove Road, Scranton, PA(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 9.52/10
Reapers Revenge (RR) is the place to go for a fun, albeit fright-filled, evening! Prepare yourself for 5 amazingly disorienting and terrifying attractions all located in one convenient location. This attraction will keep you petrified from beginning to end. As they told us, get comfortable being. . .1: Terror in the Corn at Anderson Farms
6728 County Road 3 1/4, Erie, CO(Click for More Info)
From Our 2021 Review:
Overall Rating: 9.63/10
Celebrating their 20 year anniversary in a big way, Terror in the Corn at Anderson Farms is back and bigger than ever, boasting a full mile of haunted terrain that keeps the scares coming throughout the whole experience! Having last visited in 2019, we were in for twice the treat, as we had not yet. . .