Free award-winning home haunted house walkthrough + yard display!

Step into the spine-chilling world of The Nightmare Haunted House, a free award-winning home haunted house walkthrough + yard display located in Minooka, IL. From the moment you arrive, be captivated by our interactive queue line area, designed to immerse you in an atmosphere of anticipation. Haunting music sets the tone as live actors roam, heightening the thrill of what lies ahead. Don’t forget to seize the opportunity for unforgettable photo ops strategically placed throughout, capturing fun haunting memories to cherish.

Prepare for an unforgettable experience as you navigate through meticulously crafted rooms, filled with jaw-dropping props, heart-stopping animations, and over 25 talented live actors who will bring your worst nightmares to life. Our commitment to providing a family-friendly environment shines through with our specially tailored PG tours for kids, ensuring a thrilling yet age-appropriate adventure that will leave them wide-eyed with excitement.

For 2024, our walkthrough attraction has been completely renovated and changed. Step into Doctor Vose’s mind and experience our 2024 theme dubbed Experimental. Twisted creatures and patients have taken over the abandoned halls of the Vose Asylum. The doctor is in…

The Nightmare Haunted House has been voted a Top Ten Halloween Event by Haunted Illinois for three consecutive years and crowned the number one Home Haunted Attraction by Illinois Top 5 for 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. These accolades testify to our relentless pursuit of delivering unparalleled scares and thrills.
Beyond the scares, we are dedicated to making a positive impact.

Since 2016, we have passionately raised over $18,000 in cash donations for Shorewood HUGS, a charity close to our hearts. With the support of our community, we strive to increase this contribution year after year by adding additional charities to support, including more support into our communities by raising cash donations for Team Make A Difference (TMAD) and Haunters Against Hate (HAH) in addition to Shorewood HUGS for 2024. See our pages for more details!

Fueling our passion is an exceptional all-volunteer cast and crew who bring The Nightmare Haunted House to life. Their commitment to creating an immersive experience is evident in every detail, ensuring that you’ll leave with unforgettable memories and a sense of awe.

Join us this Halloween season for an experience that will ignite your imagination, send shivers down your spine, and immerse you in a community-driven event that blends heart-pounding terror with unwavering support for those in need. The Nightmare Haunted House awaits, ready to unleash the thrill-seeker within you.

Please Read:
We are a home haunt, meaning we are located out of our home and within a residential neighborhood. Do not speed, watch for patrons on the street, and do not block driveways, mailboxes, or fire hydrants. Please be mindful of those around you to ensure fun for years to come.