New Jersey is home to some of the scariest haunted houses, each offering a unique and terrifying experience for thrill-seekers. As Halloween creeps around the corner, here’s a look at five haunted attractions in the state guaranteed to make this season unforgettable.
Brighton Asylum (2 Brighton Ave. Passaic, NJ)
Known as one of the scariest haunted houses in the tri-state area, this attraction takes visitors through the eerie halls of an abandoned asylum where terrifying, deranged patients lurk around every corner. Previously used for housing for the mentally unstable in the 1940s, the experience is filled with high-tech special effects and animations that bring the asylum’s petrifying past to life for just $40.
House of Horrors (645 Cranbury Rd. East Brunswick, NJ )
Everything in your nightmares is at House of Horrors. This indoor haunted house is filled with gruesome characters, including ghosts, ghouls and other nightmarish creatures that jump out of the shadows. The dark halls create a disorienting experience as visitors make their way through a variety of terrifying scenes. It’s a classic haunted house experience, perfect for fans of traditional Halloween scares for only $6 per entry.
Scare Farm (120 South Branch Rd. Hillsborough, NJ)
Set on a working farm, this attraction features three separate experiences: a haunted corn maze, a creepy hayride and a terrifying $50 walk-through attraction. The atmosphere of the farm adds to the sense of isolation, making it feel like you’re truly miles away from safety.
Oasis Island of Terror (3 Circle Dr. Robbinsville Twp, NJ )
Located on the Oasis Family Farm, the attraction surrounds visitors with terrifying scenes and sights that will leave you trembling. With over an hour of wild thrills, it is the ultimate Halloween destination for those urging for a scare. Tickets are priced at $45, granting access to those 12 years and older to a chilling adventure impossible to forget.
13th Hour Haunted House (105 W. Dewey Ave. Suite 5 Wharton, NJ )
Specializing in its elaborate set designs and intense scares, This $40, multi-level haunt features a series of rooms that get progressively scarier as you move through. From creepy clowns to disturbing figures, the actors at 13th Hour are committed to giving visitors a heart-pounding experience. The red blood stains, thick smoke that shields off the hallways and the differentiating smells all contribute to the atmosphere. The attraction is famous for its attention to detail, with each room meticulously designed to terrify. Are you interested in learning more about this place? Check out real reactions from the brave souls of the Hi’s Eye staff who faced their fears inside these haunted houses by watching the video posted above.
Whether you’re seeking eerie farm adventures or a fearsome asylum, these haunted houses in New Jersey offer spine-tingling fun for all who dare to enter before Halloween next week.