Hailed as “one of America’s scariest haunted houses” by the Travel Channel, House of Torment is celebrating 20 years of delivering sheer terror. Their 40,000-square-foot attraction at 2632 Ridgepoint Drive routinely includes a haunted manor, bloodcurdling penitentiary and nightmarish carnival. House of Torment takes scares seriously; they combine hundreds of skilled, costumed actors with advanced animatronics to create a truly spine-chilling experience. For added fun, they also have escape games, axe throwing and a tavern on-site. Fast pass and skip-the-line tickets are available.
Ready for a jump and a scream? October isn’t all about Oktoberfest, it’s also a time to embrace the frightful, freaky fun of Halloween at the scariest haunted houses in Austin. You see, down here, getting your pals together (especially the ones prone to crying) and running through room after room of ghastly sights is a tradition during the spooky season. The more squeals the merrier. So when you’ve warmed up at the local movie theaters and stuffed your faces with pumpkin everything, terrifying towers are just the recipe for an end-of-fall release. Here are six Austin haunted houses guaranteed to give you and your buddies a fright, and if you need some dutch courage, pre-game at Austin’s best bars before the ride there.
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