Terrifying Cleveland-Area Haunted Houses and Ghostly Experiences to Freak You Out This Halloween Season

12 Hours of Terror at the Capitol Theatre

1390 West 65th St., Cleveland

Cleveland Cinemas' beloved annual horror movie marathon "12 Hours of Terror" returns to the Capitol Theatre Oct. 21st. This years films include Slumber Party Massacre 2, Final Destination 2, Hereditary, Cabin in the Woods, Brain Damage and From Dusk Til’ Dawn. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 the day of show.

The Haunted Schoolhouse and Laboratory

300 Triplett Blvd., Akron

The Haunted Schoolhouse and Laboratory has been in operation since 1974, perennially making "Top 10 Best Haunted Houses" lists. This year, you can get your chills on seven floors of terror. It’s open every Friday to Sunday through October and on Halloween.

Haunted Cleveland Lakefront Ghost Tour

Visit the famous sites of exorcisms, haunted houses and more on this tour. Tickets are $25 per person and available most nights at 8 p.m.

Bloodview Haunted House

1010 Towpath Trail, Broadview Heights

For over 30 years, Bloodview has been a familiar name among haunted attractions in Northeast Ohio. Created by the Legion of Terror, the world's oldest improvisational horror production company, Bloodview offers three attractions for one price, including the Gorehouse, billed as Bloodview's goriest attraction ever. Bloodview's actors also stage spontaneous performances in the outdoor lot, with a new theme every weekend.

Pioneer Waterland’s Fall Fear Nightmare

10661 Kile Rd., Chardon

Ever wanted to do zombie paintball? Well you can at Pioneer Waterland in Chardon this year. Come face to face with the undead this fall season. Every Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. until midnight in October.

Hudson Haunted House

2250 Barlow Rd., Hudson

Presented by the Hudson Jaycees, the 46th annual Hudson Haunted House is a must-visit on this list. Visit the Black Hole there for a frightening time. It will be open every Friday through Saturday in October. Sundays are also open and a less scary night and during the day for kids.

Carnival of Horrors

305 Wertz Ave., NW, Canton

Starting in 2003, Blossom Music Center transformed into a haunted Halloween experience. In 2021, it moved to Canton to the Stark County Fairgrounds but it's just as creepy. There are four different haunted houses that attendees can visit, including an old, abandoned Fun House, the Trail of Terror, the Insane Asylum and the Freakshow in 3-D Terrorvision. It runs to October 30th every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Escape From Blood Prison

100 Reformatory Road, Mansfield

A former prison is a scary place on its own merits. The psychotic inmates and clowns that are let loose at the Ohio State Reformatory will make this prison even scarier than usual. It’s open from now until October 29th, every Friday through Sunday, starting at 6:45 p.m.

Factory of Terror

4125 Mahoning Rd. NE., Canton

What makes the Factory of Terror in Canton so notable? It's set in an actual abandoned factory, for starters, and offers numerous attractions, including a mirror maze and a 3D-experience. Get your thrill on with The Scare Chair, which will take you on a bumpy, scary ride. This haunted house has been named the largest indoor haunted house in the world by the Guinness Book of World Records. It’s open every Friday through Sunday through October 29th and also November 4th.

The Spooky Ranch

19066 East River Rd., Columbia Station

The Spooky Ranch is back for its 30th year with dozens of scary attractions, including the Extreme Nightmares Haunted House (which children under 11 are not allowed to enter), Monster Vision in 3-D, the Bloodslinger’s Saloon, the Haunted Barn and the famous Haunted Hayride. The Ranch goes through October, every Thursday through Sunday night.