“For those who prefer Halloween haunts of the terrifying kind, who have a hankering for horror and prefer scares up close and personal, a number of haunted houses open this weekend in the suburbs and beyond.

Note that most of these attractions don’t allow visitors younger than 13. Many also require visitors to purchase timed, dated tickets in advance. Lastly, judging from the promotional videos, these haunts are not for the faint of heart…”

“Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group, the world’s largest Halloween-themed entertainment company, is bringing spooky terror nationwide this Halloween season with a massive lineup of attractions and events that span multiple states across the country.

This year’s lineup is loaded with brand new add-ons and experiences as well as returning favorites, with highlights including Shaqtoberfest aboard the haunted Queen Mary in Long Beach, California, which returns for its second Halloween season…”