Haunted House Thread!!

[Dan T.]

The only one I've really been to is "Field of Screams" in Olney. I can't really judge it against others...

[Champskins]

Went to Markhoffs haunted forest this past weekend in Maryland, was a bit tipsy, very nicely set up but I dont get scared easily and it did not scare me one bit. I wound up laughing most of the time at how the girls that I was with had tears coming from their eyes and running in circles around me cus the chainsaw guys would not stop puting it on them.

[Skinz4Life12]

^^^Hahaha did you go through the school buses?

[Skinsfan1311]

The only one I've really been to is "Field of Screams" in Olney. I can't really judge it against others...

How did you like it?

[Tweedr01]

Anyone know of any good haunted houses or trails around the Woodbridge/Stafford area? Also, a little OT, but any of the hay rides/mazes for kids too? My wife and I want to go to a really good haunted house or trail at night, and want to take our daughter to one of the pumpkin patches/hay rides/mazes during the day, but I don't know of any in our area.

[Skinz4Life12]

^^^How far are you willing to drive. An hour or less or what?

[Skinz4Life12]

Whoops, double post

[Tweedr01]

I could do about an hour, if my wife is driving it will only take 15 minutes tho

I just want to make sure we go to a good one, we don't get to spend much time together because of work so I don't wanna waste it on something neither will enjoy

[Skinz4Life12]

well, its a little over an hour away from Woodbridge (an hour and 15 minutes) but Markoffs Haunted Forest has to be one of the best haunts in this area. And they have other stuff to do other than the 2 haunted trails they provide.

I'm sure Botched can attest to this and will give his approval.

[Mr. Sinister]

Went to Markhoffs haunted forest this past weekend in Maryland, was a bit tipsy, very nicely set up but I dont get scared easily and it did not scare me one bit. I wound up laughing most of the time at how the girls that I was with had tears coming from their eyes and running in circles around me cus the chainsaw guys would not stop puting it on them.

Eh, most of the actors typically don't get into it until the week of Halloween, and are dialed in on Halloween obviously. Every haunted house/field I've ever been to before Halloween was pretty average.

[Botched]

Anyone know of any good haunted houses or trails around the Woodbridge/Stafford area? Also, a little OT, but any of the hay rides/mazes for kids too? My wife and I want to go to a really good haunted house or trail at night, and want to take our daughter to one of the pumpkin patches/hay rides/mazes during the day, but I don't know of any in our area.

I haven't been to any in that immediate area, but there's a trail in Spotsylvania county called the Wicked Woods. It's pretty good, although short. Last time I went they didn't have any games or snacks or anything, it was pretty much just the trail.

Fields of Fear at Cox's farm in Centreville has a haunted cornmaze and hayride, along with food and Halloween-related games. That would be a good place to bring kids.

Markoff's Haunted Harbor at National Harbor would be an ok choice. The trail isn't that great, but there are some fun activities for kids, and plenty of other stuff around the harbor.

I know none of those are real close, but they're the best I can think of.

[Tweedr01]

It's ok, there isn't much around where we are for really anything, unless you like to go hunting or go to the shooting range, lol. I just figured it would be worth it to check with more experienced people and see if they knew of any. I do appreciate the help though.

[Dan T.]

The only one I've really been to is "Field of Screams" in Olney. I can't really judge it against others...

How did you like it?

You know, it wasn't bad at all. They have a large staging area with bonfires and a snack bar, then you're led to woods with a lighted path where you come across different scenarios. Some are pretty elaborate, with structures you go into.

The best part is that the proceeds go to the Olney Youth Club. It's their major fundraiser.

http://screams.org/index.htm

[sheerarae]

Paxton Manor is one of the best haunted houses I have ever been in. It caters to all sorts of phobias and best of all, it is actually haunted. The animatronics and costuming are phenomenal. It's been on channel 5 news twice since last week, on Holly Morris live a week ago Wednesday and last night with a paranormal group, NovaSPIS. The actors have encounters nightly with one young lady refusing to work in the house! The only drawbacks are that they stop selling tickets around 10pm or shortly after as there is a Leesburg ordinance regarding sound that is strictly enforced.... They have actors in the parking lot and on the hayride to the house. Look for the 12 ft tall swamp hag with the glowing green eyes and hands the size of a huge frying pan. Afraid of clowns, or spiders or gore or are you claustrophobic? You will love Paxton Manor. All proceeds go to a good cause, the Paxton Chapter of the LARC. They have a school for Autistic and Down's Syndrome children on the campus as well as other aids for those with mental disabilities.

[Hubbs]

If you want to hear a man with a very funny voice that sounds like 80s punk singers talking about haunted houses, among other things, with accompanying music, click here (it will also include things like calling Big Ben the "Big Bang Clock" and also him referring to Buckingham Palace in his funny voice - I wish I was making this up):

http://cbswbz.files.wordpress.com/20...ng-clock-r.mp3