This year, creators are appealing to the fans of American Horror Story with the addition of Hellzapoppin, a world renowned theatrical rock ‘n roll, circus freak-show who will execute some of their deadliest stunts to a live audience. Expect to see fire breathing, glass eating, sword swallowing and other human oddities and curiosities on stage each night.  1455 Asylumwill offer what’s left of the overpopulated medical facility that was overrun by the mental patients who violently took over. Those who dare to walk those halls may come across some of the missing doctors and nurses. The Gates of Phobia will transport people into a world of skewed reality, where they’ll receive a 3D anxiety encounter that will haunt their souls and play with their senses. Everything from the fear of insects, reptiles, spiders and clowns to the fear of dizziness and enclosed spaces. Back by popular demand, HOH will offer The Dark Hour Monday thru Wednesdays, where visitors can walk the halls of the 1455 Asylum during a power outage between 10-11PM.

Also new for this year, Scare X Studios will serve as a movie theater in an old abandoned warehouse on the House of Horror grounds. Cult classic horror films, such as Nightmare on Elm Street, Halloween, The Omen, The Ring and Poltergeist will be featured each night. For those who can’t stomach the haunted house and/or the movies, they’re invited to venture into The Freak Emporium, which will offer a collection of bizarre items from around the world such as Alligator Boy, the Two-headed Siamese Baby Skull, remains of a Chupacabra, the Fiji Mermaid, and a Vintage Guillotine, to name a few.  Throughout the entire month, the Haunted Carnival will have plenty of rides for people to enjoy in between each scare.