19 haunted houses and other Halloween screams in Southern California this weekend
Looking to get scared witless this Halloween weekend? Here’s your guide to select haunted houses, escape rooms and other frights to tickle your terror bone. Events run through the weekend unless otherwise noted.
Blackthorne Screamfest: Two mazes, plus live music and DJs; for ages 13 and up. Pico Rivera Sports Arena, 11003 Sports Arena Drive, Pico Rivera. Friday and Saturday only. $25-$80. www.blackthornescreamfest.com
BOO-tanicum: Family-friendly event with ghost stories, haunted house and more. Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. Saturday only, 4 to 10 p.m. $15; children 5 and under, free. www.theatricum.com
Creep L.A.’s Entry: A 1970s-era artist descends into madness in a series of interconnected vignettes in this terror tale inspired by the films of David Lynch and Stanley Kubrick; includes an interactive pre-show lounge. Creep LA, 2316 N. San Fernando Road, L.A. $40-$50. www.creepla.com
Cross Roads Escape Games: Two escape rooms — “The Hex Room†(ages 16 and up) and “The Fun House†(ages 13 and up). 4245 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim. $32, $35. www.crossroadsescapegames.com
Escape Hotel Hollywood: Six immersive escape rooms built around such themes as an abandoned day care facility and a witches’ lair. 6633 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. $39. www.escapehotelhollywood.com
Escape Room L.A. Four themed environments: “The Alchemist,†“The Theatre,†“The Detective†and “The Cavern.†120 E. 8th St., 3rd Floor, L.A. $32 and $37, with half-price tickets available Halloween weekend. www.escaperoomla.com
Fallen Saints: Interactive theatrical experience in the style of a seance at a Victorian-era mortuary. TAG Studio, 2813 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. $15. Friday and Saturday only. www.fonproductions.com
4th Annual Urban Death Tour of Terror: All-new edition of this semi-immersive horror-themed theatrical attraction. Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre Group, 4850 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. $15. Friday, Saturday and Monday only. www.zombiejoes.com
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios: Four scare zones, the Terror Tram and new mazes based on “American Horror Story†and “The Walking Dead.†100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City. $79 and up. www.halloweenhorrornights.com
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort: Highlights include the annual “The Nightmare Before Christmas†takeover of the Haunted Mansion, and the soon-to-close Twilight Zone Tower of Terror ride. Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim. $95 and up. disneyland.disney.go.com
Knott’s Scary Farm: Haunted rides and attractions, plus mazes, scare zones and two spooky shows including one starring Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. Knott’s Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park. $37-$72. www.knotts.com/scaryfarm
Los Angeles Haunted Hayride “Secret Society,†this year’s edition of the 30-acre attraction, offers two new experiences — “Elite†and “Deranged†— and the opportunity for guests to exit the wagon. Griffith Park (Old Zoo), 4730 Crystal Springs Ave., L.A. $32-$61. www.losangeleshauntedhayride.com
Revenge of the Ninja Japanese-themed haunted maze returns for its eighth year; features a free, family-friendly block party. The Way of the Shadow Martial Arts Academy, 18731 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. $5. revengeoftheninja.com
The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor: Six mazes including the all-new “Intrepid,†plus screenings of “Panic: A 4-D Experience.†The Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach. $20 and up. www.queenmary.com
Six Flags Fright Fest: Haunted rides and attractions, an outdoor maze, plus a new scare zone inspired by the D.C. film “Suicide Squad.†Six Flags Magic Mountain, 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia. $64.99-$79.99. frightfest.sixflags.com/magicmountain
The Tension Experience: Ascension: Participants are indoctrinated into a faux cult in this movie-length immersive experience co-created by one of the directors of the “Saw†franchise; no one under 18 admitted. Converted warehouse, address provided to ticket holders, Boyle Heights. $125. www.thetensionexperience.com
Trap House L.A.: Punk-rock themed escape room, art exhibit and Grand Guignol mashup includes special-effects cadavers and fake blood (dress appropriately); for groups of six or fewer. Think Tank Gallery, 939 Maple Ave., Second floor, L.A. $25, $35. www.traphouse.la
Wicked Lit 2016: Unbound Productions continues to scare up audiences with site-specific adaptations of three terror tales, including the H.P. Lovecraft classic “From Beyond.†Mountain View Mausoleum and Cemetery, 2300 N. Marengo Ave., Altadena. $35-$75. www.wickedlit.org
The Witches’ Ball: A Halloween Bacchanal: Halloween bash inspired by classic Italian horror films features a scare zone, live performances and more; for ages 21 and up. Secret location, announced to ticket holders the day of. Saturday only, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. $60. www.thedrunkendevil.com
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