HAUNTED HOUSES

Here are some area holiday-themed haunted houses. While we do our best to ensure accuracy, it’s always a good idea to call or check the haunt’s website before venturing out in the cold.

Sub-Thermal Nightmare:

7-11 p.m. Dec. 8-9 at Dungeon of Doom, 600 29th St., Zion. Tickets: $29.99-$54.99. 847-262-3666; dungeonofdoom.com/specialevents.

The Dungeon has frozen over into a winter hellscape complete with new characters, a unique buried alive show and rooms transformed into a frozen wasteland.

Krampus: The Fright Before Christmas: 7-10 p.m. Dec. 8-9 and 6:30-10 p.m. Dec. 10 at 13th Floor Chicago, 5050 River Road, Schiller Park. Tickets: $29.99-$49.99; $84.99 for VIP. 13thfloorchicago.com/ Krampus.

Horrifying Christmas characters will haunt all who choose to enter, turning holiday cheer to holiday fear. Mini escape games and a photo with Krampus can also be purchased. Check website for times.

Twisted Elves: 7-10 p.m. Dec. 9, 15-16 at Disturbia Haunted House, 1213 Butterfield Road, Suite D, Downers Grove. Tickets: $22.99-$49.99. 630896-2466; hauntedhousedisturbia. com.

Bad Santa, his demented Elves and his many evil accomplices have taken over the huge holiday warehouse.

Christmas Fear: 7-10 p.m. Dec.

15-17 and lights on 12-3 p.m. Dec. 16 at Midnight Terror Haunted House, 5520 W. 111th St., Oak Lawn. Tickets: $30-$45. info@midnightterror.com; MidnightTerror.com.

An interactive, Christmas-themed haunted house where nightmares await.

Christmas Nightmare: 7-10 p.m. Dec. 15-16 at Massacre Haunted House, 299 Montgomery Road, Montgomery. Tickets: $29.99-$49.99. 708-3203327; fearthemassacre.com.

Touted as the longest-running Christmas haunted house in America. Must purchase tickets online in advance; no tickets will be sold on-site.