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Haunted houses in and out of metro Detroit to make scary times scarier

- Miriam Marini Contact Miriam Marini: mmarini@gannett.com

In case the world isn’t scary enough and you want to kick it up a notch, Halloween is right around the corner. And with it comes spooky attraction­s galore across metro Detroit.

The creaky doors of many haunted houses local and not-so-local open this weekend, giving ample time to get in the Halloween spirit. Especially given that most haunted houses stayed shuttered last season because of coronaviru­s concerns, we’re itching for jump scares.

Here are some haunted houses to check out this season, if you’re brave enough.

And remember, medical experts advise people to mask up in enclosed spaces. So please be cautious when getting the bejesus scared out of you.

Azra Chamber of Horrors Haunted House

Address:

Heights

Ticket cost: $35 general admission

The attraction includes a multilevel maze of a haunted house with each section promising to be more terrifying than the last.

31401 John R Road, Madison

The Scream Machine

Address: 23131 Ecorse Road, Taylor Ticket cost: $25

The asylum-themed haunted attraction asks one question: “Do you dare cross the threshold of insanity and stare face to face with your deepest fears?”

That about sums it up.

Circus Sinister by Wyandotte Jaycees

Address: 3131 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte Ticket cost: $15

The Jaycees are back with another annual haunted attraction. This year, it’s featuring everyone’s nightmare: deranged clowns.

Wiard’s Orchards Night Terrors

Address: 5565 Merritt Road, Ypsilanti Ticket cost: $52 for admission to five attraction­s on Saturdays, $47 on Friday and

Sunday, $19 for single attraction

The haunted park consists of five haunted attraction­s: An asylum, haunted barn, mineshaft, caged clowns and hayride.

Hush

Address: 37550 Cherry Hill Road, Westland

Ticket cost: $28.99

The thrilling campus features three attraction­s: Hellmouth, a portal to the underworld; Ancient Evil, with haunted catacombs; and Rosecliff Hall, a haunted manor.

Eloise Asylum

Address: 30712 Michigan Ave., Westland Ticket cost: $40

The infamous asylum is now a haunted attraction this year. The self-proclaimed “Disney of haunted attraction­s” utilizes advanced projection technology that transports visitors into the horror.

Attraction­s outside of metro Detroit

worth checking out:

h Slay Nights: 1800 N. Burkhart Road, Howell.

h Darksyde Acres: 11375 Rowe Road, Jonesville.

h Abandoned Acres Farm: 7737 Fruit Ridge Ave., Sparta. h Rotten Manor: 13245 Dixie Hwy., Holly. h Slaughterh­ouse Adventure and Grand River Maze: 5781 Grand River, Fowlervill­e.

For families and kids:

h Zoo Boo at the Detroit Zoo: 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak.

h The Wilson Barn Pumpkin Fest: 29350 W. Chicago, Livonia.

h Hallowe’en at Greenfield Village: 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn.

h Skeletons are Alive in Downtown Northville: 215 W. Main St., Northville.

Have a creepy Halloween, and happy haunting!

 ?? JOHN FROELICH, SPECIAL TO THE FREE PRESS ?? Hush Haunted Attraction in Westland, features a cast of over 30 actors roaming an indoor-outdoor complex.
JOHN FROELICH, SPECIAL TO THE FREE PRESS Hush Haunted Attraction in Westland, features a cast of over 30 actors roaming an indoor-outdoor complex.

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