Screamworld – Haunted Houses in Houston, TX

Let’s see: we’ve had a Screampark and a Scream Zone, but I do believe this is the first Screamworld of the season. Clearly these folks are in it to win it. After all, why settle for a park or a zone when you could have a whole world of screams?

The shivers and shudders begin in Houston, Texas as Screamworld ramps up another killer season. Widely considered the best in the region, Screamworld dominates the competition with five awesome attractions for the price of one. This is no amateur affair. Screamworld purchased its own land and built all of its own buildings 9 years ago in order to provide guests a superior experience – no crappy outdoor lines, no standing in the rain. The only thing left is pulse-pounding fear.

They also negotiated the popular complaint of waiting in two or three lines a night. Instead, Screamworld today features a single line. At peak times, you’ll still do your waiting, but once you start your blood-soaked journey into the unreal, there’s no stopping it. Five haunted attractions, all in a row, try to keep your pants dry.

Speaking of the attractions, another big claim to fame at Screamworld is variety. With five houses and mazes to explore, you’ll find the pitch and pace of your night shift deftly with the scenery, sounds and atmosphere.

Haunted Hotel is a signature of sorts; certainly the most impressive house. They’ve pulled no stops on the number of thrills in this animatronics-laden 12-room horror. However, they know that some people just don’t do fancy. The same way 70’s horror movies are so much scarier than today’s, the old-school surprise scares of The Edge of Darkness really trump all. This low-tech maze relies on darkness and the fear of the unknown to deliver probably the biggest scares of the night.

Movie Monsters in 3D isn’t very scary, but it’s a fun romp featuring gorgeous (and gruesome) 3D murals; glasses provided. The final two terrors take place outdoors, but continue to keep the night fresh. The Maze of Maniacs comes at you hard with unpleasant creatures and unsettling effects at every turn. Then the Tobias Strange Family Cemetery turns up the creep factor.

It’s a lot for you fear fans to love, and it’s all available for one upfront admission. It’s really no surprise that America’s Best Haunts named it one of the best in the country for 2009. (See our list of the Top 13 Haunted Houses in America)

Screamworld opened up a few weeks back and will continue to scare 12 year-old girls and grown men alike through November 7. Hours vary by day and date. General admission is $25, but if you buy online, you can get the VIP Fast Pass (skip the line) for only four bucks more. That’s $29 dollars for the whole show and almost no waiting. Children under 12 not recommended. Learn more.

Just a hop, skip and a jump up the tollway, we like the Hilton Garden Inn Houston / Sugar Land for the occasional trip to the Houston area. It’s not the closest you could find, but the location makes for an effortless trip, and we like the hotel.

Got a taste for terror? Head over to our official coverage of the “Top Haunted Attractions in America“.

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