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The Haunted Attraction Association certified 67 top haunts for 2026 with new Gold and Silver tiers. Here's what the certification means and how to find one near you.

Home Depot just dropped 14 new animatronics and props for Halfway to Halloween 2026 — the biggest early-season release yet. Here's every item ranked, with prices and our top picks.

Many people considering their first haunted attraction wonder whether haunted houses are actually safe. While the experience is designed to feel intense and unpredictable, professional haunted houses operate under strict safety guidelines to protect visitors.

The answer depends on the type of attraction. Haunted houses vary widely in intensity, ranging from family-friendly spooky fun to extremely intense experiences designed to terrify even seasoned horror fans.

In a haunted house, guests walk through a dark, themed attraction filled with actors, lighting effects, sound design, and staged scare moments. Groups move room-to-room along a guided path, encountering jump scares and immersive scenes before exiting. Most experiences last 15–45 minutes.

Tower over the competition with Home Depot’s 2025 giant Halloween animatronics—massive creatures that define the season’s biggest scares.

Uncover Home Depot’s Grave and Bones theme for 2025 with skeletal animatronics and tombstone yard displays that raise the dead.

Discover Home Depot’s 2025 Gruesome Grounds collection — towering animatronics, witches, and wolves that turn your yard into a haunted forest.