Haunted Houses

Blood Manor
163 Varick Street
New York, NY 10013
October 7th - November 5th
Thursdays - 7:30pm - 12:00 am, Fridays & Saturdays - 7:30 pm - 2:00 am, Sundays – 6 pm – 11 pm Tuesday 10/25 - 7:30 pm - 1:00 am, Wednesday 10/26 - 7:30 pm - 1:00 am, Thursday 10/27 - 7:30 pm - 1:00 am, Halloween 10/31 – 6:00 pm -1:00 am
$25 + $3.50 fee online or $35 at the door for General Admission Tickets,
$40 + $3.50 fee for R.I.P Express Entry Admission from October 7th – 16th
$45 + $3.50 fee for R.I.P. Express Entry Admission after October 16th
(212) 290-2825
http://www.bloodmanor.com
Review By BooYork Staff: Surprises are fast and frequent at the Blood Manor haunted house. Once you step foot in its blood-spattered halls, your survival is up to you. Be prepared to be scared over and over again by a bloody slaughter, the Dark Knight’s “Joker,” and much more. We rank this one as extremely scary because of the actors’ very realistic, very bloody costumes and the brilliant—but quite creepy—design and ambience of each room. This realistic and top-rated haunted house is sure to get your screams out. Blood Manor has a new location this year: 163 Varick Street, Manhattan. Not recommended for anyone under 14 years of age.

Candlelight Ghost Tours Merchant’s House Museum
Merchant’s House Museum
29 East 4th Street
New York, NY 10003
Friday & Saturday October 21-22, Thursday – Saturday 27-29, 2011.
$25 - 6-7:30 pm, $30 – 8-9 pm, $40 - 9:30 pm (includes fourth floor Servants Quarters), MHM Members $13 all times.
Reservations strongly suggested. Not appropriate for very young children.
212-777-1089
http://www.merchantshouse.com/calendar/
Review By BooYork Staff: Vampires and things that go bump in the night, are usually the attractions that Halloween is known for. But what scares us most are the real occurances of simply unexplainable sights. The Merhant House Manor museum sets the stage for the unexplained and awakens the ghosts within. The character of the house brings you back to the time in which it was built and the keepers do a great job of keeping you on your toes. So if you' re looking for a good scare you have come to the right place. Museum by day, Ghost manor by night, The Merchant house is a home to the supernatural.

Nightmare: Fairy Tales
Clemente Soto Velez Cultural and Educational Center (CSV)
107 Suffolk Street
New York, NY 10002
September 30th – November 5th, 6:00 pm – 12:00 pm most nights
Not open on October 3-5, 10-12, 17, 24 & November 1-2
Haunt ticket: $30 in advance, $35 at the door, Vip Ticket : $60, Super Vip Ticket: $100
(212) 352-3101
http://www.hauntedhousenyc.com/
Review By BooYork Staff: Don’t expect this fairy tale to have a happy ending. Do, however, marvel at this beautifully designed haunted house’s rather cool entranceway as you follow Hansel and Gretel into a magical fairy tale forest. Experience the delightful tales of your childhood—Snow White, Pinocchio, and the Dancing Red Shoes—recast in a haunting new light. Get your screams out as wolves and other frightening beasts chase you from cottage to terrifying cottage. And be prepared for the hair-raising finale—a gruesome “medical experiment” in a secret attic laboratory. Because of its high-intensity thrills, no one under 10 is permitted in this haunted house. Anyone under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Trapped in Purgatory: Wizard of Gore
Wizard of Gore
2449 Veterans Rd W,
Staten Island, New York 10309
September 30th – October 31st, 2011,
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm on Sunday Oct 2nd, Monday Oct 10th, Sunday Oct 16th, Sunday Oct 23rd
30 September, 1-7-8-9-14-15-21-22-27-28-29-30-31 October, 7 pm – 11 pm
Daytime Hours: Open every day from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
$18 Wizard of Gore General Admission
$30 Combo Ticket (Hotel 666 & Wizard of Gore)
$28 Small group discount (10 or more) each combo ticket
$25 Large crowd discount (20 or more) each combo ticket
$7 Daytime Ticket (No Actors)
For more information: 718-967-5039
http://www.trappedinpurgatorynyc.com/wizard_of_gore.htm
Review By BooYork Staff: Experience the Wizard of Oz re-imagined in a gigantic, spooky corn maze. All of your favorite characters are there, and much creepier than remembered as you try to find your way through. But be careful—it’s easy to get lost in this one. Even if you’re not a Wizard of Oz fan, the well-acted scenes and spooky interpretations of the films iconic characters make this fright fest unforgettable. Wizard of Gore is located on Veterans Road W, Staten Island. The evening program is not recommended for anyone under 12 years of age.

Trapped in Purgatory: Hotel 666
Hotel 666
Green Side Up Nursery
5050 Hylan Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10312
September 30th – October 31st, 2011,
October 2–10-16-23 - 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
30 September, 1-7-8-9-14-15-21-22-27-28-29-30-31 October, 7 pm – 11pm
Daytime hours: every day from 10am – 6pm
$18 for Hotel 666 General Admission
$30 Combo Ticket (Hotel 666 & Wizard of Gore)
$28 Small group discount (10 or more) (For both Hotel 666 & Wizard of Gore)
$25 Large crowd discount (20 or more) (For both Hotel 666 & Wizard of Gore)
$7 Daytime Ticket (No Actors)
(718) 967-5039
http://www.trappedinpurgatorynyc.com/hotel666.htm
Review By BooYork Staff: Find your way through a very scary corn maze before entering this frightening haunted house. This attractions big scare-factor is that you never quite know when the big scare is coming. And once you’ve entered this frightening haunted house, there is no way back—you’ve got to make it straight through to the end. From a frightening clown to a deadly-looking receptionist, all creepy characters are very scary and realistic-looking, and will scare you over and over again as they show up when you least expect it to chase you through the corn maze and the hotel. Hotel 666 is located on Hylan Blvd, Staten Island. The evening program is not recommended for anyone under 12 years of age.

(Kid Friendly)
After Dark: The Haunting
Madame Tussauds New York
234 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
October 20th -23rd & 27th-30th, 9:00 pm - 12:00 am
$22 Online
$28 At the Door (9:00 pm – 12:00 am)
$18 Groups of 15 or more – group sales after 10 pm
For a $3 discount, print the coupon and take it with you.
http://mtnydiscount.com/ad/special/index.html
(866) 841- 3505
http://afterdarknewyork.com
Have you ever wondered what happens when the lights go out? Dark secrets lurk in the depths of the world-famous wax attraction but don't fear the darkness, fear what lies within it.
For the 3rd year, find out what happens at night as Madame Tussauds New York opens their doors this haunted season. This year is much bigger, much scarier and a whole lot darker! An expanded experience with new rooms, tons of new scares and the only Halloween event with a 4D theater experience! Don't miss New York's darkest haunted attraction for 8 nights only.

Crypt Crawl
The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10025
$20 per person, $15 per student/senior
October 25-28: tour starts at 5:00 pm
October 30: tour start at 1:00 & 2:00 pm
Ticket Number: (866) 811-4111
Participants must be 12 years of age or older
http://www.stjohndivine.org/Halloween11.html
Review by Booyork staff – Not particularly as scary and frightening as common haunted houses, but not less interesting! Creep into the crypts of this Cathedral and learn all about the origin of Halloween. Take note that this is a one time occurrence, and does not run on multiple days. Great atmosphere and very interesting to listen to, it’s a must for you Halloween lovers! Don’t be scared by the fact that its in a Cathedral!

Boo at the Zoo
Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10460
October 1-2, 8-10, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30
Kids in costume get in free.
(718) 220-5100
Activities will start at 11:00 am
Free, except for the Lost Hay Ride.
$23.95 Adult, $15.95 Child, $19.95 Senior (Online Discount)
$29.95 Adult, $19.95 Child, $24.95 Senior (Regular Price)
http://www.bronxzoo.com/plan-your-trip/events-calendar/boo-at-the-zoo.aspx

Morning of the Gargoyles at St. John the Divine
The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10025
Saturday, October 22nd , 10:00 am – 12: 00 pm
$8 per child, with accompanying adult
(212) 932-7347
http://www.stjohndivine.org/Halloween11.html

Queens Farm Haunted House
73-50 Little Neck Parkway
Queens, NY 11426
October 29th, 30th, 31st, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
$4
(718) 347-3276
http://queensfarm.org/events.html
Recommended for children ages 4-12

The Haunted Pumpkin Garden
The New York Botanical Garden
2900 Southern Blvd.
Bronx, NY 10458
Easy to reach by Metro-North or Bronx River Parkway
October 1-October 30, except for Mondays. At 10:00 am
Ticket: Adult $20, Senior $18, Child $8
(718) 817-8700
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2011/10/25/the-haunted-pumpkin-garden-at-the-new-york-botanical-garden

Gravesend Inn Haunted House
Voorhees Theatre
186 Jay Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
October 20th – 22nd, October 27th – 29th, October 31st
Thursdays, 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Fridays and Saturdays, 1:00 – 5:00 pm and 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Monday, October 31st, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
$6 for general admission
$4 for group sales (with ID)
(718) 260-5588
http://gravesendinn.org/index.html

Nightmare: Z-Day
1157 Commerce Avenue
Bronx, NY 10462
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Thursday, October 27th and October 31st
October 7th – 16th, 7:00 – 10:00 pm
October 21st – 31st, 7:00 – 12:00 am most nights
October 7th – 16th: General Admission: $15, Student: $10, VIP: $30
October 16th -31st: General Admission: $20, VIP: $40
(212) 575-0263
http://nightmarebronx.com/index.php
Review By The BooYork Staff - This Bronx warehouse isn’t so much haunted as infected—with a strange virus that’s turned everyone on site into flesh-craving zombies! This survival mission puts you in the middle of a live-action zombie thriller. Your objective is simple: to make it out alive. But with frequent surprise zombie attacks and quick scares around every corner, it's certainly not an easy one—nor one for the faint of heart. Our "zombie hunter" guide perhaps described the experience best: "Don't let your guard down or ZOMBIES WILL EAT YOUR FACE !"

Streampunk Haunted House: Through the Looking Glass
Abrons Arts Center
466 Grand St.
New York, NY 10002
October 22-23, October 26-31
Friday and Saturday: starting at 8:00 pm
Other days: starting at 6:00 pm
$20 Adult (Wednesday, Thursday)
$25 Adult (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 31st)
$10 Student (only sold at the door, as walk up sales)
No children under 8 permitted
(212) 598-0400
http://www.henrystreet.org/news/latest-news/abrons-arts-center-announces-fall-2011-season.html




Haunted Houses Blood Manor 163 Varick Street New York, NY 10013 October 7th - November 5th Thursdays - 7:30pm - 12:00 am, Fridays & Saturdays - 7:30 pm - 2:00 am, Sundays – 6 pm – 11 pm Tuesday 10/25 - 7:30 pm - 1:00 am, Wednesday 10/26 - 7:30 pm - 1:00 am, Thursday 10/27 - 7:30 pm - 1:00 am, Halloween 10/31 – 6:00 pm -1:00 am $25 + $3.50 fee online or $35 at the door for General Admission Tickets, $40 + $3.50 fee for R.I.P Express Entry Admission from October 7th – 16th $45 + $3.50 fee for R.I.P. Express Entry Admission after October 16th (212) 290-2825 http://www.bloodmanor.com Review By BooYork Staff: Surprises are fast and frequent at the Blood Manor haunted house. Once you step foot in its blood-spattered halls, your survival is up to you. Be prepared to be scared over and over again by a bloody slaughter, the Dark Knight’s “Joker,” and much more. We rank this one as extremely scary because of the actors’ very realistic, very bloody costumes and the brilliant—but quite creepy—design and ambience of each room. This realistic and top-rated haunted house is sure to get your screams out. Blood Manor has a new location this year: 163 Varick Street, Manhattan. Not recommended for anyone under 14 years of age. Candlelight Ghost Tours Merchant’s House Museum Merchant’s House Museum 29 East 4th Street New York, NY 10003 Friday & Saturday October 21-22, Thursday – Saturday 27-29, 2011. $25 - 6-7:30 pm, $30 – 8-9 pm, $40 - 9:30 pm (includes fourth floor Servants Quarters), MHM Members $13 all times. Reservations strongly suggested. Not appropriate for very young children. 212-777-1089 http://www.merchantshouse.com/calendar/ Review By BooYork Staff: Vampires and things that go bump in the night, are usually the attractions that Halloween is known for. But what scares us most are the real occurances of simply unexplainable sights. The Merhant House Manor museum sets the stage for the unexplained and awakens the ghosts within. The character of the house brings you back to the time in which it was built and the keepers do a great job of keeping you on your toes. So if you' re looking for a good scare you have come to the right place. Museum by day, Ghost manor by night, The Merchant house is a home to the supernatural. Nightmare: Fairy Tales Clemente Soto Velez Cultural and Educational Center (CSV) 107 Suffolk Street New York, NY 10002 September 30th – November 5th, 6:00 pm – 12:00 pm most nights Not open on October 3-5, 10-12, 17, 24 & November 1-2 Haunt ticket: $30 in advance, $35 at the door, Vip Ticket : $60, Super Vip Ticket: $100 (212) 352-3101 http://www.hauntedhousenyc.com/ Review By BooYork Staff: Don’t expect this fairy tale to have a happy ending. Do, however, marvel at this beautifully designed haunted house’s rather cool entranceway as you follow Hansel and Gretel into a magical fairy tale forest. Experience the delightful tales of your childhood—Snow White, Pinocchio, and the Dancing Red Shoes—recast in a haunting new light. Get your screams out as wolves and other frightening beasts chase you from cottage to terrifying cottage. And be prepared for the hair-raising finale—a gruesome “medical experiment” in a secret attic laboratory. Because of its high-intensity thrills, no one under 10 is permitted in this haunted house. Anyone under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Trapped in Purgatory: Wizard of Gore Wizard of Gore 2449 Veterans Rd W, Staten Island, New York 10309 September 30th – October 31st, 2011, 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm on Sunday Oct 2nd, Monday Oct 10th, Sunday Oct 16th, Sunday Oct 23rd 30 September, 1-7-8-9-14-15-21-22-27-28-29-30-31 October, 7 pm – 11 pm Daytime Hours: Open every day from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm $18 Wizard of Gore General Admission $30 Combo Ticket (Hotel 666 & Wizard of Gore) $28 Small group discount (10 or more) each combo ticket $25 Large crowd discount (20 or more) each combo ticket $7 Daytime Ticket (No Actors) For more information: 718-967-5039 http://www.trappedinpurgatorynyc.com/wizard_of_gore.htm Review By BooYork Staff: Experience the Wizard of Oz re-imagined in a gigantic, spooky corn maze. All of your favorite characters are there, and much creepier than remembered as you try to find your way through. But be careful—it’s easy to get lost in this one. Even if you’re not a Wizard of Oz fan, the well-acted scenes and spooky interpretations of the films iconic characters make this fright fest unforgettable. Wizard of Gore is located on Veterans Road W, Staten Island. The evening program is not recommended for anyone under 12 years of age. Trapped in Purgatory: Hotel 666 Hotel 666 Green Side Up Nursery 5050 Hylan Blvd Staten Island, NY 10312 September 30th – October 31st, 2011, October 2–10-16-23 - 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm 30 September, 1-7-8-9-14-15-21-22-27-28-29-30-31 October, 7 pm – 11pm Daytime hours: every day from 10am – 6pm $18 for Hotel 666 General Admission $30 Combo Ticket (Hotel 666 & Wizard of Gore) $28 Small group discount (10 or more) (For both Hotel 666 & Wizard of Gore) $25 Large crowd discount (20 or more) (For both Hotel 666 & Wizard of Gore) $7 Daytime Ticket (No Actors) (718) 967-5039 http://www.trappedinpurgatorynyc.com/hotel666.htm Review By BooYork Staff: Find your way through a very scary corn maze before entering this frightening haunted house. This attractions big scare-factor is that you never quite know when the big scare is coming. And once you’ve entered this frightening haunted house, there is no way back—you’ve got to make it straight through to the end. From a frightening clown to a deadly-looking receptionist, all creepy characters are very scary and realistic-looking, and will scare you over and over again as they show up when you least expect it to chase you through the corn maze and the hotel. Hotel 666 is located on Hylan Blvd, Staten Island. The evening program is not recommended for anyone under 12 years of age. (Kid Friendly) After Dark: The Haunting Madame Tussauds New York 234 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036 October 20th -23rd & 27th-30th, 9:00 pm - 12:00 am $22 Online $28 At the Door (9:00 pm – 12:00 am) $18 Groups of 15 or more – group sales after 10 pm For a $3 discount, print the coupon and take it with you. http://mtnydiscount.com/ad/special/index.html (866) 841- 3505 http://afterdarknewyork.com Have you ever wondered what happens when the lights go out? Dark secrets lurk in the depths of the world-famous wax attraction but don't fear the darkness, fear what lies within it. For the 3rd year, find out what happens at night as Madame Tussauds New York opens their doors this haunted season. This year is much bigger, much scarier and a whole lot darker! An expanded experience with new rooms, tons of new scares and the only Halloween event with a 4D theater experience! Don't miss New York's darkest haunted attraction for 8 nights only. Crypt Crawl The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine 1047 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY 10025 $20 per person, $15 per student/senior October 25-28: tour starts at 5:00 pm October 30: tour start at 1:00 & 2:00 pm Ticket Number: (866) 811-4111 Participants must be 12 years of age or older http://www.stjohndivine.org/Halloween11.html Review by Booyork staff – Not particularly as scary and frightening as common haunted houses, but not less interesting! Creep into the crypts of this Cathedral and learn all about the origin of Halloween. Take note that this is a one time occurrence, and does not run on multiple days. Great atmosphere and very interesting to listen to, it’s a must for you Halloween lovers! Don’t be scared by the fact that its in a Cathedral! Boo at the Zoo Bronx Zoo 2300 Southern Blvd Bronx, NY 10460 October 1-2, 8-10, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30 Kids in costume get in free. (718) 220-5100 Activities will start at 11:00 am Free, except for the Lost Hay Ride. $23.95 Adult, $15.95 Child, $19.95 Senior (Online Discount) $29.95 Adult, $19.95 Child, $24.95 Senior (Regular Price) http://www.bronxzoo.com/plan-your-trip/events-calendar/boo-at-the-zoo.aspx Morning of the Gargoyles at St. John the Divine The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine 1047 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY 10025 Saturday, October 22nd , 10:00 am – 12: 00 pm $8 per child, with accompanying adult (212) 932-7347 http://www.stjohndivine.org/Halloween11.html Queens Farm Haunted House 73-50 Little Neck Parkway Queens, NY 11426 October 29th, 30th, 31st, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm $4 (718) 347-3276 http://queensfarm.org/events.html Recommended for children ages 4-12 The Haunted Pumpkin Garden The New York Botanical Garden 2900 Southern Blvd. Bronx, NY 10458 Easy to reach by Metro-North or Bronx River Parkway October 1-October 30, except for Mondays. At 10:00 am Ticket: Adult $20, Senior $18, Child $8 (718) 817-8700 http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2011/10/25/the-haunted-pumpkin-garden-at-the-new-york-botanical-garden Gravesend Inn Haunted House Voorhees Theatre 186 Jay Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 October 20th – 22nd, October 27th – 29th, October 31st Thursdays, 1:00 – 5:00 pm Fridays and Saturdays, 1:00 – 5:00 pm and 6:00 – 9:00 pm Monday, October 31st, 6:00 – 9:00 pm $6 for general admission $4 for group sales (with ID) (718) 260-5588 http://gravesendinn.org/index.html Nightmare: Z-Day 1157 Commerce Avenue Bronx, NY 10462 Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Thursday, October 27th and October 31st October 7th – 16th, 7:00 – 10:00 pm October 21st – 31st, 7:00 – 12:00 am most nights October 7th – 16th: General Admission: $15, Student: $10, VIP: $30 October 16th -31st: General Admission: $20, VIP: $40 (212) 575-0263 http://nightmarebronx.com/index.php Review By The BooYork Staff - This Bronx warehouse isn’t so much haunted as infected—with a strange virus that’s turned everyone on site into flesh-craving zombies! This survival mission puts you in the middle of a live-action zombie thriller. Your objective is simple: to make it out alive. But with frequent surprise zombie attacks and quick scares around every corner, it's certainly not an easy one—nor one for the faint of heart. Our "zombie hunter" guide perhaps described the experience best: "Don't let your guard down or ZOMBIES WILL EAT YOUR FACE !" Streampunk Haunted House: Through the Looking Glass Abrons Arts Center 466 Grand St. New York, NY 10002 October 22-23, October 26-31 Friday and Saturday: starting at 8:00 pm Other days: starting at 6:00 pm $20 Adult (Wednesday, Thursday) $25 Adult (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 31st) $10 Student (only sold at the door, as walk up sales) No children under 8 permitted (212) 598-0400 http://www.henrystreet.org/news/latest-news/abrons-arts-center-announces-fall-2011-season.html