Netherworld Haunted House: Atlanta’s Scariest Haunted House

Are you brave enough for a night of total terror? Since 1997, Netherworld Haunted House has been terrifying Atlantans with over-the-top special effects, intense make-up, elaborate costuming, and chilling detail. Find out what rules the Netherworld this year.

Each year, thousands of thrill-seekers descend upon the Netherworld Haunted House in Atlanta to face their darkest fears. I went one year, and I’m honestly too scared to go back at this point. That’s because the Netherworld, one of the top-rated haunted attractions in the US, provides a unique and immersive horror experience.

If you’re ready for a night of jumps, screams, and screams of joy, then read on to discover why a visit to the Netherworld Haunted House is an annual must during the Halloween season in Atlanta (even if you’re a fraidy cat like me!).

Enter Netherworld Haunted House

Netherworld Haunted House is a self-guided walkthrough haunted house attraction that develops an original theme every year to keep the scares fresh and new.

The haunted house was created by professional movie costume designers, meaning every monster they create is uniquely terrifying.

This gives Netherworld Haunted House the unique distinction of being one of the scariest haunted houses in Georgia and the Southeast, as well as one of the top haunted houses in the United States. It’s also one of the best fall activities in Atlanta, and you won’t want to miss it.

Haunts at Netherworld

The haunted house is packed with an incredible amount of horrifying detail, with “More scares per square inch than any other haunted house in town,” as Forsyth County News put it. I experienced jumps at every turn coming from above, below, and beside be.

The haunts at Netherworld use custom movie-quality special effects, amazing actors, vividly detailed sets, and truly unique themes that change every year to keep the thrills coming.

Netherworld features two haunt experiences, typically with one a traditional monster theme and the second a sci-fi theme.

Netherworld 2025 Themes

The haunts for 2025 feature Monster Attack and Oblivion: Return of the Mangler & Grendel’s Feast.

Monster Attack sees werewolves, massive robotic war machines, and Frankenstein-esque creations attempting to take over the cursed town of Whyshburg.

Oblivion: Return of the Mangler comes with the surprise of Grendel’s Feast. In this haunt, a demented surgeon has found his way into the dark dimension of Oblivion and is seeking the source of emotion in the human body in order to control all who live. Afterwards, you’ll explore the bizarre carnival sideshow of Mr. Grendel, a flesh-eating ogre disguised as a clown.

Netherworld Hours

For the 2025 season, Netherworld Haunted House is open September 19-20, 26-27; October 3-5, 7-13, 15-31; and November 1-2 and 7-8

The haunted house hours range by night. Typically, the haunted house is open from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and later on weekend nights and nights closer to Halloween.

Netherworld Tickets

Online tickets for one haunt range from $25 to $40 depending on dates. Walk-up tickets range from $30 to $45.

Online Combo tickets for both haunts range from $35 to $50. Walk-up Combo tickets range from $40 to $55.

There are also SpeedPass tickets ranging from $55 to $75 online and ranging from $65 to $80 walk-up, depending on dates.

Escape The Netherworld

Since their move to Stone Mountain in 2019, Netherworld has opened even more scary attractions to thrill you all year-round.

Escape The Netherwold is a series of escape room games. You and your team have an hour to explore a mysterious room, solve challenging puzzles, and escape the Netherworld before your time runs out.

There are currently 5 escape rooms at Escape The Netherworld, including the themes Alien Terror, Tiki Island, Haunted, Nosferatu, and Sasquatch.

Escape The Netherworld is open Wednesdays through Sundays.

House of Creeps Monster Museum

The House of Creeps Monster Museum is full of rare movie props, cool monster displays, fun photo ops, and a collection of Netherworld memorabilia.

The Monster Museum is a great add-on experience for just $5 when you visit Netherworld for Haunts or Escape Games.

Netherworld After Halloween

Netherworld occasionally has special events in the off-season. Keep an eye on their website for Lights On Tours or other Haunted Holidays.

Netherworld Haunted House FAQ

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Cheers!

Paige

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