Haunted House
Open July 5th
Built inside of an abandoned movie theater -- Laurel's House of Horror presents the debut of "Capital Purge", a new special event in July. Experience an interactive haunted house with games and a special midnight mayhem. Fireworks at 9:30pm, between two open sessions (open 7-9PM, and then again 11pm-Midnight). Inspired by the "Purge" movie series, with two escape rooms open. One night only.
Ticket Info
Available online and at the door on select dates.
Options:
General Admission: one ticket to enter the Haunted House attraction.
Find Escape Rooms options and bookings.
Find Paranormal Investigations and tickets.
Upcoming Events
Welcome to Laurel’s House of Horror 2025 season lineup!
THE DMV’S #1 Local Haunted House
Capital Purge: July 5, 2025
Halloween Season: Sep 13 - Nov 1, 2025
Christmas Nightmare: Dec 2025 (dates TBA)
Brace yourself for a jam-packed year of screams and thrills! We’re starting off with a bang with our Haunt season, marking a decade of FEAR. Don’t miss out on our off-season events - mark those dates on your calendar for more spooky fun.
About the Haunt
Built inside of an abandoned movie theater -- Laurel's House of Horror is Maryland, DC and Virginia's largest indoor and scariest haunted house attraction.
The Halloween season's "House of Horror" is always a brand new experience with several unique and terrifying exhibits. With over 28,000 square feet of movie icons, clowns, spiders, snakes and the old building's unexplained paranormal activity, you'll find something unexpected around every corner. Try this year's Ghost Tours after closing time with your very own paranormal guides!
Frequently Asked Questions : Read FAQs
Ticket Office : 240-294-8444
OPEN RAIN OR SHINE!
- We are an indoor facility, and have overhangs outside for the line.
- Speed passes are available each night to skip the line.
- Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE. Please double-check your booking before purchase!
- During the Fall, Sundays and Thursdays may close one hour earlier at 10PM (see schedule).
- If you have an emergency and cannot attend on the night you purchased tickets, general admissions tickets can be used on any other available night the haunted house is open for that fall season. Please note: tickets cannot be transferred or applied to future events, and no exceptions are available for escape rooms or ghost tours.
FOR YOUR SAFETY : we kindly ask that you do not show up intoxicated for your adventure. This is for your own personal safety, as well as for other guests. We are in an old movie theater -- our floors are often slanted, and we have many delicate props and custom-made décor. We reserve the right to remove a guest for safety reasons, particularly if they cannot control themselves due to inebriation. Please save your "party time" for after your experience! We will gladly tell you where great bars are in the area once you finish your game. Thanks! - Laurel's House of Horror Management.
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Dedication to Rich:
We debuted the “Carlisle Hotel” during a recent Halloween season. Inside the hotel area, "Cat's Casino" was dedicated with love to the late, great co-owner and creator Rich Blankenship.
