Haunted House
Holiday Events: Open Saturdays, Dec. 12, 19 & 26
Krampus Nightmare
Christmas is coming early! Join us for a new Krampus Experience, full of holiday features and themes, thousands of lights, immersive scares, unforgettable encounters, and the kind of adrenaline rush you won’t find anywhere else. All built inside an abandoned movie theater. Choose one of 3 Saturdays: December 12, 19 and 26th.
Laurel's House of Horror is the DMV's largest haunted house in the sprawling, haunted cinema complex.
Special presale tickets and holiday discounts available now. Reserve "Love is Blind" for 50% off!
Message from the Crew:
What an incredible 2026 haunt season at Laurel’s House of Horror! Thank you to everyone for the overwhelming love and support! We broke multiple records and were ranked #2 in the country by The Scare Factor!
None of this would have been possible without our amazing cast, crew, staff, and loyal fans. Thank you for making this season unforgettable! We can’t wait to see you for Krampus Nightmare!
Ticket Info
Available online and at the door on select dates.
Love is Blind Presale: Valentines haunted house in February. Get 50% off now!
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Upcoming Events
THE DMV’S #1 Local Haunted House!
Krampus Holiday Event: Dec 12, 19 & 26, 2026
Love is Blind Event: Feb 13 & 20, 2027
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
Rules and Warnings : Please read before attending
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.
