Haunted House
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We return this fall for a new Halloween season built inside an abandoned movie theater. The Haunted House features 4 different themes in one continuous walkthrough: The Carlisle Hotel, The Midnight Hour, The Cult and Studio 13. Choose your date for the fall, running September 19 - November 7, 2026.
Special presale tickets and holiday discounts available now. Reserve Krampus and "Love is Blind" for 50% off!
Laurel's House of Horror is the DMV's largest haunted house in the sprawling, haunted cinema complex.
Ticket Info
Available online and at the door on select dates.
General Admission: one ticket to the Haunted House. Includes admission to the DMV's Ultimate Haunted Attraction - 4 different themes in one continuous walkthrough (The Carlisle Hotel, The Midnight Hour, The Cult & Studio 13).
Immeidate Access: Immediate Access to Haunted house. No wait in line, you're up next!
VIP Experience: Immediate access to Haunted House, VIP Lounge (complimentary snacks & drinks, photo-ops & games, plus a gift lanyard.
Behind the Scenes Tour: A special tour of the haunted house with all atmospherics on before we open for the night; guests start off in our VIP Lounge (complimentary snacks & drinks); a visit to the costume & makeup areas while actors get ready; full show tour of the Haunted House; tour of the Escape Rooms. Please note: this does NOT include regular Haunt admission (separate ticket is required).
Escape the Movies: Escape room - solve puzzles in a 45 min game with scenes inspired by horror movies Insidious, Scream and The Nun.
Escape Beetlejuice: Escape Room - solve puzzles in a 45 min game inspired by the movie Beetlejuice.
Krampus Nightmare Presale: Christmas haunted house in December. Get 50% OFF now!
Love is Blind Presale: Valentines haunted house in February. Get 50% off now!
Find Escape Rooms options and bookings.
Find Paranormal Investigations and tickets.
Upcoming Events
THE DMV’S #1 Local Haunted House!
Halloween Season: Sept 19 - Nov 7, 2026
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.
