18 Oct 5th–Oct 11th, 2023 phoenixnewtimes.com phoenix new Times | music | cafe | film | culTuRe | NighT+Day | feaTuRe | NeWs | OPiNiON | feeDBacK | cONTeNTs | new digs, albeit in the same North Phoenix shopping center it’s been for decades. It’s the only thing that’s changed, as it still offers multiple state-of-the-art themed attractions and panic-inducing thrills under one roof. This year’s attractions include “The Deadlands,” a post-apoca- lyptic scenario caused by a viral outbreak, and “Repossessed,” where a demonic nun seeks to unleash untold fear and suffering. Hours and prices: Operates nightly through Halloween, except October 10, 11, 16, 17 and 23. Hours vary. Tick- ets are $27.99 to $32.99 in advance and add-ons include $10 fast-passes and $20 skip-the-line passes. Platinum tickets are $74.99 and include various perks. Scarizona Scaregrounds and Fright in the Lights 1901 N. Alma School Road, Mesa 480-444-2590 scarizona.com frightsinthelights.com Halloween experiences both quaint and chaotic await at Mesa’s Scarizona Scaregrounds. If you’re into scares, there are two haunted attractions available: “Mayhem in the Madness” features a chaos-filled hell realm containing “clowns, blood, guts, gore ... and other shocking experiences.” Meanwhile, “Startled Darkness” allows you to walk through pitch-black environments where constant sounds, jolts and unseen menaces will get your heart pounding. If you’d rather stay in your car, there’s also the Frights in the Lights drive-thru light show, where you can cruise past illuminated ghosts, pumpkins, spiders and more. Hours and prices: Scarizona Scare- grounds opens at 6:45 p.m., Oct. 6 to 7, 13 to 15, 19 to 22 and 27 to 31. Closing times vary. Tickets are $24.95 for general ad- mission, $45.95 for admission with a fast-pass, or $59.95 for VIP access and no waiting. Frights in the Lights runs 6:30 to 9 p.m., Sundays to Thursdays and 6:30 to 10 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 31. Admission is $29.95 to $114.95. Mill of Madness 3749 E. Atlanta Ave. 480-631-3021 millofmadness.com Newly opened spooky spot Mill of Madness is hoping to “shake up” the Valley’s haunted house scene with an engrossing plot — which involves unrav- eling a conspiracy surrounding “human experiments gone awry” — professional actors, cutting-edge special effects, immersive environments, carefully crafted sets, realistic props and owners who are involved in the indie horror industry. “We really want to take things to the next level,” says co-owner Ryan Barney. Hours and prices: Runs nightly, 7 to 10 p.m., through Halloween, except on Oct. 9 to 10, 16 to 17 and 23. Tickets are $25.99 for general admission or $35.99 with a fast-pass. Fear Farm 6801 N. 99th Ave., Glendale 623-866-5378 fearfarm.com Fear Farm’s been freaking locals out since the late ’90s and has become a Halloween institution in the Valley. Described as a “haunted fairgrounds” by its proprietors, the 26-acre outdoor spot includes four attractions this year — “The Rot Shop,” “Hollow House,” “Depths of Darkness” and “Infestation” — plus a corn maze. There’s also a separate midway with roaming characters, live entertainment and food vendors, just in case you need some fried foods after being frightened. Hours and prices: Runs nightly through Halloween, except Oct. 9 and 16. Hours vary. Tickets are $27.99 to $32.99 in advance and add-ons include $10 fast-passes and $20 skip-the-line passes. Platinum tickets are $99.99 and include various perks. Sanctum of Horror 6555 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-200-8163 sanctumofhorror.com Sanctum of Horror has been a local staple of Halloween since the early 2000s. Situated outside Mesa’s Superstition Springs Mall, it features separate areas that each pile on scares: “The Breach” involves wandering through an abandoned military bunker, while the adjacent “Sanctum of Horror” depicts the gore-filled childhood home of an escaped mental patient named Lenore and the asylum where she was imprisoned. Be warned: She haunts both locations and is eager to avenge her mistreatment on anyone who dares cross her path. Hours and prices: Doors open at 7 p.m. nightly through Halloween, except on Oct. 9 to 11, 16 to 17 and 23 to 24. Closing times vary. Tickets are $28 for general admission and $42 for admission plus a fast pass. Halloween Town from p 16 One of the mutated menaces of “The Deadlands” attraction inside 13th Floor Haunted House. (Photo by Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group)
