Highlights
About This Deal
Highlights
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Brave 40+ minutes of nonstop scares across 26,000 sq ft of terror
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Explore new scare zones, remodeled rooms, expanded midway, and a redesigned queue experience
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Enter attractions like Black Oak Grove, ShadowTek, Laugh & Slash, Rotten Hollow, and Sinister Sideshow Midway
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Enjoy live entertainment before & after the haunt with DJs, jugglers, magicians, stilt-walkers, and roaming monsters
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Play midway games with axe throwing, escape rooms, and creepy photo ops
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Get recognized thrills from NBC, Fox News, and USA Today’s top haunt picks
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Shop Artist Alley for handmade horror merch and local dark art
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Experience actor-driven scares where old-school meets modern effects
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Relax in heated indoor or outdoor waiting areas with music and performance, creating a Halloween atmosphere
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Perfect for Gifting! Give the ultimate Halloween thrill to friends, coworkers, or anyone who loves a good scare
What To Expect
Step into Chicagoland’s ultimate Halloween nightmare at Midnight Terror Haunted House, where 26,000 square feet of darkness swallow you whole. Recognized by NBC, Fox News, and USA Today as Illinois’ #1 haunted house, this actor-driven experience combines relentless old-school scares with modern effects and over 100 monsters waiting to strike. From the moment you enter the redesigned 2025 queue, every second is engineered to build dread. Music pounds, shadows shift, and the line between waiting and experiencing dissolves.

New for 2025, the terror cuts deeper with five immersive scare zones. Creep through Black Oak Grove Hallows Eve, a cursed town frozen in Halloween night. Face the twisted experiments of ShadowTek Corporation, where fear becomes fuel. Stumble into the rotting Laugh & Slash Carnival, stalked by clowns and the buzz of chainsaws. Wander the haunted cemetery of Rotten Hollow, where Silas the Hollow Keeper waits. And just when you think you’ve escaped, the Sinister Sideshow Midway ensnares you with axe throwing, escape rooms, carnival games, and eerie street performers. Midnight Terror doesn’t end when you leave the haunt, it follows you, turning every corner of Oak Lawn into a stage for fear.
Plan Your Visit
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Operating Hours Varies by month, check here for accurate info
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Duration 40+ Minutes
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Accessibility Wheelchair accessible
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Parking Free parking
How It Works
1. Grab the Deal
Buy your Groupon now
2. No reservation needed!
Just show up whenever you’re ready
3. Redeem your Mobile Ticket
Scan your Groupon upon arrival
4. Enjoy the Experience!
FAQs
Is it really scary?
Yes. Prepare for heart-stopping scares. Don’t expect unicorns. This is terror incarnate
Is there an age limit?
No hard limit. The experience is rated PG‑13. Use your judgment when bringing younger guests
Are pregnant guests allowed?
Please consult your physician first. If cleared, you may attend. Be aware of the immersive and strobe-heavy environment
How long are lines?
Wait times vary. Shorter early in the season and on off days. Longer on Friday and Saturday nights. VIP passes are available to skip the line
How long is the walkthrough?
Approximately 30 minutes through the haunted house, plus bonus entertainment and midway fun
Fine Print
- 3-day hassle-free refund guarantee: Free cancellation for up to 3 days after purchase for unredeemed vouchers
- Limit 1 per person(s), may buy 1 additional as gift(s)
- Must use promotional value in 1 visit
- Valid only on listed dates
- No live animals are used in the attraction
- If you get scared, proceed calmly to the nearest emergency exit. Staff will assist you. No refunds are provided
- There are many strobe effects and fog throughout. Not recommended for those with epilepsy, asthma, heart conditions, or expecting mothers without a doctor’s approval
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