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NETHERWORLD HAUNTED HOUSE OPENS THIS WEEKEND – CONTINUES THROUGH NOV 7

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/20/26

Atlanta’s Legendary Haunt Kicks Off Its 30th Season of Screams With Two All-New Haunts,
a Halloween Midway, Monster Museum, Escape Rooms + More


WHAT:
NETHERWORLD Haunted House 2026 Season

WHERE:
1313 Netherworld Way, Stone Mountain, GA 30087

WHEN:
Sept. 18–19 and 25–26; Oct. 2–4, 6–12 and 14–31; Nov. 1, 6–7

TIME:
Open nightly at 7 p.m.; closing times will vary
 
TICKETS:
Timed-entry general admission tickets and SpeedPasses are available for purchase. Advance purchase is strongly recommended, as tickets are limited and individual time slots may sell out. More details can be found below. Advance tickets are available at www.fearworld.com.          

The wait is over! This weekend, NETHERWORLD Haunted House opens its doors for its 30th Season of Screams, marking three decades of legendary monsters, cinematic storytelling and larger-than-life Halloween entertainment. The milestone season kicks off Sept. 18–19 with two all-new haunted experiences, CURSE OF THE COLLECTOR and BEYOND OBLIVION: LEGACY OF EVIL, alongside NETHERWORLD’s Halloween Midway, House of Creeps Monster Museum and five year-round Escape the NETHERWORLD escape games.

For 30 years, NETHERWORLD has pushed the boundaries of the haunted attraction experience with unthinkable sets, original characters, award-winning makeup, elaborate costuming, skilled stunt performers, and blockbuster-style special effects. The 30th Season of Screams brings that legacy together with new stories, returning characters, iconic creatures and massive new environments created specifically for this milestone season.

“Opening weekend is when all of the ideas, designs and 12 months of work finally become real,” said Ben Armstrong, co-creator of NETHERWORLD Haunted House. “There’s something incredibly rewarding about standing outside the attractions and watching guests experience these worlds for the first time. This year is especially meaningful because we’re celebrating 30 seasons, so we’ve packed these haunts with pieces of NETHERWORLD’s history while creating plenty of new surprises.”

More details on this year’s haunts:

CURSE OF THE COLLECTOR: The 30th anniversary season begins with an epic supernatural battle that brings together some of the most recognizable characters and creatures from NETHERWORLD’s expansive history.

The primordial soul-gathering entity known as The Collector has rebelled against the masters of the NETHERWORLD in a desperate attempt to destroy the ancient gateway connecting their realm to ours. Joining forces with The Brotherhood’s Frankensteinian warriors, savage werewolves, the Halloween-loving Children of Autumn and his own discarded Husks, The Collector wages war against gargoyles, gorgons, vampires, the Army of the Dead and the towering Undying in a battle that could determine the fate of humanity.

Guests will journey through scenes inspired by legendary NETHERWORLD moments, including The Invasion of the Gargoyles, The Burrower Beneath, The Colossal Undying, The Crawling Eyes, The Devastating Warbots, The Night of the Gorgons, The Halloween Treehouse of Horrors, Jack the Pumpkin Eater, The Library of the Lost, The Vengeance of the Vampires, The Arena of the Dead, The Battle of the Titans and dozens more encounters pulled from across NETHERWORLD’s history.

BEYOND OBLIVION: LEGACY OF EVIL: The adventure continues inside BEYOND OBLIVION: LEGACY OF EVIL, the largest second attraction NETHERWORLD has ever produced.

Powered by the corrupting energy of Oblivion, the infamous Mangler launches his most ambitious experiment yet. Inside a grotesque world of laboratories, slaughterhouses, swamps, abandoned towns and forgotten horrors, captured cryptids are processed into twisted food products while mutant insects, cursed experiments and supernatural creatures become part of The Mangler’s ultimate masterpiece: a decades-long experiment representing his Legacy of Evil.

Guests will encounter The Slaughterhouse of the Cryptids, The Hive, Necrotech Labs, Zombie Rampage, The Haunted Harkness House, Lost in the Forest, Hunted by Bigfoot, Madame Mystique’s House of Voodoo, The Hospital of Horrors, The Realm of the Render, The Behemoth Boogeyman, The Bottomless Pit of Doom and countless new nightmares created exclusively for the anniversary season.

BEYOND THE HAUNTS…
The Halloween experience continues outside the attractions with NETHERWORLD’s elaborate Halloween Midway, featuring towering jack-o’-lantern displays, roaming monsters, themed photo opportunities, games, mini escape games, and fan-favorite treats.

Guests can enjoy Dr. Octane’s Bizarre Beverages, Zombie Rampage Energy Drink, cotton candy, “Blood Bags,” gourmet popcorn, Dippin’ Dots, barbecue sandwiches, pretzels, nachos, mini donuts, vegan corndogs, and more.

For even more adventure, guests can visit Escape the NETHERWORLD, featuring five year-round escape games, including the newest and most intense experience to date, Alien Terror. Escape the NETHERWORLD operates every day and night the haunted house is open during the Halloween season, with tickets sold separately.

The House of Creeps Monster Museum also returns, offering fans a chance to explore rare movie props, iconic NETHERWORLD memorabilia, and monstrous creations beyond the haunted houses.

And for fans looking to take a piece of NETHERWORLD home, the NETHERWORLD gift shop is an emporium of spooky goodness for die-hard fans and collectors who love all things scary. Guests can browse a treasure trove of NETHERWORLD merchandise, dark décor, creepy collectibles, and more.

TIMED-ENTRY TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
All NETHERWORLD tickets are date- and time-specific, with guests selecting a half-hour entry window when purchasing. Guests are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets online in advance to guarantee entry, as capacity is limited and individual slots may sell out.

General admission tickets for CURSE OF THE COLLECTOR are available online from $25–$41, plus service fees and state sales tax. Combo tickets, which include admission to both haunted attractions, are available online from $35–$53, plus service fees and state sales tax. SpeedPasses, which provide expedited entry into both haunted attractions, are available online from $55–$77, plus service fees and state sales tax. A limited number of SpeedPasses are available for each time slot.
RESERVE TICKETS NOW

Due to extensive development and construction near NETHERWORLD, parking will be more limited than in previous seasons. Guests are strongly encouraged to carpool or use rideshare services whenever possible and allow additional time to travel from parking areas to the attraction.

HELP NETHERWORLD MAKE HORROR HISTORY!
NETHERWORLD is also the only haunted attraction in Georgia nominated for USA TODAY’s 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Haunted House / Attraction. As the 30th Season of Screams gets underway, fans can help NETHERWORLD earn a spot among the nation’s top 10 haunted attractions by voting through Sept. 21 at 11:59 a.m. EDT.
VOTE FOR NETHERWORLD HERE

30 YEARS OF NETHERWORLD: THE DOCUSERIES
NETHERWORLD is also celebrating its milestone season with a five-part docuseries on YouTube. Narrated by co-creator Ben Armstrong, the series offers fans an inside look at the people, creativity and history behind one of the country’s most acclaimed haunted attractions, bringing three decades of NETHERWORLD stories to life beyond the haunt itself.

Watch the NETHERWORLD 30th Season docuseries on YouTube.

SCARE SEASON ISN’T OVER YET: FINAL NIGHTS AND NEW LIGHTS ON TOUR AT NETHERWORLD!

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/6/25

Fans Can Experience Two Last Weekends of Full-Scale Frights Plus an Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the 2025 Haunts          

        
WHAT:
NETHERWORLD Haunted House – Final Weekends of 2025 Season + Lights-On Tours 

WHEN:
Final Nights of NETHERWORLD Haunted House: Nov. 1–2 and Nov. 7–8 (open nightly at 7 p.m.; closing times vary) 

Lights On Tours:
Nov. 7–8 with time slots beginning every 20 minutes from 1:00 p.m.–3:40 p.m. 

WHERE:
1313 Netherworld Way, Stone Mountain, GA 30087 

TICKETS:
Evening haunt tickets and speed passes: Fearworld.com | Lights On Tour tickets: Book Now

Halloween weekend isn’t over yet! For those celebrating the spookiest time of year all weekend long, NETHERWORLD Haunted House is keeping the screams alive for two more weekends – Nov. 1–2 and Nov. 7–8 – giving fans one last chance to experience the blockbuster 2025 haunts: MONSTERS ATTACK! and OBLIVION: RETURN OF THE MANGLERfeaturing GRENDEL’S FEAST.

The scares don’t stop once guests exit the haunts – the Halloween Midway will also be open on the final nights, featuring monster meet-and-greets, creepy photo ops, spooky games, and fan-favorite snacks like mini donuts, nachos, bratwurst, vegan corn dogs, and “Blood Bags” filled with drinkable concoctions. For those craving more year-round thrills, visitors can also check out Escape the NETHERWORLD, featuring five immersive escape games, or explore the House of Creeps Monster Museum for a dose of horror history and movie memorabilia. 

And for the first time ever, NETHERWORLD will also offer a special Lights-On Tour day experience during the final weekend on Nov. 7 and 8, inviting guests to explore the attraction in a whole new way. The behind-the-scenes tour offers an intimate, 75-minute guided walk through both haunts, allowing fans to see the sets, creatures, and effects up close – without the screams, fog, and flashing lights. Each tour includes a knowledgeable guide, photo opportunities inside the haunts, and admission to the House of Creeps Monster Museum.

“We wanted to do something special to wrap up this incredible season,” said Ben Armstrong, NETHERWORLD Co-Creator. “The Lights-On Tours let guests step into the haunts in a much more personal way – you can take your time, see the details, ask questions, and really appreciate the artistry behind everything. It’s a perfect encore for anyone who’s already visited this year or just wants one last taste of Halloween.” 

Lights On Tour tickets are $125 per person and extremely limited, with groups of up to eight people per session. Advance purchase is strongly encouraged. Guests should note that Lights-On Tours are separate from evening haunt admission and do not include access to the fully operational haunted house during nighttime hours. 

NETHERWORLD HAUNTED HOUSE BRINGING MONSTERS & MAYHEM TO DRAGON CON 2025

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 8/26/25

DATES YOU NEED TO KNOW…
Thursday, Aug. 28 – Monday, Sept. 1 | Dragon Con Weekend
Saturday, Aug. 30, 10 a.m. | Dragon Con Parade on Peachtree Street; broadcast live on CBS Atlanta (WUPA, Channel 69) at 10 a.m. EST
Friday, Sept. 19 | NETHERWORLD Haunted House Opening Night

This Labor Day Weekend, the streets of downtown Atlanta will tremble as NETHERWORLD Haunted House brings its legion of monsters to Dragon Con. From grotesque new fiends and fan-favorite creatures to an elaborate parade float brimming with terror, NETHERWORLD will once again fuse fright and fantasy as it kicks off its 29th Season of Screams in spine-chilling style.

As the sponsor of Dragon Con’s Horror Track programming, NETHERWORLD will be present all weekend with a booth located on the Marquis level of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. There, fans can snap photos with NETHERWORLD’s famous monsters, learn about this year’s attractions, snag discounts for Escape the NETHERWORLD, and even sign up to join the “Netherspawn” crew for the upcoming season.

In the iconic Dragon Con Parade, spectators will get the very first glimpse of new nightmare-fueled characters from NETHERWORLD’s 2025 themes — the epic monster showdown MONSTERS ATTACK! and the twisted double feature OBLIVION: RETURN OF THE MANGLER and GRENDEL’S FEAST. Alongside the acclaimed attraction’s float, legendary Netherworld denizens will unleash a sneak peek of the fearsome battles, grotesque creations, and sinister clowns that await haunt-goers this fall.
 
“Dragon Con is our official start to haunt season and the ultimate stage to introduce our new characters and themes,” said NETHERWORLD Haunted House Co-Creator Ben Armstrong. “For 2025, we’re unleashing massive new monsters, mind-bending sets, and some of the most ambitious haunts in our history. Dragon Con gives us the chance to share that excitement with fans before we open our doors, and we can’t wait to see their reactions!”
 
A few short weeks after Dragon Con, the scares officially open for its 29th Season of Screams on Friday, Sept. 19. Guests will journey through the monstrous chaos of MONSTERS ATTACK! before plunging into the horrific depths of OBLIVION: RETURN OF THE MANGLER and the grotesque carnival of GRENDEL’S FEAST. Between haunts, visitors can explore the NETHERWORLD Midway, packed with roaming creatures, food, games, photo ops, and festive fun. Tickets — including General Admission and Speed Passes for faster entry — are on sale now at Fearworld.com, and fans are encouraged to purchase early to secure their spot.

THIS YEAR IS A MONSTER! NETHERWORLD HAUNTED HOUSE ANNOUNCES ITS 29TH SEASON OF SCREAMS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 8/20/25

This Fall: Face the Powerful MONSTERS ATTACK! Then, Brave a Twisted Double Feature,
OBLIVION: RETURN OF THE MANGLER & GRENDEL’S FEAST to Experience the Longest,
Most Over the Top Attractions in NETHERWORLD’s History!
 

This fall, the gates of NETHERWORLD Haunted House burst open once again for its 29th Season of Screams, cementing its reign as one of America’s most iconic haunted attractions. Opening Friday, Sept. 19 and running for 35 chilling nights through early November, the 2025 season promises to be NETHERWORLD’s most ambitious and immersive yet.
 
Known nationwide for its blockbuster-quality special effects, elaborate sets, and Hollywood-worthy creatures, NETHERWORLD ups the ante in 2025 with two massive, haunted attractions. Visitors will plunge headlong into the classic monster chaos of MONSTERS ATTACK!, then descend into the eerie depths of a dark double feature: the viscerally terrifying horror of OBLIVION: RETURN OF THE MANGLER and the grotesque carnival nightmares of GRENDEL’S FEAST.
 
“Each year we push ourselves further,” said Ben Armstrong, NETHERWORLD co-creator and industry veteran. “For our 29th season, we’re going bigger, longer, and more overwhelming than ever before – these are some of the most massive haunts in NETHERWORLD’s history, covering the combined walking distance of 10 football fields. We want guests to feel completely transported…like they’re walking through a living nightmare.”
 
MONSTERS ATTACK!: Savage werewolves created by ancient alchemy, massive robotic war machines built with magic-infused science, and Frankensteinian creations fueled by primordial energy battle vampiric hordes, undying behemoths and a vast army of reanimated corpses in a battle royale. Led by the half-man, half-machine leader of the Brotherhood, Anton Varla, and his greatest creation, Cronus, the cursed town of Whyshburg struggles to hold off the attack and launch a doomsday missile to destroy the NETHERWORLD gate forever. But will they complete the mission as the final defenses crumble? Anything can happen when Monsters Attack!  
   
Featuring: Titanic terrors tower over the town, the massive doomsday missile, armored warbots, Frankensteinian fiends on the warpath, the shocking scientific sanctum of Anton Varla, the terror of Cronus, undying giants face to face, the Valley of the Werewolves, the crushing hand, the vampire lord, ghosts in the attic, the undead hordes, aquatic nightmares, Lycan Lungers, the nest of the Skull Spiders, the Cathedral of the Serpent God, the Labyrinth of the Dead and the Stone Golems! More gothic horror than the human brain can comprehend! Can you survive the onslaught of terror when Monsters Attack? 
 
OBLIVION: RETURN OF THE MANGLER featuring the twisted surprise of GRENDEL’S FEAST: The demented surgeon known as the Mangler has escaped his cell in the BOX and discovered the dark dimension known as Oblivion. Now working with four horrific entities of fear, he seeks the ultimate knowledge: finding the source of emotion in the human body and using it to control all who live! Then explore the bizarre carnival sideshow of Mr. Grendel, the ancient flesh-eating ogre disguised as a clown. But beware…these clowns don’t eat popcorn and cotton candy; they have something a little different in mind for Grendel’s Feast!
   
Featuring: The mysterious First Citizen, the Mangler’s twisted experiments, the Chambers of the Unknown, consumed by the Feaster, the Subway of the Lost, the workshop of the Stitcher, the nightmare world of The Boogeyman, the Diabolical Dentist, the laboratory of the Render, the Hospital of Horrors, the Portal to Oblivion and the Darkness of the Pit. More gruesome medical madness and shocking scares than the human mind can comprehend. Then continue your journey through the malignant sideshow of Mr. Grendel’s Feast and face an army of freakish ogre clowns eager to have you over for dinner!
 
Beyond The Haunts…
After braving the haunts, guests can enjoy NETHERWORLD’s Halloween festival-style Midway, filled with towering jack-o-lanterns, monster photo ops, two mini escape games, and food and drinks, including returning fan favorites like Dr. Octane’s Bizarre Beverages (featuring new flavors), light-up cotton candy, “Blood Bags” for sipping like a vampire, Zombie Rampage Energy Drink, and indulgent snacks such as mini donuts, pretzels, nachos, gourmet popcorn, vegan corndogs, new barbecue sandwiches and more.
 
Fans can also experience NETHERWORLD’s five, year-round, immersive escape room adventures, including Tiki Island: Attack of the Shark God, Sasquatch: Bigfoot’s Revenge, Nosferatu: Van Helsing’s Secret, Haunted: Curse of the Night Hag, and Alien Terror: Doom of the Dark Horizon. These cinematic escape rooms continue to challenge and delight guests seeking an interactive adventure before or after the haunt. Tickets and info at www.escapethenetherworld.com.
 
Netherworld Haunted House is now hiring for all departments – from monsters and make-up artists to photo ops, costuming, food service, parking, and sales – inviting thrill-seekers and behind-the-scenes pros alike to join the “Netherspawn” family for its world-famous haunt season.
 
Stay tuned for an official announcement of tickets going on sale in the coming weeks. For more details on NETHERWORLD Haunted House, please visit www.fearworld.com. Photos and interviews with NETHERWORLD’s co-founders are available upon request.
 
NETHERWORLD Haunted House is located at 1313 NETHERWORLD Way, Stone Mountain, GA 30087. Contact NETHERWORLD at 404-999-FEAR.

NETHERWORLD HAUNTED HOUSE BRINGING FRIGHT AND FUN TO DRAGON CON LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 8/26/24

DATES YOU NEED TO KNOW…
Thursday, Aug. 29 – Monday, Sept. 2 | Dragon Con Weekend
Saturday, Aug. 31, 10 a.m. | Dragon Con Parade on Peachtree Street;
broadcast on WUPA Atlanta 69 at 10 a.m. EST
Friday, Sept. 20 + Saturday, Sept. 21 I NETHERWORLD Haunted House Opening Weekend

Dragon Con fans are in for a serious fright this Labor Day Weekend, courtesy of NETHERWORLD Haunted House! With haunt season on the horizon, NETHERWORLD once again returns to Dragon Con, bringing its cast of ghoulish creatures, realistic costumes, Halloween spirit, and an elaborate float for the convention’s annual parade.
 
NETHERWORLD Haunted House is proud to participate in Dragon Con’s horror track, the convention’s home for twisted tales and dark fantasy, featuring a nightmarish lineup of panels, topics, and guests. The haunted house team will have a booth set up on the Marquis level of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis for the entire weekend where they will be recruiting actors, taking photos with attendees, offering discounts for Escape the Netherworld, and sharing additional information about this year’s terrifying haunts.
 
NETHERWORLD will also feature multiple vehicles in the iconic parade, including an over-the-top float. Parade onlookers will be the first to see some of the creepy new characters debuting with this year’s haunt themes, WAKE THE DEAD and MR. GRENDEL’S BIRTHDAY PARTY OF HORRORS, in addition to NETHERWORLD’s iconic classic characters.
 
“Dragon Con weekend is always our favorite way to kick off the official start of haunt season,” said NETHERWORLD Haunted House Co-Creator Billy Messina. “It’s a great way to introduce our new themes and characters to the public and get them excited for the haunts. We’re grateful to participate in Dragon Con each year, and excited for this year’s convention.”
 
A few short weeks after Dragon Con, scare fans can look forward to NETHERWORLD’s official opening weekend on Friday, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Sept. 21. General Admission and Speed Pass tickets for expedited entry are on sale now at FearWorld.com. 

ESCAPE THE NETHERWORLD LAUNCHES NEW “OUT OF THIS WORLD” ESCAPE ROOM!

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 8/13/23

The Latest Room at NETHERWORLD’s Year-Round Attraction Is Now Open!
 

Celebrating its 6-year anniversary, Escape the NETHERWORLD is launching an intense new, over-the-top, space-themed escape room! Fans of NETHERWORLD Haunted House and its world-class attractions can now book this exciting experience along with the other Escape Games available at the facility. Titled Alien Terror: The Doom of the Dark Horizon, this intricate escape room will feature the complex puzzles, realistic props, and jaw-dropping special effects that the NETHERWORLD brand and Escape the NETHERWORLD have become notorious for.
 
After purchasing 10 acres of property in Stone Mountain in 2017, the team behind NETHERWORLD Haunted House knew they wanted to expand beyond haunted attractions and into the popular new world of escape rooms. The initial launch featured three games followed by a fourth in 2019 with a variety of themes designed to challenge and entertain both novices and experts. Created for groups of 4 to 8 players, Haunted: Curse of the Night Hag and Sasquatch: Bigfoot’s Revenge are challenging enough for everyone to enjoy with Tiki Island: Attack of the Shark God and Nosferatu: Van Helsing’s Secret upping the complexity just enough to give players an even greater challenge. Escape the NETHERWORLD is widely renowned for escape rooms that feature both intricate and challenging gameplay in addition to incredibly detailed sets and elaborate twists and turns that completely immerse guests into the game. But fear not, game masters are present to help guide guests and provide clues (if needed) along the way.
 
“We’ve been building and developing Alien Terror: The Doom of the Dark Horizon for some time now, and we are thrilled to finally unveil it to the public” said NETHERWORLD Co-Founder, Ben Armstrong. “The storytelling within this room is next-level, and we are excited to take our guests on a terrifying one-hour adventure into the outer darkness. Time is running out…will they return to Earth, or will they be lost in the vastness of interstellar space? We shall see!”
 
Read on for more details on this NEW themed escape room:
 
Alien Terror: Doom of The Dark Horizon: You have booked a passage on a deep space mining vessel to experience the ultimate thrill – navigating the event horizon of a massive black hole! Awakening from a long slumber, you discover the crew is missing, the ship is experiencing massive failures and some sort of THING is lurking in the darkness hounding your every move! Will you be able to escape the doomed ship before it is pulled into the swirling gravity vortex – or will you meet the same horrible fate as the rest of the crew?
 
The fun is just beginning at NETHERWORLD with haunt season fast approaching. Stay tuned as the NETHERWORLD Haunted House 2023 themes, dates, and ticketing info will be released later this summer.
 
Escape the NETHERWORLD is open Wednesdays and Thursdays 2:20 – 6:40 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 2:20 – 10:00 p.m., and Sundays 2:20 – 8:20 p.m. Patrons must make reservations online at least 4 hours in advance. A minimum of four players is required for each room, while the maximum number available for a regular party is 10. For larger party bookings, contact EscapeTheNetherworld@gmail.com. For more information or to book a reservation, visit www.escapethenetherworld.com.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR THE TERRIFYING RETURN OF NETHERWORLD HAUNTED HOUSE THIS SEPTEMBER 23-24

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/21/22

The World-Famous Haunted Attraction’s Opening Weekend Features Two New Horrific Haunts + Expanded Midway Offerings with Even More Blood-Curdling Fun


WHEN:
Opening Weekend: Sept. 23-24
Open Nightly: Sept. 30, Oct. 1-2, 6-9, 11-16, 18-31, Nov. 4-6
Closing Weekend: Nov.11-12

TIME:
September dates: 7-11 p.m. (7-11:30 p.m. on Sept. 30)
Monday – Thursday in October: 7-10:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday in October: 7 p.m.-12 a.m. (7-11:30 p.m. on Oct.1)
Sundays in October: 7-11 p.m. (7-10:30 p.m. on Oct. 2)
November dates: 7-10:30 p.m.

WHERE:
1313 Netherworld Way, Stone Mountain, Ga. 30087

TICKETS:
Both regular tickets and speed passes for expedited entry are available for purchase. More details can be found below. Attendees are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets in advance at www.fearworld.com.                       

The most highly-acclaimed and terrifying haunted house in the nation, NETHERWORLD Haunted House, is set to make its return during its Opening Weekend this Friday, Sept. 23 and Saturday, Sept. 24 with two nightmarish haunts and plenty of thrilling new additions to its Halloween themed Midway!

This year, thrill seekers will get the scare of their lives at NETHERWORLD’S PARASITIC and THE UNDYING HORROR haunted houses. In THE UNDYING HORROR, visitors will try to escape a massive world-destroying ancient monster and its wraithlike army, and in PARASITIC, guests will confront the mind-controlling spores and carnivorous chlorophyll creatures unleashed by a nefarious plant-based life form filled with the twisted power from last year’s Planet X!

“Both of our haunts this year blend elements of our previous stories into brand new tales, even more intense than the ones that came before them,” said NETHERWORLD Co-Founder Ben Armstrong. “The UNDYING HORROR is a continuation of the COSMIC HORROR saga that began when we first moved to Stone Mountain, and PARASITIC is a story of science gone wrong that features weird plant-based mutations of one of our classic characters, The Harvestman.”

Between the houses, NETHERWORLD has a new option for those who want to join in on the fright called “You Scare.” In this experience, true horror-lovers will get their shot at playing the villain by using a paintball gun, dubbed the “scare blaster,” to shoot paint at an unbreakable see-through barrier, startling those in line for the second haunted house.

In addition to both blood-curling haunts and “You Scare,” NETHERWORLD is launching a laser-based horror survival add-on experience for the first time ever. Titled “Alien Terror,” the experience will put NETHERWORLD adventurers face-to-face with an extraterrestrial monster that has one goal: to turn every player in the game into one of its evil minions with its laser weapon. The official opening date for this experience is to be announced, so stay tuned for more information!

The adventure continues with NETHERWORLD’s updated Midway experience, a Halloween-drenched area that attendees can explore featuring a myriad of creepy photo ops (including a huge new skeletal dragon), roaming creatures aplenty, and a variety of food options including hot dogs, nachos, demented donuts, and gourmet popcorn in flavors like classic butter and hot and spicy. This year NETHERWORLD is also introducing Dr. Octane’s Bizarre Beverages, where the sinister mad scientist Dr. Octane will serve up non-alcoholic bubbling concoctions featuring swirls of colors perfect for a share-worthy video!

“We are incredibly excited for veteran NETHERWORLD fans and first-timers alike to experience everything that we have to offer this year,” said NETHERWORLD Co-Founder Billy Messina. “Our goal has always been to provide visitors with a seasonal Halloween experience that’s beyond compare…and with all the upgrades we’ve made this year, both inside and outside the haunts, we hope that folks will feel that we’ve done exactly that.”

NETHERWORLD Haunted House will be open beginning the weekend of Sept. 23–24, then most dates through Halloween and weekends in November until the closing weekend on Nov. 11–12. Tickets are on sale now. For more details on the haunts and new additions and to buy tickets, visit www.fearworld.com. 

Continue for more information about this year’s two new haunts… 

THE UNDYING HORROR: Concealed in the chaos of a deadly storm, an ancient monstrosity launches massive tentacles to the surface world corrupting everything they touch! Can a battle-worn group of survivors fight their way past the legions of Wraiths and Netherspawn to defeat this nightmarish creature or will the world fall to The Undying Horror?   

Featuring: Warlike Wraiths, Rampaging Netherspawn, The Weird Lab of Dr. Squid, The Old One Arises, The Emergence of the Undying, The Monster-Infested Netherscape, The Undead Army of the Zombie Queen, The Swirling Mists of Zin, The Massive Tentacles of Ubbo Sathla, The Bone Beasts of Carcosa and Face to Face with the Undying Horror! A massive feast of nightmares invades a shattered planet as NETHERWORLD charges headlong into its 26th Season of Screams swarming with supercharged apocalyptic action!   

PARASITIC: A bizarre Parasitic plant-based life form filled with the twisted power of Planet X and grown on a discarded husk of The Harvestman springs to unnatural life in the top-secret facility known as the BOX! After infecting the staff with mind-controlling spores and unleashing an army of carnivorous plant and fungus-based creatures, it seeks vengeance on its foolish captors before attempting to escape into the world of men!  

Featuring: The Fungal Zombies, The Pit of The Green Slime, The Worm that Gnaws, The Monster that Challenged the World, Swamp Beast Horror, Deadly Nightshade, The Chlorophyll Killers, The Bloody Massacre of the Mutilated, Exo Biological Evil Unleashed, The Primeval Pawns of the Parasite, The Nightmare Run and Get to the Chopper! Will you and your team escape the terror that grows within you, or will you succumb to the unimaginable agony as you become one of the Parasitic legions? 

NETHERWORLD HAUNTED HOUSE JOININGTHE ANNUAL DRAGON CON LINEUP THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/1/22

Kicking off the start of the official haunt season, NETHERWORLD Haunted House will once again bring its terrifying monsters, elaborate costumes, and an over-the-top parade float to the annual Dragon Con. Known as the largest multimedia pop culture convention in the world, Dragon Con draws thousands of fans of comic books, sci-fi, cosplay and gaming to Atlanta each year for a five-day event that brings their favorite characters and fantasy worlds to life. This year’s Dragon Con will take place from Thursday, Sept. 1 through Monday, Sept. 5, spanning through Labor Day weekend.
 
NETHERWORLD has played a significant role in Dragon Con every year since its creation in 1997, including acting as a sponsor for the official Dragon Con Parade broadcast on WUPA-TV, Atlanta’s CW-69. Taking place this Saturday, Sept. 3 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., this will be the first time the parade is operating without Covid restrictions since 2019, and the excitement is high among fans and regular spectators.
 
In addition to sponsoring the televised broadcast of the parade, NETHERWORLD is also bringing the element of horror. Fans can expect multiple vehicles, including an elaborate float, and over 50 NETHERWORLD characters fans love to fear! The Dragon Con parade will also mark the public debut of many terrifying creatures from its upcoming 2022 haunts, PARASITIC and THE UNDYING HORROR.
 
Additionally, the highly acclaimed haunted attraction is proud to once again sponsor Dragon Con’s horror track, the convention’s home for tales of terror and dark fantasy with a nightmarish lineup of panels, topics and guests. NETHERWORLD will have a booth set up in the Atlanta Marriott Marquis for the entire weekend where patrons will have the opportunity to talk to NETHERWORLD team members about the latest haunts and take photos with a few famed monsters.
 
Following Dragon Con, true horror lovers can look forward to NETHERWORLD’s official opening weekend on Friday, Sept. 23, and Saturday, Sept. 24. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at FearWorld.com.

NETHERWORLD CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF SCREAMS – EXTENDED TWO WEEKS!

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/24/21, updated 11/4/21

UPDATED 11/4

It’s not too late to get your scare on at NETHERWORLD Haunted House during its 25th Season of Screams! America’s favorite haunted house for over two decades is continuing the frightening fun for two more weekends in November. Both haunts, RISE OF THE NETHERSPAWN and RETURN TO PLANET X in 3D, will be open on Nov. 5-7 and Nov. 12-13. Very limited Timed-Entry Tickets and SpeedPasses are available for purchase and include both of NETHERWORLD’s cutting-edge attractions filled with mind-blowing special effects and animatronics, uniquely terrifying creatures, and access to the newly expanded midway area featuring nightmarish monsters, food truck-style snacks, photo ops, a foam zone, games, and more.

“We couldn’t have asked for a better 25th anniversary season!” said Ben Armstrong, NETHERWORLD Haunted House co-creator. “It has been thrilling to celebrate this milestone with so many new and old fans, and with limited ticketing this year, we wanted to keep the celebration alive by extending the season through the first two weekends in November.”

To keep the adrenaline rush alive following one’s bravery through the haunts, NETHERWORLD’s four escape room games and apocalyptic-themed laser tag arena remain open, along with the House of Creeps Monster Museum. Tickets are on a timed-entry schedule and include entrance into both haunts. It is highly recommended to purchase tickets in advance online as they are very limited and will sell out fast. To purchase tickets and check available time slots, click here.

Know before you go…read up on all of NETHERWORLD’s COVID-19 guidelines and procedures here: www.fearworld.com/wordpress/faq

Original post 9/24/21

Haunt fans, the scariest season of the year has arrived! NETHERWORLD Haunted House officially returns for its 25th year of next-level thrills and chills. Opening this weekend, only the bravest souls will experience the unforgettable pulse-pounding horror featured in two brand-new haunts, RISE OF THE NETHERSPAWN and RETURN TO PLANET X in 3D, from co-creators Billy Messina and Ben Armstrong.

“This milestone is one that not only are we proud of, we’re also grateful to all the guests near and far who have experienced NETHERWORLD the last 25 years,” said Armstrong. “This year has us looking back and celebrating our history with some of our classic characters from years past combined with new themes featuring brand new monsters and intriguing storylines, all housed in our two massive and immersive haunts. We can’t wait to welcome everyone to the 2021 season!”

This year’s themes include:

RISE OF THE NETHERSPAWN:
Fulfilling the wishes of The Collector, a primordial monster known as The Ganoga will summon the twins, FEAR and TERROR, to lead an invasion of hideous creatures from the NETHERWORLD! Bone-crunching Berserkers and flesh-rending Rabid lead the charge, hidden deep within the swirling mists and flashing lightning of a colossal storm of shadows! Will the maelstrom conceal the crawling horrors from their helpless victims, or will they glimpse the RISE OF THE NETHERSPAWN in time to flee for their lives?

Featuring: The Storm of Shadows, Trapped in the Wreckage, the Fisherman’s Nightmare, Eaten by the Old Ones, the Collector’s Crypt, the Starving Skull, the Jaws of Fate, the Swamp of the Lost, the Maggots of Madness, the Rage of the Rabid, the Berserkers Revenge, the Goblin Horde, the Court of the Warlord and the Soul Eater Unleashed! Twenty-five years of never-ending nightmares culminates in this apocalyptic festival of destruction as guests witness the RISE OF THE NETHERSPAWN!

RETURN TO PLANET X:
In the secret base known as the BOX, an experiment gone wrong has broken down the very fabric of time and space releasing bizarrely colorful mutagenic energy through dimensional gateways all over the facility! Weird, malevolent life forms stalk victims throughout the complex and the very fabric of reality is crumbling. Exobiologist, Dr. Otto Gloman, has gone into the rift equipped with a powered space suit, to stop the horror and force it to RETURN TO PLANET X in 3D! Guests will put on special 3D glasses and help him defeat this bizarre invasion before it consumes the entire planet.

Featuring: The Ghastly Gloaming, the Horror of the Hunes, the Malevolent Mutations, the Power of the Pyramid, the Secrets of the Serpent Men, the Paradox of Planet X, the Revenge of the Reptilians, the Primal Polymorphs, the Color Out of Space, the Mega Xeno Arthropod and the Nightmares from Beyond Time! Those who are brave enough to join the daunting mission will be pressured to retain a fragile grip on reality while viewing this world of horror through 3D glasses as they RETURN TO PLANET X.

Recently dubbed “scariest haunted house” by Oprah Magazine for the second year in a row, NETHERWORLD has built a loyal cult-following over the past 25 years and is beloved for its Hollywood-quality special effects, cutting-edge themes, elaborate sets, and nightmare-inducing monsters. In 2018, the team planted roots in Stone Mountain on a 10+ acre property, allowing room for expansion beyond the seasonal haunts. Open year-round, NETHERWORLD offers four adrenaline-inducing Escape Room Games, a Laser Tag Arena, and a monster museum. Haunt tickets are on sale now and attendees won’t want to miss it. During Halloween season, Escape the NETHERWORLD will also operate every day and night that the haunts are open. These tickets are sold separately at www.escapethenetherworld.com.

All tickets will be timed, dated, and limited. All tickets include access to both haunts, RISE OF THE NETHERSPAWN and RETURN TO PLANET X in 3D.  Purchasing tickets online and in advance is highly recommended to guarantee entry as walk-up/box office sales are subject to availability. SpeedPasses available to expedite entry. Masks are strongly encouraged while visiting NETHERWORLD Haunted House. Masks are, however, required to enter the House of Creeps Monster Museum, the NETHERWORLD Gift Shop and the common areas of Escape the NETHERWORLD. For more details on the haunts and to learn more about COVID-19 protocols, visit www.fearworld.com.

Dates and times:

Sept. 24-25, 2021
Oct. 1-3, 6-10, 12-17, 19-31, 2021
Nov. 5-7 and 12-13, 2021

September Dates: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Monday – Thursday in October: 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday in October: 7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Sunday in October: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
November Dates: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

NETHERWORLD HAUNTED HOUSE CELEBRATES 25 SEASONS OF SCREAMS IN 2021

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 8/7/21

Top Haunted House in the Country Announces Highly-Anticipated Themes for This Fall

Haunt season is lurking around the corner and the team behind the world-renowned NETHERWORLD Haunted House is ready to reveal the terrifying themes for its 25th anniversary, RISE OF THE NETHERSPAWN and RETURN TO PLANET X in 3D. Ready to immerse yourself in a nightmare world of classic horror? Enter RISE OF THE NETHERSPAWN! In the deepest caverns below the cursed city of Whyshburg an ancient creature summons an army of horrific nightmares led by the twin abominations, FEAR and TERROR, as a colossal storm of shadows engulfs the world to conceal this army of horrors from the NETHERWORLD! Are you prepared for a mind-melting adventure using advanced 3D technology? Thrill-seekers will put on 3D glasses to explore a top-secret facility filled with bizarre rips in the very fabric of reality, confront malignant alien life forms and find a way to make them RETURN TO PLANET X!

“Our 25th anniversary is a huge milestone that we are very proud of,” said Ben Armstrong, NETHERWORLD Haunted House co-creator. “We wouldn’t be where we are without the devoted haunt fans that have made NETHERWORLD a Halloween tradition in the Atlanta area and beyond!  We have a ton of new amazingly terrifying surprises for everyone to experience and a lot of classic characters from our history-making a triumphant comeback.  It will definitely be an unforgettable season of screams!”

More about this year’s two haunts:

RISE OF THE NETHERSPAWN:
Fulfilling the wishes of The Collector, a primordial monster known as The Ganoga will summon the twins, FEAR and TERROR, to lead an invasion of hideous creatures from the NETHERWORLD! Bone-crunching Berserkers and flesh-rending Rabid lead the charge, hidden deep within the swirling mists and flashing lightning of a colossal storm of shadows! Will the maelstrom conceal the crawling horrors from their helpless victims, or will they glimpse the RISE OF THE NETHERSPAWN in time to flee for their lives?

Featuring: The Storm of Shadows, Trapped in the Wreckage, the Fisherman’s Nightmare, Eaten by the Old Ones, the Collector’s Crypt, the Starving Skull, the Jaws of Fate, the Swamp of the Lost, the Maggots of Madness, the Rage of the Rabid, the Berserkers Revenge, the Goblin Horde, the Court of the Warlord and the Soul Eater Unleashed! Twenty-five years of never-ending nightmares culminates in this apocalyptic festival of destruction as guests witness the RISE OF THE NETHERSPAWN!

RETURN TO PLANET X:
In the secret base known as the BOX, an experiment gone wrong has broken down the very fabric of time and space releasing bizarrely colorful mutagenic energy through dimensional gateways all over the facility! Weird, malevolent life forms stalk victims throughout the complex and the very fabric of reality is crumbling. Exobiologist, Dr. Otto Gloman, has gone into the rift equipped with a powered space suit, to stop the horror and force it to RETURN TO PLANET X in 3D! Guests will put on special 3D glasses and help him defeat this bizarre invasion before it consumes the entire planet.

Featuring: The Ghastly Gloaming, the Horror of the Hunes, the Malevolent Mutations, the Power of the Pyramid, the Secrets of the Serpent Men, the Paradox of Planet X, the Revenge of the Reptilians, the Primal Polymorphs, the Color Out of Space, the Mega Xeno Arthropod and the Nightmares from Beyond Time! Those who are brave enough to join the daunting mission will be pressured to retain a fragile grip on reality while viewing this world of horror through 3D glasses as they RETURN TO PLANET X.

“As our 25th anniversary approaches, we continue to take the necessary COVID-19 precautions to keep scare fans safe,” said Billy Messina, NETHERWORLD Haunted House co-creator. “As we did last year, we have procedures in place regarding ticketing, sanitizing and more that will help ensure a safe environment for both guests and employees alike.”

Adrenaline seekers looking for a little extra adventure can still get their fix while anxiously awaiting this season’s haunts through NETHERWORLD’s escape rooms and outdoor laser tag arena. Both NETHERWORLD Laser Adventure and Escape the NETHERWORLD remain vigilant in light of COVID-19. For more details including information on safety measures for all NETHERWORLD offerings or to purchase tickets, visit www.escapethenetherworld.com or www.netherworldlasertag.com.

DATES:
Sept. 24-25, 2021
Oct. 1-3, 6-10, 12-17, 19-31, 2021
Nov. 5-7 and 12-13, 2021

September Dates: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Monday – Thursday in October: 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday in October: 7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Sunday in October: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
November Dates: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

TICKETS:
Tickets will be available to purchase soon at www.fearworld.com. Capacity will be limited this season. All tickets are date and time specific and include entry into both RISE OF THE NETHERSPAWN and RETURN TO PLANET X in 3D.