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 Are you ready to experience The Darkness — the BEST haunted house in America? How deep into the depths of The Darkness can you go before your next step is your last? Located in historic Soulard, just off South Broadway in downtown St. Louis, Missouri, The Darkness has become one of the most legendary haunted attractions in the country. Missouri haunted houses are known nationwide for Halloween thrills, and none reigns supreme more than the KING of SCREAM — The Darkness Haunted House. In 2026, The Darkness celebrates its 33rd Year of Fear! Featuring massive all-new renovations, terrifying monsters, Hollywood-quality special effects, immersive sets, and nonstop screams around every corner, this is Halloween on an entirely different level. Enter if you dare and discover why The Darkness continues to be rated as one of America’s top haunted houses year after year. Prepare to SCREAM!
The Darkness is ALL-NEW in 2026 after our SCARIEST renovation yet! The Darkness SCREAMPARK features 8 Haunted Attractions in ONE LOCATION, including three different haunted attractions spread across two terrifying floors. INSIDE THE DARKNESS
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And located next door is St. Louis Escape featuring:
One location. One massive night of entertainment. Endless screams.
NEW IN 2026 — The All-New HORROR SECRET BAR VIP EXPERIENCE Returns! The Horror Bar is back for 2026! Located at the halfway point inside The Darkness, guests with this exclusive upgrade gain access to the hidden Horror Secret Bar filled with monsters, eerie atmosphere, and terrifying specialty drinks. Take a break from the screams, relax inside the haunted lounge, and soak in the immersive horror experience before continuing through the attraction. What’s Included with the Horror Secret Bar VIP Experience?
Once you’ve regained your courage… re-enter the haunted house and complete your journey through The Darkness.
What’s New in 2026 at The DarknessThe Slaughterhouse is our newest attraction and now the SCARIEST section inside The Darkness! Originally introduced in 2025, The Slaughterhouse returns in 2026 with massive upgrades and terrifying new additions that complete our vision for the ultimate nightmare experience. This year, The Darkness has created the MOST detailed collection of scenes in our 33-year history. ENTER THE WORLD OF FRANKENSTEINStep into all-new Frankenstein-themed environments where guests come face-to-face with:
These new scenes are some of the most immersive and technologically advanced attractions ever created inside The Darkness, featuring:
The all-new Frankenstein scenes push haunted house entertainment to a whole new level and help make 2026 the most terrifying year in Darkness history.
Once you’ve survived The Darkness, your nightmare isn’t over yet! Exit directly into the all-new Horror Museum featuring terrifying photo ops, giant monster displays, a 5 Minute Escape Room, and St. Louis’ ONLY dedicated Horror Retail Store. This immersive area also features massive animated monsters perfect for creating your own giant monster reels and social media videos! THE HORROR MUSEUMThe Darkness Horror Museum features:
HORROR RETAIL STOREThe Darkness Retail Store features:
The Horror Retail Store opens when The Darkness opens and stays open until the last guest leaves. Best of all — you do NOT need a ticket to The Darkness to visit the retail store! Simply walk into the exit of The Darkness and shopping is at your bloody fingertips!
Next door to the Darkness is St Louis Escape Rooms (www.stlouisescape.com)
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