Texas is known for its love of Halloween, and it boasts some of the best haunted houses in the country.

Each of these haunted houses is famous for pushing the boundaries of fear and creating immersive, heart-pounding experiences. Whether you're looking for spine-chilling sets or adrenaline-pumping thrills, Texas has plenty of haunted attractions to satisfy every horror fan.

From terrifying attractions to immersive, themed experiences, here are some of the best haunted houses in Texas:

1. Cutting Edge Haunted House (Fort Worth)

Located in a massive, abandoned meat-packing plant, Cutting Edge is one of the largest haunted houses in the U.S. It holds a Guinness World Record for its size, and its industrial, multi-story setting adds to the terror. The haunted house features detailed sets, special effects, and a cast of monsters, ghosts, and creatures. The eerie setting and long walk-through make it a must-visit for thrill-seekers.

2. Scream Hollow Wicked Halloween Park (Smithville)

Set on 20 acres of haunted forest near Austin, Scream Hollow offers four distinct haunted attractions, including "The Lost Pines Asylum" and "The Slaughterhouse 2." Each attraction has a unique theme, and the outdoor environment adds to the unsettling atmosphere. There’s also live music, food, and drinks for a full evening of entertainment.

3. 13th Floor Haunted House (San Antonio & Houston)

With locations in both San Antonio and Houston, the 13th Floor Haunted House is one of Texas' most popular scare attractions. It features immersive sets, incredible special effects, and detailed storylines that draw you into the terror. This haunt is known for its high production value and its eerie “13th Floor” theme, which plays on the superstitions around the number 13.

4. The Dark Hour Haunted House (Plano)

Dark Hour is a high-tech, theatrical haunted house in Plano that offers a deeply immersive experience. With top-notch special effects, professional actors, and detailed set designs, the haunt is known for its changing seasonal themes, making it unique year-round. Their Halloween show is the most anticipated, delivering a blend of supernatural and psychological horror.

5. House of Torment (Austin)

House of Torment is a legendary Austin haunted house that’s been terrifying visitors for over a decade. It offers multiple themed attractions, such as "The Abominations" and "Rise of the Dead." The haunt is famous for its detailed and immersive sets, along with the professional makeup and costumes that bring its monsters to life.

6. Phobia Haunted Houses (Houston)

Phobia Haunted Houses offers multiple distinct haunted experiences, from traditional haunted house themes to more extreme settings like "The Mind Control Lab." Each house has its own unique storyline, and the intensity varies, giving visitors a range of terrifying experiences.

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