I sometimes believe that a homemade make shift haunted house / yard are way better then a legit…read morehaunted house. Usually they take donations and don't charge. This house is neat. The owner does a good job and is very happy and willing to talk and discuss his yard. The whole walk through might take 10-12 minutes. The ending of course is the best part plus the "green, foggy" room. My kids and their friends enjoyed it and you can go through multiple times. Highly recommend give it a look at and enjoy the owners hard work.

Royal Scare is back!!! Paul pulled off an amazing re-launch of this SW suburban Halloween classic…read more So much craftsmanship and artistry have gone into the tiniest of details here. It's not too scary for little ones and it's scary enough NOT to be lame for teens. You have to see it for yourselves!!!

Great haunted house but terrible customer service. They don't answer email and the phone is nothing…read moremore than a recording,you can't talk to anyone

If your trying to decide on a great haunted house go to this one! Hands down the best in NE Ohio; I…read morehave been to them all. Everything from the moment you walk up to this place is terrifying. I don't offend get scared but this place had me question if I wanted to exit several times before the end. Truly a work of art when it comes to haunted houses. You won't be disappointed. This place will scare the Sh*t out of you!

Such a fantastic haunted attraction! I highly recommend paying them a visit as they offer one of…read morethe most impressive setups in NE Ohio. The set designs are truly remarkable and the actors deliver an outstanding performance. This was our second visit, and we are already looking forward to attending again next year. Despite the crowds, we appreciated how they managed to keep a proper distance between groups, ensuring a fresh and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Had fun at this haunted house! Very entertaining and spooky. I don't want to give away too much…read moreinfo...but it's definitely worth visiting here the next time you are looking for a haunted house to go through. Actors did an excellent job! on the special effects. Really enjoyed going through this attraction!

It was alright. The workers were very kind, and they definitely put some effort into it, It wasn't…read morebad at all. I probably wouldn't mind coming back next year. I just wish the workers were able to interact with us more, maybe grab at us or sneak up on us to scare us. Great for people who haven't been through haunted attractions before.

Went with my kids about a week ago..I wanted to check out this new haunted trail instead of…read moresomeplace established forever. For the new kid on the block my kids and I loved it. It was scary enough for them without me feeling we had to leave within a few minutes and entertaining enough for me. I felt the price was reasonable and everyone was professional and stayed in character the whole time. I moved here recently from Vermont with my kids after my partner died. It reminded me of home with some of the haunted trails we have out there. My kids stopped feeling homesick and really had a blast. Thank you very much to everyone great job.

Stopped by Spooky Ranch last night since it's near my house. I purchased tickets for all the…read moreattractions except Zombie Paintball for myself and my 7-year old son. With regards to bedtime, I decided to get there right as they opened at 7pm. My son was extremely excited to go in a real real haunted house, as in the past he's only done more kid-friendly ones. Neither of us were disappointed! Both of us are kind of "laughers," rather than "screamers," but I found that I was creeped out or startled to the point of jumping several times! We went through the saloon first. I was pleased with how long it was, and also glad that I got there early, so we weren't stuck with a huge group of people, as often happens at haunted houses, I've found. Now, I'm more of the type of person who appreciates really "creepy" scenes, rather than those that are loaded with a huge amount of blood and guts. So for me, this was great! I loved walking through various rooms in the saloon, and taking in the decor. Don't get me wrong, there were plenty of actors to jump out and scare you, along with features like puffs of air in your face as you walked by certain areas, which I thought was fun. There was also a cool animatronic feature that scared my son so much that he literally took off running out of one of the rooms! There is a section at the end that, if I were claustrophobic, I think might have put me over the edge, so be warned! My son was a champ throughout, though. I'd say it was successful, since at the end, he said, "I never want to go through that again!" The "Extreme Nightmares" was on par with the first house, just with a different theme. I enjoyed the actor that "welcomes" you into the house with his live rat and snake. I enjoyed petting the rat and the snake, although the snake was a little creepy, since I'm not much of a fan. That is the point, after all, though, right? To be scared or creeped out? Again, I jumped several times, and was again glad I got there early so that I could enjoy the scenes without a bunch of other people breathing down my back. Again, there were lots of actors, and I appreciated that in some cases, rather than just jumping out to scare you, they interacted with you. The 3D house isn't quite as scary as the other two, in my opinion, unless you aren't a fan of clowns. The 3D glasses and paint really were a neat effect, and more fun to look at (like a fun house) than scary. Still totally worth it, and I think it's good for something different. This was my son's favorite of the three houses, probably because it wasn't as traditionally scary. He was weird about wanting to wear the 3D glasses in the beginning, so he didn't want to grab a pair. A little ways in, though, I gave him mine, and I loved hearing his repeated "Whoas!" and "That's cools!" as he looked at the 3D effects. Perhaps surprisingly, the hayride did not disappoint either. After walking through the 3 houses, it was a nice break, and it felt good to just sit down and enjoy the ride. My favorite features of the hayride were a fire feature that you encounter during the ride, as well as the barn at the end, with a really creepy animatronic dragon that comes out and kind of "dances" over the hay wagon. There was another little boy about my son's age on the wagon, who was so terrified that he curled up into a ball and actually started clinging to random strangers to protect him. That was fun to watch, especially with my son trying to tell him, "Dude! It;'s not real!" Lol. The kid was okay in the end and stood up all proud and macho, pretending he wasn't scared at all. Oh... I almost forgot about the water feature! Keep your eyes peeled and pay attention, or you might get nailed like I did with a stream of water. I'm glad it was warm last night. We had a great time, and I'll definitely be heading back next year! I may even go again this year and take my son to the more kid-friendly daytime event so he can do another hayride, paint a pumpkin, and see some farm animals!

Had so much fun the scares the hayride the vibe the price everything was well worth it and the fact…read morethey have new stuff every year is so awesome can't wait for the next time

Love this place all 4 attractions where great and got scared. I loved how all four attractions move…read morea clean with each other.

Coming from Los Angeles CA, I'm spoiled with Halloween Horror Nights at Universal, so that level of…read moreproduction quality is unmatched. With that said, what Fear Forest has going for it is atmosphere and good actors. The hayride is always fun, although I feel like last year was a bit better for some reason. My wife and I went again this year on Halloween night with a friend and we choose to do all 4 events. Even the hayride seemed a tiny bit lacking compared to last year (maybe because not many people want to work halloween night especially on a Friday night) the mazes were fun and the actors did a good job. The cornmaze was our favorite. The atmosphere, weather, sounds, and lights were perfect for a fun maze of scares. I passed a Scarecrow actor and liked his mask, I said aloud, "that's an awesome mask and I can't make to make my own", and he pulled me aside and stood in front of a light so I can take a photo with my phone for reference. Small, but very nice thing to do, and I sure appreciated that. Very cool guy. Thanks again, man. Will we go again next year? Hm. Absolutely. See you next year, Fear Forest! 9.4/10 P.s. Dress warm. My wife and friend were freezing, but i over did it and actually became too hot but I'd rather be hot and take off layers than freezing with no way to get warm LOL

We too the Christmas tour of the Franklin Castle. It had been on my list of things to do for some…read moretime. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and seemed very invested in the history of the castle. Oh! My! The castle is rich in history. My guess is you could take three different tours and learn something new from each one. We were only allowed to take photos of the first floor. The other floors had Air BnB rooms. Everything from the paranormal phenomena to the tunnels from the carriage house to Lake Erie were fascinating.

Fun fact: The castle is haunted!…read more I recently had an unexpected chance to visit Franklin Castle in Ohio City, and it was a very interesting experience. The Victorian mansion is ornate and makes you feel the weight of its history. The ornate stonework, hidden passageways, and eerie ambiance all add to its mysterious charm. It's definitely picture-worthy whether you're walking by or walking in. The event organizers were friendly. I was at the castle for pop art show held by Zack Webb. It was so fun to see the juxtaposition of history/antique and bright pop art. There was no guided tour, just a hang out in the main area of the house, and basement lounge (both very cool). If you're into history, architecture, or the paranormal, Franklin Castle is a must-see. Although I didn't see or feel any ghosts. It's equal parts creepy and captivating. Whether you're a Clevelander or a visitor, go see it!

If you do the touching option it opens a whole realm of insanity! So much fun you'll NEVER want to…read moredo a regular haunted house EVER again. Just seeing the prison cell block is amazingly creepy enough so it's a GREAT setting for a haunted house. TBE haunted house I've been too so and it'll be hard to top without touching.

Currently known as 'Blood prison' this experience made any other haunted house/or anything similar…read morethat I have EVER done seem like a joke. The amount of work that goes into the costumes/makeup/props alone is phenomenal. I almost wish I could walk through with the lights on to really take in the art and little things that you miss when you're screaming your ass off. 10/10 can't wait to come back next year! If you pay $5 extra so that they can touch you, they WILL make sure you get your money's worth. Arrive before it opens to avoid that line because it can get pretty vicious. They actually space out each group so that your experience isn't ruined by seeing what's coming for the group in front of you.

The decorations get better and better each year. Our family loves to explore the trails in the…read moreweeks leading up to the fair to see the progress. I love the fun details that the crew takes the time to build into each set. Kids always love the train ride! It can be really busy and tickets need to be purchased in advance.

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Fun and not too complicated but still challenging for adults. Clean and well maintained room…read more Friendly staff. Attached to bar and bowling alley so you have options for before and after!

We did the Batman escape room and it was SO. Fun. None of us had done an escape room before, but…read morethe game runner did a great job of setting us up for success. I don't want to give too much away, but we did manage to save the city... in under an hour, to boot Very interested in trying some of their other rooms as well!