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Round Lake Beach, Illinois · October 2026

Realm of Terror Haunted House 2026

Lake County’s Halloween Nightmare Since 2003.

An intense haunted attraction with aggressive live performance, cinematic environments, practical effects, a horror midway, games, food, drinks and special events.

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24th Season13 Nights · 2026HauntedIllinois #1 · 2025Tickets From $19.99
HauntedIllinois.com#1Illinois · 2025
Haunted House Chicago#3Chicagoland · 2025
24 seasons2003Independent since opening

Realm of Terror has earned more #1 HauntedIllinois finishes than any other attraction in the archive. We do not need to call ourselves the best when independent reviewers keep doing the talking.

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Actual Realm of TerrorTHIS IS WHAT
YOU’RE WALKING INTO.
13 nights · October 2026

UPCOMING NIGHTS.

12 regular haunt nights + one No Actor Night. The next four dates stay up front; past nights disappear automatically.

7:00 PM–10:00 PM OPENING NIGHT · First awakening of the 2026 season
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7:00 PM–11:00 PM
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7:00 PM–11:00 PM
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7:00 PM–10:00 PM
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7:00 PM–11:00 PM
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7:00 PM–11:00 PM
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7:00 PM–10:00 PM
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7:00 PM–11:00 PM
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7:00 PM–11:00 PM Family Frights earlier: 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
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7:00 PM–10:00 PM
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One Night Only NO ACTOR NIGHT · Full sets, lighting, sound & effects — no live scare actors.
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7:00 PM–11:00 PM
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More than a walkthrough

MAKE A NIGHT
OF TERROR.

Now in its 24th season, Realm of Terror is built as a complete Halloween event. The haunted house is the centerpiece, with Terror Awakens and a full midway surrounding the main show.

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Regular operating nights

TERROR AWAKENS.

Before the regular nighttime show begins, the Realm comes alive. Our entire scare team gathers for Terror Awakens — the opening ceremony that unleashes the cast and officially starts the night.

Presented on regular operating nights. No Actor Night and Family Frights use different event formats.

Plan more than the scare

MAKE THE WHOLE NIGHT.

Realm of Terror is located at Kristof's Entertainment Center, with more to do before and after your ticket time.

AT REALMMidway · Bar · Games · Escape Rooms · Gift Shop
ONLINE TICKET BONUSMonster Museum included onlineNormally $5 when purchased on site.
AT KRISTOF'SBowling · Arcade · Mini Golf · Food
Plan Your Whole Night
Inside Realm of Terror

THE MAIN
HAUNT.

Detailed sets. Close-range actors. Practical effects. Hard transitions. Sound, lighting and scenic detail designed to keep the pressure on.

Inside the Haunt
Three ways through the gate

CHOOSE YOUR WAIT.

Regular uses the virtual line. Express skips the virtual line. VIP gets immediate front-of-line access.

BEST VALUE
Regular

Date-based pricing

From $19.99

Best for: groups who want the full show at the lowest price.

  • Main haunted attraction
  • Monster Museum included online ($5 on-site value)
  • Virtual waiting line
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MOST POPULAR
Express · +$15

Shorter wait

Regular price + $15

Best for: busy Friday and Saturday nights.

  • Express attraction entry
  • Monster Museum included online ($5 on-site value)
  • Skips virtual line
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FASTEST ENTRY
VIP · +$30

Front of line

Regular price + $30

Best for: making the most of a peak-night visit.

  • Immediate front-of-line access
  • Monster Museum included online ($5 on-site value)
  • Carnival + escape games
  • Souvenir VIP lanyard
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2026 calendar prices are valid online only. Tickets purchased at the door add $5.00.

Different ways into the Realm

SPECIAL EVENTS.

October 24 · 12–3 PM

Family Frights

A friendly monster-led trick-or-treat adventure through a completely transformed Realm.

October 29

No Actor Night

All the environments and effects. No live actors inside the show.

Filming Location

Haunt Season

Visit the real-world home of the horror film.

Real Realm of Terror

BUILT HERE. SHOT HERE.

Actual Realm of Terror environments, characters and production — not stock haunt imagery.

Crowd gathered outside Realm of Terror during the 2025 Halloween season Realm of Terror masked party-hat character portrait in blue theatrical fog Live Realm of Terror creature performing in a red and green haunted environment Realm of Terror bride character performing in purple theatrical fog Pumpkin creature beneath the Realm of Terror entrance sign during the 2025 season

Photography from the actual Realm of Terror attraction and cast.

Your local Halloween destination

FEAR, CLOSER TO HOME.

Realm of Terror is in Round Lake Beach, serving Halloween fans across Lake County, McHenry County and the northwest suburbs.

GurneeHaunted house near Six Flags →GrayslakeYour nearby Halloween night →LibertyvilleLake County haunted house →MundeleinHalloween in Lake County →AntiochHaunted attraction nearby →McHenryCome east for the Realm →
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Plan the drive

ROUND LAKE
BEACH, IL.

421 W Rollins Rd, Round Lake Beach, Illinois 60073.

Free Parking

On-site parking with overflow procedures on busy nights.

Lake County

Convenient for northern Chicagoland and southern Wisconsin.

Security Screening

No weapons, costumes or guest masks during the regular event.

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October 2026 · Round Lake Beach

SEE YOU IN
THE REALM.

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