Round Lake Beach vs Montgomery
REALM OF TERROR VS. MASSACRE
Massacre is one of Illinois’ major active haunted houses. Realm of Terror is a long-running independent Lake County haunt. Here is the side-by-side comparison.
Realm of Terror
Round Lake Beach
24th seasonOpened 2003
From $27.99 onlineDate-based 2026 GA pricing
Free parkingOn-site / directed overflow procedures
Virtual queueSpend more of the wait in the event
Haunt + midway nightMonster Museum, games, food, drinks and photo opportunities
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Montgomery
30,000+ sq. ft.Large indoor haunted attraction
100+ live actorsAs promoted for the 2026 season
New Asylum expansion3,000-square-foot addition for 2026
On-site midwayAdditional activities around the haunt
Western-suburban locationNatural fit for Montgomery / Aurora-area guests
Verify Massacre information → The practical difference
Two different Halloween nights.
Massacre is in Montgomery. Realm of Terror is in Round Lake Beach and has an approximately 30-minute main walkthrough, a virtual queue and a midway.
Check the dates and ticket options at both venues. Compare the admission benefits and final checkout prices for the night you want.