24 Seasons of Independent Horror
The history of an independently operated haunted house that opened in Round Lake Beach in 2003.
Press · creators · influencers · partnerships
PRESS + CREATOR CENTER
Everything you need to cover Realm of Terror without chasing down basic facts. Press visits, creator collaborations, interviews, photography and production requests start here.
Official 2026 boilerplate
REALM OF TERROR
AT A GLANCE.
Realm of Terror Haunted House is an independently operated haunted attraction in Round Lake Beach, Illinois. Opened in 2003, the 2026 season is its 24th season. The event combines an intense approximately 30-minute main attraction with a Halloween midway, Monster Museum, games, food, drinks and special events.
Quick facts
- Official name
- Realm of Terror Haunted House
- Location
- 421 W Rollins Rd, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073
- Opened
- 2003 · 24th season in 2026
- Main attraction
- Approx. 30 minutes
- 2025 HHC ranking
- #3 in Chicagoland
- 2025 HauntedIllinois
- #1 Haunted House in Illinois
- Press contact
- info@realmofterror.com
- Tickets
- From $19.99 online in 2026
Good stories are already here
2026 STORY ANGLES.
Tell us what you’d like to cover. These are a few subjects we can help with.
Behind the Build
How our team works on the sets, lighting, effects, costumes and makeup that go into the show.
The Actors Behind the Fear
Meet the performers and makeup artists, and find out what it takes to get the cast ready each night.
No Actor Night
What does a haunted house feel like when the performers disappear and guests experience only the sets, sound, lighting and effects?
Family Frights
A daytime, toned-down way for younger horror fans to see the environments without the full nighttime intensity.
Haunt Season
Realm of Terror as a filming location and the relationship between a working haunted attraction and a horror production.
Creators + influencers
CREATOR
VISITS.
We work with video creators, photographers, podcasters and other storytellers. Tell us about your channel and what you want to make. You can request a visit on an operating date or express interest in media day, where we’re working on plans for backstage access and behind-the-scenes tours. Media-day details are still being arranged; all access must be confirmed in advance.
- Haunt reviews and reaction content
- Short-form vertical video
- Behind-the-scenes features
- Interviews with owners, designers, actors or crew
- Opening-week and special-event coverage
- Photography and editorial shoots
Include in your request
- Your outlet/channel and links
- What you want to create or cover
- Preferred visit date and approximate crew size
- Audience size and primary platforms, when relevant
- Any interview, lighting, filming or access needs
- Your publishing timeline
info@realmofterror.com
Pitch a Creator VisitIndependent third-party proof
AWARDS + SOURCES.
We link directly to the publishers so reporters can verify the recognition.
Filming + photography
ARRANGING
YOUR SHOOT.
Contact us before bringing professional cameras or lighting, planning a staged shoot, or filming an extended walkthrough. Interviews and backstage access also need to be arranged in advance.
We can often help identify the best time and place for a shoot while protecting the experience for paying guests and avoiding spoilers.
Access notes
- On-site filming
- Advance approval recommended
- Backstage
- By arrangement only
- Interviews
- Schedule in advance
- Large crews
- Must be coordinated
- Spoilers
- Some scenes/effects may be restricted
Publicity photography
PRESS PHOTOS.
These photos show Realm of Terror’s cast and attraction. Contact us for higher-resolution files or current-season selections for approved coverage.
For directories, calendars + editors
CORRECT 2026 LISTING DATA.
If you maintain a directory, tourism guide, event calendar or article, please use the current information below.
Official name: Realm of Terror Haunted House
Address: 421 W Rollins Rd, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073
Phone: 847-270-8061
Email: info@realmofterror.com
2026 season: 24th season · October 3–31
Family Frights: October 24 · 12–3 PM
No Actor Night: October 29
Older web listings may still show previous phone numbers, email addresses or event dates. This page is the current source for 2026 editorial information.