Wicked Ways Haunted House
Tennessee's most gruesome, all-indoor haunted house.
8 haunted experiences in Memphis and nearby.
For those seeking thrills near Memphis, Wicked Ways Haunted House offers a ticketed experience within the city limits. If a drive into the countryside appeals, Cedar Hill's Haunted Farm in Hernando provides an outdoor attraction.
Memphis and its surrounding towns present several possibilities for a fright. Consider the immersive scares at Haunted Web Scream Park or the more interactive elements at The Mid-South Maze.
Curated pop-up shop featuring weird art, oddities, and bizarre home decor.
Costumed pub crawl across multiple venues featuring drink vouchers and after party.
Free screening of the 1931 classic with an ephemera display and presentation.
An 18+ in-person meetup for gaming enthusiasts with cosplay encouraged.
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Posted warnings at nearly every haunt advise against entry for pregnant guests and anyone with heart conditions, and they're not just legal boilerplate: expect startle scares, strobe bursts, uneven floors in darkness, and crowds that occasionally bolt. Lights-on daytime tours, midway areas, and pumpkin-patch haunts offer the atmosphere without the physical jolts. When in doubt, ask your doctor, not the ticket booth.
Book a mid-evening timed slot, eat dinner first so the queue isn't hangry, and pick one flagship haunt plus the midway rather than a four-attraction death march. Shared adrenaline is the whole point: the queue is the conversation time, so skip fast passes on a quiet night. End somewhere warm and lit for the debrief, and check closing times before planning dessert.
Closed-toe shoes with real tread are non-negotiable; trails are dark, rooted, and often muddy after rain. Add layers you can zip while standing in outdoor queues, and skip dangling scarves, heels, and anything you'd mourn if it snagged a cornstalk. Leave costume masks at home, since most haunts ban them for guests, and keep hands free for railings and unexpected sprints.