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Denver’s Ultimate Halloween Event Returns for 17th Season of Scares

The most terrifying legend lives on in Denver this season at the 13th Floor Haunted House

September 12, 2024

Celebrating 17 years of scares in the Mile High, the 13th Floor Haunted House, named one of the scariest haunted houses in the country, is open for the 2024 and will run select nights through Saturday, November 9, 2024. This season brings terrifying twists and turns, new characters, and new add-on attractions that are sure to thrill. 

For the first time ever, there will be two separate entrances into the haunt this year - making it a brand new experience for even seasoned haunt-goers. Your ticket gets you into both!

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Know before you go

This year haunt-goers can check out all-new add-on experiences, including:

  • Mini Escape Games
  • My FrightFilm, a new feature allowing guests to relive the screams through strategically placed cameras, as well as two brand-new Secret Bars. 
  • Shot Spot Arcade Secret Bar can be found in a seemingly abandoned arcade, where guests will be greeted by the resident demon and offered a refreshing shot of liquid courage before continuing on their journey. 
  • The Attic Secret Bar is buried deep inside the 13th Floor, and is a refuge for those clever enough to find it. 

Scare-fanatics will see the return of their favorite attractions such as:

  • The Shriekeasy Bar (21+) - upgraded offerings and new decor
  • R.I.P. Cabanas - new themes and new decor for a VIP haunt experience!
  • ‘The Sacred Skull: A Tiki Tarot Experience’ 
  • Class Axe Throwing
  • Behind-The-Screams tours (offered select Saturdays in October)
  • The Graveyard Shift: Zombie Shooting Gallery
  • No Name’s Curtain Chaos

All New Monster Free Hour

Those intrigued by the haunt atmosphere, but too afraid of the jump scares, can take advantage of 13th Floor’s Monster Free Hour. During this special hour, guests can walk through the haunted house without the fear of any live actors. Spooky lighting, eerie sounds, and a few unalive monsters will be sure to set the tone. Available on select Sundays in October. 


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“This year, 13th Floor Denver is showcasing plenty of new additions and updates, from the route to the themes, we think everyone is going to be very excited and we can’t wait to share everything the team has been working on,” said Chris Stafford, CEO & Founding Partner at Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group. 

Three new themes inside the haunt will take visitors on a journey through Crimson Night where the Blood Queen has a plan to resurrect her deceased King. The night doesn’t end as guests enter Nautical Nightmare to find Captain Rust Hook and his skeletal crew seizing souls on Halloween when the Blood Moon's glow thins the veil between worlds. The nightmare continues through a secluded forest with Macabre, where a twisted taxidermist merges human bodies with animal parts. Will they make it out in one piece? 

There are three attractions inhabiting the haunt, which include:

Crimson Night

Sanguis Rex, loyal servant to the Blood Queen, delivered the final vessel of fresh blood, unaware it was part of her plan to resurrect her deceased King, a sorcerer whose return could doom the world. As he prepared to leave, the Queen's next directive chilled him: procure living flesh to stitch her lover back to life. Bound by allegiance, Rex set out under the Blood Moon, unknowingly bringing the Blood Queen closer to unleashing an ancient evil, the Blood Entity.

Nautical Nightmare

Captain Rust Hook, feared scourge of the seas, clawed back from a watery grave with madness driving him. His skeletal crew, cursed to servitude, awaited his command in swirling fog. Driven by vengeance, he prowled coastal villages, seizing souls on Halloween when the Blood Moon's glow thins the veil between worlds. Rust Hook, now able to recruit the living as his crew, became a harbinger of doom. The chilling legend spread, as terrified whispers told of his return to drag more souls into his ghostly crew.

Macabre

In a secluded forest cabin, a twisted taxidermist merges human bodies with animal parts, creating horrifying hybrids that line the walls. Obsessed with his macabre creations, he believes they will come to life under the Blood Moon's crimson glow. Each night, he feverishly prepares, stitching flesh and fur in anticipation. As the Blood Moon rises, the forest waits to see if his nightmarish dream will become reality.


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Ticket Information

  • Ticket prices begin at $19.99 on select nights
  • Ticket admits one person into all main attractions during the operational hours for the event. Add-on experiences not included, except with Platinum tickets.
  • Fast Pass - Enjoy one third of the wait time as General Admission 
  • Skip the Line - Reserve your entry time and enjoy no wait in line
  • Platinum and Skip the Line ticket time slots can and will sell out; therefore, booking in advance is highly recommended. For the best price, buy online.
  • Behind-The-Screams Tour (each Saturday in October) 
    • Prices begin at $39.99
    • 1-hour long lights-on tour of the haunt without actors. Guests will learn the history of the haunted house, see how scare elements work, learn the stories behind various scenes and walk through the entire haunt as well as the makeup room. 
  • Monster-Free Hour
    • On select Sundays in October, Halloween fans that may not yet be fans of the jump scare are welcome to come an hour before opening to experience the full haunted house without any scare actors. An easy introduction to haunted houses for anyone dipping their toes into the haunt world.
  • Patrons 21+ are invited to experience the haunt’s two Secret Bars, Shot Spot Arcade and The Attic, and enjoy a refreshing, themed shot or cocktail before braving your way back into the madness.
  • The 13th Floor Haunted House is located at 3400 East 52nd Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80216. 
  • A full seasonal calendar is here

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About Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group

Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group (“13FEG”) is the world’s largest producer and operator of theme park-quality live events, location-based entertainment, and immersive installations. 13FEG currently operates 32 attractions, including haunted houses, Halloween festivals, location-based entertainment venues, and an immersive art exhibit. 13FEG continues to set the bar for live themed entertainment, operating in 17 cities across the United States. Thirteenth Floor is headquartered in Denver, CO with offices in Austin, TX and Los Angeles CA. 

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