Ever thought about turning your home into a Halloween attraction? One Phoenix family did just that, and for the past decade, ghouls and goblins of all ages have been turning out in droves to experience the thrills and chills hiding in their backyard. Mount Mayhem gets better every year, and we don't foresee this season to be any different.
For the past decade, one Phoenix family has been terrorizing the town with their annual haunted house, which they call Mount Mayhem. The theme changes yearly, so you never know what to expect.
It is a free attraction, but donations are accepted.
Each year, the family spends over 150 hours building props for the haunt. The result is a backyard full of scares at every turn, sure to leave all who enter shaking in their boots.
There are live actors, but nobody will scream or touch you, so feel free to bring the kids.
This season, the theme is “Mortem.”
It’s a continuation of last year’s "Enfermedad," a sickness that swept through the underworld and managed to wipe out all the creatures from realms far beyond our own - or so we thought.
Enough of the undead survived to once again wreak havoc this Halloween. They’re back, with masks on this time around to prevent a resurgence of the illness.
Just like the monsters, all visitors to Mount Mayhem must also wear a face covering.
All haunting will occur from a distance, but even from six feet away, you’ll be in a constant state of visceral fear.
In keeping with the guidelines, groups must be smaller than five people. Larger parties will be split up upon arrival.
So, are you brave enough to experience Mortem?
This year just might be the most frightening yet. Who knew a family home could make such an epic Halloween haunt?
Address: 1740 East Purdue Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020.
The 2020 schedule is October 23-25 and 29-31 from 7 p.m. until 9:30 p.m each night. Reservations are required.
Here's a preview of this year's haunt from the Mount Mayhem YouTube channel:
In addition to those outlined above, Mount Mayhem is taking steps to reduce the spread of COVID-19. You can review them and make a reservation on their website. Click here to visit the Facebook page.
Have you ever been to Mount Mayhem? If so, what was the theme that year? Tell us all the spooktacular details! Check out our previous article for another haunted attraction that belongs on your October bucket list.
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