Some of Kansas City’s most famous haunted houses are opening in the West Bottoms
Halloween is more than a month and a half away, but the season of ghosts and horrors is upon us.
Full Moon Productions’ three haunted houses in the West Bottoms return this weekend for their 51st year, opening Friday, Sept. 12, and running through Nov. 1.
The highlight is The Beast, which was voted best haunted house in the nation in 2019 and was named among five legendary haunted houses in 2023 by America Haunts. Macabre Cinema features horror scenes in a re-created 1930s movie theater, and Edge of Hell offers “a five-story fright from heaven to hell.”
Here’s everything you need to know about these frightening experiences.
West Bottoms haunted houses
When: The Beast, Edge of Hell and Macabre Cinema will operate Sept. 12-13, 19-20, 26-27; Oct. 2-4, 9-11, 16-19, 23-26 and Oct. 30-Nov. 1, with timed entries ranging from 7:30 to 11:45 p.m.
Where: The haunted houses are in commercial buildings built around 1900: The Beast, 1401 W. 13th; Edge of Hell, 1300 W. 12th; Macabre Cinema, 1222 W. 12th.
Cost: Tickets for each house can be purchased online for $37, VIP for $57; combo tickets are $60 for two attractions and $85 for all three, VIP $90 and $115; all tickets have a $5 service charge. Tickets (without the $5 purchase fee) will be available at the door if time slots are available.
Parking: Free in lots and on streets.
Other things to know:
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by adults.
- Restrooms are available at each haunted attraction.
- Sandals and flip-flops are not recommended because of the uneven surfaces.
- There are no accommodations for wheelchairs.
- Photography and video recording are prohibited; also, no pets, weapons, smoking, laser pointers, flashlights, food or beverages.
- Kansas City police officers and an internal security team will be on hand at each attraction and to patrol the area.
More information: fullmoonprod.com
Other upcoming attractions
Paranormal Cirque: An R-rated show that combines traditional circus acts with elements of theater, cabaret and a supernatural atmosphere. Sept. 12-15 and 19-22. Independence Center, 18801 E. 39th St., Independence. $20-$65. black.cirqueitalia.com
Halloween Haunt: Scare zones, live shows and most rides are included with park admission; haunted mazes cost extra. Sept. 13-Nov. 1. Worlds of Fun, 4545 Worlds of Fun Ave. $40-$79. worldsoffun.com
Acres of Madness: Includes Hell’s Gate, Haunted Hayride, Zombie Purge, pumpkin patch and more. Sept. 20-Nov. 2, Lakeside Speedway; 5615 Wolcott Drive; Kansas City, Kansas. Individual attractions cost $6-$27. zombiepurge.com
Exiled: Trail of Terrors and Exiled: Carnival: Outdoor haunted house and walk with games, live performances, concessions and more. Oct. 3-Nov. 1. ZipKC, 12829 Loring Road, Bonner Springs. Trail of Terrors, $39-$49; Carnival, $10. exiledkc.com
