2026 Haunts Themes Revealed!
EVERY SCREAM HAS LED TO THIS…
NETHERWORLD OPENS THE VAULT ON 30 YEARS OF FEAR
Milestone Season Unites Three Decades of Legendary Monsters, Iconic Storylines
and All-New Horrors for NETHERWORLD’s Most Epic Season Yet
ATLANTA: This fall, guests will experience NETHERWORLD Haunted House like never before as the legendary attraction unveils an all-new season featuring the return of iconic monsters, unforgettable scenes, and fan-favorite characters, alongside massive new creatures, terrifying environments, and original scares.
Built as a celebration of the mythology that has defined NETHERWORLD for decades, this season reunites legendary villains, towering creatures, monstrous battles and cinematic environments inspired by the attraction’s original storytelling. The result is the ultimate Halloween experience that honors longtime fans while delivering two of the largest and most ambitious haunted attractions ever created by the NETHERWORLD team.
“Every season has added another chapter to the NETHERWORLD story,” said Ben Armstrong, co-creator of NETHERWORLD Haunted House. “This year, we’re bringing those chapters together — reviving legendary monsters and iconic moments while creating terrifying new experiences that continue to raise the bar.”
CURSE OF THE COLLECTOR: The anniversary season begins with Curse of the Collector, an epic supernatural battle that unites some of the most recognizable characters and creatures from NETHERWORLD’s expansive history.
The primordial soul-gathering entity known as The Collector has rebelled against the masters of the NETHERWORLD in a desperate attempt to destroy the ancient gateway connecting their realm to ours. Joining forces with The Brotherhood’s Frankensteinian warriors, savage werewolves, the Halloween-loving Children of Autumn, and his own discarded Husks, The Collector wages war against gargoyles, gorgons, vampires, the Army of the Dead, and the towering Undying in a battle that will determine the fate of humanity itself.
Guests will journey through unforgettable scenes featuring The Invasion of the Gargoyles, The Burrower Beneath, The Colossal Undying, The Crawling Eyes, The Devastating Warbots, The Night of the Gorgons, The Halloween Treehouse of Horrors, Jack the Pumpkin Eater, The Library of the Lost, The Vengeance of the Vampires, The Arena of the Dead, The Battle of the Titans, and dozens more legendary encounters pulled from across NETHERWORLD’s history.
BEYOND OBLIVION: LEGACY OF EVIL: The terror continues inside Beyond Oblivion: Legacy of Evil, the largest and most terrifying second attraction NETHERWORLD has ever produced.
Powered by the corrupting energy of Oblivion, the infamous Mangler launches his most horrifying experiment yet. Inside a grotesque nightmare of laboratories, slaughterhouses, swamps, abandoned towns, and forgotten horrors, captured cryptids are processed into twisted food products while mutant insects, cursed experiments, and supernatural creatures become part of The Mangler’s final masterpiece — a decades-long experiment that represents his ultimate Legacy of Evil.
Visitors will encounter The Slaughterhouse of the Cryptids, The Hive, Necrotech Labs, Zombie Rampage, The Haunted Harkness House, Lost in the Forest, Hunted by Bigfoot, Madame Mystique’s House of Voodoo, The Hospital of Horrors, The Realm of the Render, The Behemoth Boogeyman, The Bottomless Pit of Doom, and countless new nightmares designed exclusively for the anniversary season.
“Since the beginning, we’ve challenged ourselves to create bigger, more immersive, and more cinematic haunted attractions,” said Billy Messina, co-creator of NETHERWORLD Haunted House. “This season is packed with Easter eggs aplenty for longtime fans, but you don’t need to be schooled in Netherworld history to enjoy it. Whether it’s your first visit or your thirtieth, be prepared for an unforgettable evening of entertainment.”
BEYOND THE HAUNTS…: The celebration extends beyond the haunted attractions as guests explore NETHERWORLD’s elaborate Halloween Midway, featuring towering jack-o’-lantern displays, roaming monsters, themed photo opportunities, games, mini escape games, and fan-favorite treats including Dr. Octane’s Bizarre Beverages, Zombie Rampage Energy Drink, cotton candy, “Blood Bags,” gourmet popcorn, barbecue sandwiches, pretzels, nachos, mini donuts, vegan corndogs, and more.
Guests can also experience Escape the NETHERWORLD, featuring five year-round, deeply immersive escape room adventures, along with the House of Creeps Monster Museum, making NETHERWORLD a road trip worthy destination for horror fans throughout the year.
NETHERWORLD will open for the season on Sept. 18–19, return Sept. 25–26, continue Oct. 2–4 and Oct. 6–12, before opening nightly beginning Oct. 14 through Nov. 1. The 30th Season of Screams concludes with one final weekend of horrors on Nov. 6–7.
For more details on NETHERWORLD Haunted House, please visit www.fearworld.com. Photos and interviews with NETHERWORLD’s co-founders are available upon request. NETHERWORLD Haunted House is located at 1313 NETHERWORLD Way, Stone Mountain, GA 30087. Contact NETHERWORLD at 404-999-FEAR.
About NETHERWORLD: Created in 1997 by Billy Messina and Ben Armstrong, veterans in the film and television industry, NETHERWORLD is Atlanta’s most popular dark attraction featuring two haunts and a Halloween-themed Midway. Recognized as one of the most highly acclaimed haunted houses in the world, NETHERWORLD is known for its over-the-top special effects, award-winning make-up, elaborate costuming, skilled stunt actors, and unusual themes. Since relocating to Stone Mountain in 2017, NETHERWORLD has expanded its offerings to include five year-round escape games, known as Escape the Netherworld, as well as a monster museum called House of Creeps. Over the years, NETHERWORLD has garnered local and national attention from media, including CNN, “The Today Show,” “The Early Show,” The Travel Channel, Buzzfeed, Parade, O, The Oprah Magazine and Wall Street Journal and has been voted the top haunt in the nation by publications such as Hauntworld Magazine, Dread Central, Fangoria and USA Today. NETHERWORLD’s innovative horror experiences and attractions continue to draw in generations of thrill-seekers eager to see what new nightmares have been unleashed. For more information, visit www.fearworld.com or call 404-999-FEAR. Keep up with all things spooky by following NETHERWORLD Haunted House on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
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