What’s New in 2026 at The Darkness

The Slaughterhouse is our newest attraction and now the SCARIEST section inside The Darkness!

Originally introduced in 2025, The Slaughterhouse returns in 2026 with massive upgrades and terrifying new additions that complete our vision for the ultimate nightmare experience. This year, The Darkness has created the MOST detailed collection of scenes in our 33-year history.

ENTER THE WORLD OF FRANKENSTEIN

Step into all-new Frankenstein-themed environments where guests come face-to-face with:

• A Giant Frankenstein Monster
• The Bride of Frankenstein
• Igor

These new scenes are some of the most immersive and technologically advanced attractions ever created inside The Darkness, featuring:

• Hollywood-quality special effects
• Giant animations
• Massive scenic environments
• Intense sound and lighting effects
• Incredible monster interactions
• And much more!

The all-new Frankenstein scenes push haunted house entertainment to a whole new level and help make 2026 the most terrifying year in Darkness history.

Bring your camera and create incredible reels and social media videos surrounded by giant animated monsters, immersive Halloween scenery, and terrifying photo ops inside The Darkness!

Guests can also:

• Play horror-themed video games
• Explore rare horror memorabilia
• Visit the massive Horror Museum
• Shop inside St. Louis’ ONLY Horror Retail Store

The Darkness Horror Retail Store is truly one of a kind, featuring:

• Horror Toys & Collectibles
• Gothic Merchandise
• Darkness T-Shirts & Merch
• Horror Plushies
• Masks & Costumes
• Unique Halloween Gifts
• And so much more!

Whether you’re a hardcore horror fan or just looking for an unforgettable Halloween atmosphere, the Darkness Horror Retail Store offers an experience unlike anywhere else in St. Louis.

The Horror Retail Store is open ANY night The Darkness is open — and you do NOT need a ticket to enter the store!

Next door to the Darkness is St Louis Escape Rooms (www.stlouisescape.com)

 Featuring EIGHT ESCAPES - ST LOUIS GAME SHOW - RETRO GOLF - PINBALL ARCADE

Dracula Escape - Wonderful Wizard of Oz - Cellar - Mansion - Jurassic Island - Frankenstein 
- Blackbeard's Revenge and the all-new Alien Encounter Escape.   

St Louis Escape also features a vintage arcade with 20 pinball games and Retro Golf






Friday the 13th (November) a ONE NIGHT ONLY Event.  Limited to the first 800 guests.  $35.95
Exclusive event at The Darkness Haunted House. This Friday the 13th no one will survive.
This is a timed ticketed event.  Times are 6:30 to 9:30 pm.  No Refunds.  



Once a year Krampus returns to The Darkness St Louis newest Holiday tradition.  This Christmas Horror Story will take the 
holiday cheer and turn it to fear.  Tickets include a Krampus themed version of The Darkness Haunted House - Outdoor Screamzone - 
Holiday Treats - Holiday Horror Photo Ops.  Event sells out every year.  Limited to the first 1,250 tickets sold. 
Event is at The Darkness Haunted House from 6:30 to 9:30 pm.  One Night Only!  December 18th, 2026. 





My Bloody Valentine a ONE NIGHT ONLY event at The Darkness downtown St Louis. 
Saturday February 13h, 2026 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. 
The perfect date night at The Darkness Haunted House. THIS IS OUR MOST POPULAR SPECIAL EVENT. 
Limited to the first 1,250 tickets sold. This event will sell out. Cost $34.95. 
This is a ONE NIGHT ONLY event which includes photo ops, monsters on the midway and more. 
Get your tickets now.