Disturbia

Disturbia Haunted House in Downers Grove, Illinois, is a premier Halloween attraction renowned for delivering an adrenaline-pumping, high-energy horror experience that has earned accolades from Thrillist and Halloween Blast as one of Chicagoland’s top haunted houses. Operated by the creators of Basement of the Dead, this 12,000-square-foot indoor haunt immerses guests in a terrifying journey through a realm known as Disturbia, where an ancient portal unleashes vile demons and nightmarish creatures. The experience features a series of intricately designed rooms, including a standout pumpkin room adorned floor-to-ceiling with glowing jack-o’-lanterns, a chilling cemetery with fog-shrouded mausoleums and skeletons, and a gruesome hospital scene complete with nurses and the sounds of surgical saws cutting through bone. Each area is brought to life with state-of-the-art special effects, including strobe lights, air cannons, and dense fog, paired with detailed props like animatronic pumpkins and lifelike severed limbs. Over 60 professional actors, adorned with airbrushed makeup and elaborate costumes tailored to each scene’s theme, deliver intense jump scares and interactive performances, from silent, creeping ghouls to vocal characters like the eerie doll-room actress who taunts guests with chilling dialogue. The haunt’s atmosphere is enhanced by a high-energy outdoor queue, where a DJ spins music, pyrotechnics flash, and roaming actors—sliders, stilt walkers, and costumed creeps—entertain and startle waiting guests, creating a party-like vibe. Notable scenes include a disorienting air-pillow maze and a chainsaw chase finale that sends visitors running. Due to its intense scares, claustrophobic elements, and physical demands, Disturbia is not recommended for children under 13 or those with mobility issues. With its blend of creative set design, dedicated performers, and a relentless scare factor, Disturbia Haunted House offers a heart-pounding, unforgettable horror adventure for thrill-seekers.