A Haunted House In Morris Co. Is Among The Scariest In The Country, New Ranking Says

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — With such a rich history, it's no surprise that a haunted house attraction in Morris County has become one of the most popular in the country.

According to a recent study by SIXT, a rental car company that researches popular trip destinations, Wharton's 13th Hour Haunted House, at 105 West Dewey Avenue, is among the top five best in the country.

The data was analyzed using the number of live scare actors employed, the haunted attraction's Google rating, and its popularity on TikTok. 13th Hour ranks #4 in the U.S., with more than 125 live scare actors, a 4.6 Google review score, and 5.4K TikTok searches, according to the data.

The attraction's three haunted houses are filled with ghouls, zombies, ghosts, demons, and more, prepared to spook every passerby. Complete with "special effects and movie-quality sets," it's no surprise this attraction is among the most popular in the country.

According to 13th Hour, the site of the attraction was once home to the Hayden Family in the early 1970s. The family of four isolated themselves from their neighbors, often inviting complete strangers and out-of-towners into their home.

The patriarch could often be seen outside his home and farmhouse brandishing an axe, not as a tool, but as a weapon. That, in addition to the odd noises and smells that seeped from the farmhouse, gave neighbors reason enough to keep away.

In addition to the seasonal spooky attractions, 13th Hour also offers ten award-winning escape rooms and a "Haunted Hatchet" axe-throwing attraction, year-round.

"It was my first time going to a Haunted House, and it was very good. Lots of spooky moments. It helps to go with friends or family," one Google reviewer wrote. "The staff are very professional and do their best to entertain and frighten you."

"Amazing experience. We screamed most of the way through it," wrote another. "Extremely well done, very authentic and realistic. Loved it!"

To learn more about 13th Hour and buy tickets, visit its website here.