There are several haunted houses called "touch haunts" or "full-contact haunts" where actors are allowed to physically touch visitors to heighten the fear and immersive experience. These attractions often require you to opt-in with a special pass, wristband, or bracelet that indicates you consent to physical contact from actors, which can include light brushing, grabbing, pulling, or more intense interactions like simulated violence and restraints. Some notable touch haunts across the U.S. known for allowing physical contact include:
- Haunted Hoochie at Dead Acres in Pataskala, Ohio
- Blood Prison at the Ohio State Reformatory, Mansfield, Ohio
- The 17th Door in Buena Park, California
- Deranged Haunt in Romulus, Michigan
- Indy Scream Park in Anderson, Indiana
- Scream A Geddon in Dade City, Florida
- Pennhurst Asylum in Spring City, Pennsylvania
- The Scream Chamber in Athens, Tennessee
- USS Nightmare in Newport, Kentucky
- Streaper’s Nightmare in Peru, Indiana
- Castle of Chaos in Midvale, Utah
- Field of Screams in Mountville, Pennsylvania
Additionally, some venues offer an interactive experience where if you wear a glow bracelet or necklace, actors can touch you during the haunt; otherwise, it's a no-touch experience. If looking for haunted houses near a specific location, 13th Floor Haunted House is a well-known chain with locations such as San Antonio, Denver, and Houston offering immersive haunted house experiences, although it was not specifically mentioned if these have physical touching elements. For the right location near you, it would help to know your city or region because these haunted houses are scattered in various states across the U.S. If you provide your area, more localized recommendations can be provided. These haunted houses with physical contact are intended for thrill-seekers and typically have age restrictions (often 18+) and safety policies to ensure a controlled experience. Always check the haunted house's website for the latest touch contact policies before attending. Let me know your location to find specific haunted houses near you where actors can touch you for this unique, immersive horror experience.
