Halloween is fast-approaching, and if you're fan of the spooky season then there is no better time to start planning what to do than now. Fright Nights, Scream Parks, Halloween Events, and Pop-Up Attractions will appear in their droves in about three months time, with the selection increasing each year. However, there are some other alternatives which we delve into below along with a few of our insider top tips to ensure a truly memorable and safe Halloween. Home Haunts What'

A little known fact, is that Ed and Lorraine Warren (the inspiration for movies such as The Conjuring, Annabelle, Amityville Horror, etc) once visited Southend-on-Sea to investigate a tale that is regarded as one of the most perplexing demonic possessions of modern times... Introducing, Bill Ramsey William (Bill) Ramsey, from a young age, had been suffering from brief periods of behaviour that many described as 'animal like' normally these bouts would also be accompanied by a

What a busy couple of weeks! Not only have we been nominated for multiple awards at the European ScareCon SCARs (four in total), but also Zombies may soon be making a return to the Victoria Shopping Centre, and if things couldn't get any more exciting we have announced a series of 'Behind the Shriek' Facebook Live Videos. Awards ScareCon is the European Scare Convention, where attractions from all over Europe come together in a variety of trade stands, talks, seminars, and ex

For the vast majority of people, they see Southend as the place with miles of award winning beaches, the world's longest pier, and home to some of the best attractions in Essex. However, little do most people know that Southend is also home to a variety of haunted locations and heavily documented cases of paranormal phenomena. We have explored what we feel are some of the most haunted locations in the area, so turn on all the lights, check behind the sofa and under the bed, t

Hide and Shriek's Newest Experience is now open, for a limited Summer run! If you haven't yet booked, then scroll down on the home page to the Booking Widget (or select book now from the menu) and secure your ticket today. Whether you're completely new to Hide and Shriek and Escape Games, or a seasoned veteran - you're in for an absolute treat. Alien Escape is best described as 'Crystal Maze meets Alien' - we will lock you into a multi-room themed environment, in which you mu

Dead Centre has finished its first run of three sell-out dates, and it has received overwhelming critical acclaim - well done to everyone who survived this fast-paced adrenaline fuelled 60 Minute Shopping Centre Zombie Survival Experience! For those that missed out, Dead Centre is a Zombie Experience unlike any other as it takes place after hours within an operational shopping centre - it is the closest you'll ever get to experiencing the classic George A. Romero film Dawn of