Hillside Horror Reviews

Hillside has always been a winner. But, this year. Omg. 2024 is their year. Their grand opening has people hauling tail back to their cars & leaving before even entering the trail...literally. The hayride with Crispy is hilarious & spooky. It ends with a bang too with a big scare as you exit the trail. They are killing it.

October 2024

Lots of different props throughout the venue. Pickles, our hayride guide was awesome! Good way to spend a couple hours in a Halloween environment. Definitely will come back next year.

October 2023

The bang for your buck is insane!

Hayride. Trail. Axe throwing. Last Ride. Pitchfork tossing. Killer music. Dedicated actors. Amazing custom scenes that you won't find at any other haunt. Great food. Family friendly.

You won't find a place like this anywhere else. They will chase you away screaming & then have you begging to do it again.

100/100 stars.

October 2022

This was my first haunted house/trail id been to and i had my expectations very high. while they were not met, it was pretty fun. The trail wasnt as scary as i thought and more on the funny side, the hayride was hilarious as well. Overall pretty fun and i would recommend it.

October 2021

This was my first time visiting Hillside. We originally came to only do the hayride, but instead chose the combo ticket. I have a couple issues with the queue line. It is a personal preference, but I dislike the loud queue music. There as a group, waiting in line, it was hard to speak to each other and hear over the music. Hearing the security guard was also a problem. I wish haunts, especially outdoor woods trails would play ambient music. Halloween rock/metal/pop takes away from the scenes inside the trail. You can hear that music and it is distracting.

Please post a note online or by the ticket office about having to crawl in two places. We bought our tickets before learning from the security guard about the crawling. Luckily, the scene greeters we're good about letting us bypass those sections without a problem. Thank you!! Alleviated my sudden anxiety over having to crawl which is hard on my knees.

The corn maize was well done. There were some good scares. We did encounter a few actors that broke character around kids that were just ahead of us, but overall well done.
I was a bit disappointed by the hayride. I did appreciate them not packing the wagon. The first 5 minutes I kept looking behind us, expecting a run up scare, but nothing. I know actor and patron safety is paramount, but the beginning needs more.
My gripe would be that there were no surprises. I saw all the actors coming, and saw all the actors that boarded the ride long before they boarded. I didn't so much mind the humor, but wanted more scares. The 2nd chainsaw guy who "cuts" the railing was the best.
The trail was a hike, but had a few great scares. The junk yard, the electrocuted guy and some dark corners really got me. I also applaud the haunt for using smells. They were horrible, nose clenching aromas, but I appreciate affecting the sense of smell.
I would like to see the hayride improve. It feels like an afterthought right now. Maybe a cohesive storyline. Maybe build that storyline into the waiting area too. I'd love to see the story built up on social media as well. Maybe a beast that haunts the woods, the cornfields and attacks the moonshining operations. Cryptids are such a hot topic right now. The ride guide could definitely talk up the cryptid angle. I was hoping for a more creepy story vibe, but it was more improv humor. If you can work it out, a scare from above, in the trees would be really great!!

I think this haunt has room for improvement but it was great to get out and check out someplace new to us. We found everyone working there was pleasant to deal with.

October 2021

Hillside Horror is an amazing old style haunt that is absolutely amazing to get a scare in! The actors are very good and try to scare every single person in the group and has great interaction.

August 2021

boom boom

December 2020

Im hard to scare but my sister n her buddy r not i loved watch yall get her n him it made my year i cant wait to next year. I love yall

November 2019

This was our first year going to Hillside and we ended up going twice. The actors are fun to mess with and will definitely scare you if you aren't paying attention. During the Black Out, my husband, who very rarely jumps at anything, was scared in the room that gets smaller. It was priceless because I have waited 6 years for this moment. As far as favorite scene.... it's really hard to choose just one. I liked them all!!!! We can't wait to go back for Christmas and again next year at Halloween!!!

November 2019

Now after working Hillside Horror 2014-2016, going through the trail 2017, and working the trail again in 2018 I though I knew what to expect. I was DEAD wrong! The location was new and the trail seemed completely new too. Since I've worked there the people working the trail knew me, and I got so many shout-outs and was called by name frequently. That was inetractive and fun! The monsters don't just scare you. They interact wih you which is great! The scary rabbit at the end is great, but really every actor did a good job. My friends Autumn and Joel had good scenes. There are some genuine fearful moments and there wasn't one little bit where I was bored. The only bad things were the cold weather (not their fault), and the uneven terrain. I have myotonic dystrophy and am not a coordinated walker so I dount bothers most patrons. If you have leg issues make sure you have someone with you who knows and can help you (a cane won't work). I had two times where I almost fell, but my bestie kept me standing. I avioded the wacky house because Autumn told me to. There are very disorienting ptch drak m oments where you can't see and that is so bright you can't see. Truthfully I didn't like those scenes much. They weren't too long, but you didn't more than two or three. Overall though if you like haunts this is essential. Twenty dollars is the cost (totally worth it), and you may want to bundle up. I regreting not using gloves, but go to this one if you're into this. You will not be disappointed!

October 2019

George W Bush was amazing and I give him 52/10 stars
This was the most fun ever and it was super scary.

October 2019

This one of the best places to go if you want to be scared.. Lots of fun & friendly people.. I also have worked here for 5 years.. Its a must see come out & have some fun & get scared

October 2019

Much scarier than some of the higher dollar haunts around. This is more up in your face scary.

October 2019

It was okay, wasn't as scary as I thought it would be. The characters were good and so was the scenery. Sadly wasn't for adults or teens more or less for kids. I have more to say about another place that is more for grown adults "Spooky woods".

October 2019

I went to hillside horror twice last year and I feared the difference. A great bunch of people I loved it.

October 2019

Went last night, WOW!!! We are home haunters and have been around to other area haunts. THIS IS THE BEST!!! The farm is ideal setting with lots of great scaracters going for the screams! I highly recommend Hillside Horror!

October 2019

I have known Joe for many years and have gone to his events for the past 10 years. This year he has it all right. 2019 is the best yet! Thanks for all you and your team does each year Joe

September 2019

My first experience in a hunted trail! The site is pretty amazing scary! If you like be scared, this is the place to go!

September 2019

This haunted trail is great. The actors stay in character and do a great job haunting. Wear good shoes its called hillside for a reason lol

October 2018

Looking for a good spook? You should go check out Hillside Horror! The characters are amazing, the trail is super spooktacular, with lots of giggles and screams to keep you on your toes! From the moment you are ushered down the trail on a hayride to the moment your return from complete chaos, you are guaranteed to have a BLAST!!!

October 2018

The most fun you have being scared, everyone at hillside is great I loved the effects the characters. I recommend anyone who hasn't been to Hillside to go check it out. You'll love it to death. Thank you for a great time: Larry Fish

October 2018

Very scary great actors it scary and fun

September 2018

First time visiting this year and it was awesome. The ride down to the trail is creepy enough to start your scare game. Upon arrival it just gets better, through dark, cold, and creepy houses into corn field with the monsters who reside their into the tunnel and play house. It was all around the best I have ever been to and would love to go again!

October 2017

Me and my kids love Haunted stuff! So excited!

October 2017

loved the hayride and corn maze, the rest was good also

October 2017

Awesome place to go everybody is friendly

October 2017

Me and my boys go here each year and it get better each time. I just can't wait to see what they do next year.

October 2017

I have been the past couple of years and loved every moment!

October 2017

It is very well organized and the scenes are very creative. People are friendly and put a good show. The only thing is I think the price is high compared to other haunted places I have been to that are just as good!

October 2017

We didn't think it would be so scary honestly but it exceeded our expectations when when walked through the first section! Definitely coming back!

October 2017

This is an annual tradition for us and we always have a wonderful time. The attraction is well organized and runs smoothly. Changes a little every year so it is not always predictable. We laugh a lot and scream a little too.

October 2017

THIS IS ONE OF THE PLACES TO GO FOR A SPOOKY TIME..... WE CANT WAIT UNTIL THIS WEEKEND TO GO THIS YEAR.

October 2017

Great set up, great trail -- this was my first year and I wasn't disappointed

October 2017

We had a ball this year(we came last year). Nothing scares us so we just go for fun really, but we both jumped a couple times!
We drove 2 hours and it was worth it!

October 2017

Took my daughter for the first time and she was very nervous but really enjoyed it. And is now hooked on haunted trails and houses. Thanks for a great night.

October 2017

Been going 3 times per year for the past two years. Awesome workers and actors.

October 2017

I absolutely love this trail! I have been every year for the past 5 years! There is always something new and I have never left disappointed!

October 2017

Very disappointed boring at times nobody was doing any scaring didn't see any clowns absolutely nothing scary

October 2017

The wait was not that bad and they kept you entertained with a few spooky guest while waiting to enter. My favorite part was Piggy, you was greated by his keeper and before you know it you're locked in with him as he jumps out and is crawling and thrashing around at your feet while making these terrifying sounds. The only things I didn't like was the corn... The monsters wasn't scaring at times and you would go awhile without a scare and the other was the Old Western scene, it wasn't scary at all was just loud.

April 2017

It was a good 45 minute walk through, however, there were plenty of places that they could've had more scenes. I'd say a good 25 out of 45 minutes of the walkthrough was us just walking through the woods with no scares. Also, the actors were VERY rude! TWO different actors called my cousin ugly and one of them kept calling my dad a woman! Other than that we had fun.

October 2016

This was the first local halloween attraction I had been to in 12 years. The staff was courteous, friendly, yet very good at ALWAYS playing their role. I highly recommend this haunt.

October 2016

If the was me actors more places to go through I would be fUn too

November 2015

I had never screamed in my life this hard. All of the haunted houses I have been to has not been near this scary. The clowns were not scary they were funny but people beating on trash cans and coming up behind you were really haunted and scary! If you love scary things then this is totally for you!! The price is good and the crops and makeup people they have are fantastic! I am planning to bring bunch of friends and make them scared as much as I was. Keep doing a great job!

October 2015

I visited Hillside Horror in mid October 2014. It was a very good value for the price, but the only issue was that there was few actors the night I went. You would walk 3-4 minutes and not see anyone. The decorations were great, and so was the length of trail, around 1 hour or a little more. I will visit again mostl likely this year and hope there is more actors. I would overall reccomend it though.

September 2015

This trail offers so many surprises every year. You really get a lot for ur money :)

May 2015

I work here and i believe that we have a awesome scare factor.

October 2014

I was expecting it to be a little more scary. Has potential to be scarier if they had more actors.

October 2014

These guys are amazing, I rate the scare factor as 100, they are not the most advanced as far as props and sets but that's what makes it so creepy, by far the best in north Carolina, Joe Clay and his staff have done an awesome job, I never get scared at these things but this one got me,

November 2013

This is one of the best attractions I have been too. It was organized very well and the Champion Fire Department did a wonderful job putting this together. For an extra fee and signed waiver you could take a ride in a coffin in the back of a hearse. What a great idea! Cannot wait until next year, I plan on taking a big group! Well Done!

October 2013

This is by far the scariest haunted attraction ive ever been to. I have been to a lot and I never scream. this one got me. from the hayride to the clowns, watch your back. they will make you scream.

October 2013

the corn maze was the best but it was all good. hard to beat a hayride corn maze and trail for $10

July 2013

The actors remain in character, jumping out at you from every angle. You're constantly scared. Great time!

October 2011