THE ANGELUS INC., Hudson

When The Haunted Angelus House's monsters first come out in the evening, frightened guests can ward them off with glow sticks between 7 p.m.–8 p.m.. The neon batons send a warning signal to the unseen horrors, letting them know the group contains children or timid souls who may not be ready for the full brunt of their fearsomeness. But as the night progresses, so does the terror, and once the clock strikes eight, nothing can hold back the monsters, demons, and zombies as they spill from the shadows to horrify unsuspecting visitors. The only hope left for the innocent victims is to navigate the 37-room haunt, which swarms with demon tenants, and then make it past the 3,000-square-foot outdoor black maze haunted by chainsaw people and souls willing to risk eternity for their chance at a rent-controlled apartment.

Though the event aims to scare, its real intent will warm visitors' hearts, as proceeds are donated to The Angelus Home, a nonprofit that aids those with cerebral palsy.