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Everything people ask before visiting Hall of Horrors, the haunted house in Cayce, SC, minutes from Columbia.
Tickets and nights
When is Hall of Horrors open in 2026?
Eight nights: Thursday Oct 22, Friday Oct 23, Saturday Oct 24, Sunday Oct 25, Thursday Oct 29, Friday Oct 30, Saturday Oct 31 (Halloween) and Sunday Nov 1. Thursdays and Sundays the doors are open 7:30 to 10:30 pm. Fridays and Saturdays, 8 to 11 pm.
Where is it?
1153-B Walter Price Rd, Cayce, SC 29033. That’s minutes from downtown Columbia and West Columbia.
How much are tickets?
General Admission is $16 and the RIP Fast Pass is $32. Online adds a 2.5% service fee at checkout ($16.40 for one General Admission). Paying cash at the door? $15 / $30.
Why is the price different online and at the door?
General Admission is $16 and RIP Fast Pass is $32. Online, our ticket system adds a 2.5% service fee at checkout ($16.40 for one General Admission). At the door it’s $16 / $32 by card, or $15 / $30 if you pay cash. Hall of Horrors is run by volunteers from the Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees, and every card and online sale costs us a fee. These prices cover those fees, so they don’t come out of the money that goes to our charities, mainly SC Jaycee Camp Hope. Want the lowest price? Bring cash.
I saw $15 on a flyer or post. Is that right?
Yes. $15 General Admission and $30 RIP Fast Pass are our cash prices at the door.
What is the RIP Fast Pass?
It lets you skip the general line. Same haunted house, less waiting. It helps most on busy nights.
Can I buy tickets at the door?
Yes. The box office takes cash or card. It opens 15 minutes before the doors: 7:15 pm on Thursdays and Sundays, 7:45 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. You can also buy online.
When do you stop letting people in?
Be in line by closing time: 10:30 pm on Thursdays and Sundays, 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Everyone in line by then gets in.
What is Blackout Night?
On Thursday, Oct 22 and Thursday, Oct 29, the lights go out. Each group gets one light to find its way through the haunted house.
Are you open on Halloween?
Yes. Saturday, Oct 31, 8 to 11 pm. Sunday, Nov 1 is the last night of the 2026 season.
Can I get a refund?
All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges for missed nights, arriving late, leaving early, or choosing not to go in. If we cancel a night, for example for weather, your tickets are good for another 2026 night of your choice. Email info@hallofhorrors.org with your order number and the night you want, and we’ll move your tickets. If you can’t use any other 2026 night, say so in that email and we’ll refund your order.
What if it rains?
Dates can change for weather. We post every change on Facebook and Instagram. If we cancel your night, your tickets are good for another 2026 night of your choice. Email info@hallofhorrors.org with your order number and the night you want.
Do you do group tickets?
Yes. Email info@hallofhorrors.org with your group size and the night you want.
Is hallofhorrors.com your website?
No. Our only website is hallofhorrors.org. Buy tickets only here or at our box office.
Inside the haunted house
What is the 2026 show?
REM: Remembering Evil Memories. Dr. Frederick Darling’s sleep study has found that Sam Mercer’s nightmares aren’t dreams. They’re memories, and they’re getting out. Read the story.
Are the monsters real actors?
Yes. Live actors, plus sets, effects, fog and sound. Our whole cast is volunteers.
Will the actors touch me?
No. Our actors don’t touch guests, and guests can’t touch them. They will get close.
How scary is it?
Scary enough that we tell you how to get out. Expect darkness, fog, strobe lights, sound and actors who get close. If you want it even darker, come on a Blackout Night.
What if someone needs to get out?
Say I WANT OUT to any actor. The actor stops, and a staff member walks you to the nearest exit. No questions asked.
How long does it take?
It depends on your group and the night. Lines vary, and the RIP Fast Pass skips the general line.
Can I take photos or video?
Not inside. Use the photo booth in line.
Is there food?
Snacks, games and a photo booth in the line area, plus food vendors and merchandise.
Age, safety and access
How old do you have to be?
We recommend 13 and up, with parental guidance. You know your kid best.
Who should skip it?
We use fog and strobe lights. Think twice if you are pregnant, have a heart condition, are sensitive to flashing light, are claustrophobic, or have trouble walking in the dark.
What can’t I bring?
No weapons of any kind, carried openly or concealed. That includes knives and toy or costume weapons. No alcohol or drugs on the property. No smoking, food or drink inside.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Email info@hallofhorrors.org before you come. Tell us what you need, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can do.
Who we are
Who runs Hall of Horrors?
The Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees, a nonprofit community-service group. Hall of Horrors is 100% volunteer-run. About us.
Where does the money go?
Most of it goes to SC Jaycee Camp Hope, a camp for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We’ve given Camp Hope more than $80,000 over ten years (reported in 2024).
Can I volunteer as a scare actor?
Yes. No experience needed. Teens can join at 15 if they’re in high school, with a parent or guardian’s signed permission. A parent or guardian signs them in and out each night. Join the cast.
What were past years’ themes?
Grave Secrets (2025), Engraved Roots (2024), Dark Harvest (2023), Blood Reign (2022), Blood Moon Rising (2021) and more, back to Xperiment 13 and Voodoo Manor. See past seasons.
Still have a question? Email info@hallofhorrors.org
