Across the country, people are finding that a good scare can be surprisingly good for the soul. In a world of constant stress and screen overload, many are forgetting what it feels like to truly be alive. Between news cycles, government shutdowns, social media algorithms, and daily pressures, people are moving through life like zombies.
America Haunts — the association of the nation’s premier haunted attractions — says its members are reviving the human spirit, moving thrillseekers from stress and screentime to screams that heal.