Nestled just outside the city, the haunted forest of Panic Point features an abundance of horrors made to thrill and terrify you! If you arrive at night, you may notice The Circus is infested with the dead. But don’t be afraid! Panic Point is merely a fabricated attraction. It features multiple haunts, some of the most recognized being the infamous Hayride (our personal favorite) and the Haunted Forest. Although all a facade, meant to twist and pull at your heartstrings, leaving you breathless as you question what you just saw, you are sure to enjoy this chilling treat. 

Hayride

When you first enter The Circus, you are escorted to the Hayride. Throughout the Hayride experience, you are led along an old barren path as your guide tells tales of the many experiments that have taken place in the forest. According to the story behind the haunted Hayride, the sharp minds working behind the scenes created a spooky atmosphere with genetically modified “zomboid hybrids” that act and behave just like zombies. We all know these undead monsters are just our scare actors in disguise. However, their freakish movements and quick pace make them appear almost non-human… 

Haunted Forest

Now onto the “Haunted Forest.” According to Panic Point, the Haunted Trail is where you’ll find the spookiest scenes in the Triangle. There are over 12 scenes brought to life throughout the half-mile trail, so watch your back as you speed your way through the Butcher’s Shop, Sawmill, Puppet Master’s Parlour, and more! Behind the scenes, the forest is meticulously crafted by their dedicated team. They bring to the table a mix of chilling sound effects and live actors that bring the forest to life—or, rather, death! 

What is Actually Going Down at Panic Point?

Many have said even after they’ve left the Haunted Forest, they can still feel chills down their spines for hours. Some have even seen the outline of ghosts and ghouls out of the corner of their eyes, in the shadows…

Jeyan Hymans, a junior at Enloe High School, says, “I was nervous about going to Panic Point again, however, I started to get really anxious when I saw the real bats flying through the sky!” Others noticed the hooting of owls as well as the flapping of shadowy figures occasionally soaring over the parking lot as they raced back to their cars, hearts still pounding. 

After discovering these strange happenings, the coincidences began to pile up. We decided to brave Panic Point ourselves to get to the bottom of this mystery, and what we have to share with you is frightening. None of it is fake. Panic Point is actually haunted! At least that’s the conclusion we have come to after we experienced our encounters with the Panic Point Ghouls. What previously seemed to be aspects of the all-encompassing aura of Panic Point prove to be more sinister than you may realize. We couldn’t help but wonder if what we had witnessed was truly otherworldly. And to my dismay, I have reason to believe they are. There is no other explanation for the happenings of Panic Point!

Horror Isn’t Just for Halloween… 

As we tiptoe our way across fallen autumn leaves—leaving behind the chilling atmosphere of a dark, rich October and embracing the wool sweaters of a breezy November—we leave behind Halloween. But fear not! The era of frightful fun doesn’t end here. Panic Point hosts a variety of events throughout the year, each tailored to different holidays! 

During the dead of winter, Panic Point hosts a fun twist on their usual Halloween scares. For one night only, The Circus hosts a night full of fright with Santa’s predecessors, Krampus and Belznickel, who are all about delivering pain and sorrow equally to everyone, not just to the naughty. It may not be a spooky Halloween bonanza, but Panic Point’s Yuletide Nightmare is sure to frighten you. Yuletide transforms Panic Point into a chilling holiday landscape. Guests will navigate through eerily decorated scenes filled with unexpected surprises, from creepy Christmas characters to twisted holiday tales. On Friday the 13th of December, join us in the basin of the spooky Clown Forest as we brave the dead winter chills. 

If you still missed the skin crawling thrills of Halloween and Christmas, don’t worry—Panic Point is back with a terrifying twist for St. Patrick’s Day. The Panic on St. Pat’s holiday invites brave souls to face their fears in a heart pounding, Irish themed horror experience.  For only $30, come experience an interesting, twisted take on a traditional Irish holiday. With otherworldly green lights casting long shadows and a storyline steeped in folklore, you’ll find yourself navigating through twisted mazes, battling paranormal entities, and uncovering dark secrets hidden beneath the festive surface. If you would like to consider yourself one with the fae, you may seek solace in this horror filled festivity but don’t be surprised if they try to capture you—and remember, never tell a fairy your name.

It is up to you to believe if there truly is something more sinister going on behind the haunted circus of Panic Point, but we can assure you the spooky events are an experience everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime. Be sure to thank the staff before you leave, after all, they’re the ones who have to keep those ghouls company. Thanks to them, our limbs are intact and only our breath is stolen from us as we leave the premises of the haunted forest…