ABOUT THE THIRTEENTH HOUR
how the thirteenth hour haunted attraction was built
2003
The Thirteenth Hour first opened in 2003 as a charity Haunted Attraction, raising thousands of dollars for local community organizations and setting us on the path to opening a professional Haunted Attraction.
2017
Our team of builders and artists resurrected The Thirteenth Hour in Indianapolis, debuting two attractions: The Cathedral of Souls and The Catacombs.
2019
Two all new attractions clawed their way to the surface: Mine No. 13 and Reaper's Hollow.
2022
The Thirteenth Hour moved to an all new 25 acre location and unveiled its newest attractions, Cartocker Expeditions and Widow's Walk Cemetery.
2023
We launched our first off-season event for Valentine's Day, Love is Blind, and introduced the Purgatory Midway.
2024
Our second off-season event arrived: Tick Tock Battle, a one of a kind experience that combines laser tag with haunted houses. We also expanded with an all new attraction, The Sharpe Family Orphanage. Mine No. 13 was retired after the 2024 season.
2025
The Thirteenth Hour brought its epic sets and experiences from inside to outside with the all new RIFT/13 attraction. The year also delivered major upgrades to the Sharpe Family Orphanage and Purgatory Midway, plus the debut of our Gift Shop.
2026
We continue to evolve with the introduction of an all new attraction, GOTHIC. Widow's Walk Cemetery also receives a major expansion, with a longer, winding path to extend the attraction.
meet the team
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Ben
Owner, Creative Director
Jake
Front of House Operations
jackie
Set Decorator
sadie
Build Team
caitlyn
Makeup Artist, Lead
tessa
Makeup Artist
DON
Makeup Artist