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From Haunted Houses to Zombies: The Most Frightening Scary Horror Games

Do you enjoy the adrenaline rush of being scared out of your wits? Are you a fan of horror movies and looking for a new way to experience fear? Look no further. In this article, we will explore some of the most terrifying scary horror games that will leave you trembling with fear. From haunted houses to zombies, these games will push your limits and keep you on the edge of your seat.

Haunted Houses: A Classic Thrill

If you’re a fan of haunted houses, then horror games that feature eerie mansions or abandoned buildings are sure to provide an exhilarating experience. One such game that comes to mind is “Resident Evil 7: Biohazard.” Set in a dilapidated plantation house in rural Louisiana, this game combines atmospheric horror with intense gameplay. As you navigate through dark corridors and solve puzzles, you’ll encounter grotesque creatures and terrifying jump scares that will keep your heart pounding.

Another notable haunted house game is “Amnesia: The Dark Descent.” In this first-person survival horror game, players find themselves trapped inside an ancient castle with no memory of how they got there. With limited resources and a lurking presence that feeds on fear, this game is guaranteed to make even the bravest players feel vulnerable and terrified.

Zombies: A Never-Ending Nightmare

Zombies have been a staple in horror culture for decades, and scary horror games featuring these undead creatures are always popular among thrill-seekers. One standout title in this genre is “The Last of Us.” Set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by infected humans turned into zombies, this action-adventure game blends intense combat with an emotionally gripping storyline. The realistic graphics and immersive gameplay make every encounter with the infected a heart-pounding experience.

For those seeking a more intense zombie experience, “Resident Evil 2” is a must-play. This remake of the classic survival horror game takes players back to Raccoon City, where a zombie outbreak has turned the population into flesh-eating monsters. With its atmospheric setting and relentless undead enemies, this game will keep you on your toes as you fight for survival.

Psychological Horror: A Mind-Bending Challenge

If you prefer horror games that mess with your mind, then psychological horror games are perfect for you. “Silent Hill 2” is often regarded as one of the best examples of this subgenre. As players control James Sunderland through the foggy town of Silent Hill, they unravel a deeply disturbing story filled with symbolism and psychological torment. The game’s haunting atmosphere and psychological twists will leave you questioning reality long after you’ve put down the controller.

Another mind-bending horror experience is “Layers of Fear.” In this first-person exploration game, players step into the shoes of a disturbed painter as they navigate through a constantly changing mansion. Delving into themes of madness and obsession, this game uses clever storytelling and visual trickery to create an unsettling experience that will keep you guessing until the very end.

Survival Horror: Fight or Flight

For those who enjoy intense gameplay and heart-pounding action, survival horror games provide an adrenaline-fueled experience like no other. “Outlast” is a prime example of this genre. Armed only with a camcorder, players must navigate through an abandoned psychiatric hospital filled with deranged inmates. With no means to defend yourself other than hiding or running away, every encounter becomes a tense battle for survival.

Another standout survival horror game is “Alien: Isolation.” Set fifteen years after the events of Ridley Scott’s iconic film “Alien,” players assume the role of Ellen Ripley’s daughter as she tries to survive aboard a space station infested by one relentless xenomorph. The game’s AI-driven alien enemy constantly adapts to the player’s actions, making every encounter a nerve-wracking game of cat-and-mouse.

In conclusion, if you’re a fan of being scared senseless, these scary horror games will provide an unforgettable experience. Whether you prefer haunted houses, zombies, psychological torment, or survival challenges, there is a game out there that will cater to your darkest fears. So grab your controller and prepare for a night of terror as you dive into these spine-chilling virtual worlds.

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Haunted Places in Searcy, Arkansas

Evergreen Cemetery

Judsonia, arkansas.

It is said that those who go to the cemetery at night and stand underneath the large statue of an angel will find that she is looking right at them, and her eyes may light up red.

Shady Grove Cemetery

Bald knob, arkansas.

One report says that crickets and grasshoppers refuse to set foot in the Shady Grove Cemetery, and ghost children will put their handprints on cars if you flash your headlights three times.

Pangburn Hardware

Pangburn, arkansas.

You can hear noises and shuffling in the attic. It is a very old building and has been around for over a century. (Submitted by Kate M)

Pickthorne Lake

Jacksonville, arkansas.

Locals claim the ghost of a man with a lantern haunts the lakeside.

Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery

Batesville, arkansas.

Strange lights and an apparition of an elderly woman in a rocking chair in the upstairs window of the church have been reported. The ghosts of a young woman killed nearby in the early 1900s also has been seen, and the apparition of a small boy has appeared in photographs ...

Wolf Bayou Bridge - Mama Lou's Bridge

North little rock, arkansas.

The bridge was replaced in 2005, but it was the old one from which local legends arose. Folks say that a woman and her newborn died here when she drove off the bridge. Rumor has it that those who go there at night and shout "Mama Lou, I've got your ...

Springfield - Des Arc Bridge

Searcy, arkansas.

At the Springfield Bridge or Des Arc Bridge, an iron bowstring truss bridge over Cadron Creek, witnesses say they have heard a ghostly baby crying, a girl screaming, and other strange noises.

Witches Hollow - Cave City

Named because folks said a witch once practiced her magic here, Witches Hollow is said to be haunted by the deceased witch who once murdered her husband. She has been seen walking along the dirt road off Sandtown Road. Some reports say that to get there, one must go past ...

Monroe County Courthouse

Clarendon, arkansas.

The 1911 courthouse is rumored to be haunted by Ernze Mabel Orr, aka “Mabel.” Mabel and her husband John Orr were a husband and wife comedy- and opera-performing duo and, so the stories tell, John had a bad temper and often would beat Mabel quite badly. Feeling sorry for Mabel, ...

Baker House Bed and Breakfast

Built some time between 1916 and 1917, this historic bed and breakfast is haunted by several ghosts associated with the building's past. Cold spots, doors opening and closing and the sound of ghostly children playing are just some of the phenomena reported here, along with a woman in white ...

Fredonia Cemetery

Mountain view, arkansas.

Witnesses say a ghostly wind blows the flags on the graves, even when there is not a single breeze in the air. Unexplained noises and voices are heard here, and some visitors say they experience a feeling of dread.

Old State House

Little rock, arkansas.

Although the museum denies the existence of a ghost here, rumor has it that it is haunted by the spirit of former Speaker of the House John Wilson. His ghost has been seen here by many, wearing a period frock-coat. Others have reported cold spots or the feeling of a ...

Capital Hotel

The ghost of a labourer may haunt the building, as well as the apparition of a young woman who fell to her death. She often appears in guests rooms, or moves around luggage. Wails and screaming have also been reported in various parts of the building. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

Old Arsenal Building

Reported sightings of ghosts on the staircase and in the basement of this historic building. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

Hickory Valley Methodist Church

Cave city, arkansas.

The church is a small, wooden building located near the cemetery across the road. If you approach the church at night, you can hear people singing hymns, but there is no one around. Sometimes the apparitions of young children can also be seen at the Hickory Valley Methodist Church. (Submitted by ...

Vino's Brewpub

Vino's Pizza and Brew Pub is an eatery rumored to be haunted by an unknown entity. Witnesses have heard strange voices and other noises and felt cold spots; chairs that were stacked at night have been unstacked when the employees returned the next morning.

Mount Holly Cemetery

The spirits of Confederate soldiers and native American Indians have been reported in the cemetery at night. Tombstones often move around the graveyard by themselves, and the ghostly noise of a flute playing has been heard in the early hours of morning. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

Cathedral Park Apartments

Originally built as a cathedal and now an apartment complex, the Cathedral Park Apartments are rumored to be haunted. Witnesses have reported seeing a column of smoke that appeared out of nowhere.

The Empress of Little Rock Bed and Breakfast

The ghost of a well-dressed man with a homburg hat has been seen on the stairs and in other rooms of the historic home. The ghost of a large woman, dressed in pink, who stands outside guests rooms. The apparition of an old sea captain has been seen in other ...

Old Bigelow Gym

Bigelow, arkansas.

Down the road from the Bigelow High School, there is an old recreational gym there. If you go into the attic of the old gym, you can here the screams of a young boy who died there a long time ago. There is also the sound of a piano being ...

Woodson Lateral Road Ghost Lights

Hensley, arkansas.

Local legend has it that mysterious ghost lights appear at night and follow cars along Woodson Lateral Road.

Hitchhiker of Highway 365

Woodson, arkansas.

Why does a female hitchhiker appear here on stormy nights, asking passersby to drive her home? Legend has it that when the driver arrives at the address she gives, she simply disappears. When the driver goes to the door to ask about the missing girl, the resident will tell them ...

St. Francis County Museum - Rush-Gates House

Forrest city, arkansas.

As of 1997, the 1906 Rush-Gates House houses the St. Francis County Museum. Dr. J.O. Rush was a doctor, local historian, and collector of more than 3,700 Native American artifacts. The museum is said to be haunted, and ghost tours are available through local hotels. In addition, private parties can ...

Bauxite Historical Association Museum

Bauxite, arkansas.

This historic 1927 building, now a museum of artifacts from the town's mining days, is reported to be haunted. Witnesses have heard disembodied footsteps, and one employee reported that one night when she was leaving work, she felt a ghost jump onto her back as if it didn't want her ...

Keller's Chapel and Cemetery

Jonesboro, arkansas.

There have been reports of strange sightings in the chapel and the surrounding cemetery. Ghostly lights that follow visitors around the cemetery at night, the sound's of babies crying, strange apparition's moving around the cemetery and unexplained noises are just some of the phenomena reported at this site. (Submitted by Callum ...

Old Redfield Road

Sheridan, arkansas.

Old Redfield Road is said to be extremely active with the spirit set. Witnesses have reported apparitions wandering along the road and in the cemetery and electrical items such as flashlights and radios going dead. One visitor reported that as they drove past the cemetery, the hood of their car ...

Bono Bridge

Bono, arkansas.

The bridge was demolished in 2011, and the map shows its original location. According to local folklore, those who stood on the bridge and looked down at the railroad tracks below when a train was coming had the distinct feeling that the train was about to hit them. Apparitions and ...

Johnson-Sanderson Mansion

This home, built in the 1880's, was occupied mainly by the Johnson family, a wealthy retail family and later by the Sandersons, who served Jonesboro as the cities Mayoral family. It has served as mainly residence including Arkansas State student renters, but also as a tea room. Seances and Ouija board ...

Forum Theatre

Originally built in 1926 as the Strand Theatre, it was acquired by the city of Jonesboro in the late 1970s and renamed the Forum Theatre. It is said to be haunted by a mischievous ghost named Charlie.

Old Hardy Hotel

Hardy, arkansas.

Reports are unclear as to whether the haunted hotel and antique mall are still in operation--it was up for sale on eBay in October of 2008. Former owners reported hearing disembodied footsteps and closing doors on the second-floor hallway. One room, called the Murder Room, was the site of a ...

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, arkansas.

Arkansas Tech University, several locations are rumored to be haunted. One is Caraway Hall, where students describe noises in the attic, footsteps on the stairs and whispers in the hallways. There are two legends to explain the hauntings. One is that it is build on top of a Cherokee burial ...

Moore Hill Cemetery

Dardanelle, arkansas.

Locals swear that if you hang around the "Hovis" gravestones at night you'll eventually find the ghost of a man who killed his wife.

Magnolia Hill Bed and Breakfast

Helena-west helena, arkansas.

Magnolia Hill Bed and Breakfast dates to around 1900 and was home to Confederate Captain Charles Moore Sr. Featured on TV's Extreme Ghost Hunters, witnesses and paranormalists have reported unexplained noises, voices, and other eerie phenomena.

Cotter Bridge

Cotter, arkansas.

Witnesses have experienced a number of spooky things at the bridge: The ghost of a woman being chased by hounds, apparitions of children playing on the tracks below the bridge, disembodied footsteps/footprints, and the sound of a phantom baby crying.

Primrose Lane

Paragould, arkansas.

People living in the vicinity of Primrose Lane have reported seeing the ghost of a man and his dog. The man is believed to have shot himself with his rifle, and his dog died as well shortly after. The apparition's of the two have also been seen in the woods ...

Arkansas Methodist Medical Center

The apparition of a blond boy aged around 5 has been seen on the fourth floor. He wears pajamas and is often playing or seeking a kitten. An apparition of a Confederate soldier and another of an elderly female also have been seen in the building. Ghosts have been seen ...

Monette Cemetery

Monette, arkansas.

Local legend says that there was once an unmarked glass mausoleum in the cemetery, and it was sealed up with concrete and painted when the body inside began to decay. The man's ghostly screams are said to ring out in the night, and his apparition may walk the grounds carrying ...

Collins Theatre

A ghostly older couple has been seen sitting in the balcony during rehearsals. They are believed to be the former owners of the theater.

A ghostly elderly couple has been noticed sitting in the balcony watching rehearsals at this historic 1928 theater. After a while, they simply disappear. It is believed that they are the spirits of the former owners of the theater.

Hurt Grocer Building

Faces are said to appear in the windows of this apparently abandoned building. Sometimes that of a man, other times that of a little girl.

Hot Springs, Arkansas

People often feel things brush past them that they can't see. There are reports of people being touched and poked in the hotel's corridors. (Submitted by Callum S.)

Arlington Resort Hotel

Although staff firmly believe and tell guests that there are no ghosts in the building, bottles of wine jump off the shelves without being touched. There have been reports of apparitions in old-fashioned clothes wandering the hallways and the lobby before simply vanishing. The ghost of a young girl in ...

DeSoto Rock and Gift Shop

I have worked at the DeSoto for 4 years now and the number of stories I have are too numerous to list here . We have had several paranormal investigations in the last 4 years that have yielded EVP's, images caught on digital cameras as well as IF Security ...

The Poet's Loft

A female employee reported being grabbed and held down on a couch by unseen female hands.

Old Malco Theatre

During a performance in the 1880's, a woman from the audience disappeared during a magic show production. Ever since then, there have been reports of the theatre being haunted. The ghost a glowing woman has been seen in the theatre basement, objects move around by themselves, and screams come out ...

Blues Hound Apartments

Clarksdale, mississippi.

The historic apartment building was a former hospital, and at least two apparitions have been seen in the apartments. The first is a ghostly black cat, that has been seen jumping from an upstairs window before vanishing. The second is the apparition of a tall man, who has been seen ...

Avenue Theatre

West plains, missouri.

The 1950s Art Deco Avenue Theatre is home to some strange activity. A baby's voice can be heard crying in the upper seating areas, flickering lights have been seen when it is dark, and props are moved or hidden by unseen hands.

Ouachita Baptist University

Arkadelphia, arkansas.

Many unexplained events have been reported here, including orbs that show up in the basement, phantom eyes in the room corners, blood on dorm walls, and dorm windows that break for no apparent reason.

Henderson State University

Henderson State University is said to be haunted by the ghost of a student who fell in love with a girl from a rival college. His friends made fun of him, and under pressure from them, he broke it off with her. The girl was heartbroken and committed suicide. As ...

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Five haunted locations in Arkansas

From northwest Arkansas to right here at Harding, paranormal encounters have been reported in several locations year round. These five locations may be visited to quench curiosity for the adventurous, to feed the adrenaline junky after a long day of classes, or to occupy a free weekend on an uneventful campus.

1. 1886 Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs

Approximately three and a half hours from Searcy stands “America’s most haunted hotel” – the 1886 Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs – according to the Crescent Hotel itself. During the construction of the hotel in 1885, a stonecutter named Michael supposedly fell to his death from room 218. According to Arkansas.com, Michael was “a good-looking man who often got in trouble for flirting with the ladies” and continues to play tricks on female guests.

The Crescent Hotel provides haunted tours in which tourists can experience underground passages and the basement, which was used as a morgue while the building operated as a hospital from 1937-1940.

2. Haunted Tours, Hot Springs

Downtown Hot Springs has a rich history of illegal gambling and gangster activity. Hot Springs Haunted Tours hire guides to lead a nightly 90-minute walk through the main strip of town and tell the paranormal encounters and history of various locations.

The tour begins with three houses on Court Street, which lay on ancient Native American burial grounds and served as the scene for more than 200 hangings in the early history of Hot Springs. Tourists are warned of the Arlington Hotel hauntings and the screams heard from the Arkansas Rehabilitation center, which originally served as the Army-Navy Hospital during World War I and was later used as a sanitarium for the criminally insane. The tour ends with a visit to the location of the Ledwidge drive-thru funeral home.

3. Old Arsenal Tower Building, Little Rock

According to Arkansas.com, the old arsenal building in MacArthur Park was established shortly after Arkansas joined the Union in 1836. It is now the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History. The website tells tales of disembodied voices, apparitions and shadows from the building. Tales say a clear apparition walks down the staircase to the ground floor and throws objects at people in the late afternoon or on stormy winter days.

4. The Clayton House, Fort Smith

The Empress Bed and Breakfast was originally built in 1888 by James Hornibrook to be the most elaborate home in Little Rock, according to The Empress website. Two years later, he was found dead at the front gate of the house.

The bed and breakfast has the most stories of paranormal activity on Arkansas.com. Reports include sightings of a military captain, a man dressed in formal attire, a maid folding laundry and a large woman dressed in pink.

5. Lee Building, Harding University

Harding is featured in the book “Haunted Halls of Ivy: Ghosts of Southern Colleges and Universities” by Daniel W. Barefoot for having a student who never left: the Galloway ghost.

Galloway College for Women opened in 1888 and closed in 1933. The campus was acquired by Harding College in 1934 when it relocated from Morrilton, Arkansas. According to the book, a student named Gertrude (Gertie) fell down an elevator shaft in Godden Hall when investigating a sound she heard while returning to her dorm room for the night. The bricks from Godden Hall were used to build the Lee Building. A story from the 1999 Petit Jean yearbook tells the account of a group of boys who spent the night in the Lee building to prove Gertie did not exist, but in return heard unexplainable soft piano music playing and called security to rescue them.

In a 2013 article from The Bison, Jim Johnson, then director of student support services, told of his Gertie encounter. He said while working in the Lee Building, his phone malfunctioned, and he heard piano music and a woman’s voice singing.”All I thought was, ‘Man, that is so pretty,’ but then I remembered that there were no more pianos in the building, and I was alone,” Johnson reported in the article.

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Harding University hosts a Haunted Tunnel

The tunnel before decorations courtesy Ryann Heim.

SEARCY, Ar. (LP) — The whole month of October is spooky, but for most people it’s not spooky enough. Haunted houses are located everywhere, and people nowadays are craving to go to them to spice things up. This year, there was a local haunted house at Harding University, the Harding haunted tunnel. Ross Ingle, a freshman at Harding Academy said, “My friends said they were going, and I thought it would be fun to go with them.” It would be more terrifying than fun if you went to a haunted house alone. So everyone grabs a friend, buckles up, and goes to have fun. 

The longer the haunted house, the more fun people have right? Well, no one likes very short haunted houses, especially when you wait way too long. McKenny Sheffield a freshman at Harding Academy an attendee of the Harding Tunnel says, “I think if it were a shorter wait and longer, I would have been happier, but I waited in line for two hours for a three minute long walk through.” People have definitely been complaining about the wait time for such a short amount of time in the tunnel. They also claimed that they ran out of tickets in the middle of performing. So, although some of the visitors there had been waiting in line, they didn’t get to go in and see the haunted tunnel. 

Some people had opinions on how to improve the tunnel. McKenny Sheffield says, “I would make it longer and add more throughout it, like decorations.” Short haunted houses typically aren’t fun or interesting especially when there are not very many decorations. Without many decorations, it can be boring and will disinterest the visitors. If nothing is really happening in the haunted house, nothing is keeping them occupied with it. Another thing said about the tunnel is that it was a little slick. That could be a hazard and cause danger to younger and older people. Ross Ingle said, “I would change it to have no water in it.” The haunted tunnel was located inside and had some water in it, making it a bit slippery. So it could’ve caused some injuries if people weren’t careful. 

Ross Ingle and his friend Peyton the day after the tunnel.

It is the actors and everyone involved in haunted houses number one priority to keep you safe, immediately followed by scaring you of course. But sometimes, things just aren’t that safe for people. Especially immature people. McKenny Sheffield says, “I think it depends if it’s safe or not if the actors can touch you. It is definitely less safe for children, but I think if you understand the rules and things allowed, and you are okay with doing it, then it is safe.” 

People love Halloween, it’s a fun, light-hearted holiday. Kids love dressing up, and the haunted houses give people an adrenaline rush. 

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