FAQs
Q: What is Folklore Haunted House?
A: Folklore Haunted House is Atlanta’s must-see haunted house event. Folklore haunted house is open for 24 nights in October and features 2 terrifying and incredibly elaborate haunted houses and other curiosities. Folklore Haunted House has been seen on numerous media entities, including NBC, FOX, and USA’s Greatest Haunts.
Q: Are there age restrictions?
A: The attractions are not recommended for children under the age of 13. There are no special prices for children and no refunds if anyone decides not to finish the haunts. There are many emergency exits throughout each attraction in case anyone gets too scared to continue.
Q: Does Folklore accept credit cards?
A: Yes, our box office accepts Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover.
Q: Does Folklore offer group rates?
A: Group ticket sales must be arranged in advance. Tickets must be purchased in one transaction and then distributed to the group. To arrange for group tickets, please email your request to contact@folklorehauntedhouse.com – in your email, please include your name, contact information, date of visit, and size of group. We will then contact you to make arrangements.
Q: How long does it take to go through both attractions?
A: That depends on many factors; you go through at your own pace so the length of experience varies from group to group.
Q: If I get there 5 minutes before closing and bought a ticket for both attractions, will Folklore close before I get the chance to see both attractions?
A: The attractions continue running until the last patron has exited. We stop selling tickets but the shows keep running until the lines are gone.
Q: Is there a way to avoid the lines?
A: Yes you may purchase a RIP ticket. This ticket will allow you to be in the fast pass line (reducing your wait time by ~67%)
Q: What sized group can enter at the same time?
A: All of the attractions at Folklore are designed for groups of 6 or less. Larger groups will not be allowed in together. If your group is larger than 6 people, it will be split and admitted in multiple groups. More than 6 people in a group may ruin the experience for your group. Catching up with the group in front of you should be avoided at all costs. Groups with less than 6 people may make the attraction more intense.
Q: Are the actors/monsters allowed to touch us?
A: The actors of Folklore will never intentionally touch you. Because of the closeness of their working conditions and your unknown reaction, incidental contact could occur. Some of the effects make come in contact with you. The same applies to you, do not intentionally touch the actors, monsters, or sets. By doing so you will be removed from the attraction.
Q: Are the attractions open if it rains?
A: Yes! All of attractions at Folklore are indoors.
Q: Once we used our ticket can we go through again with the same ticket?
A: No, a new ticket is required for each visit.
Q: Can we be thrown out of the facility for any reason?
A: Yes. We do not allow photography or filming of any kind, vulgar language, pushing, weapons of any kind, alcohol, drunken behavior, smoking of any kind etc. We have a list of rules just like anyone else that must be adhered to for your own safety.
Q: What is Blackout?
A: You and your friends get only one glow stick to survive both haunted houses at Folklore Haunted House. The lights have been shut off. This special event is only open Nov 4th and 5th 2022 from 7:30p-11:00p. NOTE: Overload Maximum will not be open for this event.
Q: What is GRINDHOUSE?
Q: Do you offer a family hour or other family friendly option?
A: We don’t have a family hour or anything like that, but we do sell Scaredy Cat Badges on site that will let our monsters know not to scare your group, so that everyone can enjoy the show. Note that any automated effects and props in the attractions will still go off.
Q: Are alcoholic beverages allowed?
A: No! they are not allowed on the property so please do not bring any. Tailgating in the parking lot is not allowed.
Q: Can we take photos or film inside of your haunted attraction?
A: Photography or filming of any sort is not allowed in any of the attractions. Anyone caught doing so will be removed. Although no photography or filming is allowed inside, the monsters working outside will quite often pose for pictures.
Q: What can we not bring inside Folklore Haunted House?
A: No pets. No weapons. No alcoholic beverages. No cameras. No smoking. No vaping. No dip. No laser pointers or flashlights. No food or beverages.
Q: How do I work at Folklore Haunted House?
A: Please visit our jobs page and fill out an online application. You must be 18 years old to work at Folklore.
Q: Can we wear Halloween costumes inside Folklore haunted house?
A: No. For safety reasons, we are sorry to say that except for small children, patrons are not permitted to wear costumes.
Q: Do your attractions have security?
Yes. Folklore uses Acworth Police Officers for our security team. We seldom, if ever, have a problem that actually requires security but we have it just in case.
Q: Is there smoke/fog inside the haunted houses?
A: We do use fog machines at Folklore. Should you find the smoke too intense there are emergency exits throughout the attraction.
Q: Are there strobe lights?
A: Yes, we do use strobe lights occasionally.
Q: Is it dark?
A: There are very dark areas in all of the attractions.
Q: Can I go through if I am pregnant or have broken bones/casts?
A: Folklore Haunted House is not recommended for visitors who are pregnant, have heart or respiratory conditions, or are in general poor health.