The House of Shock is an intense horror show located just outside of New Orleans. They are known by locals for going all out in their shows and taking the "haunted house attraction" to an entirely new level. Not only does the attraction feature a haunted house, but also nightly shows performed by local "freaks." The House of Shock transformed its venue in 2010 creating an entire festival for the occasion. If the house itself is too intense for you, you can hang out on the grounds and enjoy some authentic Cajun food along with the full bar, while watching others get scared senseless. Bands play each night, usually heavy metal, to add to the already extreme feel of the place. When you see the disclaimer warning those with heart conditions not to enter, I strongly urge you to heed that warning. This place is the real deal.

The show got its start as a backyard attraction that became so popular, local authorities had to ask the owner to move his attraction to a commercial location. One of the more controversial aspects of this particular haunted house is that they have the right to touch you during scares, guests are required to sign a waiver releasing the attraction of liability. It is also very likely that you will leave with some form of splatter on your clothing, nothing that stains, but be prepared for a splash. The House of Shock has been widely recognized, for the last decade, as one of the best haunted house attractions in the country and has had several documentaries done on it.