The Deranged Haunted Attraction Reviews
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
- Nominee - 2025 Haunt of the Year
- Winner - 2022 Haunt of the Year
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Glad I took my teens here. They were screaming the whole time, which made it for me. Staff was nice. Waiting wasn't that bad. It was great that we sat inside instead of standing in the cold line. We'll be back for sure.
November 2026
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This is our 3rd year going. They changed details so it felt new again. I had naver seen some of the rooms before. I don't wanna spoil anything yeah. BUT watch out for the actors in the dark spots haha! Best haunt in the area
October 2026
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The best one I've been to me and my fiance had an amazing time
October 2026
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We do a haunt road trip every October. So far this is one of the best on our list. Long walk through and lots of actors. The scares kept coming til the end. They stop groups so you don't run into the people ahead of you. Smart move. Good price too.
October 2026
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Drove from Ames based on reviews & this place did not disappoint. Been over 20 years since we've been to one that was worth the admission cost. A little more time spaced out between groups would be the only recommendation. Chainsaws were awesome, scared the living h*ll out of my daughter, loved it!! Thanks everyone for a great experience that we'll all remember for a long time!!
October 2026
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| Would Recommend | Yes |
| Event Length | >l 1 hour |
| Time Visited | After 9PM |
| Kid-friendly | No |
I have been to haunted houses all over Iowa, Missouri, Ohio, and Florida. The Deranged Haunted Attraction is one of the best haunts I have been to.
The attention to detail in their scenes are amazing. There is a good mix of animatronics and live actors with lots of jump scares.
The Deranged is also a great price for what you get to experience and it is one of the longer haunts I have been through.
There is also indoor seating which is amazing if it is raining or cold outside. You get a ticket with a number and get to sit and watch a movie while you wait for your number to come up.
10/10! I would highly recommend checking it out
October 2026
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10/10 would recommend was definitely very scary but also very fun I went through with my step dad step brother and sister and my best friend then we got separated and me and my best friend went with a random group and they were very nice wish could tell them thanks again brother the the fact we got lost and separated from our group it as very fun
October 2026
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WOW WOW WOW this is the absolute best haunted house I’ve been, I think, ever. Come here, be scared, simple as that. The props were fantastic and intricate. The actors fun, creative, and came out of nowhere. The light design was perfect, blinding lights, long shadows, complete darkness, you name it. They really understand the importance of lulls and scares of a haunted house here.
We drove an hour from Iowa City and will probably be back this season!
My wife, who wasn’t scared at Eclypse (no shade tho), was VERY scared here. They got her a LOT. And she usually keeps it together very well, “I know they can’t touch me”, but The Deranged overcame her unflappability! Kudos ya’ll!
October 2026
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| Would Recommend | Yes |
| Event Length | 31-45 minutes |
| Time Visited | After 9PM |
| Kid-friendly | No |
It took as about 90 minutes to get here. Glad we did. Sets looked better than I expected for a haunt this size. Some rooms were so dark. I just followed the person in front of me. Got jumped at least 5 times. Will surely be back next year.
October 2026
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Hands down the best haunt in Iowa! With the spark walkway above you and the professional-grade props.
October 2026
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My throat still hurts from screaming. The actors know how to find you even when you think you're ready. The waiting room with the movie on was nice since it was freezing out. We paid for the fast pass. The line was short. It was worth it.
October 2026
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Great Actors!
Lots of time put into this haunt!
October 2026
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Go all around il and iowa , drove 2 and half hours to come tonight
hands down the best. Love all who is working, SO FUN !!!! can't wait to come back next year
October 2026
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One of the best ever haunted houses we have ever been to! They actually try to scare you here, not just be creepy. Well use of animated props, but mainly live actors that will scare you multiple times throughout the entire place! It's worth a trip!
October 2026
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Amazing
November 2025
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Length, scenes, amount of actors, scares were all top notch.
November 2025
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Long and scary the whole time
October 2025
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Don’t know what else to say except for, “bravo!”.
October 2025
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I went solo for this haunted house and it was downright scary, very little downtime between scares, darkness, tight spaces, clowns, creepies and the whole 9 yards, absolutely perfect!
October 2025
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They were all super nice got scared a couple times overall a fun time
October 2025
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super scary!
October 2025
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10/9 solid good time
October 2025
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Loads of scares and tons of content
October 2025
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Good spooking
October 2025
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Very good scare actors. Great actors and service in general. Would recommend to people seeking a good scare.
October 2025
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go in a small group it so much fun you expect it at least take the scares don’t hide especially at the end ykyk
October 2025
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Great place
October 2025
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best haunt in the state
October 2025
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The best haunt around
October 2025
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It got way scarier than last year, the busses were an awesome add! Definetly recommend I had a blast!
October 2025
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I liked it
October 2025
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Been to a few haunted houses a year for almost 10 years, rarely scared, but I found this place particularly well done and scary. Definitely not disappointed by the price after, well worth it for a great experience. Hit all the classics for me and gave a great haunt to a first timer in our group!
October 2025
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I happen to work at another haint and had the opportunity to go through this one and I must say I was pretty impressed with seeing live actors in almost every room, good haunted barn vibe excellent use of space and good work in the different sections of the haunt.. the operators did an amazing job.
October 2025
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| Would Recommend | Yes |
| Event Length | 21-30 minutes |
| Time Visited | After 9PM |
| Kid-friendly | Unsure |
Start to finish! Indoor seated waiting with entertainment. Great details, flow thought haunt, lots actors, GREAT STAFF OUTSIDE. Loved clown with Green hair!
October 2025
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Lots Detail! Great Actors! STAFF is AMAZING’!
October 2025
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October 2025
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very scary and fun
October 2025
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Great sets.
October 2025
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Highly recommend
October 2025
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Amazing. Fresh every year.
October 2025
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Chain saws nahhh
October 2025
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| Would Recommend | Yes |
| Event Length | 21-30 minutes |
| Time Visited | After 9PM |
| Kid-friendly | Unsure |
Scary
October 2025
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Great
October 2025
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This was an amazing haunted house! I loved the actors and the atmosphere! The line wasn’t too long and waiting was enjoyable with the movie and other actors. Would go again!
October 2025
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This was an amazing! Line wasn’t too long, actors were scary but enjoyable, and the atmosphere was terrific! Would definitely go back!
October 2025
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chainsaws circus scary people
October 2025
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very scary and plenty long
October 2025
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First time ever being at this haunted house and it won’t be my last it was a blast!
October 2025
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The price is very reasonable and the wait is not that long, the haunt is amazing and well decorated the actors are amazing aswell! If you are looking for a haunted house check them out!
October 2025
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It was much scarier in previous years but still good.
October 2025
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October 2025
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Super spooky cool, outside characters could interact more
October 2025
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Great
October 2025
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good
October 2025
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The chainsaws scared the shit out of me
October 2025
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Every year! What a great haunt!
October 2025
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No shortage of chainsaws! Lots of jump scares
October 2025
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First time, good experience.
October 2025
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So much fun!
October 2025
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Cool
October 2025
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Lots of fun :)
October 2025
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Scary.
October 2025
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| Would Recommend | Yes |
| Event Length | 21-30 minutes |
| Time Visited | 5PM - 9PM |
| Kid-friendly | Unsure |
Amazing jump scares!! Keeps you on your toes!! Very Suspenseful!! Love how you get lost were the chainsaws are
October 2025
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Very good. Very exciting. Want to go again.
October 2025
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Awesome Haunted House, scared my son and girlfriend a lot.
October 2025
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Great place kids love going but also look terrified to go in! Once they make it through lots of laughter and stories!
October 2025
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There was a waiting room that helped you from being cold so that’s already a 10/10! Haunted house lasted at least 20 minutes and it was worth the drive!
October 2025
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Best Haunt in Iowa! LOTS of Rooms! INDOOR waiting!
WILL GO EVERY YEAR!
October 2025
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You would not think that a small town would have a show this big! Our group had a great time, the actors were great and on point! The scenes were so great and well done. Several great animatronics and the staff is very nice! Well worth the trip, and the price is so underrated for such a great show! Great experience and will make this haunt an every year visit! Thank you deranged haunted attraction!!!!!
October 2025
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It is the best haunted houses I have ever been to and they keep add more to it every year I go 10 out of 10 recommended
October 2025
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This haunt is great! We were able to sit indoors with a movie while waiting to enter the haunt. The details of each scene were awesome! The jump scares were spot on. We had a fun and scary time. Very entertaining!
October 2025
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Such a great haunt!
October 2025
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Everyone there is supper nice and they work around problems very well. Love working with everyone there.
October 2025
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So much fun!! The best in Iowa!
October 2025
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Tons of fun and getting better every year! 100% recommend
October 2025
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Awesome haunt
October 2025
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It was really fun and I love how much they scared us. I also liked the buses and hope that they keep improving through the years
October 2025
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This was top notch! Great place to get scared
October 2025
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Always first on our list!! Don't get any better than this.
October 2025
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had so much fun here! enjoyed it very much. screamed the whole time :)
October 2022
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The makeup and outfits of the workers were really good one of them stopped us for a talk and told us to say high to the guy hanging on the wall and when we said hi he jumped at us. The haunted house was amazing some of the kids there were being obnoxious but we stayed back till they were gone then continued the outside was one of the best parts they have a tunnel you walk through and the lights move and the longer you stay in the more you feel like the walkways going upside down.
October 2021
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5 out of 6 people found this review helpful