The Beast and Edge of Hell Haunted Houses

The well-known Kansas City haunted houses are keeping a long-running Halloween tradition alive in the West Bottoms this year.

The Beast Haunted House

The Beast Haunted House returns with fan favorites including voodoo, a live alligator, werewolves, phantoms, and monsters. This medieval time warp goes to the era when an eye for an eye was practiced and exposes the barbaric Beast within the man.

This journey is through four floors of an open format where the Beast is scaring up fun. By purchasing the “Beast Jump” ticket, you can escape at the end through a four-story chute slide or jump from a two-story window opening. 

The Edge of Hell Haunted House

The Edge of Hell is a multi-story haunted house preying on phobias and fears. Visitors exploring will run into a live snake of record-breaking length, rat man, vampires and the devil himself.

Macabre Cinema Haunted House (not open in 2026)

Macabre Cinema haunted house is a West Bottoms haunted house favorite gives visitors scares and thrills as they walk through a haunted 1930s move theatre. Because its building is being renovated, the Macabre Cinema isn’t open this year.

The Beast, Edge of Hell & Macabre Cinema Schedule

The Beast and The Edge of Hell Admission

Kansas City haunted houses admission listed for the 2022 season do NOT include tax or service fees applied to each individual ticket purchased online.

Single Tickets: $40 gets you into either The Beast or The Edge of Hell. You choose one attraction, on any open night. For $57 you can skip the line and enter as a VIP to whichever haunted house you choose.

Combo Tickets: A $66 combo ticket can be purchased that will let you into both haunted houses. 

VIP options also are available.

Buy Kansas City haunted house tickets here.

Tips for the Best KC Haunted House Experience

Here is helpful information and recommendations to make sure you enjoy your scary experience. 

Age Restrictions: Kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

What to Wear: Wear sensible shoes. Some of the haunted house areas are uneven so sandals or flip flops are not recommended. 

Not Allowed: No pets, weapons or alcohol are allowed on the grounds. Here are the things you cannot bring inside any of the haunted houses. No cameras, smoking, laser pointers, flashlights, food or beverages. Don’t touch the ators or the props. 

The Experience: Know that these haunted houses include strobe lights, loud noises, fog, clowns, chainsaws, live animals and a variety of other ways to scare you. You can leave any of the attractions early if you get too scared, but refunds are not provided. 

The Beast and The Edge of Hell Location and Parking

The Beast, The Edge of Hell and Macabre Cinema haunted houses are located in the West Bottoms District at 1401 W 13th Street, Kansas City, MO.

Parking is FREE.

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