With the start of October underway, that means only one thing; Halloween is right around the corner. As things slowly begin to pop up on your calendar for things to do, don't forget to check out these haunted houses that are fully capable of scaring you into the Halloween spirit. 

The Nest--Chandler

Recently named "The Spookiest Place in America" by both Good Morning America and ABC News, the bar created by the Nest has never been higher. Embarking on the quest of making the frightfulness of haunted houses a personal one, this year they will be integrating new technology into their show that has never been used before. 

The premise behind the Nest is unlike most haunted houses that you will encounter. Instead of having simple gimmicks that pop up to induce fear or a reaction, without any real meaning, the Nest is centered around a story. 

Without giving too much away, the behind Arizona's most gruesome serial killer, Jacob Kell. The narrative of his life is something straight from a horror story, and has launched this spine-chilling phenomenon to being one of the best haunted houses in the Valley. There's a reason why people return here year after year. 

For additional information, visit: http://www.frightened.com    

Chambers of Fear--Phoenix

Full of scream and scares looming around each corner, Chambers of Fear is back for another season of terrifying experiences. With humble beginnings over more than 24 years ago while being ran out of a three car garage and driveway, what was then known as The Haunt on Villa Linda has come a long way. 

Originated by themes of traditional scares, animatronics and sound effects, it has grown in size by five times since 1998, and transformed into the Dreadful Domain, and added Skull Asylum, and The Crypt to form one of the Valley's largest halloweenHalloween events--Arizona Fright Nights. 

This year; however, Chambers of Fear will be unveiling two new houses:, Hillbilly Nightmare, a Government Nuclear testing zone that's hidden with cannibalistic inhabitants looming around every corner and Den of Darkness, which requires visitors to feel their way through an all-black attraction. 

If you aren't inclined to participate in the daunting festivities of the night, there are food and drink specials, car shows, and specialityspecialty vendors that will be in attendance. 

For additional information, visit: http://chambersoffear.com