Things to Do
Things to Do

Georgia is the scariest state in the South (and not just on Halloween)

October 9, 2014 Atlanta - Monsters from Netherworld Haunted House (from left) The Collector, Crampus, the Crampus Queen and Hagatha the Witch at W Atlanta Downtown hotel on Thursday, October 7, 2014. A self-guided, dark attraction known for its over-the-top special effects, intense make-up, costuming and stunt actors as well as unique monsters, unusual themes and chilling detail, Netherworld Haunted House in Atlanta is taking over the Halloween holiday this season for its 18th season. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Credit: Nedra Rhone

Credit: Nedra Rhone

October 9, 2014 Atlanta - Monsters from Netherworld Haunted House (from left) The Collector, Crampus, the Crampus Queen and Hagatha the Witch at W Atlanta Downtown hotel on Thursday, October 7, 2014. A self-guided, dark attraction known for its over-the-top special effects, intense make-up, costuming and stunt actors as well as unique monsters, unusual themes and chilling detail, Netherworld Haunted House in Atlanta is taking over the Halloween holiday this season for its 18th season. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM
By
Sept 15, 2016

Georgia is the most haunted state in the South according to Instagram.

Explore Photos: Atlanta's haunted houses

In honor of the approaching Halloween season, Halloween Express set out to find which states are scariest. The authors conducted an analysis of Instagram posts with the hashtag #HauntedHouse and Georgia ranked fourth.

New York came in first place while Georgia managed to out-spook other states in the southern region including Tennessee and Louisiana.

When you exclude the month of October -- Georgia has the fourth highest number of haunted houses -- indicating that residents like to get spooked year round.

Georgia claimed the top spot for the state with the most popular haunted house thanks to Netherworld -- the Atlanta attraction known for live actors and special effects that deliver a super-scary experience.

This year, the Netherworld grand opening night is Sept. 23. You can find more information and get tickets at fearworld.com .

About the Author

Nedra Rhone is a lifestyle columnist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution where she has been a reporter since 2006. A graduate of Columbia University School of Journalism, she enjoys writing about the people, places and events that define metro Atlanta.

Follow Nedra Rhone on twitter
More Stories

Keep Reading

Atlanta indie rock musician girlpuppy will headline the fourth annual WigWag Fest in Avondale Estates on Saturday. (Courtesy of WigWag Fest)

Credit: Photo courtesy of WigWag Fest

WigWag Fest to bring eclectic lineup of musicians, artists to Avondale Estates

Celebrate a day of music and art at the fourth annual WigWag Fest held 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday in and around the Globe Arts Center in Avondale Estates.

Light up the night as Duluth’s Art Month culminates with Lantern Parade

With its Enchanted Forest Glow theme, Duluth's Lantern Parade event will come alive with music, storytelling, dance and more from 5-9 p.m. before the main event, the parade

15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this holiday weekend

Celebrate geek culture at MomoCon, enjoy a fair midway and rodeo in Marietta or hear Atlanta Jazz Festival's large lineup of jazz bands in Piedmont Park.

The Latest

Atlanta indie rock musician girlpuppy will headline the fourth annual WigWag Fest in Avondale Estates on Saturday. (Courtesy of WigWag Fest)

Credit: Photo courtesy of WigWag Fest

WigWag Fest to bring eclectic lineup of musicians, artists to Avondale Estates

Light up the night as Duluth’s Art Month culminates with Lantern Parade

15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this holiday weekend

Featured

The Nathan Deal Judicial Center, which houses the Georgia Supreme Court. The Court upheld the prohibition on carrying guns in public if you're under age 21. (Bob Andres/AJC)

Georgia Supreme Court says you must be 21 to carry handguns in public

A unanimous ruling by the Georgia Supreme Court upholds a state law prohibiting people under 21 years old from carrying handguns in public.

Route cuts force some Southwest loyalists in Atlanta to look elsewhere

Southwest Airlines had 119 departures a day from Atlanta last spring. This summer, that will drop to 55-60 flights on peak days.

Georgia public universities’ ‘return to office’ mandate may spark exodus

University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue told the presidents that staff and faculty must be physically present on campuses during core business hours.