Darkness Rising
Westbury, NY 11590
- Nominee - 2025 Haunt of the Year
- Winner - 2024 Haunt of the Year
- ...and 10 more awards
DARKNESS RISING IS BACK!
After an unexpected shutdown nearly ended our 2026 season, Darkness Rising Haunted Attraction has found a new home at Samanea Mall in Westbury!
For 7 NIGHTS ONLY, step inside an all-new indoor haunted attraction filled with detailed sets, live actors, special effects, immersive environments and plenty of scares.
For nearly two decades, Darkness Rising has been creating unique haunted experiences on Long Island, earning multiple Haunt of the Year awards and hundreds of reviews from our guests. Now we're bringing Darkness Rising to Nassau County for the first time with an entirely new experience built specifically for our new location.
This year's attraction plunges guests into a terrifying sci-fi nightmare where something has gone horribly wrong. Make your way through laboratories, industrial facilities and the remains of a doomed colony as you try to escape what has been unleashed.
Darkness Rising returns October 23 through November 1 at Samanea Mall in Westbury.
7 NIGHTS ONLY. DON'T MISS OUR RETURN.
2026 Schedule
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| Hours of Operation | Fri, Oct. 23: 7:00 PM–11:00 PM Sat, Oct. 24: 7:00 PM–12:00 AM Sun, Oct. 25: 7:00 PM–10:30 PM Thu, Oct. 29: 7:00 PM–10:30 PM Fri, Oct. 30: 7:00 PM–12:00 AM Sat, Oct. 31: 7:00 PM–12:00 AM Sun, Nov. 1: 7:00 PM–10:00 PM |
| Admission Cost | Tickets starting at $32 |
| Payment Accepted | Cash , Credit Cards |
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Home Haunt
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East Meadow House of Horror
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Halloween House Long Island
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Reviews
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We went last night with my 14-year-old son and three of his friends, and they had an absolute blast! The haunted house was fun, interactive, and very well organized from start to finish. The staff struck the perfect balance—friendly, professional, and just the right amount of scare without going overboard.
The timing was great too—it lasted about an hour from start to exit, which felt perfect for both teens and adults. The kids loved every minute of it, and I enjoyed it just as much. I would definitely recommend this haunted house for families looking for something exciting and spooky to do together.
We’ll be back next year for sure!
October 2025
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Went today 10/26/24 and it’s my second year going! A Must go you will NOT be disappointed. We were a party of 5 and all of us had a fabulous time. Scary, jump scares and the props were great.Have to give the actors two thumbs up they really got into character. Love to support local businesses and this one is on my list to attend each year.
October 2024
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
This haunt has great animatronics, great actors and an overall creepy feel. Kevin outdid himself this year with his amazing mind and this work of art. This is a must see and must visit haunt for your spooky season
October 2024
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
it was good
October 2024
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i love it so much scary as hell Ong i liked it i would leave my bf for it
November 2023
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| Would Recommend | Yes |
| Event Length | 11-20 minutes |
| Time Visited | 5PM - 9PM |
| Kid-friendly | Yes |
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Great attention to detail. Length was great. Actors amazing. Great stories. 10/10 stars. Can tell they really care and enjoy the show
October 2023
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| Would Recommend | Yes |
| Event Length | 21-30 minutes |
| Time Visited | After 9PM |
| Kid-friendly | Yes |
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
My sons went and they said it was not scary at all and it was short
October 2023
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1 out of 6 people found this review helpful
Free parking in the street. Same location as 2022
Plenty of rope players
Got at 7:00 and better than last year
Crowd was minimal. Reversed the entrance and the exit compared to last year. Overall, good experience.
October 2023
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
We had so much fun, the staff is great, the haunted house was full of surprises with an unexpected experience that made us laugh so hard we were almost in tears. Had a tarot card reading as well. All in all, great night!
October 2023
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Big fan of darkness rising. We look forward to this every year. They are great at spacing out the groups to make sure everyone enjoys the scares. Always fun story lines and great themes!
October 2023
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| Would Recommend | Yes |
| Event Length | 31-45 minutes |
| Time Visited | 5PM - 9PM |
| Kid-friendly | Unsure |
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
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