Skeletons have surfaced, ghosts have taken up residence and there’s fake blood and flashing lights aplenty as monsters both young and old decorate their homes in the spirit of spooky season!
We put a call out to our readers for the most horrifying houses across the region – and from grim graveyards to ghost trails, there are plenty of petrifying plots to visit if you’re in the mood for a good jump scare on October 31.
So, be on your guard for things that go bump in the night and feast your eyes on this selection of haunted Halloween houses across the North East. Thank you to everyone who shared a photograph with us.
13. Rest in pieces
It doesn't look like they're making an escape from the graveyard anytime soon. Photo: Tahnee Bedford
14. All aboard
Anyone for a trip on the boat of nightmares? This is the place to do it. Photo: Jassy McEwan
15. It's me, hi
This friendly welcome skeleton is here to greet you at the door ... if you like. Photo: Kerry Bainbridge
16. Family portrait
The Halloween squad assembled for this cute and spooky photo! And those dogs are the cutest pumpkins we've ever seen ... Photo: Davey Allan