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.
17. Trick or treat?
The happy face on the pumpkin is definitely a treat ... but we're not loving the look of that giant spider! Photo: Emma Hornsey
18. Thumbs up for Halloween
While Halloween is a scary time for many, this skeleton is happy to be involved in the fun! Photo: Michael Brimer
19. Are you brave enough?
Someone inside needs help ... but do you dare enter to lend a hand? Photo: Kayla Nicholson
20. Zombie outbreak
Prepared to meet the undead? This could be the house for you ... Photo: Holly Alana Forster Lowery