Staten Island Haunted Houses: Meet Halloween Enthusiasts
Looking for the ultimate haunts and spooky experiences this Halloween season? Staten Island Haunted Houses has you covered with an array of haunted houses all around Staten Island, New Jersey, and more. Staten Island Haunted Houses is a group of Halloween lovers dedicated to delivering and providing all things spooky to the public.
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Origin of the Staten Island Haunted Houses Hub
Staten Island Haunted Houses grew out of a small, close-knit group of Halloween enthusiasts who first connected in a Facebook group. What began as exchanging phone numbers and starting a simple text chat quickly evolved into a real-time hub for sharing tips such as where to find props, which stores had sales, and how to make displays stand out. During the Halloween season, those conversations expanded into something bigger: guiding families to each other’s displays. What started as coordination soon became friendship, and the group’s shared passion for Halloween turned into a mission.
In the winter of 2022, the group decided to establish itself as an independent organization. One of their key challenges was that display lists were confined to a private Facebook group, restricting public visibility. To connect with a wider audience, the group developed a website, created lawn signs featuring QR codes that linked to a customized Google map, and expanded their presence on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube—making sure that Staten Island’s Halloween festivities could be celebrated across various platforms.
A Growing Halloween Phenomenon
The group’s growth has been both rapid and steady, transforming from a small network of Halloween enthusiasts into a community-wide movement. In 2023, it began with just 15 displays and ended the season with 40. By 2024, the network had expanded to 65 displays, reaching beyond Staten Island into Brooklyn and New Jersey. During that year, the group also promoted several causes, including children’s cancer awareness, partnered with local businesses for cross-promotion, and introduced an online photo gallery that allowed Halloween enthusiasts to preview displays before planning their visits. Now, in 2025, the group is taking another step forward by introducing events to its Facebook group and website, while continuing to expand the display list. What started as a small idea has grown into a tradition that brings families together, celebrates creativity, and ensures that the magic and chills of Halloween are easy to find.
Dedicated to Halloween Haunts
Staten Island Haunted Houses has always been committed to being a go-to destination for family fun, creativity, inspiration, and trustworthy information. Each display listed has been verified, whether through on-site visits or FaceTime calls with the display owners. The organization always secures permission before sharing any addresses or promoting paid haunts. This commitment to transparency has become a cornerstone of the organization, and families eagerly anticipate joining the list. One of the first questions many ask is: “When do I get my yard sign?” These signs have become a badge of pride and a connecting display for owners to each other. The submission form can be found here.
How To Find Staten Island Haunted Houses
The 2025 display list is currently being prepared and will be published on Monday, September 22, 2025. The list will also be updated frequently during October, when the website, photo gallery, and social media content are created.
Website: www.sihauntedhouses.com
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok & YouTube
Members & Their Spooky Displays
The core group consists of fifteen members. In addition to creating their own displays, these members provide financial support for lawn signs and the group’s limited expenses. Joseph Cafarelli, John Dimiceli, and Michael LaPayower lead the group’s primary volunteer administration, with two additional members volunteering to promote the group and produce media content this season.
John Bogan – John’s Haunt
JoJo King – Seaview Farm Colony
Patsy Lemole – The Darlington Scare
Paul Buono – Haunting On Heenan
Tom Cavagnaro and Andrew Gualtieri – Whispering Hollows
Vincent Peragine – Terror on the Tracks
Michael Catricola – The Town of the Gruesome Gulch
Michael Gloria – Crypts on Craig
MacNair Family – Halloween Dead End on Rathbun
Santacroce Family – Santacroce Sanitarium
Tim Imbemba – Twisted Trails – Website
Admin Members
Joseph Cafarelli – Frankenstein Laboratory – NY1 2024 Interview
John Dimiceli – Huguenot Nightmare Factory
Michael LaPayower—Edgegrove Villains Cemetery (The new theme for 2025 is Labubus. A video of the artwork can be found here.)
Please note that all photo galleries and displays will be updated during the 2025 season.
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