Across the country, these spooky houses offer the most terrifying thrills

(NEXSTAR) – We have reached that season once more when autumn leaves descend, and venturing outside after dusk demands a cozy sweatshirt or hoodie. Oddly enough, this period also sees numerous people delighting in the thrill of being frightened for amusement.

Indeed, October heralds the opportunity to seek out the closest haunted house, eerie graveyard, or spooky hayride, daring yourself to confront fears amid labyrinths inhabited by clowns, zombies, and mysterious girls with obscured faces.

For some, the haunted house run by the local school district or fire department is enough, while others want something more, something much scarier.

Enter FrightFind, the guide recently identifying the top haunted attraction in each state for the brave souls ready to confront their ultimate fears.

Here’s the full list of the best haunted houses in every state in the U.S., according to FrightFind.

To learn more about these haunted houses or to see how your local haunt fares in comparison, check out FrightFind’s website.