On October 25, 2012 I proposed to my then girlfriend, Mary, inside our favorite haunted attraction, Haunted Overload! I contacted them a few months before with the idea and they were beyond accommodating! It  went like this... They had weekly contests to win tickets. I was communicating with them and made sure she didn't win the first time she entered (don't want it to seem obvious right?!) but the second time she entered we made sure she was the winner of 2 tickets for a private behind the scenes tour of the haunt. She was so excited that she won! I had hand made a few grave stones that I dropped off at the haunt a few weeks before we were scheduled to go so that they could set them up in the reaper section when the time was right. The grave stones were important because there was one that read: "My journey  is over, my life is complete,  I've finally found her, the girl of my dreams,  So before we are lowered, and laid down to sleep,  All I need to know is...."  and the last line was missing. (what rhymes with the last line?)  So we went through the haunt as normal patrons along with my brother and his wife. My bro was holding the ring and also had his video camera handy. When we got to the Tickles the Clowns tent my brother handed the ring off to him so that he could have it ready for me in the reaper section. After the haunt was over and everyone left Tickles came over and started giving us our private tour. It was awesome. As we came near the reaper section there were still some ghouls that tried to scare us.  Mary was unaware but those ghouls were actually her family who came to see it happen! Haunted Overload made a skeleton hand that came out of the ground to hold the ring box and put it in front of the special grave stone I made. As we rounded the corner, the professional photographer, Artifact Images was there ready to take our pictures for this special moment. We read the stone and I asked her, "What do you think the last line is?" She said, "I don't know" so I got down on one knee, pulled the ring out of the skeleton hand and said, "Could it be...will you marry me?"  Suddenly the photographer turned her lights on and the Haunted Overload staff all came out from their hiding places...with all the commotion it took her a minute to realize that this was really happening! Then she said, "Of course!" and gave me a big kiss. Everyone cheered! There were screams of joy and chainsaws revving in the background. Then her family removed their masks to reveal they were there too! It was the most amazing day & the best memory we could ever make at Haunted Overload! read more

I remember it like yesterday. It was a cool crisp October day in 2007 with a glorious blue sky. I came all the way from Alaska with my niece from Texas to experience Haunted Overload at Coppal House Farm. I can only explain the whole occurrence as otherworldly. It was our first time in New Hampshire and our hearts were full of wonder at the spectacular beauty of the palette of colors of the fall. The skittering leaves blew across the road as we drove up the lane. There was a field of tiny pumpkins with withered vines that led to the old family graveyard. What ambience! We wandered around the corn maze as the sun was setting and made it out just as the night took stage. I can't tell you how excited I was. Smoky fires scented the air, the full moon was rising, and things started getting spooky. Fog was creeping in and we heard hoofbeats. It was the Headless Horseman on the hugest horse I'd ever seen emerging from the mist. Waiting in line was a Halloween lover's dream with hundreds of hand-carved pumpkins. If you looked carefully into the forest there were menacing trees with tortured faces. Screams filled the air as the wind rattled the forest. It was almost our turn to go in, I was so electrified, as having a haunt outside makes it so much more intense and real. I feel weird calling it a haunt because Haunted Overload would be more accurately described as an immense elaborate art exhibition with macabre performance art. Every molecule of this stimulating event is meticulously crafted with care. So Tim Burtonesque. Once inside we were terrified! There was so much to look at. Towering goblins, witches, and werewolves distracted you as the night creatures gave you the fright of your life around every turn. From the second we arrived on the farm till when we left was a total sensory experience. At one point I was so moved I felt tears rolling down my face. I'm a true lover of Autumn and Halloween and now, New England. Haunted Overload is so much more than a haunt, it's the wonderfully dark and delicious magic of Halloween. Bravo, Haunted Overload, bravo! read more

After going to Haunted Overload a couple of years ago, I called family and friends in New Jersey to tell them about it. They've been to haunted houses in New Jersey, New York, Florida, the Penitentiary in Philadelphia and a bunch of others places, so aren't amateurs by any measure. My sister was so frightened at Haunted Overload that she had to leave halfway through. My 20-something niece and her friends were screaming so much they were hoarse for two days. My 20-something nephews tried to pretend they weren't scared, but too many times we saw them jumping back in utter terror. And me, well there were just too many times that I was cowering in the corner to mention. The "sets" are amazing - very professionally crafted (some must be 30-40 feet tall), the actors aren't just bloody ghouls, they're much more creative and terrifying. The terror starts even before you enter. There's so much going on to keep you entertained (or thoroughly frightened) while you on line waiting to enter. Haunted Overload has become a friends and family annual event. We've wrapped our own tradition around it - after coming home we all sleep in the living room. And, of course, leave a light on. I HIGHLY recommend Haunted Overload. Nothing will frighten you more. read more

Wow! I drove 2 hours from the CT/MA border to check this out. It showed up on my news feed and seeing it was ranked so highly for American scares, my expectations were high. I messaged them and asked some simple questions as driving so far I wanted to make sure everything was going to be set. I bought tickets for a 9pm entry and got there 30 minutes early as they advised me to do. Even doing so I still had to wait until 10:30 to get in. Normally this would be a serious problem, however there were plenty of "creatures and goblins" walking throughout the line to take pictures and give scares. Seeing the amount of detail in their costumes gave me a sigh of relief this was the right choice. Once we got in, they asked if we had been there before and how many in our group. I went with just a friend. The best part of the wait in line for me was we got to go through with no one else. That was AWESOME. We didn't have to go with a group of people we didn't know. That was a huge plus. It gave us the feeling of every scare was for us alone. You couldn't hear the people in front or behind us. Top notch from the customer service to the people working there that night. read more

Haunted Overload is everything you want and more when you think of an outdoor haunt. Haunted Overload isn't like every other haunted house or outdoor haunt in the sense they make there props out of wood and all hand carved. Last year was my first time going and I knew it had to be good from the line that was outside and the fact they are pretty much sold out if you don't buy your tickets ahead of time. From the actors, the props, and the location everything was up to expectation. Just the location and when you go through the woods that's scary within itself but when you add actors and the woods it makes it even more scarier. The amazing craftsman ship throughout this outdoor haunt is nothing short of amazing and very talented. If you are looking for a good haunt that's scary you must come here. I was very impressed with everything that Haunted Overload had to offer one of the good things about the haunt is they only let a certain amount of people go at a time which is a good judgement call on them because this way no one can ruin what the actors have to offer to the crowd coming through. Can't wait to go back!!! read more

The owner of Haunted Overload reached out to me quickly and conscientiously. I am very impressed and pleased with the manner in which they handled this incident. Here is an excerpt of his response. The character you're referring to, Tickles, is one of our most popular. And the actor playing him has over a decade's experience in the haunt industry. It's an edgy character, and he has many good reviews but we've never had a language complaint like this before. In the heat of the moment if things were said that were offensive I can assure you it was an isolated incident and a mistake. The actor has been shown your review and informed that this kind of behavior is not acceptable. The important thing to me is your negative impression. We work very hard to be a noteworthy part of New Hampshire's fall festivities and we're proud of the performance we put on. The haunt donates a percentage of its proceeds to Cocheco Valley Humane Society, and it's important to us that our patrons enjoy their experience. read more

Attended the special two-times a year only Fright Night Light (no jump scare monsters) and enjoyed it so much. This is a great gift and opportunity - at half price- for folks like myself who enjoy fall a Halloween style that is a treat for the eye and senses but not terrifying. I think children under 10 or so would still be quite scared without the monsters/actors. This is an immersive experience with brilliant lights and fog and crooked angles on everything used so effectively that when I exited, I felt like I had spent 40 minutes in crazy town. This is an outdoor/indoor attraction. The trees and crunchy fall leaves in the partially wooded trail are incorporated beautifully. What a Halloween delight and everyone volunteering there was super nice and obviously also loves Halloween and fun. If they amped up the scares I wouldn't have been able to take it! read more

From the time you enter the line, Haunted Overload does an amazing job scaring, startling and generally spooking every sense! The anticipation builds as you stand in line and actors mingle in and out of the crowd, catching those who aren't paying attention by surprise . But as you get closer to the entrance there is more to see and the sets begin to grow in scale until you're face to face with a 30' skull lit in an eerie blue. You can feel the excitement of the crowd but then everything shifts. You're face to face with a 3-D holographic tunnel of green smoke. And then you are separated and alone with your group to navigate the trail of ghouls and zombies and creepy clowns. By the end of the walk, you're breathless and excited. The sets are amazing and huge! The actors are fantastic and add a huge sense of realism. Can't wait to visit again! read more

THIS DOESN'T EVEN DESERVE A 1 STAR!!!!! I am 13 years old. I went to the haunted overload with my friends. Three of my friends stayed behind in the parking lot because the actors scared them. I had waited in line for 1 1/2 hours. Then the chainsaw guy chased me(it's his job) but when he chased a crying and scared kid, that is going to far. I was so scared I was about to faint. Then I looked up and his chainsaw was above my head. I suddenly didn't have to faint anymore because all I could do was run. I ran in circles and circles and even more circles. I stopped and then he stopped. He took out his phone and he asked if I wanted a picture with him. I simply said "no!" He turned on his chainsaw and chased me again. IF YOU GET SCARED EASILY DO NOT COME HERE! IT IS A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY!!!! They didn't even give me a refund. read more

We were really looking forward to this based on the other reviews but our group came out extremely disappointed. This is regarding their 10/26 Thursday show. There were maybe 15-25 actors during the whole show which left huge swaths of the walk to be empty with no interactions. For the interactions we did have, they were mostly all the same (popping out around a corner). We also clocked in around 20 minute from entering to leaving. I get it was somewhat rainy, but why go through with a night if you can't get enough actors to make the walk worth it? The only reason they are getting two stars is because we thought the structures and pumpkins were very nice and they donate the proceeds. Maybe Friday/Saturday are better days to attend, but based on the lackluster performance, we will not be back in future years. read more

I have been attending Haunted Overload since it was in the front yard of the creator's house. Since then, this attraction has gotten bigger and better every year. Demeritt Hill Farm is a great setting! With hundred's of jack-o-lanterns lit, amazing lighting effects and natural wooden elements of really large creepy structures, this is by far my favorite haunted attraction in New England. The costumes are great and the actors really interact well with the guests. I also like that they sell tickets for time slots so you arrive during the time you bought your tickets for and there is not a huge wait to get inside. At the end of the haunted walk, you can visit the farm's store for cider donuts, whoopie pies, cookies, hot cider, water etc, among many other things. Go! It's worth it and is always a great time! read more

Loveeeeeee this place!! I have been to quite a few haunted houses..of all the commercialized places (cough**spooky world**cough as an example) this place is by far the best!! Last yr i trecked out to find this place and it was well worth it..AND it was a lot cheaper than other places!!! They also have "kiddo" hours..and the later in the night there are more adults so i don't have to worry about swearing or scaring any little kids :)...and the beat part..its all volunteers! So you knowwww that they love what they do to be out in the cool weather all night to scare you!! Really...i could go on forever..but bottom line is that everyone should make this a priority to go see each halloween! read more

Trouble with constipation? Then get to Haunted Overload in Lee NH. It will scare the sh*t right out of you! They do a completely over the top job on Halloween. The wait can be long on sold out nights, but the staff makes the wait time fly. Awesome rural setting, foggy, spooky, the whole nine yards! If you are into Halloween, this place is a must. People come from all over the country to experience it, and a percentage of proceeds go to fund the local Humane Society. Oh, and cider donuts too! I have been at night three times and done the daytime walk through twice. The walk is changed this year from last, so if you think you have already "been there seen that", think again! read more

My friends and I have been coming to Haunted Overload for the last 4 years now. It NEVER dissappoints. The props that are made are huge and jaw dropping. We Love haunted houses and i have never seen anything like this anywhere else. It is amazing how much time and effort gets put into this haunt. We have made it a tradition. While you are waiting to enter the characters are scary yet willing to take pictures.The haunted trail takes about 45 min to walk through. There is always a ton of people but they are organized and keep things moving along. I have nothing bad to say about this place at all. I am always telling my friends to go here if they are looking for a good haunted house read more

We have been a few years now and this is the BEST one around. They change it up a bit each year, so there is always something new to see! The time and effort they put into this is BEYOND anything you can imagine. They interact with the crowd while you wait in line too, which gets the crowd pumped up for what's to come. There are a TON of carved pumpkins throughout the entrance too. Amazing work/detail! They also have a little store to check out, with some really great things and yummy treats!! To top it off, they are partners with an animal shelter (Cocheco Valley Humane Society) and give a percentage of the profits to them. How awesome is that!?!?! read more

Haunted Overload is truly an amazing experience. The quality of work put in both in the designs and the experience rivals that of what you would see at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Night. From the second you step in line, you are immersed into the world dreamed up by the events award winning creator Eric Lowther. This years haunt has been redesigned with different elements and paths. We recently had my auto club show up to the event last weekend and everyone I talked to was deeply impressed of this years event. I encourage anyone looking for good Halloween haunt to go to to attend if your lucky enough to be near Lee, NH. read more

I have been twice with my brother and it was awesome. It gets better every year and from what I have seen this year looks like the best yet. The wood forms that have been made of logs, the architecture that is replicated the giant Jack O Lantern and all the hand carved pumpkins that line the walk and most of the haunts that never fail to get when you least expect it. Haunted Overload is one of the best haunts that I have ever been to, which says a lot because I make it a habit to find the best ones in the state and I have been to most of them. Of all of them this is the one that I am planning to make my daughter's first haunt. read more

This is by far the greatest haunted attraction that I have ever been to. My family and I have been coming for years. I wouldn't want to go anywhere else. Everything is really organized: buying tickets, parking, and getting in. Most places you would hate to wait in a line but Haunted Overload does an amazing job with scaring you even while you're waiting. Beware of the Porto-potties though, that's where they'll get you! One time on my way out there was a guy with a chainsaw waiting outside when you came back out of them. So scary! Didn't expect it at all! I'll keep coming here year after year! It just keeps getting better. read more

Haunted overload is probably my favorite haunted attraction I've gone to (and I go to dozens a year). I'm a college student and my parents got married at spookyworld back in 95' so horror has been with me since birth. I have to say the staff at haunted overload are fully dedicated and never break character from the moment you enter the line to the end of the walk. You are greeted by characters in line and pumpkins light the way. During the walk there are plenty of jump scares and such amazing craftsmenship put into the props. All around an amazing time and an awesome way to celebrate October! Can't wait to visit this year! read more