The Mall of America is doubling down on frights this spooky season with a massive 45,000-square-foot haunted attraction, “Onionhead’s Revenge.”
Presented by American Monsters, the Halloween attraction is described as a “haunt” unlike no other.”
The event will feature one-of-a-kind offerings like specialty drinks and themed cocktails and food, along with thrills and chills. The team promises “a haunt experience like no other.”
According to local legend, “Onionhead” was the cruel nickname given to a young man who was brutally murdered by a vigilante mob after being wrongly accused of the murder of a young woman. Consumed by rage, they hacked his body into 13 pieces and scattered them in a nearby cemetery. Swearing vengeance, his mother cursed the townspeople who took her son. In the months following, those responsible for Onionhead’s demise suffered gruesome deaths. Locals still report sightings of a monstrosity, hideously stitched together, stalking the cemetery, out for revenge.
“We are thrilled to partner with the leaders in the haunt-themed entertainment industry to open a first-of-its-kind Halloween attraction,” said Chris Grap, Vice President of Experiential, Mall of America. “American Monsters will bring to life their creative and terrifying concepts, turning nightmares into reality. Opening an elevated haunt experience in addition to our exceptional seasonal festivities will make Mall of America the perfect destination for Halloween enthusiasts.”
If you live in the Mall of America area in Bloomington, Minnesota, American Monsters is now hiring for this year’s attraction. You can learn more by visiting the official website. Tickets will be available to pre-order on August 1, 2023, ahead of the attraction’s opening on September 15th.
The Mall of America is the largest mall in the US and the seventh largest globally, at 5.6 million square feet. It contains attractions like a theme park, 520 stores, theaters, an aquarium, and more.
