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The Krampus Experience

Krampus has taken over the first section of the Bludgeon Haunted House and turned it into his twisted Christmas lair. Ever the purveyor of Christmas FEAR, Krampus invites you and your friends to journey through and marvel at his handiwork. If you are so lucky, one of his minions may just come out to play with you.

General Admission – $18

Admission Includes:

Admission for (1) to explore Krampus’s Twisted Christmas Lair.
Our professional photographers will capture your encounter with Krampus and you will receive (1) souvenir 6×8 photo print to take home with you! (Additional prints or digital images can be purchased in the Photo Shoppe.)
Admission to Holiday Nights at Nightfall Acres

*Please be aware, The Krampus Experience is NOT the full Fall Bludgeon Haunted House Experience. It will take place in only 1 of the sections of the haunt and will have limited actors. This is an interactive walk-through.

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Holiday Nights at Nightfall Acres

Step into the magic of the season at Holiday Nights, the newest winter attraction at Nightfall Acres in Loudon County, TN. Wander through twinkling Christmas light displays, snap festive photos, meet Santa and enjoy cozy bonfires, delicious treats, and holiday cheer around every corner. From sparkling farm scenery to heartwarming traditions the whole family will love, Holiday Nights at Nightfall Acres is the perfect place to create unforgettable Christmas memories right here in East Tennessee.

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Jingle Market

Discover unique gifts and festive treasures at our Jingle Market, a holiday vendor market located right on the Nightfall Acres Christmas Midway. Shop from local makers, artisans, boutiques, and food vendors offering everything from Christmas décor and handcrafted ornaments to cozy apparel, candles, toys, sweet treats, and more.

It’s the perfect spot to finish your holiday shopping while enjoying the magical atmosphere of Holiday Nights at Nightfall Acres in Loudon County, Tennessee. Whether you’re looking for one-of-a-kind stocking stuffers or a special gift for someone you love, you’ll find it here — all while supporting local small businesses. Bring your friends, grab some hot cocoa, and experience shopping with Christmas cheer around every corner!

Rain date: Sun. 12/7, 4PM – 9PM

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LOCATION

ADDRESS

13100 W Lee Hwy, Philadelphia, TN 37846

EASY TO GET TO

Dead Man’s Farm is easily accessible from Knoxville, Chattanooga and Nashville.

PARKING

Parking is available in our large, lighted, gravel parking lot for a $5 Parking Fee (CASH ONLY.)

REVIEWS

Excellent

Dead Man's Farm Haunted House

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Earl Crabtree

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4.5/5)
After applying the full HauntNighters rubric, our original first-impression score of 4.0 improved to a 4.5/5. Taking a deeper look helped highlight strengths that aren’t always obvious at first glance, and Dead Man’s Farm delivered a well-rounded haunt experience with strong atmosphere, engaging actors, and solid overall value. This is a haunt that clearly benefits from a full evaluation rather than a quick impression, and it stands out as a strong attraction worth visiting.

Dead Man’s Farm (2025) – Philadelphia, TN

We visited Dead Man’s Farm after a week of hitting larger national haunts and were impressed by its hometown charm. The farm strikes a great balance of traditional scares, interactive fun, and a lively atmosphere.

1. Attractions & Scares
The Bludgeon House is full of creepy characters, jump scares, and gore, while Lost Souls Trail blends humor with suspense. We attended during Classic Horror Night, so spotting familiar slasher favorites around the farm added to the excitement.

2. Escape Rooms & Interactive Fun
We tried all 4 escape rooms—winning the Mad Scientist challenge, narrowly missing the finish to the Dollhouse Escape, getting halfway through the Bell Witch, and getting totally stumped by Zombie Virus Outbreak. Each room offers unique challenges and surprises.

3. Atmosphere & Immersion
The Midway area is full of family-friendly fun with bonfires, food vendors, carnival games, and photo ops. Queue actors kept us entertained while waiting, making the entire visit feel immersive.

4. Costumes & Effects
Detailed costumes and makeup brought the Bludgeon family and Lost Souls characters to life. Props, animatronics, fog, and strobe lights were used effectively to enhance scares without overdoing it.

5. Staff & Guest Experience
Staff were friendly and professional at every step—from ticketing and parking to concessions. Clear signage and a helpful website made planning a breeze.

Final Verdict
Dead Man’s Farm is a must-visit for fans of traditional, interactive haunts. Classic Horror Night made the experience extra fun, and with the combination of haunts, escape rooms, and Midway activities, you can easily spend an entire evening there.

REIGN

Amazing Halloween Haunted House themed attraction! Lottsa staff/characters. Music. Games. Lottsa effort involved to make this a unique experience!

Christel Hartoon (Christel)

This place is awesome with some good scary fun! The Krampus experience for Christmas was cool too! Kids loved it.

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Brooklynn Kaylee

i had a good time overall but they were rushing us and not letting us talk to the actos as if we didnt pay $50.. also some of the wokers were kind of rude

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Alexis Taylor

I love deadman’s farm!! One of my absolute favorite Halloween stops! They just get better and better every year! 🎃👻💀🐽🐗

S B

My Prada glasses were blown off inside the Haunted House. We had come from out of town for a hockey game and had to drive home before operating hours. I texted the contact number, and the owner swept the haunted house, located my glasses and shipped them to my address. I had them back the next week. Nothing short of professional service and customer experience.

caridad lopez

Fun. Lots to see.

Mel Hickman

It was okay I personally think it was over rated and and over priced it was my first time don't get me wrong I had fun in fact my whole family had fun and we drove almost 2 hours to go but it just wasn't all that for me personally

Coty Sowards

Awesome experience, really friendly staff.Parking was so easy with them showing us where to go.Would highly recommend anybody to check out dead man's farm

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Danielle McGuire

It was fun. Parking was $5 cash only and you didn't have to walk. They had a gift shop, haunted corn maze and a haunted house. We went on the last day so the lines wasn't long and it wasn't too crowded.

Scott Mcmasters

Awesome

Carla M

Loved the haunted house, bit Lost soul trail was my favorite.

Victoria Flettrich

caleb huertas

so freaking awesome

Cody Holstine

Absolutely phenomenal expeirence getting touched while going through a haunted house is the craziest and scariest expeirence of my life

Derek Farmer

We go to universal studios Halloween every year. I would put Deadman farm right with universal! Well worth the money and time.

Nevaeh Farmer

Absolutely love this place, I’ll be back next year. 100% worth the price!

Beastie Belle

Corn maze was very scary, actors are very good. Feels like a horror movie.

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diago Higgins

better than scream chamber

Jennifer Mcpeak

Dead Man's Farm is not for the faint of heart. This isn't a stroll through a gently spooky pumpkin patch; it's a gauntlet of relentless, high-octane horror that leverages its rural setting to deliver visceral, in-your-face frights. For anyone seeking to push their fear threshold this Halloween season, the Farm is an essential stop.
The experience typically comprises several distinct attractions, often including a vast, winding corn maze, a themed indoor haunt (like a slaughterhouse or asylum), and a haunted hayride. The production value across these zones is genuinely impressive. Set pieces are meticulously detailed, utilizing heavy fog, strobes, and genuine gore effects that make the transition from the safety of the ticket booth into the immersive horror feel instantaneous. The atmosphere alone, heavy with the scent of damp earth and smoke, deserves praise for setting a perfect, unsettling mood.
Where Dead Man's Farm truly shines is its cast. The actors are masters of distraction and proximity. They don't just jump out; they interact, they stalk, and they capitalize on the environment to ensure no two scares feel the same. The makeup and costume departments clearly put in serious work, resulting in convincing, often disturbing characters, from mangled hillbillies in the cornfield to clinical, silent maniacs in the indoor sections. The volume of actors ensures there are almost no dead spots, keeping the energy high and the adrenaline pumping throughout the entire route.
The main drawback, as with any high-quality seasonal attraction, is the wait time. On peak weekend nights, lines can be substantial. Purchasing a Fast Pass or visiting earlier in the season is highly recommended to mitigate this, allowing you to spend more time screaming and less time standing.
The Verdict: Dead Man's Farm successfully balances classic, jump-scare-heavy horror with a professional level of production and committed acting. It delivers on its promise of an intense, adult-oriented experience. If you enjoy feeling genuinely terrified, budget the time and the funds for this excellent haunt.

Michael Cicarini

My party and I so much fun. I paid extra for them to be able to touch me and honestly was so worth it. I definitely want to come back here next year for more scary fun.

Debbie Marie Singh

Lots of fun. My son and I got the package with the allowance to be touched. We were basically trying to keep together.

Rachel Elwell

Absolutely hands down the best!!!

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