J&J Field of Screams

J&J Field of Screams in Shelby, Ohio, is a chilling outdoor haunted attraction operated by the family-owned J&J Rietschlin Farm, delivering a thrilling blend of immersive horror and rustic charm on a sprawling family farm. This haunt features three distinct experiences—a Haunted Hayride, Haunted Woods, and a 5-acre Haunted Corn Maze—designed to keep guests on edge for a 30- to 45-minute journey through terror. The Haunted Hayride kicks off the adventure, transporting guests on a quarter-mile tractor-drawn wagon ride to a creepy cemetery, where eerie props like tombstones and fog set a foreboding tone before dropping visitors off to face the horrors ahead. The Haunted Woods plunge guests into a dark, forested trail where actors portraying ghouls, zombies, and other nightmarish creatures deliver intense jump scares, leveraging the natural eeriness of rustling leaves and shadowy paths. The Haunted Corn Maze, a sprawling 5-acre labyrinth, challenges visitors to navigate towering corn stalks filled with disorienting twists, hidden actors, and unsettling scenes, where getting lost heightens the fear of becoming the next “victim.” Over 50 actors, dressed in detailed costumes with professional makeup, create a dynamic scare experience with sudden appearances and eerie interactions, enhanced by atmospheric effects like fog, strobe lights, and haunting soundscapes. Notable sets include creatively gruesome displays, such as scarecrows and abandoned farm equipment, blending seamlessly with the farm’s rural setting. A food truck offers snacks like hot dogs and hot chocolate, and the family-friendly farm environment includes non-haunted activities like games and corn mazes for younger visitors during daytime hours. Due to uneven terrain and intense scares, the haunt is not recommended for children under 10 or those with mobility issues, with parents advised to use discretion. With its community-driven spirit, immersive storytelling, and terrifyingly authentic farm backdrop, J&J Field of Screams offers an unforgettable Halloween adventure for thrill-seekers.