Staten Island Haunted Attraction to Host Final Night
The acclaimed Staten Island home haunt Twisted Trails will conclude its 2026 season on Halloween night.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Theme Parks
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Twisted Trails, a popular seasonal attraction in the Annadale neighborhood of Staten Island, will host its final night of operation on October 31, 2026. The site was recently recognized as the number one home haunt in the country by FrightMaps for 2025.
Why it matters
The attraction has gained national acclaim for its elaborate design, which originated as a humble birthday celebration for the owner's daughter. Its success highlights the growth of high-production home-based entertainment in the local community.
Twisted Trails is currently in its sixth year of operation. It features hundreds of animatronics and immersive scenes situated within a local wooded area.
The players
Timothy Imbemba
He is the owner and creator of the Twisted Trails haunted attraction.
FrightMaps
This organization evaluates and ranks residential haunted attractions across the country.
The details
Owner Timothy Imbemba designed the experience to include a variety of immersive scenes and mechanical animatronics to create a haunting atmosphere. The setup relies on a large cast of actors working within the wooded facility to provide an interactive experience for visitors.
Timeline
The attraction was ranked the top home haunt in 2025.
The final night of the attraction is October 31, 2026.
Culture Shift
The success of this site aligns with the FrightMaps annual home haunt rankings, reflecting a broader movement where residential displays are evolving into elaborate, professional-grade seasonal attractions. This shifts local Halloween traditions from simple decorations to high-production immersive theater.
Residents planning to visit for the final night should expect high turnout due to the site's national recognition. Visitors are encouraged to prepare for outdoor walking conditions in the Annadale wooded area.
The takeaway
Large-scale home haunts demonstrate how personal passions can scale into significant community attractions through detailed creative effort. Those interested in such experiences should check local community boards for operational hours before arriving on Halloween.
Further reading
Learn more about local seasonal entertainment at Theme Parks.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WPIX.
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