2023 Question and Answer With Terror in the Corn

Voted Tucson's best haunted attraction for over a decade, Terror In the Corn is Southern Arizona’s scariest and most unique Halloween experience.

AZHauntedHouses.com recently sat down with Adam Lazarus of Terror in the Corn, to discuss what's new at Terror in the Corn for the 2023 Halloween Season!

What's new at Terror in the Corn for 2023? Do you have any new rides, attractions, or special features that Haunt Seekers should know about?

With 3 brand new attractions, more blood-curdling scenes, and bigger scares than ever before - plus our legendary Corn Maze back again - you’ll want to experience the terror for yourself at Tucson’s greatest, most ghastly haunted experience, happening weekend nights in October at I-10 & Marana Rd. (Exit 236)

Terror In the Corn’s most popular Halloween holiday tradition is back – our giant haunted corn maze made entirely of maize! You’ll meander through the dirt paths, dead ends and daunting 8-foot walls of corn that comprise our fun, family-friendly maze. Enter if you dare and try to find the exit without losing your way…or your mind.

What are you most excited about for the 2023 Halloween Season?

Terror In the Corn’s most popular Halloween holiday tradition is back – our giant haunted corn maze made entirely of maize! You’ll meander through the dirt paths, dead ends and daunting 8-foot walls of corn that comprise our fun, family-friendly maze. Enter if you dare and try to find the exit without losing your way…or your mind.

What differentiates Terror in the Corn from other local haunts in Arizona?

Terror In the Corn is not a haunted house - it's an outdoor experience woven through a haunted cornfield with lots of attractions in one. You'll enjoy a variety of “haunts” and Halloween fun, all connected by a totally immersive and terrifying cornfield. When darkness falls and the moon comes out, so do the scares, screams and surrounding terror! The corn is calling…enter if you dare.

How long has Terror in the Corn been in business? Can you tell us a bit more about Terror in the Corn's history?

Terror In the Corn is a locally owned and operated event proudly brought to you by Buckelew Farm. After 30 years helping create family memories and cultivate traditions throughout the Tucson Community with their working farm and popular pumpkin patch at the iconic Three Points location, the next generation of Buckelew’s are keeping the holiday happenings going at a new location in Marana, Arizona. Your support and patronage helps continue the legacy of a true local family business and keeps our holiday traditions alive in Southern Arizona for generations to come.

What's your favorite experience since opening Terror in the Corn?

Helping our local charities, impacting our community and working together as a family has certainly been a highlight for over two decades. Whether it's the proceeds from our alcohol sales on special nights directly supporting Angel Charity for Children or our relationship with the City of Marana or our support of the local police department and area businesses - our event is truly a citywide celebration and a way to show love for a small, local, family-owned business that has been in Southern Arizona for generations.

How long is a typical haunt experience at Terror in the Corn from start to finish?

With various haunts, several attractions and so much Halloween-themed fun at Terror In the Corn, we recommend 3-4 hours to see it all. The three haunts themselves vary from 30 minutes to 1 hour each, depending on how fas you walk, but how much time it takes on how much you want to see and do.

On a scale from 1 to 10, how scary would you say Terror in the Corn is? Why?

While our Corn Maze and common areas are relatively tame, our three haunted attractions are among the scariest in the state. Enter at your own risk. There WILL be continuous scares, bright lights, loud noises, lasers, smoke, screams and related stimuli. Pregnant women or those suffering from anxiety, heart conditions, sensitivity to light or sound, or suffering from any condition that is not conducive to experiencing a haunted house are urged to avoid Terror In the Corn.

While our attraction is for all ages, due to the graphic nature of the content, Terror In the Corn is not recommended for small children, toddlers or babies. Children 12 years and under WILL NOT be admitted without an adult and parental discretion is strongly advised. A good rule of thumb is: if you wouldn’t bring your child to a horror film or a PG-13 rated movie, it’s probably not a good idea to bring them to Terror In the Corn.

What inspired you to open up a haunted attraction? What's your favorite part of the business?

The Buckelew family has been serving Southern Arizona for almost a century. From Halloween haunts to Christmas Tree lots to Fireworks tents all across town, our family owned and operated local business has been a staple in the Tucson area for decades and we rely on the support from our community to continue our century-old legacy and carry on the Buckelew family’s holiday traditions.

How has new technology (i.e. animatronics, special props, etc) helped you to enhance Terror in the Corn?

We take pride in our ability to improve every year, even attending a national Halloween show annually to get ideas and be inspired. We build and create our own scenes. We grow our own corn. Our actors have world-class costumes and makeup. We utilize the latests animatronics, sounds, music, special props, lights, lasers and so much more to create the scariest, most mind-bending scenes in Southern Arizona.

Can Terror in the Corn accommodate large groups? How many people can experience Terror in the Corn together as a group?

Terror In The Corn is the perfect place to host a team-building event, throw a Halloween-themed party, or have fun with colleagues, customers, or clients.

Corporate and custom packages are available for parties of 50 people or more. Discounts are available for larger groups and we can customize a plan or party for any sized company or customer segment to meet your individual needs. Private tents and/or catering are available on request. Packages can be all-inclusive or a la carte and can include access to the haunted attractions, fun & games, food and beverages, pumpkins for guests and more!

Does Terror in the Corn offer any special deals, discounts, or coupons?

Please follow us on social media and check our website for the latest special deals, discounts, or coupons on General Admission or Fast Pass tickets, plus special nights or local promotions.

Anything else you'd like to let us know about Terror in the Corn?

Terror In the Corn is a family-owned and operated event that has been serving and scaring Southern Arizona for over two decades. It takes months of effort and many people working together to make our event happen, and would not be possible without the support from our community and local businesses including the City of Marana, HSL Properties, CTI, iHeart Media, Sparkle Cleaners, McDonalds, Smith ranch Steel Company, Good JuJu Agency, Angel Charity for Children and many more.