Free, Printable Coloring Pages Haunted House Coloring Pages
Welcome to my Haunted Houses coloring pages section.
Some haunted houses are real old buildings with a ghost story attached, and others are built just for Halloween. Either kind has the same favourite ingredients: a creaky door, crooked windows, a dark tower and something lurking inside.
In the story of Dracula, the count lives in a ruined castle high in the mountains of Transylvania, and the wolves that howl outside seem to answer to him. His guest hears them every night and slowly realises he isn't really a guest at all...
Frankenstein started as a dare. Stuck indoors during a stormy summer in Switzerland, a group of friends challenged each other to write a ghost story, and 18 year old Mary Shelley dreamed up a young scientist who builds a living creature. Frankenstein is the scientist's name, and his creature never gets one at all...
For hundreds of years, villages buried their dead in the churchyard right beside the church, so the oldest churches are surrounded by crooked gravestones. The weather slowly rubs the names away until nobody remembers who is resting there...
Before electric lamps, a lighthouse keeper climbed the tower every evening to light the lamp and keep it burning all night. A lighthouse left empty and dark is about the loneliest sight on the coast, and sailors have always told ghost stories to match, like the one about the Whistling Lad.
The cat on this veranda has two tails, and that's not a drawing mistake!
In Japanese stories, a house cat that lives long enough grows a second tail and picks up some magic. The fox mask by the door is a clue too, since foxes are the tricksters of Japanese folklore, and the leaning stone lantern in the garden looks like nobody has lit it in years.
Japan has a whole world of spooky spirits and creatures called yokai, and they're some of the coolest ghost stories anywhere.
Imagine a spooky haunted house in the background, with a mysterious witch standing in front! With her pointy hat and a broomstick in hand, she might be brewing up some magical fun. The house behind her creaks and groans, but the witch’s playful grin shows there’s more fun than fright ahead!
In front of a creepy haunted house, a werewolf stands tall, howling at the full moon. With his furry face and sharp claws, he looks fierce, but don’t worry--he’s just here to join in on the Halloween fun! The haunted house behind him adds to the spooky atmosphere, but this werewolf is all about adventure!
A cheerful ghost floats in front of a haunted house, waving hello as it drifts through the night air. The haunted house looks eerie with its dark windows and creaky doors, but this ghost is here to make sure there’s plenty of spooky fun for everyone!
A glowing jack-o’-lantern sits proudly in front of a haunted house, lighting up the path with its friendly, toothy grin. The house may be dark and full of mysteries, but the pumpkin shines bright, welcoming everyone to enjoy the Halloween fun. Who knows what spooky surprises are waiting inside?
A friendly, but creepy, monster sits in front of a haunted house, ready for some Halloween fun! With googly eyes, goofy grins, and silly roars, these monsters aren’t here to scare anyone--they just love the spooky setting of the haunted house behind them, where adventure awaits!
A skeleton rattles its bones in front of a haunted house, collapsing along the spooky path. With its bony smile and fun dance moves, the skeleton is the life of the party, even with the haunted house looming behind it. There’s nothing to fear here--just a lot of Halloween excitement!
Standing before the haunted house, the Grim Reaper points with bony fingers, but he’s not as scary as he looks! With a cloak that flutters in the wind and an air of mystery, he watches over the spooky house behind him, adding a little extra chill to the Halloween night--but only for fun!
History of Haunted Houses:
Haunted houses are a fun and exciting part of Halloween, where we get to explore dark hallways, meet friendly ghosts, and enjoy some spooky surprises. From creaky old mansions to magical haunted castles, these spooky places let our imaginations run wild. But where did the idea of haunted houses come from? Let’s take a journey through the history of haunted houses and see how they became a thrilling part of Halloween fun!
Early Spooky Stories: Frankenstein and Dracula
The idea of haunted houses began with some of the most famous spooky stories ever told. Books like Frankenstein and Dracula introduced readers to eerie castles, strange creatures, and mysterious experiments. These stories, with their creepy atmospheres and dark settings, helped people imagine haunted places filled with ghosts and other strange beings, inspiring the haunted houses we know today.
Phantasmagoria Shows: Early Spooky Fun
In the 1800s, people in Europe enjoyed special spooky performances called "phantasmagoria." These fun shows used lanterns to project ghostly images on walls, making it look like spirits were floating in the air! It was one of the first times people created spooky atmospheres for entertainment, helping everyone imagine what it might be like to visit a haunted house.
Haunted Houses for Halloween Fun
As Halloween became more popular in the United States in the early 1900s, haunted houses started to appear as places where families could explore dark rooms, meet friendly monsters, and have a few spooky surprises along the way. These early haunted houses were often simple, but they were filled with fun and excitement, making them a perfect Halloween tradition.
Disneyland's Haunted Mansion: A Famous Spooky Spot
One of the most well-known haunted houses is the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland, which opened in 1969. This famous attraction is full of friendly ghosts, magical effects, and spooky fun for the whole family. The Haunted Mansion helped make haunted houses even more popular and showed how much fun a little Halloween spookiness could be!
Modern Haunted Houses: Spooky Fun for Everyone
Today, haunted houses can be found everywhere during Halloween. Some are silly and fun, with friendly ghosts and playful decorations, while others might be a little more spooky with eerie music and dark corners. But no matter the style, haunted houses are all about enjoying a little mystery and fun with family and friends, bringing excitement and laughter to the Halloween season!
