📰 Press & Media
Welcome to the Hells Devil Estate Press Room
The Midwest's most chilling story deserves national attention.
🔥 Why Cover Hells Devil Estate?
Hells Devil Estate isn’t just another haunted house—it’s the first true year-round haunted attraction in the United States, located in Princeton, Illinois, and created by one of the youngest founders in the industry, Jakob Harnesk. This is a horror experience rooted in a rich fictional mythology, but built with real business ambition, Midwest grit, and a powerful story of entrepreneurship.
While most haunted houses open for just a few weeks in October, Hells Devil Estate is rewriting the rules of the industry—operating 7 days a week, every month of the year (except 2 holidays). With monthly content updates, evolving story chapters, and a growing cast of immersive characters, we offer guests something no other haunt in the country does:
A reason to return again and again.
Why your audience will care:
First of its kind: Year-round haunted house with a cinematic, serialized storyline
Built from the ground up: Founded by Jakob Harnesk, a 20-year-old entrepreneur and lifelong scare actor
Location advantage: A chilling destination in a small Midwest town (Princeton, IL) drawing crowds from across the region
Cultural appeal: Horror meets immersive theatre with real actor interactions, monthly events, and narrative growth
Holiday crossovers: Special horror events for Valentine's Day, Christmas, Friday the 13th, and more
Industry disruptor: Proving that haunts aren’t just seasonal—they can be a lifestyle
🏚️ Attraction Overview
Name: Hells Devil Estate
Location: 877 E Peru St, Princeton, IL
Opening Date: August 29, 2025
Founder & CEO: Jakob Harnesk
Attraction Type: Year-Round Haunted Experience
Tagline: “Where the curse never ends.”
Footprint: 5,000+ sq ft of walkthrough horror
Format: Story-based haunt with recurring scenes, monthly changes, and evolving characters
Audience: Teens & adults, thrill-seekers, horror fans, and immersive theatre lovers
📸 Interview Access
We welcome local and national media for coverage. Whether you’re a journalist, blogger, influencer, or horror YouTuber—we’re open to collaborations, reviews, and behind-the-scenes features.
📩 Press Contact:
📧 jakob.h@hellsdevilestate.com
📞630-806-8767 Ext 1001
🎤 Media Opportunities
We are currently booking media slots for the following features:
🎬 Behind-the-Scenes Tour – Go inside the walls before opening night
🧛 Opening Weekend Coverage – Exclusive content from our grand opening August 29, 2025
🎙️ Founder Interview – Talk with Jakob Harnesk about the vision, the risk, and the future of horror
📸 Photo Shoots & Content Creation – Use our sets for original media pieces
🕯️ Holiday Haunt Nights – Feature our Valentine's or Christmas horror celebrations
📊 Industry Disruption Features – Dive into the economics of year-round haunting
🧟♂️ Let’s Tell the Story Together
Hells Devil Estate is more than an attraction—it’s a movement. We’re blending horror, art, and entertainment to build something completely new in America’s heartland. Whether you're covering entrepreneurship, tourism, Halloween culture, or small-town innovation, Hells Devil Estate belongs on your radar.