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Haunted Homes Compete for "Scariest House in America" Title on HBO Max
22 Oct
Summary
- Retta hosts "Scariest House in America" on HBO Max
- Show features real haunted homes across the U.S.
- Winner gets $150,000 HGTV home renovation
As of October 22nd, 2025, HBO Max has found the perfect show to set the mood for the upcoming late-night spooky season. "Scariest House in America," led by Parks and Recreation star Retta, is now in its second season and offers something far beyond your usual ghost stories.
Retta has been traveling across the United States, stepping into homes that look straight out of nightmares and meeting the people who actually live in them. Each stop ends with a rating on the "Scare Meter," which judges the house's appearance, livability, and overall fright factor. The top house from each episode moves on to the finals, where one property earns the grand title of Scariest House in America.
The winner does not get an exorcism but a $150,000 renovation from HGTV designer Alison Victoria, who manages to upgrade the home without erasing its haunted charm. The show is a twisted spin-off of "Ugliest House in America," where Retta used to find the most dreadful designs for HGTV makeovers.
