The Kill on Old Mill

The Kill on Old Mill Welcome to “The Kill on Old Mill”…a humble tribute to the Halloween season, and a Haunts for Hunger house! All donations will be given to area food pantries.

115 Old Mill Grove Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047


Things just haven’t been quite right here since the elderly pumpkin farmer disappeared. We reckon he shouldn’t have planted his crops so close to the old, run down cemetery. Over the past year the mayhem has spread and claimed even more victims. Will you be next...........

The Kill on Old Mill started many years ago with Halloween revelers visiting ou

r house and peering through the front windows, eager to get a glimpse at the dark and foggy living room graveyard. As years passed, and people’s time on earth expired, we were forced to expand the cemetery into the front yard. We’re not sure if it’s the makeup of the soil, or events stricken from the recorded history of the area, but the cemetery expansion seems to have left a calling card for the undead. This year the garage pumpkin patch seems to have been affected even more than last year. Be wary when you visit, as you never know what might pop up. So be sure to pay us a visit and help put the residents of Old Mill Cemetery to rest. Contributions of non-perishable people/pet food or monetary donations are greatly appreciated.

07/18/2025

Hello Creepies,
It's been a while since we posted an update. The minions have been feverishly working on rehabbing old scares and creating new ones since November. The minions are proud to announce the upcoming display hours in October... The static display with some scenes, lights, etc. will be up and running October 6-31. Full display nights with extra scenes, actors, special FX will be on the following dates: 10/17, 10/18, 10/24, 10/25, 10/31. We have extended our minutes this year, dusk-10:26pm. We will have special guest appearances from the Ghostbusters dates TBA. Stay Spooky!

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10/25/2024

Greetings Creepies!
"The Kill's" third full display night is upon us. We are fortunate to have the Ghostbusters here in force tonight along with three Ectos from their fleet. Get your haunt on, dark until 10:23pm. As always, the minions will be collecting non-perishable food and cash donations for our local food pantry.

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08/30/2024

Good evening Creepies! We are happy to finally publish a post in regards to Halloween 2024. The minions were set back about 8 months due to family issues, but have no fear... the minions are working feverishly to produce new props and scares for this season. Working on making some new "eye candy" and perhaps a startle scare or two. Our full display nights will be on October 18, 19, 25, 26 and 31. Mark your calendars! Check back for updates and stay spooky!

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11/11/2023

A shout out and thank you to a couple of the Ghostbusters that came out today to help us move the mausoleum parts that have become too heavy for this minion to lift. Three scenes have been put to rest and hopefully the remaining of the main yard will follow this week. Thank you all for visiting and for your generous donations to the food pantry!

10/31/2023

Happy Halloween Creepies!!!
We're posting this early since the minions will be crazy-busy preparing for the big day tomorrow. Trick-or-treating will begin at 3:00pm by the hearse and continue until supplies run out. Once again, the Ghostbusters will be on site to keep the unknown entities at-bay. Startles and scares will be delayed to allow our younger minions to enjoy the holiday without having to go to counseling sessions. "The Kill's" full display with extra scenes, actors and effects will be after dark until 10:27pm. Once again, we will be collecting non-perishable food and cash donations for our local food pantry. The scares will be from dark until 10:27pm! Happy Haunting!

10/27/2023

Hi Creepies,
It appears that Mother Nature brought fall weather into our area this evening. Come celebrate at "The Kill on Old Mill" for our third full display night. The Ghostbusters will be on-hand to keep the troublesome entities at bay. Once again we will be collecting non-perishable food and cash donations for our local food pantry. The scares will be from dark until 10:27pm!

10/20/2023

Hi Creepies,
The first of five full display nights just kicked off. Drop by for a spooky good time!

09/30/2023

Howdy Creepies!
The minions are working double time to get "The Kill" together for another fun haunting experience. Some new unfamiliar beings have made their presence known, making preparations a bit unruly. They will most likely make an appearance within "The Kill" on full display nights.

What are the full display nights this year? Thanks for asking... October 20, 21, 27, 28, 31 (weather permitting). The basic "static" front yard (only) display will be lit up on October 2nd. We are happy to announce that the Ghostbusters will join the revelry on selected full display nights, dates TBD.

04/30/2023

The Kill's Minions have been crazy-busy creating new scares for 2023!

04/30/2023

Happy Halfway To Halloween!!

11/22/2022

Hi Creepies,
"The Kill" is finally tucked away for a long winter's rest (except for the heavily damaged lawn). Thanks to all who visited during our record attendance "full display nights". Also thanks for your generous canned goods and monetary donations for our local food pantry. They were very appreciative when we delivered the goods. Your generosity is what has kept "The Kill On Old Mill" going for... 25 years! Spoiler alert, the Minions already have some major additions ready for the 2023 season. Happy Holidays all!

10/21/2022

Hello Creepies!
The weather is beautiful for the first "full display" night at "The Kill on Old Mill"! The mayhem will take place from dark until 10:26pm.
Special guest appearance by some of the Lake County Ghostbusters. As always, we will be collecting non-perishable people and pet food donations for the local food pantry. Hope to scare you here!

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