MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (WKRC) – One of the most popular scare attractions in the area is opening nearly two months before Halloween, and it’s celebrating with a new haunted house. Land of Illusion will open their Haunted Scream Park on Friday, September 6 and will remain open until November 2. The park will be open every Friday and Saturday evening from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.