Factory of Fear: Outbreak

A deadly outbreak has consumed the once-thriving ARTfactory, transforming its four floors into a nightmare of infection, chaos, and survival. As emergency systems fail and the virus spreads unchecked, visitors must navigate dark corridors, abandoned laboratories, and quarantined work spaces overrun by grotesque mutations and desperate survivors. Every level reveals a new stage of the catastrophe, drawing guests deeper into the heart of the outbreak. The only question is whether you’ll escape the Factory of Fear—or become part of it. Factory of Fear is ARTfactory’s annual haunted house fundraiser in Manassas, VA, transforming our four-story creative arts center into an immersive Halloween experience unlike any other. Each year brings a new theme, terrifying environments, live scare actors, and unexpected encounters as guests make their way through four floors of the Factory. One of Northern Virginia’s most unique Halloween attractions, Factory of Fear delivers a completely new nightmare each season—all while supporting ARTfactory and its creative arts programming. Four floors. Live scare actors. Immersive environments. And no idea what’s waiting around the next corner. Each year brings an entirely new theme and storyline—this year, Outbreak has already begun. Watch the Origin Story, then step inside and discover what happens next.