ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Halloween is, of course, about finding the house in the neighborhood that gives out king size chocolate bars -- but, really people love to be scared.

Several Southland amusement parks will offer their most frightening entertainment starting this week.

Los Angeles Times Todd Martens is here with a preview.

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