SHOCKTOBERFEST — Sinking Spring, PA Overall Rating — 7.42/10 Shocktoberfest packs a LOT of haunt into one night, anchored by four main attractions: the sprawling Prison of the Dead, the twisted halls of Unknown 3.0, the massive Zombie Safari Hayride, and Ground Assault: Zombie Laser Tag. Add in the Midway Massacre, live entertainment, food, drinks, and plenty of extras, and there's easily an entire evening of Halloween fun here. Our 2026 visit was an overall fun start to the

🎃 Pennhurst Asylum — 2025 Review Location: Spring City, PA Date: October 31, 2025 Website: www.pennhurstasylum.com Overall Rating: 9.25/10 Pennhurst Asylum stands as one of the most awe-inspiring haunted attractions in the nation — a true benchmark for what immersive horror can be. Built within the legendary, decaying Pennhurst State School, it delivers an atmosphere no fabricated haunt could ever replicate. Every brick, tunnel, and echo carries genuine history, transforming

Lincoln Mill Haunted House — 2025 Review Location: Philadelphia, PA Date: 10/25/2025 Website: www.lincolnmillhaunt.com Overall Rating: 8.75/10 Our first trip to Lincoln Mill Haunted House left us absolutely fired up! This Philly haunt doesn’t just invite you into a spooky attraction — it drags you headfirst into its gritty, sinister world. From their eerie backstory to the final chainsaw chase, the immersive storyline of tortured mill workers and industrial nightmares is carr

The Haunting of Bridgeport Elks #714 Location: Bridgeport, PA Date: 10/25/2025 Overall Rating: 5.5 / 10 For more than 25 years, the Bridgeport Elks Lodge has transformed its basement into a beloved local haunt, bringing classic Halloween spirit to the community. The Haunting of Bridgeport Elks #714 is the definition of small-town spooky fun — an old-school, homegrown haunted house that proudly embraces its low-budget charm. Admission is just $15 ($25 with a T-shirt combo), ma

Elysburg Haunted House — 2025 Review Location: Elysburg, PA Date: October 24, 2025 Website: www.facebook.com/ElysburgHauntedHouse/ Overall Rating: 8.5/10 For 50 years, Elysburg Haunted House has been delivering Halloween chills with an old-school spirit that never goes out of style. This isn’t “just a fire company haunt”—seasoned haunt goers will be pleasantly surprised by the ingenuity, handcrafted design, and relentless cast that make Elysburg stand out as one of Pennsylvan

The Haunt PA – 2025 Review Location: Schaefferstown, PA Date: 10/19/2025 Website: www.thehauntpa.com Overall Rating: 6.25/10 The Haunt PA, now celebrating its 5th season, is a community-driven, volunteer-run attraction that pours heart and creativity into every detail. For just $20 a ticket, guests get nearly 40-45 minutes of entertainment—a huge value, especially knowing this event exists simply to bring people together and deliver seasonal thrills. This haunt is old-school,

Sleepy Hollow Haunted Acres Location: Newtown, PA Date: 10/4/2025 Website: www.sleepyhollowhayride.com Overall Rating: 8.5/10 Sleepy Hollow Haunted Acres is one of Pennsylvania’s most complete Halloween destinations, combining three distinct attractions with a lively midway of live music, bonfires, and hearty food. The House in the Hollow remains the crown jewel—an unrivaled theatrical haunted mansion that blends illusions, atmosphere, and character-driven storytelling into a

🏴‍☠️ Valley of Fear – 2025 Review Location: Feasterville-Trevose, PA Date: 10/4/2025 Website: www.valleyoffear.com Overall Rating: 9.25/10 Valley of Fear continues to cement itself as one of Pennsylvania’s powerhouse haunts. From its high-energy hayride to the immersive Miles Manor and jaw-dropping pirate adventure in Willie’s Shipwreck Cove, this haunt offers a night packed with intensity, artistry, and flat-out fun. The set design is strong, but it’s the cast that takes t

🎃 Reaper’s Revenge Haunted Hayride & Attractions - 2025 Review (Special mention: Lil’ Grims Hayride — family-friendly daytime fun for the little ones!) Overall Rating: 10/10! Reaper’s Revenge once again proves why it’s among the best in the industry. From the foggy, eerie walk to the ticket booth, to the roaming midway characters, visually stunning scenes, and immersive scares—this is a 90-minute world-class production like no other. The show, energy, and hospitality of Paul

Bates Motel & Haunted Hayride - 2025 Review Date: 9/19/2025 Location: Glen Mills, PA Website: www.thebatesmotel.com Overall Rating: 8.75/10 Bates delivered one of their best shows we’ve seen in years! From the explosive hayride opener to the sinister scares of the Motel and the nonstop energy of the Trail, this haunt proves why it’s a staple Halloween tradition & a must-see haunted attraction. Packed with over 100 actors, jaw-dropping pyrotechnics, massive sets, and a lively

🎃 Field of Screams PA Review (2025) Date: 9/13/2025 Location: Mountville, PA Website: www.fieldofscreams.com Overall Rating: 8/10 Field of Screams continues to prove why it’s one of the most well-known haunts in the country. Massive sets, a bustling midway, and world-class production value set the stage for an unforgettable night. While the visual presentation impressed as always, this visit lacked the actor energy we’ve come to expect, leaving the night feeling a little fla

🎢 Hersheypark Dark Nights - 2025 Date: 9/12/2025 Location: Hershey, PA Website: www.hersheypark.com/things-to-do/dark-nights Overall Rating: 8.5/10 Hersheypark Dark Nights is an immersive Halloween experience blending top-tier haunted houses, scare zones, and the excitement of riding coasters under the night sky! This year’s lineup included five fully realized attractions: Kill ‘N Fill Garage (New for 2025) Twisted Carnevil Estate of Evil Haunted Coal Mine Auntie Mortem’s Ab

😱😈 Our Visit to Elysburg Haunted House 👻🎃 Date: 10/19/2024 Location: Elysburg, Pennsylvania Elysburg Haunted House, easily one of the longest running haunted attractions on the east coast, by far takes the cake as the longest running Pennsylvania haunt! It’s 2024 and Elysburg Haunted House is back for their 49th year of providing a frightfully fun experience! Our crew got our first taste of the spooky fun that the Elysburg Haunted House offers back in 2020. They’ve been a

Our Visit to Devil’s Last Laugh Date: 10/5/2024 Location: Lehighton, Pennsylvania Devil’s Last Laugh once again far exceeded our expectations & provided an unforgettable & devilish experience! In just their 3rd season of operation, Devil’s Last Laugh brings forth a high-quality haunt experience that’ll please even the most veteran of haunt goers! Those who underestimate Devil’s Last Laugh will leave thoroughly surprised by the top-notch production quality of this small but mi

🎃 Our Visit to The Haunt PA 👻 Date: 10/6/2024 Location: Schaefferstown, PA Located on the old carnival grounds of the Schaefferstown Fire Company is The Haunt PA, an old school style haunted attraction! Back for their 4th year of FEAR, The Haunt PA aims to please all spooky lovers! You won’t encounter any animatronics or high-end special effects, but what you will encounter is a passionate cast that truly brings The Haunt to life! We arrived at The Haunt PA on quite literal

😈😱 Our Visit to Waldorf Estate of Fear 😱😈 Date: 10/5/2024 Location: Lehighton, Pennsylvania Waldorf Estate of Fear, located in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, never fails to entertain us! For any Hell House LLC fans out there, this haunted attraction is the home to the infamous Abaddon Hotel. If you’ve yet to watch Hell House LLC, it’s easily the best haunted attraction horror film out there! And it’s an absolute MUST to watch Hell House LLC prior to visiting the Waldorf Estate

😈🏴‍☠️ Our Visit to Valley of Fear 🏴‍☠️😈 Date: 10/4/2024 Location: Feasterville, PA Located about 30 minutes north of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is one of the states longest running haunted attraction scream parks, The Valley of Fear! These guys are ushering in their 34th year of providing FEAR for 2024! Our team last visited Valley of Fear during the 2021 haunt season, so we were overly eager & excited to finally return! For 2024 Valley of Fear is boasting nearly brand ne

😱 Our Visit to Hersheypark Dark Nights 👻 Date: Sunday 9/22/2024 Location: Hershey, Pennsylvania (“The Sweetest Place on Earth!”) Hersheypark's Dark Nights is back with a vengeance, offering 25 terrifying nights of thrills and chills. This year's event promises more haunting dates than ever before, and it delivers. Mixing the thrills of Hershey’s most infamous rollercoasters with the chills of 5 haunted attractions, you’re in for a SPOOKY FUN night at Hersheypark Dark Nigh

Our Visit to Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary Date: 9/21/2024 Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Gone are the days of “Terror Behind the Walls”, as Eastern State Penitentiary ushers in a new era of spooky fun known as Halloween Nights. Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary possesses no shortage of thrills and chills! This “Halloween Festival of Epic Proportions” is a SPOOKTACULAR place to celebrate the spooky season. Featuring five haunted attractions

👀😱 Our Visit To Kim's Krypt Haunted Mill 🎃🖤 Date: Friday 9/20/2024 Location: Spring Grove, PA Kim's Krypt Haunted Mill has tagged themselves as “The Haunt That Actually Scares You”, and with them celebrating their 31st season this year, of course Fright Review Squad was not going to miss a chance to visit our Krazy friends at Kim’s Krypt!. Kim's Krypt has been a staple in our annual Haunt Tour for many years now due to their consistency in providing a spooky fun experien