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1911 Scranton Carbondale Hwy

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open every weekend in October Ticket booth 6-10:30 pm www.circleofscreams.com www.circledrive-in.com

Pennhurst Haunted Asylum Operates through Nov. 1.

Thursday through Sundays Church Street & Bridge Street Spring City, Pennsylvania pennhurstasylum.com Reaper’s Revenge Haunted Hayride Operates through Nov. 1.

460 Green Grove Road, Scranton (570) 253-4746 reapersrevenge.net Circle of Screams Operates through Nov. 1.

1911 Scranton Carbondale Highway (Business Route 6), Dickson City circleofscreams.com

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Fear Hollow Operates through Oct. 26.

1600 Church Road, Mountain Top fearhollow.com Hotel of Horror Operates through Nov. 1.

Cherry Valley Road, Saylorsburg hotelofhorror.com Field of Screams Operates through Nov. 1.

191 College Ave, Mountville fieldofscreams.com Horror Hall Operates throughout October.

11 East Poplar St., West Nanticoke horrorhall.com

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Gravestone Manor Operates through Oct. 30.

1095 Highway 315, Plains gravestonemanor.com Dracula’s Forest Operates through Oct. 31.

Rock Road, Clarks Summit draculasforest.com Terror Behind the Walls Operates through Nov. 7.

Eastern State Penitentiary, 2027 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia easternstate.org/halloween Fright Factory Operates through Oct. 31.

38 Jackson St., Philadelphia frightfactory.tv The Waldorf Estate of Fear Operates through Oct. 31.

6325 Interchange Road, Lehighton hauntingatthewaldorf.com Halls of Horror Operates through Oct. 31.

320 Delaware Ave., Palmerton hallsofhorror.net Bates Motel Operates through Nov. 1.

1835 Middletown Road, Glen Mills thebatesmotel.com Brighton Asylum Operates through Nov. 1.

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Shocktoberfest Operates through Nov. 13.

94 Park Ave., Sinking Spring shocktoberfest.com Haunted Scarehouse Operates through Nov. 1.

105 W Dewey Ave., Wharton, New Jersey hauntedscarehouse.com Pure Terror Screampark Operates through Nov. 1.

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Reaper’s Revenge has consistently evolved and improved its haunted attraction over the past few years in an effort to make it one of the top overall haunted attractions in the tri-state area. Last year, Reaper’s Revenge added a massive post-apocalyptic-themed walkthrough attraction, “Sector 13,” which was extremely popular among guests. This year, Reaper’s Revenge continues to build upon the success of previous years, expanding and improving on all aspects of the attraction. The haunted hayride, which we felt needed an update, is set to feature some major changes, and the attraction has added some new key staff members who have veteran experience in the industry. Reaper’s Revenge has been our favorite overall attraction each year because it combines a multitude of different horror genres to generate fear for all guests. From zombies and clowns, to pitch-black darkness, Reaper’s Revenge promises to continue to be one of the best haunted attractions in the tri-state area.

Lost Carnival — An outdoor walk-through trail that places guests in an abandoned carnival featuring realistic scenes/themes and props and demented monsters. From evil clowns, to a walk through the bloody “Tunnel of Love,” to the bottom of an abandoned roller coaster, the Lost Carnival is a unique haunted attraction experience.

Sector 13 — Interactive indoor walk-through maze set in post-apocalyptic zombie-infested environment.

Guests need to escape the compromised quarantine zone in a massive structure, making this one of the most unique walk-through attractions.

What to look for in 2015 Reaper’s Revenge has added several new scenes and design changes to enhance the Haunted Hayride attraction for the 2015 season. Reaper’s Revenge has also added several new veteran staff members this year. Owner Paul Kotran has informed us that the attraction has hired Nic Wessely as a set designer and Reaper’s Revenge features four attractions: co-director of operations. Wessely has vast experience Haunted Hayride — 60 acres of dark trails and in the haunted attraction industry. He has worked at darker creatures found throughout “Reaper’s Forest.” major haunted attractions such as Nightmare New This year Reaper’s Revenge has revamped and made England, Terror on the Fox and was a part of Bad Boys additions to the haunted hayride attraction. Detailed Scenic Design. Wessely is joined by Emmy awardscenes incorporate theatrics and pyrotechnics to create winning FX artist Eric Lusk (creaturecabin.com), who one of the best haunted hayride attractions in the will be working with the creative staff at Reaper’s tri-state area.

Revenge. Lusk has worked on major motion pictures such as Spiderman 3, The Omen, X-Men 3, Rocky Pitch Black — A walk-through indoor attraction Balboa and Monster House, along with extensive uses an all-out attack on guests’ senses to disorient television experience. and induce fear as guests try to escape the dark maze.

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1911 SCranton-Carbondale HigHway (buSineSS route 6), diCkSon City CirCleofSCreamS.Com The Circle of Screams Drive-In in Dickson City features three attractions which have undergone several changes over the past few years. Last year, the Circle of Screams incorporated theatrics into its hayride attraction and added new scenes in a haunt that is best described as “family friendly.”

The attraction also has a 3D carnival-themed maze and indoor walk-through which has changed for the 2015 haunt season.

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What to look for in 2015 The Circle of Screams continues to make changes and upgrades to its attraction. Along with the “Hayride of Torture,” and “Carnival of Fear 3D,” they have added a new attraction, “Asylum Vortex.”

Circle of Screams will also show horror movies on its two large screens this year.

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Dracula’s Forest is a traditional haunted hayride that has been a staple in northeast Pennsylvania for the past 32 years. The haunted hayride incorporates incredible atmosphere and disturbing classic scenes to provide an entertaining haunted attraction experience. The design of the hayride and the dark, country atmosphere of Dracula’s Forest is the perfect setting for this attraction and sets the mood for a memorable experience. What is exciting for this year is the addition of a new attraction, “The Walk of Doom.” This outdoor walk-through attraction is the first new attraction at Dracula’s Forest in several years.

What to look for in 2015.

The Walk of Doom attraction is an exciting addition to Dracula’s Forest. It places guests on a journey through an outdoor path which promises to cater to mature haunted-attraction fans. Guests may be dragged off the path and will travel in small groups throughout the dense forest.

This is the first new attraction at Dracula’s Forest since Shockwalk and we are excited to see what they have planned.

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Dorney Park 3830 Dorney Park roaD, allentown DorneyPark.com Dorney Park’s Haunt is a mainstream attraction that transforms the amusement park into a Halloween-themed wonderland. Dorney Park utilizes its extensive resources to provide entertainment for all ages and maturity levels. From spectacular shows to interactive haunted-attraction mazes, Dorney Park is an all-around must-visit experience for Halloween aficionado.

For the 2015 haunt season, Dorney Park has added new mazes and enhanced “Scarezones” to its haunted attraction. Dorney Park also brought back its “Skeleton Key” option, which allows guests to engage in intimate, personal interactive experiences which challenge guests to solve puzzles, to escape rooms, as well as interact with some of the best actors in any mainstream haunted attraction.

Dorney Park’s Haunt is extremely popular and it is recommended that guests purchase a Frightlane pass to avoid the long lines.

killers including; John Wayne Gacey, The Zodiac Killer and Ted Bundy. Guests will find it difficult to differentiate the wax figures from live actors.

Mansion House Hotel — The hotel is artistically impressive, with several rooms incorporating interactive props and sets. Each room, corridor and passageway is furnished with old furniture, abandoned-looking sets and animatronics.

The Asylum — The insane asylum attraction features scenes that depict medical experiments and psychological experiments gone wrong.

Trick or Treat — A new haunted maze for the 2015 season, it is a creepy old house features witches who are looking to place evil spells on their guests.

Blackout — Blackout is a pitch-black maze where guests are asked to hold onto a rope so they do not get separated from their parties as they progress throughout this claustrophobic maze.

What to expect in 2015 Look for expanded and enhanced attractions and Scarezones throughout Dorney Park.

Scarezones Dorney Park’s Haunt also includes several “Scarezones” found throughout the park. These Scarezones feature quality actors, wonderful set designs, impressive animatronics and props which add to the attraction’s overall experience. CarnEVIL Scarezone is filled with twisted clowns, acrobatic actors and scares in a carnival-like atmosphere.

Head Hunters Scarezone is tribal/voodoo-themed.

Cut Throat Island features pirates who chase after guests with their “swords,” and the medieval Age of Darkness features giant props, a dragon, scenes depicting torture, public execution and intense character actors.

Gravewalkers challenges guests to escape a zombie-infested graveyard. The Scarezones found throughout Dorney Park add to the value of the attraction and allow for guests to interact with talented actors while in between haunted attractions.

— jr

Dorney Park’s Haunt includes seven unique haunted attractions. Several of these attractions have additional interactive areas which can only be accessed by Skeleton Key holders.

Desolation — A military compound which incorporates a postapocalyptic theme and government experiments gone wrong.

Cornstalkers — An outdoor corn maze which has been revamped for the 2015 haunt season.

Chamber of Horrors — A “wax museum” maze, which effectively hides live actors amongst lifelike wax figurines. The attraction incorporates more mature themes, like one room featuring eerie wax figures of infamous serial

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FearHollow.CoM Fear Hollow features two haunted attractions — an indoor walk-through haunted house known as “Mayhem on the Mountain” and an outdoor walking trail, the “Deadwoods Haunted Trail.” This attraction has continuously improved over the past three years and last year featured one of the best outdoor walking haunted attractions that we have ever visited.

Fear Hollow’s Deadwoods Haunted Trail incorporates several indoor walk-through set pieces, including an abandoned mine and an insane asylum along a dark, dimly lit path. The indoor haunted house incorporates

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What to look for in 2015.

Fear Hollow continues to add set pieces and designs to its already excellent haunted attractions.

This year the attraction has renamed its haunted house “Mayhem on the Mountain” and we expect to see several changes and new additions to the Deadwoods Haunted Trail.

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HotEl of Horror cHErry VallEy road, saylorsburg HotElofHorror.com The Hotel of Horror consists of two new highly detailed and mature haunted attractions — Hotel of Horror’s “Spirits Sacrifice” and Altered Nightmare’s “Puppet Pandemonium.” Historically, the Hotel of Horror has been one of the most detailed and psychologically terrifying haunted attractions in the Poconos/northeast Pennsylvania. The Hotel of Horror utilizes mature themes and intense situations to augment the level of fear already felt as guests enter the famous “Lake House Hotel.”

The quality of actors, FX and makeup designs is second to none and we look forward to the new show for the 2015 haunt season.

What to look for in 2015 The Hotel of Horror has added a new attraction for the 2015 season to go along with two new attractions. “Coffin Coach” is a dark ride that takes guests on a trip through the afterlife and iPAS which allows guests to monitor visitors of the Hotel of Horror and trigger selected animatronics to terrify other guests. The iPAS system will allow guests to utilize technology to become direct participants in the “haunting” experience. Guests will be able to control animatronics and scares in rooms found in both attractions, as well as reduce wait times for the extremely popular attraction.

— jr

Horror Hall 11 East PoPlar st., WEst NaNticokE HorrorHall.com Horror Hall is an indoor haunted attraction which incorporates aspects of traditional and mature haunted houses. Horror Hall utilizes volunteers to create one of the best local haunted attractions in NEPA. Guests embark on a 20-minute plus journey through tight corridors and unique sets featuring famous movie monsters and surreal settings such as a zombie-infested movie theater, among other sets on par with some of the major haunted attractions in the industry. Each year Horror Hall continues to be one of the most popular and well-run local haunted attractions in NEPA. Horror Hall has been in operation for the past 20years and has updated its attraction for the 2015 haunt season.

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The Pennhurst Asylum haunted attraction is a horror movie come to life. The attraction is by far the most mature and well-designed major attraction we have ever visited. Pennhurst is located on the grounds of the infamous Pennhurst State School and Hospital, which was closed down by the state in 1986 due to mistreatment of disabled patients and inhumane living conditions. The massive hospital campus, functioned as a self-contained community, was left abandoned until opened as a haunted attraction several years ago. The Pennhurst property itself is extremely creepy, dark and gritty, yet the overall design of the campus and architectural designs of each building are strangely beautiful. The graffiti, overgrowth and damage done to the abandoned

What to look for in 2015 Improvements were made to all four attractions: Pennhurst Asylum — A hospital-themed walk-through attraction featuring many items structures found in the campus set the perfect and artifacts that were part of the original state tone for a haunted attraction experience second school. Located on the upper floors of the old to none. While the attraction’s price may be administration building, which dates to 1908, steep, the quality of each set is first-rate. The this attraction features a combination of highatmosphere of the Pennhurst Asylum alone tech animatronics, digital sound and motivated sets the perfect tone for an experience that actors, as well as fine detail and realism. The is interactive, mature and well above most attraction has advertised new props and made mainstream haunted attractions. We recommany changes for the upcoming season. This mend that you attend this attraction early in was the first attraction opened at the Pennhurst the season or purchase a VIP pass due to the haunted attraction and last year incorporated extensive lines which do hinder the experience. several interactive scenes, including actors This year Pennhurst promises to add to each of who separated guests from their parties for its four attractions and while it does not appear unique experiences. This is a mature-themed that any new buildings are open this year, hope- haunt, with actors who have some of the most fully more corridors of the asylum and its tunnel impressive make-up designs you will see in any system will be made available to explore. haunted attraction.

The Dungeon of Lost Souls — Features a labyrinth of old cells, drafty halls and a series of human experiments that have gone horribly wrong. This show includes CGI special effects, illusions, great detail and aggressive actors.

The Tunnel Terror —Takes you through a 900-foot-long gauntlet underneath the grounds of the old Pennhurst State School. The Tunnel of Terror incorporates strobe lights, fog and darkness to misdirect guests as they travel through catacombs and disturbing set pieces.

The Tunnel of Terror is one of the scariest attractions at Pennhurst and promises to continue to add new scares this year.

Ghost Hunt — Ghost Hunt is a self-guided tour of the Mayflower Building, which is considered to be the most active paranormal site at the Pennhurst campus. This attraction allows guests to explore the dormitory and has added a new walking tour of an abandoned section of the property.

— jr

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Field of Screams is one of the best mainstream haunted attractions you can visit for the 2015 season.

Field of Screams is composed of four unique haunted attractions, each of which are extremely detailed and have some of the best actors and effects found in any haunted attractions. Field of Screams continues to expand and improve each of its four attractions every year and has added a new building to its haunted hayride. Field of Screams is another extremely popular attraction and we suggest you visit early in the season or purchase a VIP pass. Last year, we found the Nocturnal Wasteland walk-through attraction to be one of the most impressive outdoor attractions we have ever visited, with impressive special effects and actors who work tirelessly to scare.

Field of Screams is composed of four core attractions — Haunted Hayride, Den of Darkness, Frightmare Asylum and Nocturnal Wasteland.

What to look for in 2015 The haunt features an expanded haunted hayride and improvements to all attractions and additional scenes.

Field of Screams continues to expand and improve in all areas of its operation as a major mainstream haunted attraction.

— jr

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The Bates Motel Haunted Hayride is celebrating its 25th season and is doing so by bringing back famous sets/scenes from its history. The Bates Motel boasts one of the most technologically impressive haunted hayrides that has massive animatronics, and sets which incorporate Hollywood-quality effects such as large-scale explosions and impressive sound effects. The Bates Motel Haunted Hayride is one of the most popular haunted attractions in the country, and while not the most intense haunted attraction is a must-visit for the impressive set designs and characters found throughout each attraction.

The Bates Motel Haunted Hayride is composed of three unique attractions; Haunted Hayride — The famous Bates Motel Haunted Hayride is extremely impressive in scale and detail. The set pieces rely heavily on the use of animatronics, many of which are massive in size and extremely detailed. This attraction utilizes animatronics, pyrotechnics, atmospheric soundtracks and detailed sets with quality actors. The scale of the set pieces must be seen. From giant movie-quality dinosaurs to explosions, the hayride is a one-of-a-kind spectacle.

Haunted Corn Maze — The Haunted Corn Maze is an outdoor walk-through attraction which incorporates several scenes such as a Wild-West theme and mini-carnival walk-through that also includes several large-scale animatronic props. This year the attraction has focused on improving the corn maze and we look forward to seeing what they have in store.

Bates Motel —The Bates Motel attraction is a classical haunted house walk-through that incorporates animatronics, interactive sets and actors who are hidden around every corner, and pop out at the most unexpected of locations. The corridors and rooms found throughout the hotel are tight, and actors attack from all angles — some were hidden on the ground, within the walls, behind sets and were suspended from above in each room. The attraction also includes detailed and interactive set designs, such as a library, disturbing

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trophy room, disgusting kitchen, gory bathroom, outdoor greenhouse featuring several impressive animatronic monsters, and a disturbing room strung with life-like hanging bodies.

What to look for in 2015 The Bates Motel is adding in several scenes/ sets from years past. This year, the attraction has also updated its theme for the Haunted Corn Maze. The Haunted Corn Maze’s theme, “Revenge of the Scarecrow,” incorporates new sets, scenes and monsters for the 25th anniversary. Also look for the return of a flying Dracula and the Headless Horseman.

— jr

The Brighton Asylum has continued to improve over the past two years we have visited this attraction. This year, it has been entirely revamped to include two haunted attractions; The Brighton Asylum and the Tunnel, along with two escape rooms. The Brighton Asylum includes some of the most unique, detailed set pieces coupled with actors who have continuously improved their level of interaction with guests each year. This is an extremely popular attraction and utilizes timed ticketing, which helps keep the attraction a unique experience for each group. The ownership and staff of the Brighton Asylum are committed to improving and changing the attraction each year, incorporating new interactive elements, such as escape rooms.

The Brighton Asylum hosts several off-season

attractions which are equally entertaining and disturbing, ranging from a Christmas-themed haunt to a Valentine’s Day attraction.

Brighton Asylum was used for housing psychologically damaged individuals back in the 1940s, but was closed permanently in 1952 for a multitude of reasons, many not even fully known to this day. The state came in to inspect the facility, but to date, no report can be found. In 2011, Brighton Asylum was re-opened to the public, but as a haunted attraction. Only those who have actually visited Brighton Asylum have any idea of went on in there. The tunnel system was presumably used for medical deliveries and bypassing certain parts of the asylum.

The Brighton Asylum is composed of two core attractions and two escape rooms: Brighton Asylum —An interactive haunted attraction that incorporates detailed set pieces, animatronics, CGI effects and intense actors. This attraction has continuously improved over the past two years, utilizing misdirection, set designs and sound effects to create a terrifying experience.

The Tunnel — A new walk-through attraction below the grounds of the Brighton Asylum.

This attraction will feature patient experiments, hidden living quarters and actors hidden beneath the grounds. The Tunnel will only be open for the Halloween season and not during the off-season attractions.

Dead Escape (Escape Games Room) — Guests will be trapped in a room by a “maniac” who has released a virus that turns victims into zombies. Guests will have to work together to use clues left behind to escape the room within four minutes.

Lab Lockdown (Escape Games Room) — Guests will play the role of DEA agents investigating “Dr. Van Houten” and his lab. Guests will be “poisoned” upon entering this escape room and have four minutes to find the antidote.

What to look for in 2015 The Brighton Asylum has been completely revamped and changed for the 2015 haunt season. If you have visited this attraction before, it is a “must return” as they have added three new attractions in addition to their Brighton Asylum walk-through.

— jr

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