the scariest haunted houses in the U.S.
9/10/2015
Aside from getting dressed up in your favorite costume,
Halloween is an exciting time of year because of all the haunted
attractions that pop up throughout the U.S. Some of them go above and
beyond the typical hayrides through the dark. What makes them scarier
than others? Special effects, illusions, trained actors and scenes that
were carefully thought out to be the most unique in the scare business
separate the eeriest from the eerie.
If you're looking to put your courage to the test, try these four extreme haunted houses this season, all of which have been rated among the most terrifying in the country.
1. The Pennhurst Asylum, Pennsylvania
Located in Spring City, the Pennhurst Asylum is frequented by travelers looking to experience a truly frightening ride. While the mummies, ghosts and witches that jump out at people play a large role in a haunted attraction's scream factor, perhaps even more important is the setting. This fear-seeker's haven is located in a 100-year-old mental institute that was abandoned and left to rot in the quiet Pennsylvanian city.
Known for being haunted, the asylum is often investigated by professional ghost hunters, and was even featured on television shows like "Ghost Adventures" and "Ghost Hunters." Evil spirits have been felt throughout the building several times, but that doesn't stop daredevils from entering every year. A few of the asylum's attractions include the ghost hunt, the tunnel of terror and the dungeon of lost souls, which includes a walk through the actual cells that patients stayed in as well as professional actors performing "human experiments," according to the asylum's website. Combined with special effects and illusions, the Pennhurst Asylum has been called the No. 1 location to get freaked out at this Halloween.
2. Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride, Pennsylvania
You may have heard of the legendary Bates Motel where the famous horror film "Psycho" was filmed. But would you ever consider exploring the haunted hotel in person? It's now possible to visit the Bates Motel Haunted House in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, which, over the years, has been ranked as the scariest Halloween attraction by magazines like Haunted World magazine.
The hayride is one of the attractions that you can take part in during your visit, but be warned, the ride is likely a lot different from similar excursions you may have been on. Guests are taken deep into a 200-year-old forest, which is overgrown, resulting in maximum darkness. The ride also consists of multiple scenes complete with creepy soundtracks, actors that jump out at visitors and pyrotechnics to ensure even the biggest thrill seekers are afraid.
If you're looking to put your courage to the test, try these four extreme haunted houses this season, all of which have been rated among the most terrifying in the country.
1. The Pennhurst Asylum, Pennsylvania
Located in Spring City, the Pennhurst Asylum is frequented by travelers looking to experience a truly frightening ride. While the mummies, ghosts and witches that jump out at people play a large role in a haunted attraction's scream factor, perhaps even more important is the setting. This fear-seeker's haven is located in a 100-year-old mental institute that was abandoned and left to rot in the quiet Pennsylvanian city.
Known for being haunted, the asylum is often investigated by professional ghost hunters, and was even featured on television shows like "Ghost Adventures" and "Ghost Hunters." Evil spirits have been felt throughout the building several times, but that doesn't stop daredevils from entering every year. A few of the asylum's attractions include the ghost hunt, the tunnel of terror and the dungeon of lost souls, which includes a walk through the actual cells that patients stayed in as well as professional actors performing "human experiments," according to the asylum's website. Combined with special effects and illusions, the Pennhurst Asylum has been called the No. 1 location to get freaked out at this Halloween.
2. Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride, Pennsylvania
You may have heard of the legendary Bates Motel where the famous horror film "Psycho" was filmed. But would you ever consider exploring the haunted hotel in person? It's now possible to visit the Bates Motel Haunted House in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, which, over the years, has been ranked as the scariest Halloween attraction by magazines like Haunted World magazine.
The hayride is one of the attractions that you can take part in during your visit, but be warned, the ride is likely a lot different from similar excursions you may have been on. Guests are taken deep into a 200-year-old forest, which is overgrown, resulting in maximum darkness. The ride also consists of multiple scenes complete with creepy soundtracks, actors that jump out at visitors and pyrotechnics to ensure even the biggest thrill seekers are afraid.
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