Famous Philadelphia Haunted House is Opening “Halfway to Halloween” Experience
Calling all Halloween fans, a famous Philadelphia haunted house is opening a “Halfway to Halloween” experience.
Philadelphia’s scariest new haunted attraction is reopening its doors for a one-night only pop-up event on Saturday, April 29th. Lincoln Mill Haunted House presents Viktor’s Vengeance, Halfway To Halloween featuring a special spring-time haunted tour in the chamber that has been lit up in ultraviolet light and features messages from the mill’s inhabitants. Guests will descend below the streets of Manayunk into the famous mill at 4100 Main Street and follow the messages to discover what possessed Viktor Kane in the 1930s.
The Lincoln Mill, which a famous Philadelphia haunted house, is said to be inhabited by many spirits, among them is the former mill owner, Viktor Kane. To discover why he conducted such evil acts, a paranormal research team will return to the mill when the spirits are very active, the halfway point to Hallow’s Eve. Be prepared to come up close and personal with the inhabitants of the mill.
Warning: Proceed with caution as this experience is meant to be scary. Dozens of scare-actors will bring the experience to life. Tours leave between 6:30pm and 10:00pm, with tickets only $25 per person.
“Spring has arrived but October is still six months away. For those that love horror, there aren’t many opportunities outside of the Fall season to get scared with your friends,” said Lincoln Mill Haunted House Co-Founder Jared Bilsak. “For us, it seemed like the perfect time to open up the haunted house again at the halfway mark to Halloween. The end of April and the end of October both mark the transition between seasons, but most people are only familiar with Halloween. In some parts of the world, there is a significance to the last day of April, which is referred to as the second Halloween. We wanted to tell that story.”
Pennsylvania Has 4 of the Top Haunted Houses in the U.S.
It’s haunted house season, which is always a good thing, especially if you’re in Pennsylvania. It’s actually mind-blowing just how many haunted houses are in the United States. Each year, new haunted attractions pop up, and it seems to be an activity that’s only getting more popular every season.
As it turns out, Pennsylvania is officially a great place to get your haunt on, based on a new study of Yelp reviews. The staff at FarandWide.com has studied all the most recent Yelp data and put together a massive list of the 85 best haunted houses in America. “If you are into ‘Thrillers,’ you have been counting down the days until haunted houses, mazes and attractions reopen in time for the Halloween season,” FarandWide.com states. “Some haunts are better than others, so we’ve turned to Yelp reviewers who love jump-scares to tell us which haunted attractions are the best in the U.S. These are places given between 3.5 and 5 stars and come with warnings to leave little kids at home. Based on their star rankings and number of reviews, we’ve ranked them leading you to the scariest haunted house in the country.”
If you’re wondering the state of the haunted house, according to Americahaunts.com, right now, just in the United States, there are more than “1,200 professional haunted houses, 300 theme parks that operate horror-themed events and more 3,000 charity-run spookshows.” Americahaunts.com also states that Halloween is the second largest commercial holiday in the United States. American spend more than seven billion dollars is spent yearly on candy, costumes and activities each season. Around 100 countries celebrate Halloween. Also, according to the outlet, “around 90% of all households with children will participate in a Halloween activity. The most common demographics for this season are teens and young adults 18-34.” Read on for a list of the top 25 haunted houses in America, and find the full list of 85 via FarandWide.com.
Nicole Michalik is the afternoon drive host on 925XTU. She has been with the station for the past 5 years and was named CRS New Face of Country Music. Nicole always had a strong love for pop-culture and has been working in entertainment since her college internship. As a content creator for 925XTU, Nicole writes articles on Philly happenings, sports, celebrity relationships, pop culture moments and anything else she finds fun and exciting!
