Northeastern Pennsylvania’s haunting season transforms the region into a spine-chilling landscape of terror. Scranton and surrounding valleys become ground zero for heart-pounding Halloween experiences that push the boundaries of horror entertainment.
From Dickson City’s immersive attractions to Simpson’s bone-chilling haunts, local haunted houses deliver pulse-racing encounters that transform ordinary autumn nights into extraordinary terror-filled adventures.
Discover NEPA’s most terrifying haunted attractions now!
Featured Haunted Houses in Scranton
- Circle of Screams (Dickson City)
- Hellstead Manor
- Massacre Mansion (Simpson)
- Reaper's Revenge Haunted Hayride and Attractions (Dickson City)
Circle of Screams (Dickson City)
What to Expect
Dual-themed haunted experiences integrated with local drive-in theater setting
Description
Circle of Screams offers two immersive haunted attractions nestled in the wooded area of a drive-in theater: Delfino Manor, an abandoned house where demonic inhabitants lurk in every room, and Twisted Tales, a dark forest walkthrough where sinister storybook characters come terrifyingly to life.
Where: Dickson City | More Info: Circle of Screams
Hellstead Manor
What to Expect
Emmy Award-winning special effects artist's professionally designed horror environments
Description
Multi-attraction haunted experience featuring four distinct terror zones including 'Swamp of Sorrows' and 'The Cannibillies'. Located near Scranton, this immersive haunted manor offers a complex journey through meticulously designed horror environments with professional special effects created by an Emmy Award-winning artist.
Where: Scranton | More Info: Hellstead Manor
Massacre Mansion (Simpson)
What to Expect
Multi-level Victorian haunted house with elaborate theatrical horror staging
Description
Massacre Mansion transforms an abandoned Victorian home in Simpson into a multi-level haunted house experience. Live actors navigate guests through intricate, blood-chilling scenes with intense theatrical horror elements. The attraction features pitch-black corridors, unexpected jump scares, and immersive set designs that blur the line between reality and nightmare.
Where: Simpson | More Info: Massacre Mansion
Reaper's Revenge Haunted Hayride and Attractions (Dickson City)
What to Expect
Multi-zone horror landscape with interconnected immersive narratives
Description
Spanning 60 acres of terror, Reaper's Revenge delivers a multi-attraction haunted experience featuring five distinct horror zones: the legendary Haunted Hayride, Lost Carnival, Delirium, Pitch Black, and Sector 13. With Hollywood-quality sets and intensely committed actors, this immersive haunted attraction offers a cinematic journey through meticulously designed horror environments that push the boundaries of traditional haunted house experiences.
Where: Dickson City | More Info: Reaper's Revenge Haunted Hayride and Attractions