PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia’s most talked-about haunted attraction is back, bigger and more terrifying than ever. Lincoln Mill Haunted House returns for its fourth season, transforming the historic Manayunk textile mill into a multi-sensory nightmare of immersive horror, detailed set design, and cinematic storytelling. The attraction runs through November 2, 2025, at 4100 Main Street in Manayunk.
This year’s production introduces three new rooms, redesigned entry and exit sequences, and an expanded cast of new characters. The experience also features an outdoor haunted midway, the Horror Business bar in partnership with New Ridge Brewing Co., and upgraded viewing areas overlooking the water. Tickets start at $23 for groups and $35 for general admission, available now at lincolnmillhaunt.com.
Co-founder and creative director Jared Bilsak said the 2025 edition pushes the boundaries of what fans expect from a haunted attraction. He explained that the team focused on expanding the narrative experience while deepening the fear factor through design, sound, and lighting. Bilsak noted that each season builds on the last, with new twists and surprises to keep audiences guessing.
Lincoln Mill’s haunted experience is set within a genuine 19th-century mill and incorporates 40 live actors, animatronics, and cinematic special effects. The attraction’s backstory draws inspiration from the real 2021 Hurricane Ida flood that devastated the building. That disaster became the creative foundation for a fictional world centered on a cursed mill haunted by spirits from its dark industrial past.
The attraction also extends beyond Halloween with seasonal events throughout the year, including “A Twisted Christmas” (December 12–13), “Viktor’s Valentine” (February 13–14), “A Saint Patrick’s Nightmare” (March 14), and “Darkness Rises” (May 2). Each themed event blends horror with holiday storytelling, keeping the venue active year-round.
For fans interested in what goes on behind the screams, the creative team has released a behind-the-scenes documentary series, Built to Scare, available for free on YouTube. The series chronicles the work behind Lincoln Mill’s elaborate production—from concept art to late-night construction.
In addition to the main haunt, Lincoln Mill offers guests a complete entertainment experience. Visitors can enjoy craft beer and seasonal pumpkin ale from New Ridge Brewing Co., as well as food and beverage vendors stationed along the haunted midway. The venue is also within walking distance of Manayunk’s restaurants and bars, making it a centerpiece of the neighborhood’s Halloween festivities.
The attraction was founded by Brian Corcodilos and Jared Bilsak, college friends who turned their shared passion for haunted houses into a professional enterprise. Their collaboration began with Ravenkill Mansion, a student-run haunted attraction at Philadelphia University, and evolved into Lincoln Mill—a large-scale experience that merges architecture, design, and theatrical production.
With its blend of history, artistry, and relentless scares, Lincoln Mill Haunted House continues to redefine the haunted attraction scene in the Philadelphia region. As Bilsak and his team see it, the goal isn’t just to frighten audiences—it’s to immerse them in a story where the past refuses to stay buried.
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