Escape The Terrifying Haunted Blood Prison At The Ohio State Reformatory, If You Dare
By April Dray|Published October 25, 2019
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April is the Ohio staff writer for Only in Your State. She is an Ohio native with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. With more than 10 years of writing experience and a background in news reporting for Ohio newspapers, she's published pieces in multiple print and online publications. When she's not on deadline or chasing after her toddler, she's hunting for hidden gems in Ohio or getting lost in a good book.
If you’re looking to experience true fear this Halloween season, look no further than the Haunted Blood Prison at The Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield. The true history of this historic prison is what makes it so terrifying—and the scary props and theatrics only add to the bone-chilling atmosphere. If you think you have what it takes to escape, proceed with caution. This is one haunted experience you’re sure to remember.
Ohio's most famous prison is also it's most haunted. The Ohio State Reformatory is most widely known for its filming of The Shawshank Redemption—but it's also home to a dark past.
Formerly known as the Mansfield Reformatory, this historic prison first opened in 1886 and is nearly 130-years-old.
The facility officially closed in 1990. And despite its disturbing history, four major motion pictures were filmed at the reformatory, the most famous being The Shawshank Redemption in 1993.
Today, visitors can explore the reformatory via formal tours, ghost hunts and the Blood Prison experience.
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Today, the reformatory is believed to be home to the state's most violent ghosts. Spirits of rioting inmates who often fought each other to the death in overcrowded isolation cells are said to haunt the halls and cells of this former prison.
You'll experience the freight of your life at one of the most paranormally active destinations in Ohio.
Beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday - Sunday until November 3, you can immerse yourself in what is arguably the most terrifying haunted Ohio experience you can have.
Genreal admission is $25 per person and onsite ticket sales are cash only. Speed and Lightning Passes are also available. For more information, click here.
If you think you can escape, beware—this haunted prison experience isn't for the faint of heart.
