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.
Ohio State Reformatory MRPS/Facebook 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.
Ohio State Reformatory MRPS/Facebook Today, visitors can explore the reformatory via formal tours, ghost hunts and the Blood Prison experience.
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.
Ohio State Reformatory MRPS/Facebook Walking through the halls of cells, many visitors can almost feel the frustration, rage and despair of former prisoners.
During the month of October, the historic prison is more sinister than usual. Escape From Blood Prison takes place until November 3 .
Ohio State Reformatory MRPS/Facebook 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.
Ohio State Reformatory MRPS/Facebook 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.
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Have you ever escaped the Blood Prison at The Ohio State Reformatory? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!
Ohio State Reformatory MRPS/Facebook
Formerly known as the Mansfield Reformatory, this historic prison first opened in 1886 and is nearly 130-years-old.
Today, visitors can explore the reformatory via formal tours, ghost hunts and the Blood Prison experience.
Walking through the halls of cells, many visitors can almost feel the frustration, rage and despair of former prisoners.
You’ll experience the freight of your life at one of the most paranormally active destinations in Ohio.
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.
For more spooky fun in Ohio, check out our previous article: Experience True Horror At Dogwood Pass, A Haunted Old West Town In Ohio.
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Address: 100 Reformatory Rd, Mansfield, OH 44905, USA
