Haunted House Returns For True Horror In Manayunk

MANAYUNK, PHILADELPHIA — Two years ago Hurricane Ida devastated the region and shuttered the famous Mad River in Manayunk.

Co-Founders Jared Bilsak and Brian Corcodilos teamed up to take back their story and debut a Hurricane Ida themed haunted house.

From the floodwaters that cost millions of dollars in damage to now a new top Halloween attraction, Lincoln Mill is back with extended hours and weekends, more actors and effects, and a longer even scarier haunt.

From now through Nov. 4, Lincoln Mill will take guests on a journey through an interactive living story.

The attraction features 50-plus live scare-actors, production quality sets, props, animatronics, and breathtaking special effects.

The attraction is intended to be very scary during evening hours.

The attraction’s backstory emerged from a tragic event that occurred in 2021.

On Sept. 2, 2021, Hurricane Ida struck Philadelphia and flooded the mill to historic water levels.

The flood significantly damaged the mill’s interior and revealed a hidden chamber located below the basement level.

Countless bodies were found, and a dark truth was discovered about the mill’s past.

Local authorities determined that during the 1930s, Viktor Kane, the mill owner, tormented and experimented on his workers.

Countless workers lost their lives and their spirits continue to haunt the mill.

Construction has since been halted and the mill will open up for guests to experience its dark past for themselves. Explore the Chamber, if you dare.

For season two, more than 60 percent of the attraction has been changed and upgraded since year one.

A few of the new additions include a new elevator scene, a new laboratory area, and an all new cave scene that will reveal something more sinister than Viktor Kane himself.

The attraction is longer, scarier, and will be sure to offer a spine-chilling and heart pounding experience for new and returning guests.

Outside, the Midway Area where guests will be entertained before going into the attraction has been given an upgrade.

A new 20-foot wide movie projection will introduce guests to the story and several new characters will entertain them before entering the attraction.

In this preshow area, guests will be able to enjoy food and beverages from local breweries and vendors, including New Ridge Brewing Co., Chaddsford Winery, and Hardy Funnel Cakes.

For the story-driven haunted house, the legend continues in 2023.

Last fall was about the discovery of the hidden chamber after the Hurricane Ida Flood and the discovery of the evil acts committed by the 1930s mill owner, Viktor Kane.

This year, visitors learn that someone has recently moved into the chamber and is continuing Viktor Kane’s legacy.

It’s been two years since Hurricane Ida flooded the Lincoln Mill and exposed the hidden chamber in the basement.

Bodies were found, and an investigation was led into the mill’s dark past.

After the investigation ended, the chamber had been sealed off.

Recently, the chamber had been opened again and evidence suggests that someone who is related to Viktor Kane, the 1930s mill owner, is living down there.

New crimes were discovered and the identity of this person remains a mystery.

Lincoln Mill is open on weekends now through Nov. 4, with hours Thursdays 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., and select Sundays 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Tickets start at $25.

Get tickets and more online here.

For those that want to experience the story without the scares, experience a Behind the Scenes Lights on Tour and Scavenger hunt on select Saturdays and Sundays in October from 12 to 4 p.m.

This is a family-oriented, non-scary experience with no scare-actors. Ticket prices are $25 and are available online here.