Eastern State Penitentiary haunted-attraction banter

Eastern State Penitentiary, a historic prison opened in 1829, operates as a museum and hosts annual Halloween haunted attractions such as Terror Behind the Walls. The site’s ruined cellblocks and horror events have become a frequent topic of local jokes and dares about whether someone is 'brave enough' to tour at night. The attraction is a documented part of Philadelphia’s fall event calendar and visitor culture.