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About Tormented Illusion inside Mill Creek Prison
Welcome to Tormented Illusion, the ONLY haunted house experience set inside the eerie, abandoned halls of Mill Creek Prison near Salem, Oregon. With over 10,000 square feet of terror, spine-tingling special effects, and a brand-new Virtual Reality Haunt, this is not your average Halloween attraction! Welcome to the full-sensory nightmare known as Tormented Illusion at Mill Creek Prison.
This year, we’re unleashing an entirely new level of fear with Oregon’s ONLY VR Haunted Experience, plunging you deeper into your worst fears without ever leaving the prison grounds. You’ll face unspeakable horrors, ancient spirits, and psychological thrills that blur the line between reality and illusion.
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What Makes Tormented Illusion Different?
We are the ONLY VR Haunted House in Oregon Experience inside a haunted prison! Whether you’re a horror fanatic, thrill-seeker, or looking for a night you’ll never forget, Tormented Illusion is the best haunted house near Portland that you can’t miss this Halloween season.
- Authentic Prison Location: Set in the historic Mill Creek Prison Correctional Facility.
- 10,000+ sq. ft. of Fear: Dark corridors, twisted scenes, and interactive horror.
- NEW VR Haunt: A cutting-edge, scream-inducing virtual reality journey.
Real Paranormal Rumors: Some say the prison is actually haunted…
Does Mill Creek Prison have a dark history?
Mill Creek Prison, where the walls remember… and the dead never left.
Long before it became home to Oregon’s most terrifying haunted attraction, Mill Creek Prison held a much darker purpose. Hidden just outside Salem, this former correctional facility was once a functioning prison that was built in the early 1900s, and it was operating for nearly a century. Over the decades, its reputation grew for overcrowding, failed reform efforts, and the kinds of secrets that never stayed buried for long.
Is Mill Creek Prison a Paranormal Hotspot?
Since its closure, Mill Creek Prison has become a magnet for ghost hunters, psychics, and thrill-seekers. Documented paranormal activity includes unexplained cold spots, electrical interference, physical contact from unseen forces, and more. Some believe the land itself is cursed and that the prison stands on an ancient burial ground with spirits hauting long before the prison ever rose.
Is the VR Haunted House Worth It?
YES! This is nightmare fuel in 360° because fear deserved an upgrade, and so do you! We’ve taken horror to the next level for you with Oregon’s most advanced haunted experience that will leave you screaming for more! Built by horror industry pros, visual effects artists, and immersive tech specialists, Tormented Illusion VR Haunted House will leave you speechless and coming back for more! You’re not just watching the haunt, you’re immersed in it!
Is Mill Creek Prison the best haunted house near Portland?
Yes! Voted BEST Haunted House in 2024, we’re back and better than ever to do it again with even more scares. Located less than an hour outside of the metro, Tormented Illusion inside Mill Creek Prison is the best haunted house near Portland, hands down!