NEW JERSEY’S LEGENDARY BRIGHTON ASYLUM

BRIGHTON ASYLUM, the legendary haunted asylum complex featured on The Today Show, Cake Boss, Buzzfeed, ABC, NBC, FOX, and media outlets all over the country, shut down in 1952 due to staff and patient disappearances, as well as intolerable living conditions. Now, the asylum has re-opened and is accepting new patients! Brighton Asylum is a massive walk-through dark attraction filled with terrifying live actors, horror movie style scares, and Hollywood quality special effects. Check in here. You have nothing to lose but your mind!

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3 Terrifying Haunted Attractions

BRIGHTON ASYLUM

Once home to the most disturbed minds, Brighton Asylum has lain in decay for nearly 60 years. Now, its doors have reopened, revealing the horrors that have festered in the shadows since 1952. Uncover the dark secrets within—if you dare. Do you have what it takes to survive?

Subculture

They were among Brighton Asylum’s most feared and dangerous. Escaping to the tunnels during a routine patient transfer, they adapted to the dark, preying on anyone who traveled through. They’ll try to trick you. They’ll try to recruit you. And if all else fails, They’ll simply take you! Will you escape? Or will these inhabitants overwhelm your mind and spirit?

The Bleeding Grounds

Venture into the forsaken staff quarters on the abandoned second floor of Brighton Asylum, sealed off since 1952. Here, the staff once worked, slept, and conducted their twisted experiments. Uncover the chilling truth behind why this once-bustling floor was condemned, earning the haunting name…The Bleeding Grounds. Will you escape with your sanity?

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5 STAR REVIEWS
Checkout what our customers and media outlets are saying about Brighton Asylum

Selected as a "MUST SEE HAUNT"Haunted Attraction Magazine

CANNOT SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS ABOUT THIS PLACE!!!!!! It was FANTASTIC!!!! Great job guys!!! The amount of work and planning that goes into this is mind boggling. It was worth EVERY PENNY AND minute on line.Mark M. - Google Review

"THE SCARIEST PLACE ON EARTH"The Today Show

Visited for the first time this Halloween season. Definitely one of the best haunted attractions I’ve been to. Well worth the money!Liz T.

"#1 HAUNTED HOUSE IN NJ"Haunt Rater

We had an amazing experience! There were effects, visuals and many set ups I have not seen before.Kandace F.

"ONE OF OUR FAVORITE WALK-THROUGH ATTRACTIONS OF ALL TIME"Dread Central

Amazing, amazing haunted house! The amount of detail into the rooms, the costumes, the actors was just stunning and horrifying! If you're into Halloween and haunted house immersive experiences this place will not disappoint.Kerri R.

"23 HAUNTED HOUSES AROUND THE WORLD THAT WILL FREAK YOU THE F*** OUT"BUZZFEED

Attraction Hours

Box Office Hours

Haunted Houses remain open past box office hours. Must be on site 15 minutes BEFORE close times posted above!

October 16th, 23rd & 30th 2025

October 31st, 2025

Photo Ops
Capture the Terror!

Gather your Scream Team and strike a pose with our eerie stationary photo ops scattered throughout the midway. But beware—our terrifying residents are known to roam the area, ready to photobomb your social media with a spine-chilling surprise. Snap a pic if you dare!

Horror Museum
Step into History

Brighton Asylum proudly presents a spine-tingling collection of authentic film-used props and costumes that will transport you straight into your favorite horror movies. Get up close and personal with iconic items from Friday the 13th, Nightmare on Elm Street, Resident Evil, Underworld, and more!

FEAR SHOP
Take the Terror Home!

Visit The Fear Shop, our fully stocked retail haven where you can snag exclusive Brighton Asylum merchandise, from killer shirts and hats to spine-chilling Halloween masks, costumes, and novelty items. Whether you’re looking to gear up for your next scare or bring a piece of the fright home with you, The Fear Shop has everything you need to keep the horror alive!

Games and More!
The Thrills Continue

Your journey through Brighton Asylum might be over, but the thrills are just beginning! Test your wits in our pulse-pounding Mini Escape Rooms, or challenge your aim with a swing at the Hack Shack’s Axe Throwing. Feeling lucky? Try your hand at our eerie Skeleton Ring Toss and other spine-tingling games. There’s always more to experience at Brighton Asylum—if you dare to stay!

Location

Brighton Asylum is located at the BACK of:
2 Brighton Ave Passaic, NJ 07055 (border of Clifton)

DO NOT USE SADE STREET TO ENTER

Limited onsite parking is available. If you cannot find us, it is because you are at the FRONT of 2 Brighton Ave, and need to drive around to the back of the building.

Off site parking lot with shuttle bus available Halloween season at Clifton High School (333 Colfax Ave) in Clifton, NJ 07013. Park there and ride the bus 4 minutes to Brighton Asylum. Multiple buses provide service to and from the Asylum free of charge. This service is available from when we open until the last guest is dropped back to their vehicle.

Fear ALL YEAR
We host horror themed events all year

Don’t wait for Halloween to get scared! We host several different horror events throughout the year! We are proud to be one of the most active year-round haunted houses in New Jersey! Explore a list of all our events and the time of year we host each of them at the link below.