Looking scary in Fairmount

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Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Looking scary in Fairmount
Preparations underway at the entrance to eastern state penitentiary.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- It's beginning to look like fall in Fairmount.



Two 6 foot gargoyles were installed Tuesday at the entrance to eastern state penitentiary.



It's in preparation for this year's Terror Behind the Walls.



This is the 25th year for the haunted house and thousands of people are expected to visit this year.



It opens September 18.

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