Ohio filmmaker who explored the "Minerva Monster" investigates paranormal activity at the Mansfield Reformatory, site of "The Shawshank Redemption." ...

Famous for "The Shawshank Redemption," the Ohio State Reformatory caters to visitors with tours, a haunted house and other entertainment offerings.

Famous for "The Shawshank Redemption," the Ohio State Reformatory caters to visitors with tours, a haunted house and other entertainment offerings.

The Ohio State Reformatory -- also known as the Mansfield Reformatory, which housed prisoners for nearly 100 years -- this Halloween season is home tothe “Escape from Blood Prison” tour.

The Ohio State Reformatory, known for its paranormal activity and featured in the film “The Shawshank Redemption,” is hosting several ghost-hunting events, including a Paranormal ...

MANSFIELD, Ohio -- In the past year, the historic Ohio State Reformatory has served as the setting for historic tours, a “Shawshank Redemption” anniversary event and Inkcarceration music ...

As a thank-you to the town, the movie premiered at Mansfield’s Renaissance Theatre in October 1994. But post-filming, the state planned to demolish the reformatory and erect a new prison there.

Take a tour of the Mansfield reformatory and hear about stories about paranormal activity.

Things To Do Travel A Spooky Season Destination The Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield holds eerie delights for both ghost hunters and movie buffs.