Ep 5. The Horrors of Pennhurst Asylum

BuzzFeed Unsolved: Supernatural is a show that explores infamous haunted locations and unsolved mysteries with Shane Madej and Ryan Bergara. In season 3, episode 5, titled "The Horrors of Pennhurst Asylum," the duo travels to one of the most notoriously haunted places in Pennsylvania, The Pennhurst Asylum.

The episode starts with Shane and Ryan driving towards the Pennhurst Asylum, discussing its history and the legends surrounding it. The institution, previously known as the Eastern Pennsylvania State Institution for the Feeble-Minded and Epileptic, opened its doors in 1908 and shut down in 1987 due to reports of patient neglect and abuse. Many people believe that the mistreatment of patients and the traumatic experiences they endured, along with alleged paranormal activities, are the reason for the many reports of supernatural occurrences at Pennhurst.

As Shane and Ryan explore the abandoned asylum's sprawling, eerie campus, they interview former employees of the facility, including a nurse who vividly recalls treating patients in the overcrowded and understaffed wards. They also interview some of the former patients, including one who claimed to have been a subject of electroshock therapy and another who supposedly had a near-death experience due to a medical mistake. These first-hand accounts help shed light on the dark history of Pennhurst and provide context for the supernatural encounters that have been reported at the asylum.

Shane and Ryan then embark on a nighttime investigation of the asylum's most haunted places, including the infamous "Tunnels," a system of underground passageways that connected the major buildings on the Pennhurst campus. They also visit the "Mayflower Building," an abandoned ward that was once used to house the most severely disabled patients. As they navigate the dark, dusty hallways and rooms with only flashlights and a night-vision camera, they experience several inexplicable events, including doors slamming shut and footsteps echoing in empty rooms.

Throughout the episode, Shane and Ryan also use various paranormal investigation equipment, such as EMF meters and spirit boxes, to try and capture paranormal activity. They also consult with experts in the field of paranormal investigation to provide further insight into their experiences and the history of the Pennhurst Asylum.

"The Horrors of Pennhurst Asylum" provides a fascinating and spine-chilling look into one of the most infamous and haunted locations in the United States. The episode's combination of first-hand accounts, historical research, and supernatural investigation makes it a must-watch for fans of paranormal investigations and true crime.