Ready for a spine-chilling escape? Dead By Dawn in Passaic, NJ offers a thrilling hour-long adventure filled with puzzles, dark mysteries, and unexpected horrors. Gather your friends and see if you can beat the clock before dawn.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels as physical activity is minimal but requires mental alertness and quick thinking.
Wildlife
History
Passaic was once an industrial hub with rich history tied to early American manufacturing and historic estates.
Conservation
Local initiatives in Passaic focus on urban green space preservation and sustainable tourism to maintain natural habitats.
Brighton Asylum
Ready for a spine-chilling escape? Dead By Dawn in Passaic, NJ offers a thrilling hour-long adventure filled with puzzles, dark mysteries, and unexpected horrors. Gather your friends and see if you can beat the clock before dawn.
Brighton Asylum is a horror attraction and escape room operator located in Passaic, New Jersey. The venue presents a mix of seasonal haunted-house productions and themed escape rooms designed for visitors seeking immersive horror and puzzle-solving experiences.
Brighton Asylum’s calendar includes seasonal events and holiday-themed haunted house runs as well as a collection of narrative escape rooms. Seasonal productions include St. Patrick's Slay, a St. Patrick’s Day weekend haunted-house event, and Santa's Slay, a Christmas-themed haunted attraction that applies horror elements to holiday motifs. Escape room offerings include single-hour, team-based challenges such as Dead By Dawn, 1408 Escape Room, Slaughter Landing, Curse of the Tomb, Mystical Manor, and The Subway. Several escape rooms are described as 60-minute experiences that combine atmospheric set design, timed puzzles, and narrative objectives.
Experiences at Brighton Asylum emphasize immersive environments, thematic props, and actor-driven scares. Escape rooms focus on cooperative puzzle solving and time-limited objectives, while haunted-house events center on scares, atmosphere, and seasonal storytelling. Brighton Asylum is a local entertainment option for guests in Northern New Jersey and surrounding areas seeking horror attractions or puzzle-based escape games. Visitors should review age guidance, content warnings, and booking details on official channels before attending, as these experiences include intense themes and simulated threats.
Location
Passaic, NJ
Based in Passaic, New Jersey
Experiences
8
Haunted houses and escape rooms
Session Length
60 minutes
Most escape rooms run one hour
Themes
Horror & Mystery
Seasonal scares and puzzle adventures
Select a date and experience to secure entry to seasonal haunted houses or hour-long escape rooms in Passaic, NJ.
Arrive Early
Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early to get briefed and settle in comfortably before the experience starts.
Bring a Small Group
This escape room is ideal for groups of 2-6 people to maximize teamwork and puzzle-solving efficiency.
Avoid Loose Clothing
Wear comfortable, fitted clothing to avoid getting caught in props or restricted movements during the experience.
Prepare for a Dark Atmosphere
The space is dimly lit and designed to create a suspenseful mood; those sensitive to darkness or jump scares should be aware.
Comfortable Shoes
Wear comfortable shoes to move easily through the escape room without distraction.
Light Jacket or Sweater
Carry a layer for cooler temperatures inside the venue during fall visits.
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Glasses or Contact Lenses
Bring your vision aids if needed for reading clues and spotting details in dim lighting.
Phone with Flashlight
A flashlight function can be helpful, but check venue policies regarding electronics.