This is Pennsylvania’s Favorite Horror Movie Villain

Halloween is on the way, and Pennsylvania peeps love to watch scary movies this time of year. So, who is the top horror villain in all of Pennsylvania?

GetWindstream has put together a study of the top searched horror movie villains in each state. "It's that time of year again!" they state in the study. "The leaves are changing, pumpkin spice is back, and all your favorite horror movie villains are making a return. To celebrate the return of fall, we're picking up where we left off with last year’s list of the most searched horror movie villains by state. Our 2022 list includes horror classics like American Psycho, Psycho, and Halloween and even features Jordan Peele’s 2021 version of Candyman."

They added, "Horror fans' Google search histories prove many people are drawn to what they fear. With this on our minds, the team at GetWindstream found each state’s most searched horror villain using our freaky fast Gig internet. Keep reading to see which villain led the reign of terror in your state."

GetWindstream's list features the 20 most popular horror movie villains according to data compiled from Ranker and Screenrant. They then found each villain's search volume in Semrush and put the 10 most-searched villains into Google Trends to see which was searched the most by each state in the past year.

So, who's most popular in Pennsylvania? Patrick Bateman. Good choice, guys. The American Psycho himself, Patrick Bateman, was actually the most searched villain, winning the top spot in 19 states. If you are a Pennywise fan, note that Maine and Utah were the only two states that searched for Pennywise the most. Find the full list here.

Welcome to the spooky season. Of course, there are plenty of great haunted houses and haunts in Pennsylvania, but what about some actual haunted hotels? We have those, too.

I did some digging and found a great article via OnlyinYourState.com that names eight haunted hotels in the Keystone State. I knew we had a few, but having eight haunted hotels makes Pennsylvania the perfect state to celebrate Halloween. "If you are partial to ghost stories, haunted tales, and spooky happenings, a little paranormal activity might be just what your overnight getaway needs," OnlyinYourState.com says in the article. "And, if you’re tired of the generic hotel experience, you’re in luck. Look no further. Below you’ll find a list of some of the most haunted hotels in Pennsylvania. Even if you don’t encounter a ghost — and you very well might — you'll leave with some fascinating tales to tell."

I'm actually pretty easily scared, so a real-life ghost story would most likely scare me off from an overnight stay, unless I was with something who could talk sense into me. Either way, I really think all of these hotels look interesting- almost historical. Read on for eight haunted hotels in Pennsylvania via OnlyinYourState.com and find more information on all of the hotels here. It's worth noting that most of these hotels don't claim to be haunted, so there are no guarantees that you'll run into Casper during your stay. But, it's still a fun idea, if you're into ghost hunting or that sort of activity.

This hotel looks quaint and beautiful, despite the rumors that it's haunted!

https://www.visitbuckscounty.com/blog/post/this-bb-in-new-hope-hid-aaron-burr-after-his-famous-duel-with-alexander-hamilton/

That only thing better than a haunted hotel is a haunted bed and breakfast, right?

https://www.visitbuckscounty.com/listing/1870-wedgwood-inn-of-new-hope/1748/

What's cool about this spot is that there's a lot of rich history behind the Historic Hotel Bethlehem.

https://www.hotelbethlehem.com/

When I think of a haunted inn, for some reason, the Alfred Hitchcock movie "Psycho" comes to mind. Great movie.

https://cashtowninn.com/

There are many tales of Gettysburg itself being haunted, so it's no surprise that The Gettysburg Hotel is possibly haunted, too.

https://www.hotelgettysburg.com/

This is a lovely inn, if you ignore the ghosts. Just kidding- we don't really know if there are ghosts here.

https://innjt.com/

Of course a railroad hotel could be haunted, because there's nothing creepier than a haunted railroad. It's very vintage. They also have a great restaurant.

https://www.restaurantji.com/pa/marietta/the-railroad-house-inn-/

The Omni Bedford Springs Resort is a very popular destination, and the bonus is that around Halloween, you can tell yourself that you're visiting a truly haunted spot.

https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/bedford-springs

This list is via OnlyinYourState.com.