BUFFALO BILL’S HOUSE PRE-HALLOWEEN WEEKEND
FINAL GUIDED HOUSE TOURS OF THE YEAR
OCTOBER 23rd-25th
Tour the Famous Filming Location of “The Silence of the Lambs”
Overnight Stays also Available
Perryopolis, PA — (October 19, 2026) – Fans of Buffalo Bill’s House, the real filming location where the cinematic climax of the five-time Academy Award winning film The Silence of the Lambs was filmed, can kick off spooky week leading up to Halloween by purchasing limited guided house tour tickets for this weekend Friday, October 23rd – Sunday, October 25th. Tour tickets are $84.95 per person and will be the final guided house tours of the season until next year.
Tours will be conducted by Buffalo Bill’s House owner, Chris Rowan, and will last approximately two hours in length. During each of the exclusive tours, a small group of guests will be able to visit the inside of Buffalo Bill’s House in its entirety as well as the rolling two-acre surrounding property. Guests will be permitted to take pictures of their favorite on-site “Silence” filming locations throughout the house and are encouraged to re-enact movie scenes that were shot at Buffalo Bill’s House for a true interactive experience. Guests are requested to dress accordingly for weather.
Tours are $84.95 per person and the following pre-Halloween weekend 2026 dates are currently available:
OCTOBER PRE-HALLOWEEN WEEKEND TOURS
Friday, 10/23:
1pm– 3pm
4pm-6pm
Saturday, 10/24:
1pm – 3pm
4pm – 6pm
7pm-9pm
Sunday, 10/25:
10am-12pm
1pm – 3pm
To book a tour now, please access this link:
Upcoming tours: https://www.buffalobillshouse.com/upcoming-tours
Additional Tour Details: https://www.buffalobillshouse.com/tour-details
Among the most popular attractions at Buffalo Bill’s House is the interactive well set, a replica of the infamous well in the movie that is uncannily realistic. Constructed of real granite, and located in the spooky basement of the house, the well features gruesome accents from the movie, including bloody fingernail scratches inside the well wall. Brave guests can physically enter the four feet deep well for some realistic photos. Upon entering the interactive well set, guests will be greeted by sounds of dripping water along with sound clips from the film of the victim Catherine Martin (played by Brooke Smith) screaming for her life. There is a jumpsuit and curly haired wig which guests are encouraged to wear to get into character as the famous movie hostage. Additional props include a stuffed animal “Precious,” the killer’s beloved dog, a bucket, including lotion, which can be raised and lowered, as well knob & tube lighting to add to the eerie effect. To complete the chilling scene, there is also a hose for guests who want to channel Buffalo Bill’s character.
The interactive well film set was built in partnership with legendary Special Effects Make-Up Artist (and lifelong Pittsburgh resident) Tom Savini and the talented faculty and students of his Special Make Up Effects Program at Douglas Education Center in Monessen, PA.
‘Buffalo Bill’s Workshop of Horrors,’ is also located in the basement of the house, where home owner Rowan (who is an art director and prop stylist by profession) has re-created the famous Buffalo Bill’s dance set from the film complete with vintage Singer sewing machine, disco ball, four female mannequins dressed in original ‘80’s garb to resemble the ones in the movie, as well as a full length mirror and Buffalo Bill style kimono for guests’ use, designed to help fans “get their tuck on” while they live out their Buffalo Bill fantasies. To truly set the mood, “Goodbye Horses,” the haunting song that plays during the famous Buffalo Bill dance scene, goes on auto play, as folks enter the basement.
On the top floor of the house, guests will be pleased to find ‘Buffalo Bill’s Playhouse,’ a full retro-inspired game room that features a large screen TV complete with a 800+ library of select 70’s, 80’s and 90’s films on DVD and VHS to enjoy. The Playhouse also features a host of full-sized classic arcade video games including Asteroids, Pac Man, Super Street Fighter, Terminator 2, Galaga, NBA Jam and Crazy Taxi, Mortal Kombat, The Simpsons, Centipede and Final Fight. There is also a pool table that, when flipped over, doubles as an air hockey table.
The Silence of the Lambs memorabilia is on full display as well throughout Buffalo Bill’s House, including original artwork by fans, real taxidermy deaths-head moths, an original copy of the production blueprints of the house, a call sheet that was issued to the cast and crew, and even two production utilized pieces of wallpaper, which were screen-used in The Silence of the Lambs.
In addition, for the sixth year in a row, Buffalo Bill’s House has been invited to participate in the SoldiersandSailorsSilenceoftheLambsCageNight on Friday, Oct. 30th from 5:30-10:00pm. The Soldiers & Sailors Museum, located in Pittsburgh, is the site where the original “cage” scene with actor Anthony Hopkins, who played the terrifying Dr. Hannibal Lecter, carried out his gruesome escape. Come on down and meet us at our booth!
Exclusive Buffalo Bill’s House gift souvenirs and apparel are available for purchase at the special Soldiers and Sailors event, as well as at the conclusion of each Buffalo Bill’s House tour. Merchandise includes T-Shirts, Hooded Sweatshirts, ‘Skin Suit Soft’ Body Lotion, Coffee Mugs, “Precious” the Puppy plush animals, Beanies, Trucker Hats, Enamel Pins, Lip Balm, Magnets, Tote Bags, and ‘Get Your Tuck On’ Bumper Stickers. For the serious collector, there are a limited number of real taxidermy Death’s-Head Moths set in a gilded frame with a Buffalo Bill’s House backdrop. Newer items include ‘Killer Kayenne’ Hot Sauce, ‘Lotion in the Basket’ earrings, a ‘Silence of the Jams’ loose leaf black tea set complete with heart-sharped tea infuser with deaths-head moth charm, and a soap bar line – six scented bars with unique scenes from the film imbedded in the soap, and deaths-heads moth hair clips.
Merchandise available on the tours can also be found in the online gift shop. Buffalo Bill’s House accepts cash, Venmo, PayPal, and debit/credit for all merch sales.
To book a stay, call 1.833.BUFFBILL or email stay@buffalobillshouse.com. Gift certificates and promo codes, as well as updates on the house, are available by subscribing to the mailing list here.
Buffalo Bill’s House is currently offering a 20% OFF discount that is automatically applied for two (2) or more consecutive nights. Please call 1.833.BUFFBILL or email stay@buffalobillshouse.com for more information.
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About Buffalo Bill’s House
Buffalo Bill’s House, the boutique accommodation and cinematic destination, features a beautiful, three-floor, four-bedroom Queen Anne Victorian home situated on two acres of lush riverfront property. It is a private rental, and guests get exclusive use of the entire house only with the people they have booked with. The house accommodates a maximum number of eight guests at a time and does not allow any unauthorized visitors or large parties to the home or on the premises. Want a unique experience that can only be found at Buffalo Bill’s House? Then book a stay at this one-of-a-kind private rental located approximately 30 miles outside Pittsburgh. www.buffalobillshouse.com