The Mysterious Mansion in Gatlinburg is a Victorian-style haunted attraction known for its unsettling and immersive atmosphere, rather than specific, well-documented paranormal occurrences. However, local lore adds to the eerie feel, with stories of a family tragedy and lingering spirits. The scare comes from the live actors, hidden passageways, and suspense, not confirmed supernatural phenomena. According to the narrative presented by the attraction, the mansion is said to be haunted by the spirits of a family that died in 1903. The legend claims that the family descended into insanity and turned on one another, resulting in their demise. This backstory adds a creepy layer to the experience and provides context for the house's theme. A hooded figure is said to occasionally follow actors and sometimes even guests through the mansion. A specific lightbulb in the mansion reportedly burns out repeatedly despite having been replaced multiple times and having its wiring checked. Some guests claim to have felt sudden, unexplained drops in temperature while inside the house. Stories tell of a ghostly woman who cries and points to a nearby river, a possible echo of a historical tragedy.