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Redskins linebackers tackle haunted house in Va. (Photos)

Behind these doors, Shocktober begins. (Courtesy Shannon Finney, www.shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Behind these doors, Shocktober begins. (Courtesy Shannon Finney, www.shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney, www.shannonfinneyphotography.com)
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Behind these doors, Shocktober begins. (Courtesy Shannon Finney, www.shannonfinneyphotography.com)
A peek at what’s waiting overhead inside Paxton Manor. (Courtesy Shannon Finney, www.shannonfinneyphotography.com)
A Cadillac hearse is seen outside the Shocktober Haunted House in Leesburg, Virginia. (Courtesy Shannon Finney, www.shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Here’s a look at the hearse’s license plate. (Courtesy Shannon Finney, www.shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Volunteer builder George Pellicano is seen here in makeup, ready for Shocktober. (Courtesy Shannon Finney, www.shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Shocktober is a family affair for George, Mary and their daughter Brigid Pellicano. (Courtesy Shannon Finney, www.shannonfinneyphotography.com)

WASHINGTON — They may be big and tough, but some Redskins linebackers were screaming and running in fear on Thursday night during a private visit to the Shocktober Haunted House in Leesburg, Virginia.

The 140-year-old Paxton Manor converts into a house of horrors at Halloween time.  It’s open to the public every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night in October.

Tickets are $30 online, or $35 at the door. Click here to learn more.

Michelle Basch

Michelle Basch is a reporter turned morning anchor at WTOP News.

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