1 of 11 | Chucky welcomes you to Halloween Horror Nights. Photo by Fred Topel/UPI
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 8 (UPI) — Experience a spine-chilling yet exhilarating immersive event at Universal Studios Hollywood and Orlando theme parks with new attractions like the creepy dancing M3gan and horrifying scenes from Exorcist: Believer. This year’s Halloween Horror Nights combines macabre themes from Chucky, Evil Dead, and Stranger Things with film-worthy details that bring your favorite horrors to life.
Prepare to be captivated as you walk through walk-through attractions like Blumhouse: Behind the Screams, where you’ll get up close to Jim Henson animatronics and props from upcoming horror films, including Five Nights at Freddy’s and The Exorcist: Believer. Take pictures with iconic artifacts like the autobiography of Chis MacNeil, Regan’s mother, and The Black Phone.
The Dreamworks Theater takes an unexpected turn as M3gan from the hit movie wreaks havoc in a chilling dance performance. Brace yourself for an adrenaline rush as you navigate through haunted houses inspired by classic horror movies and TV shows. In Chucky: Ultimate Kill Count, immerse yourself in the terrifying exploits of Chucky, with lifelike Chuckies wielding turkey carvers and chainsaws right in your face.
Don’t miss out on the haunted house featuring Universal’s classic monsters, such as Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde, The Phantom of the Opera, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Feel the spray as Hyde disembowels his final victim. Lose yourself in the eerie world of Stranger Things as you walk through Chrissy’s possession and Eleven’s flashback to her time in the laboratory.
Immerse yourself in the world of The Last of Us as different incarnations of Joel and Ellie recreate scenes from the show. Witness the timeless horror of The Exorcist: Believer, with possessed individuals sitting in bed or throwing up. Wander through the apartment-turned-haunted house in Evil Dead Rise and encounter possessed neighbors at every corner.
Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America takes you on a journey through butcher shops and tombstones while exploring the mythology behind Latin American monsters. Get ready for The Purge: Dangerous Waters, a thrilling sit-down show that transforms the Waterworld stunt show into a Purge-themed event.
Throughout the park, a horror music playlist sets the mood, immersing you in the terrifying atmosphere. Experience the thrill of rides like The Simpsons, Transformers, Jurassic World, and Revenge of the Mummy. And be prepared for encounters with Death Eaters in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Additional attractions include insect uprisings, holiday-themed horrors, and more. Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood is open on select dates from September to November, and tickets start at $74.99.
