Summary

  • Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood returns with brand new houses and attractions, featuring popular franchises and original works.
  • Visitors can enjoy immersive experiences like the Stranger Things house and The Last of Us attraction, among others, highlighting spooky shows and films.
  • The event also includes unique houses such as Evil Dead Rise and Monstruos, as well as horror-themed food and drinks, making it a must-visit for horror fans.

Halloween Horror Nights returns for more spooky fun at Universal Studios Hollywood. The annual takeover of terror runs from Thursday, September 7th through Tuesday, October 31st, and brings popular franchises and original works alike to the park. Brand new houses, events, food, and drink will be offered tied to this year’s attractions.

This year, Halloween Horror Nights celebrates some of the biggest spooky shows and films. Those struggling during the wait for season 5 can enjoy the Stranger Things house, and The Last of Us lovers can test themselves against Clickers, Bloaters, and more. That is just the start of what Halloween Horror Nights has to offer.

Everything To Expect At Halloween Horror Nights

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Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights boasts eight houses as well as a tram takeover. In addition to the houses tied to well-known franchises, Universal has created unique original attractions for viewers sure to delight—and spook—visitors. See the full list of houses and attractions below, courtesy of the Universal Studios press release:

  • "The Last of Us" engrosses guests in a struggle to survive against fearsome Clickers, Bloaters, and more from Naughty Dog and PlayStation's award-winning video game.
  • “Stranger Things 4” transports guests to Hawkins, Indiana where they will face off against the evil Vecna in the fourth season of Netflix’s original series.
  • “The Exorcist: Believer” invites visitors into a terrifying new beginning in horror, as two families battle a sinister demonic force that has possessed their young daughters.
  • “Universal Monsters: Unmasked” expands on the Universal Monsters legacy with horror icons The Invisible Man, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Phantom of the Opera and The Hunchback of Notre Dame coming together for the first time ever in a chilling new story.
  • “Chucky: Ultimate Kill Count” features the infamous slasher doll and his best kills throughout the hit USA & SYFY series and cult classic films.
  • “Evil Dead Rise” brings guests to a new twisted tale, based on New Line Cinema’s return to the iconic horror franchise and 2023 box office hit.
  • “Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America” includes the most terrifying ghosts and creatures from Latin American folklore.
  • “Holidayz in Hell” takes visitors on a petrifying trip through a series of psychotic seasonal celebrations.
  • “Terror Tram…The Exterminatorz” puts guests on the world-famous Universal backlot and in the middle of an insect uprising led by the devious Larry Larva whose goal is to exterminate humans from the Earth. Horror fans will also walk along the Jupiter’s Claim set from Nope where they will encounter The Tethered from Us in an epic crossover from two of director Jordan Peele’s blockbusters.

That’s not all! In addition to the houses and attractions listed above, those who visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter run a risk of running into Death Eaters. Horror-themed food and drink will also be available, with Stranger Things, Chucky, and Dia de Los Muertos-themed offerings.

Halloween Horror Nights runs at Universal Studios Hollywood from September 7th to October 31st. Tickets can be purchased here.