​In the 99 degree temperature, guests boarded the “Terror Tram: Enter the Blumhouse,” for a  terrifying walking experience on Universal Studios back lot. Close encounter with characters from Blumhouse Production’s popular franchises, including M3GAN, The Black Phone, Freaky, The Purge and Happy Death Day had guests scream and squirm.​

This year’s Halloween Horror Nights scary lineup of haunted houses and attractions were inspired by the biggest names in horror, including  

“The Weeknd: Nightmare Trilogy,” was curated by the multi-award-winning artist to be an immersive sensory experience. Photo Jill Weinlein

 “A Quiet Place,” a terrifying new experience based on Paramount Pictures’ critically acclaimed franchise. Guests are encouraged to remain quiet as scary activations pop out often.

This is the first time American Sign Language (ASL) has been incorporated into a haunted house on the Universal Studios backlot.

“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” inspired by Sony Picture’s latest installment of the Ghostbusters franchise.

“Insidious: The Further” based on the latest films in the hit supernatural horror film series produced by Blumhouse Productions in association with Sony Pictures.

“Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines” an all-female monsters led haunted house inspired by Universal Pictures’ classic monsters, featuring music by GRAMMY award winning musician Slash.

 “Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Legacy of Leatherface,” which pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of the iconic maniacal monster.
“Monstruos 2: The Nightmares of Latin America,” a sequel to the 2023 hit haunted house.
“Dead Exposure: Death Valley,” an original concept house with petrifying radioactive zombies.
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·        “The Purge: Dangerous Waters,” a live stunt show that takes visitors on a fiery, rock-fueled adventure while they fight to survive the night, inspired by Blumhouse Production’s popular film franchise.
·        “Luchadores Monstruosos,” an all-new scare zone.
·        “Skull Lordz,” a scare zone featuring a gothic inspired royal court of the dead.
·        “Chainsaw Punkz,” a troop of chainsaw killers will confront guests as they enter the event.
·        “Murder of Crowz,” a flock of menacing crow stilt-walkers will terrify guests.

 Tickets are available in the following categories for Halloween Horror Nights. Dates available include  September 6-8, 12-15, 19-22, 29-29; October 3-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30-31; November 1-3, 2024.:

• General Admission: general admission ticket to Halloween Horror Nights
• Universal Express: One-time (per day) express access to each participating haunted house, ride and attraction. Does not include early event access.
• Universal Express Unlimited: Unlimited express access (per day) to each participating haunted house, ride and attraction. Does not include early event access.
• Frequent Fear Pass: Experience up to 33 nights (based on your selected first visit date during purchase) of General Admission to this year’s event. Valid on select nights only; blackout dates apply. Does not include early event access.
• Ultimate Fear Pass: Experience the scares over and over for up to all event nights (based on selected first visit date during purchase). No blackout dates on return visits. Does not include early event access.
• After 2 PM Day/Night: Daytime General Admission to the Theme Park after 2:00 p.m. and same day evening General Admission to Halloween Horror Nights.
• Early Access Ticket: Early access, beginning at 5:30 p.m.(subject to change) to select haunted houses prior to event opening. A Halloween Horror Nights admission ticket must be purchased separately.
• R.I.P. Tour: Enjoy V.I.P treatment with an evening of first-class horror, expert shared guided tour of the haunted house, exclusive experiences along the way and a gourmet dinner.
• Pass Member Special Pricing: Platinum Annual Pass Members can reserve their complimentary Halloween Horror Nights General Admission ticket, select nights apply.

Frightening Scare Zones and Daring Live Entertainment Click Here to Purchase Tickets, Including the Popular Frequent Fear Pass and Ultimate Fear Pass Universal City, CA, September 6, 2024 – ​ a menacing all-new Terror Tram experience, frightening scare zones and daring live entertainment. Halloween Horror Nights spans 40 select nights through Sunday, November 3, 2024.
 

Adding to the scares, guests also can experience select theme park attractions open during the event, including “Jurassic World—The Ride,” “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” featuring “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™” and “Flight of the Hippogriff™,” “Transformers™: The Ride-3D,” “Revenge of the Mummy—The Ride” and “The Simpsons Ride™.”  The interactive land SUPER NINTENDO WORLD will be accessible to guests purchasing select tickets.

This review was also featured in Patch Los Angeles.