Here are some brief descriptions of the full house slate from the Universal press release, which include details on three original houses for this year’s event:
The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare
Takes guests into the twisted mind of multi award-winning artist the Weeknd as they step into a surreal living nightmare filled with grotesque characters and themes inspired by his music and short films.
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Halloween
Ventures back to where it all began in an eerily authentic haunted house that depicts the most chilling moments from the critically-acclaimed original film.
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The Horrors of Blumhouse
Brings to life Blumhouse’s supernatural thriller The Black Phone and horror-comedy Freaky.
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Universal Monsters: Legends Collide
Expands on the thrilling legacy from Universal Pictures as notorious horror icons the Wolf Man, Dracula, and the Mummy come together for the first time ever in an epic battle.
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Killer Klowns from Outer Space
Traps guests in a frightening funhouse of murderous clown-like creatures.
La Llorona: The Weeping Woman
Features the legend of La Llorona who comes to life to terrorize the living as she mourns the children she murdered.
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Scarecrow: The Reaping
Finds that Mother Nature’s retribution against the homesteaders for their sins of the past will be carried out by the farmland’s scarecrows who have remained mute witnesses—and are now guardians of destruction for anyone who crosses their path.
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Universal Horror Hotel
Lives ups to its reputation as the original owner, who was executed years ago for his dastardly deeds, continues to haunt the place today—and guests must escape his vengeful spirit or risk becoming a permanent resident.
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There’s also all-new scare zones, as per the release:
El Pueblo del Terror
An extension of “La Llorona: The Weeping Woman.” The horror continues once guests exit the haunted house and discover there is no escaping the frightening legend along with other supernatural characters from Latin America’s most frightening myths.
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Sideshow Slaughterhouse
Turns New York Street into a battle zone as the performers and workers from a seedy carnival sideshow are on a murderous rampage.
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Clownsawz
Features a demonic troop of clowns who band together to terrorize guests with chainsaws as they enter the park.
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Halloween Horror Nights 2022 starts Thursday, September 8 at Universal Studios Hollywood and will run select nights through Monday, October 31. For more information and tickets, visit www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com.
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