8 Terrifying Haunted Houses and the Terror Tram Coming This Year

Halloween Horror Nights invites you to survive 8 haunted houses inspired by the biggest names in horror, along with a scarier than ever Terror Tram this haunt season, are you up to it? Get all the details below on the all new shows, scare zones and the fully IP themed haunted Houses created for this years HHN.

Blumhouse brings two new live entertainment experiences to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood beginning Thursday, September 7 and will include “The Purge: Dangerous Waters” and “Blumhouse: Behind the Screams,” inspired by some of its blockbuster films. Get the full line up for this years HHN that includes a trio of new scare zones and the park’s signature Terror Tram along with eight haunted houses.

It’s been a decade since The Purge first declared all crime legal for 12 hours as part of the government’s annually sanctioned Purge and an iconic horror franchise was born. Now, for the first time, “The Purge: Dangerous Waters” takes the blockbuster film franchise into an entirely new environment…open waters, in an all-new live show. Located within the Water World Arena.

“Blumhouse: Behind the Screams” is an original concept that showcases a selection of Blumhouse horror films, including the highly anticipated films Five Nights at Freddy’s and The Exorcist: Believer, and fan-loving hits like M3GAN and The Black Phone. This unique experience breaks the fourth wall and invites guests to explore these films as they step through the silver screen for an up-close look at authentic film props, costume displays and terrifying character encounters. Located in the Dreamworks Theatre

3 NEW scare zones await you this year during Halloween Horror Nights.

• “El Terror de las Momias” is a Latin-themed scare zone and an extension of the “Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America” haunted house that takes guests on a desperate attempt to escape an ancient army of unearthed mummies.

• Located on New York Street, the “Toyz” scare zone dares guests to play in the toy box of terror where a wicked toymaker used dark magic to bring his evil toys to life.

• A welcome wagon of “Ghostz,” featuring a horde of blood-soaked, chainsaw-wielding ghosts, gather at the entrance to Halloween Horror Nights to rattle nerves.

The full lineup for 2023 HHN includes eight haunted houses plus the Terror Tram experience:

• “The Last of Us” is based on Naughty Dog and Playstation’s award-winning post-pandemic 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” features a terrifying new chapter as Chris MacNeil fights a nefarious demonic force which has possessed two girls.

• “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 series and films.

• “Evil Dead Rise” brings guests to a new twisted tale in the Evil Dead franchise, based on the 2023 box office hit.

• “Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America” includes Latin American folklore's most terrifying ghosts and creatures.

• “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 epic blockbusters.

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Here’s everything you and your squad will need to plan your night of terror at Southern California's Scariest Halloween Event, including the event calendar, directions, parking, tips and FAQs.

Universal Studios Hollywood offers a variety of Halloween Horror Night ticket options, including General Admission, Universal Express, After 2 P.M. Day/Night, and the premium R.I.P. Tour, as well as the Early Access Ticket, which provides access to select haunted houses prior to the scheduled event opening (starting at 5:30 p.m., subject to change), and the popular Frequent Fear Pass and Ultimate Fear Pass. Click here for more information about each ticket type, Terms and Conditions and to purchase tickets.

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Halloween Horror Nights runs select nights from Thursday, September 7 through Tuesday, October 31 at Universal Studios Hollywood and Friday, September 1 through Saturday, November 4 at Universal Orlando Resort. Due to popular demand, event nights are expected to sell out and tickets should be purchased in advance. Tickets starting at $74