Lights, camera… scream! Hollywood's long history of bringing larger-than-life stories to the screen takes a terrifying turn as Universal Horror Nights returns to Universal Studios Hollywood. This year, the movies are coming off the screen and into the streets, with elaborate mazes, creepy characters, scare zones and enough horror to make even the bravest Angeleno think twice before turning a corner. From the mazes you'll want to prioritize to the treats you'll want to track down, here's everything to know before you enter the fog.
Sinners
Warner Bros. Pictures' "Sinners" makes its Halloween Horror Nights debut, transporting guests straight into the 1930s Mississippi Delta and the neon-lit world of Club Juke. What starts as a lively opening-night celebration quickly turns deadly when red-eyed vampires Remmick, Bert and Joan crash the party, forcing guests to weave through the chaos alongside familiar faces like Sammie, Mary, and more. Caught between Smoke and Stack and a hungry vampire troupe, you'll have to make it through the night.
Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness
All aboard the Crazy Train! Ozzy Osbourne's wild solo career is getting the Halloween Horror Nights treatment in Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness. The maze takes guests from his childhood in Birmingham, England, through four decades of rock 'n' roll mayhem, with music from albums like "The Blizzard of Ozz," "Diary of a Madman" and "Bark at the Moon" guiding the journey into the Osbourne Asylum. Along the way, Ozzy's many alter egos come to life, from Madman Ozzy and Werewolf Ozzy to the legendary Prince of Darkness.
Stranger Things 5: The Final Chapter
Hawkins is making one last stand, and unfortunately, you're along for the ride. Based on the final season of Stranger Things, this maze drops you into the Upside Down as Demogorgons close in, the Mind Flayer lurks nearby and Vecna waits for his final showdown with the Hawkins gang. Consider it your last chance to fight alongside Eleven and the crew.
Terror Tram Starring Art the Clown
'Tis the season for screaming as Art the Clown hijacks Universal's infamous Terror Tram for a very twisted holiday celebration. Armed with his blood-soaked bag of presents, Art takes over the historic backlot, turning Christmas classics into full-blown nightmares with a sinister new soundtrack from metal band Ice Nine Kills. And just when you think you've escaped the backlot, don't get too comfortable, Art may be waiting for you somewhere in the theme park.
Killer Klowns from Outer Space
Speaking of clowns… these ones are definitely not here to make you laugh. The Killer Klowns from Outer Space have landed at Halloween Horror Nights, bringing their colorful costumes, oversized weapons and extraterrestrial brand of chaos straight into the haunted house. Just try not to get caught in their cotton candy cocoons, because around these Klowns, the joke is on you.
KILLceañera: Music by SLASH
Quinceañera meets revenge fantasy in this party where the candles aren't the only things getting blown out. This all-original maze follows Lola, a vengeful birthday girl who summons malevolent spirits to her quinceañera, turning a milestone celebration into a supernatural takedown of the classmates who wronged her. With an original score by Grammy-winning guitarist SLASH, including Spanish guitar and the exclusive track "15 Candles."
Hellraiser
Ready to raise some hell? This one is going straight to the depths. Based on the original Hellraiser trilogy, this maze pulls you into a world of pain and pleasure ruled by Pinhead and his tormented Cenobites, where nightmarish rituals lurk around every turn. Just remember, what starts with solving a puzzle box can end with you trapped in a hell of your own, and here, your pain is very much their pleasure.
Evil Dead Burn
Evil has officially come home, and this family reunion is looking a little… dead. When the Book of the Dead is reopened, an infernal force takes over a family home, unleashing bloodthirsty Deadites and turning domestic bliss into a full-blown nightmare. As you dodge the possessed and uncover the source of the evil, just remember: in this house, the family tree is looking less like branches and more like bodies.
Dead, Deader, Deadest
Looks like someone forgot to leave the dead where they belong. At the Deville Family Funeral Home, a miracle drug called Ambrotox promises to bring a little life back to the deceased, until it goes very, very wrong and a century's worth of corpses crawl out of their graves. Prepare to come face-to-face with the undead as you uncover the funeral home's darkest secrets, because around here, death is apparently just the beginning.
Scary Sips & Snacks
But after all that screaming, we know you're ready to dig in. From horror-inspired bites and over-the-top desserts to cocktails, Halloween Horror Nights has plenty to keep you fueled between scares. This year's lineup brings the night's biggest horror worlds to the plate, from Stranger Things-inspired pizza and sandwiches at Surfer Boy Pizza to Sinners' smoky burnt ends and boozy cocktails, plus Ozzy-themed tacos, burritos and drinks that are practically begging for a spot on your camera roll. And because every horror movie needs a few villains, you'll also find Art the Clown taking over the bar, Killer Klowns serving up seriously unhinged snacks, Día de los Muertos bringing the spice to Universal Plaza and even Fortnitemares and The Simpsons getting in on the Halloween feast. Swipe above to see the full list and get ready to dig in.
Are You Brave Enough? Choose your way in with General Admission, Express, Early Access, the R.I.P. Tour or a Frequent Fear or Ultimate Fear Pass if one night of nightmares simply isn't enough. Grab your tickets and learn more here.
