Screenshot: Universal Studios Hollywood
To that we say – YES. Jordan Peele’s recent horror hit Nope and his 2019 Chiller Us will cross over as part of Universal Studios’ seasonal attraction Terror Tram at Halloween Horror Nights in Hollywood, California.
Sounds like Universal is more than excited to instill fear in its visitors, according to a press release: “The ‘Terror Tram’ is unique to Universal Studios Hollywood and invites guests to explore parts of the famous film studio on foot to see some of the most notorious.” film sets. As soon as the guests get off the tram, the terror is unleashed. This year, villainous Hollywood Harry unveils Hollywood Harry’s Halloween, a nightmarish spectacle with an insane cast of characters that meanders past the legendary Psycho House and then through Steven Spielberg’s set of War of the Worlds. As guests weave their way through a choreographed massacre on Nope’s Jupiter’s Claim set, they will meet the Tethered of Us in a chilling finale of epic proportions.”
That sounds absolutely excellent (read all about io9’s visit to the Jupiter’s Claim set here), but we have a small gripe: Where’s Candyman?! The Peele-produced Nia DaCosta film brought us a thoughtful and unsettling reimagining of the legend, and we’d really like to see it lurking around as well. Maybe if we say his name five times…
But even without Candyman, many more horrors await. Cinematic thrills also include The Horrors of Blumhouse, which will star the chilling villains from The Black Phone and Freaky. There’s also the triumphant return of the killer clowns from the circus tent of space – ahem, house filled with insane and cotton-cocoon-eating alien clowns (ayyy, shorty!). Just in Time for Halloween Kills is an updated version of HHN’s house for John Carpenter’s Halloween ’78. Finally, the West Coast version of Universal Monsters: Legends Collide will stage a battle for a coveted cursed amulet between the Wolf Man, Dracula and the Mummy. (There’s a prequel house of sorts at Halloween Horror Nights Orlando that serves as a loose origin for the story — but you don’t have to go to both to get in.)
Universal Studios Hollywood Terror Tram
Here are some brief descriptions of the full house list from Universal’s press release, which details three original houses for this year’s event:
The Weeknd: Nightmare after hours
Transports guests into the twisted mind of multi-award-winning artist The Weeknd as they enter a surreal, living nightmare filled with grotesque characters and themes inspired by his music and short films.
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Halloween
Venture back to where it all began in an eerily authentic haunted house that depicts the most terrifying moments from the critically acclaimed original film.
The horrors of Blumhouse
Brings to life Blumhouse’s supernatural thriller The Black Phone and horror comedy Freaky.
Universal Monsters: Legends Collide
Expands Universal Pictures’ exciting legacy as notorious horror icons Wolf Man, Dracula and the Mummy collide in an epic battle for the first time ever.
Killer clowns from space
Locks guests away in a terrifying fun house full of murderous clown-like creatures.
La Llorona: The crying woman
Features the legend of La Llorona coming to life to terrorize the living while mourning the children she murdered.
Scarecrow: The Harvest
Finds that Mother Nature’s vengeance on the settlers for their past sins is carried out by the scarecrows of the farmland, who have remained mute witnesses – and are now sentinels of destruction to anyone who crosses their path.
Universal Horror Hotel
Living up to its reputation, the original owner, who was executed years ago for his nefarious deeds, still haunts the place today – and guests must escape his vengeful spirit or risk becoming a permanent resident.
There are also brand new Dread Zones, according to the release:
El Pueblo of Terror
An expansion of La Llorona: The Weeping Woman. The horror continues as guests exit the haunted house and discover there is no escaping the frightening legend alongside other supernatural characters from Latin America’s scariest myths.
Sideshow Slaughterhouse
Turns New York Street into a battle zone as the performers and workers of a seedy carnival side show go on a rampage.
clown saw
Features a troupe of demonic clowns who band together to terrorize guests with chainsaws as they enter the park.
Image: Universal Studios Hollywood
Halloween Horror Nights 2022 begins Thursday, September 8th at Universal Studios Hollywood and runs on select nights through Monday, October 31st. Visit www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com for more information and tickets.
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