The first lineup announcement for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood is a big one. This year, the park is adding a Sinners-themed haunted house to its repertoire.
Past years have included horror faves like Nope and Insidious, but Sinners is a 16 time Oscar nominated, $370M-grossing film that basically reinvented the vampire genre. It’s also from one of hottest prestige directors in Hollywood: Ryan Cooger.
Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights lineup of immersive experiences begin Friday, August 28 at Universal Orlando Resort and Thursday, September 3 at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Expect lots of celebration, good music…and vampires.
Specifically, the Sinners-themed attraction “will transport guests back in time to the popular Club Juke where they will quickly realize that nothing is as it seems when nefarious, red-eyed vampires Remmick, Bert and Joan appear with their insatiable hunger. As they attempt to evade the vampires at every turn, fans will encounter some of their favorite characters lifted straight from the film, including Sammie, Mary, Annie, Pearline and Cornbread. Caught in a deadly struggle between twins Smoke and Stack and the bloodthirsty vampires, guests must survive the night.”
“It’s been incredible to see audiences connect with Sinners in such a powerful way,” said Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian, producers of Sinners and founders of Proximity Media, in a joint statement. “Now, partnering with Halloween Horror Nights gives fans the chance to step even deeper into the world of the film — to feel the music, the atmosphere and the tension all around them. Watching it come to life on this scale has been really special for all of us.”
See below for a sneak peek.
The attraction marks yet another blockbuster collaboration between Warner Bros. Discovery and Universal following their very successful, years-long teaming on Harry Potter-related attractions, including those included in the park’s recently-concluded Fan Fest Nights.
“At Halloween Horror Nights, we push the boundaries of what a live horror experience can be,” said John Murdy, Executive Producer, Halloween Horror Nights, Universal Studios Hollywood. “Just as Ryan Coogler’s Academy Award winning film, Sinners re-invented the vampire movie, we are re-inventing the haunted house and creating new ways to scare our guests that we’ve never attempted and are thrilled to bring this amazing story to life in a truly terrifying and fully immersive way.”
A variety of Halloween Horror Nights ticket options for Universal Studios Hollywood are now available. This year’s event runs for a record 42 nights with 8 haunted houses, Terror Tram, multiple scare zones and more. Tickets include General Admission, the Early Access Ticket, which provides entry to select haunted houses beginning at 5:30 p.m. (subject to change), Frequent Fear Pass and Ultimate Fear Pass, which enable guests to experience the scares again and again. The Day/Night Ticket, After 2 P.M. Day/Night Ticket, Universal Express Ticket and R.I.P Tour will all include access to the new “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” coaster from 7-11:30pm (subject to change). Click here to purchase tickets and for Terms and Conditions.
At Universal Orlando, guests can purchase select tickets, upgrades and event-inclusive vacation packages as Halloween Horror Nights returns for its milestone 35th year in Orlando, running 48 select nights from August 28 through November 1 featuring 10 all-new haunted houses, ive entertainment, terrifying scare zones and street experiences – with a few haunting surprises. Products on sale now include single-night tickets; the Scream Early add on ticket , which grants access to Universal Studios Florida, including select haunted houses, beginning at 2 p.m. (guests must have a Halloween Horror Nights admission ticket), and event extras such as Halloween Horror Nights Express Passes, the R.I.P Tour, and the Behind the Screams: Unmasking the Horror Tour.