Enter a terrifying world of imagination at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights: an intense, spine chilling event, now with more mazes than ever.
This year's Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood in Southern California time travels to the 1980s with it's Throwback Thursdays celebration.
The Haunted Mazes this year include classic 80s movies such as the Ghostbusters, Creepshow and Killer Klowns from Outer Space.
Some other Highlights Universal's Throwback Thursdays include classic '80s music from a live tribute band and a DJ dance party hosted by Beetlejuice. 80s songs and music videos playing throughout the event will make you want to dance! There is themed food and guests are encouraged to dress in their finest decade-worthy fashion. Don't forget the fanny pack, leg warmers and mullets.
Throwback Thursdays will take place every Thursday night during "Halloween Horror Nights" and is included as part of admission to the event.
Halloween Horror Nights starts September Friday the 13th.
Throwback Thursdays dates include:
- September 19th and 26th
- October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st (Halloween)
- November 1
Tickets options for Halloween Horror Nights include:
- Universal Express One-time priority access to all mazes and theme park rides.
- After 2 p.m. Day/Night Combo Experience the park's popular daytime attractions (Harry Potter), and remain for the terror that awaits at Halloween Horror Nights.
- R.I.P. Tour Groups featuring a VIP guide, unlimited Universal Express access to all mazes, attractions, private VIP trolley transportation to backlot mazes, interactive themed photo ops and special tour of the Universal backlot, gourmet buffet dinner at the VIP Dining Room and complimentary valet parking.
This year's Halloween Horror Nights maze and attraction lineup includes:
- Us ☆☆☆☆☆ - Kind of mind twisting
- Based on the blockbuster film from Universal Pictures
- Ghostbusters ☆☆☆☆ - Nostalgia, well done story, not scary (not meant to be)
- Sony Pictures' classic 1984 film comes to life for the first time ever
- Stranger Things ☆☆☆☆ - Never started the show, but well done
- Based on seasons 2 and 3 of Netflix's supernatural thriller
- Killer Klowns from Outer Space ☆☆☆☆ - Fluorescent and fun
- A popular 1980s horror sci-fi film
- Creepshow ☆☆☆ - I liked this one more than the kids did
- Inspired by the 1982 cult classic movie directed by George Romero.
- Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man ☆☆ - kind of boring, could have been great
- Inspired by Universal's original cinematic monster, Universal Studios invented the horror film genre
- House of 1000 Corpses ☆☆☆☆ - Very good scene I can't spoil made it go from 3 to 4
- Inspired by Lionsgate's 2003 cult classic film directed by Rob Zombie
- Holidayz in Hell ☆☆☆☆☆ - I love this idea
- An original maze featuring demented versions of the seasonal holidays
- Curse of Pandora's Box ☆☆☆☆☆ - This was the best
- An original maze based on twisted Greek mythology
- The Walking Dead ☆☆☆☆☆ - This is a year round attraction
- Universal Studios Hollywood's permanent attraction inspired by AMC's popular television series
