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    Midsummer Scream's Hall of Shadows Bigger and More Terrifying Than Ever!

    HALL OF SHADOWS BIGGER AND MORE TERRIFYING THAN EVER AT
    MIDSUMMER SCREAM 2025

    Materializing as “Le Carnaval du Diable” the Beloved Dark Zone Includes All-New Haunted Attractions, Returning Fan Favorites, Photo Ops, and Live Entertainment 

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    LONG BEACH, CA — The massive Hall of Shadows dark zone returns to Midsummer Scream, the world’s largest Halloween and horror convention, featuring a stunning array of haunted attractions, photo ops, and live entertainment August 15 to August 17 at the Long Beach Convention Center. Passes for this year’s show are on sale now at MidsummerScream.com.

    This year’s Hall of Shadows features the largest entryway experience to date — taking on the dark, sinister theme of “Le Carnaval du Diable,” which translates to “The Devil’s Carnival.” The master of scare-monies is none other than Mr. Floats, the infamous medieval clown that’s on the hunt for souls to add to his growing collection!

    Lionsgate returns with the thrilling next chapter of last year’s unprecedented debut as the first attraction ever created for the Hall of Shadows by a movie studio. Soon, guests will have the chance to venture into Lionsgate’s Gears of Fear 2: Stranger Danger!

    All passes for Midsummer Scream include admission to every attraction in the Hall of Shadows. Guests holding Gold Bat VIP credentials will enjoy priority access to most attractions in the Hall of Shadows, bypassing General Admission standby queues. Hall of Shadows will be open to guests all three days of Midsummer Scream — Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, August 15 to August 17.

    “Le Carnaval du Diable features our most ambitious Hall of Shadows lineup ever,” says Rick West, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Midsummer Scream. “Mr. Floats and his minion welcome Midsummer Scream guests into the darkness through a fog-shrouded haunted forest and forbidding carnival, before releasing them into the rest of the hall, which is packed with walk-through mazes and amazing displays, created by some of the most talented haunters from Southern California and beyond. It’s a Halloween fan’s nightmare come true, and we can’t wait to share it with everyone!”

    Within the night-like expanse of the Hall of Shadows, guests can explore more than a dozen spooky attractions, elaborate displays, frightening photo ops, and live entertainment that include: An abandoned 1920s funhouse filled with vintage spooks, courtesy of Straite to Hale; a Nosferatu-themed professional photo shoot provided by Rawl of the Dead; a ghastly display of oversized props and a '91 Cadillac Brougham hearse from the beloved home haunt Clowns v Skeletons; a kingdom in peril, literally, complete with castle walls, panicked townsfolk, and a fire-breathing dragon, from the amazing CalHauntS group; a whimsical display promoting Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group’s Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns event, featuring the world’s largest grinning pumpkin; a Celtic graveyard busy with ghostly activity from the legendary Haunt With No Name… Yet; a once-thriving farmstead now rotting under a deadly curse that echoes through its creaking halls, where the only sign of life happens to be in the pumpkin patch, where guests 21 and older will find a pop-up bar — a ghoulish combo attraction conjured up by the unstoppable team at Fear Farm; terrifying encounters with lurking monsters and a 360° photo experience from everyone’s favorite Haunted Carwash; a preview of Realm of Shadow’s new attraction for Halloween, where the Lord of Shadow invites guests to visit his ancient crypt and throne room; a frightful romp through Sid’s twisted toy box, filled with broken and forgotten playthings, from the crew of the Pizza Planet Truck and Art’s Sideshow Collectibles; a tribute to all things horror from The Haunted Harvest; a preview of things to come as guests experience the Seven Deadly Sins as presented by Eulogy Collective (formerly Santa Ana Haunt); a stroll through the Whitechapel district of old London, where there’s a certain slasher on the loose, thanks to Lights Out, returning to the Fairplex in Pomona this fall; and to round out the offerings, a creepy, good old fashioned haunted manor, from H&L’s Realm of Horror.

    To the delight of fans of all ages, the Decayed Brigade slides back into the Hall of Shadows with a brand-new, high-energy sliding and stunt exhibition, delivering powerhouse chills and thrills Friday night, followed by three shows daily both Saturday and Sunday.

    All of this and more will be waiting — lurking just out of sight in the murky gloom of the Hall of Shadows — when the doors to Midsummer Scream creak open the evening of Friday, August 15, in Long Beach.

    Plan your weekend in advance, “like” panels and presentations and attractions that you’re interested in, connect with fellow fans, and browse hundreds of vendors with the redesigned Midsummer Scream app, now available as a free download in the Apple and Android stores!

    For breaking information about Midsummer Scream, sign up for our digital newsletter at MidsummerScream.com. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook by searching @midsummerscream.

    About Midsummer Scream
    Midsummer Scream is presented by David Markland (Co-Founder/Executive Director), Gary Baker (Co-Founder/Executive Producer), Claire Dunlap (Co-Founder/Producer), and Rick West (Co-Founder/Creative Director). Their goal is to showcase the diversity of Southern California’s haunt and horror communities as a welcoming beacon for fans around the world to converge on Los Angeles for a weekend of excitement, networking, and non-stop spooky fun!LONG BEACH, CA — The massive Hall of Shadows dark zone returns to Midsummer Scream, the world’s largest Halloween and horror convention, featuring a stunning array of haunted attractions, photo ops, and live entertainment August 15 to August 17 at the Long Beach Convention Center. Passes for this year’s show are on sale now at MidsummerScream.com.

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    Mega Movie Summer Kicks Off At Universal Studios Hollywood (and Fast and Furious Ride Vehicle Reveal)

    2026 Attractions Fast And Furious: Hollywood Drift Mega Movie Summer Universal Studios Hollywood
    Today we've got a two-fer update for you. First we'll start with the latest construction progress on Fast and Furious: Hollywood Drift from our visit on yesterday. And then we'll go back in time a bit to show off some of the awesome Mega Movie Summer that kicked off this past weekend. 

    We were at the park last Thursday for the kick-off of Mega Movie Summer and the reveal of the all new Fast and Furious: Hollywood Drift ride vehicle. Which looks amazing. 
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    Let's Check out Mega Movie Summer!

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    The event kicked off with an opening ceremony showing off all of the activities for this fantastic event.

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    And of course, some amazing merchandise!

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    And of course, they did an awesome reveal of the Fast and Furious: Hollywood Drift ride vehicle.

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    We'll just let this pictures speak for themselves.

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    And of course they have some awesome props and character meet and greets that we hope to check out more this summer.

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    We hope you enjoyed, and we hope you enjoy Mega Movie Summer!

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    Winchester Mystery House and Thirteenth Floor Announce Major Halloween Partnership

    WINCHESTER MYSTERY HOUSE DEBUTS BRAND NEW HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE: FESTIVAL FRIGHT NIGHTS
    The Historic Estate Transforms Into A Full-Property Haunted Experience This Fall

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    SAN JOSE, CA (JUNE 13, 2025) - Today, Winchester Mystery House announced its new Halloween event,Festival Fright Nights at Winchester Mystery House, in partnership with Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group. This event will activate the entire property like never before, giving Halloween fans a completely new experience from the moment they step onto the legendary grounds.


    It’s Halloween night, 1924. Two years have passed since the death of the enigmatic Sarah Winchester. Her labyrinthine estate, Llanada Villa, has sat silent, its secrets buried beneath layers of dust. But now, under new ownership, the mansion’s doors are set to reopen. The mysterious host, a charming out-of-towner with a flair for the theatrical, invites the public to a grand 1920s Halloween Masquerade Ball, promising a night of costumes, glamour, music, and revelations... He claims to have opened a spiritual portal, a window into the past that will finally reveal why Sarah Winchester built her endless house of secrets. But the house remembers. Has he uncovered a truth long buried, or invited something unspeakable into our world?


    “It’s incredibly exciting to have the opportunity to produce an event on such historic grounds,” says Brett Bertolino, Thirteenth Floor’s Director of Special Projects, “The lore of this property has given us so much to work with, and we look forward not only to creating a memorable experience for attendees this fall, but also to creating San Jose’s newest Halloween tradition.” This event will debut three main haunted attractions, theatrical experiences, themed food and beverage offerings, and more. New paths and access to never-before-used spaces will create an unforgettable evening of immersive entertainment. Running select nights from September 26 through November 1st, Festival Fright Nights at Winchester Mystery House is anticipated to become the premier Halloween destination in the South Bay.


    To be the first to know about event information, early access to tickets, and more, visitwww.festivalfrightnights.com. Festival Fright Nights at Winchester Mystery House is located at 525 S. Winchester Blvd., San Jose, CA 95128.
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    Halloween Horror Nights Resurrects the Infamous Jason Voorhees in an All-New Haunted House "Jason Universe”

    ​Halloween Horror Nights Resurrects the Infamous Jason Voorhees in an All-New Haunted House, “Jason Universe,” Celebrating the Legacy of One of the Most Notorious Killers in Cinematic History,
    at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood This Fall

    Click Here to Purchase Tickets
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    Orlando, Fla., Universal City, Calif. (June 13, 2025) – Halloween Horror Nights gives rise to horror movie icon Jason from the infamous Friday the 13th films in the all-original haunted house, “Jason Universe,” which takes guests back to the summer camp where the gruesome legend was born. The reckoning begins on Friday, August 29 at Universal Orlando Resort and Thursday, September 4 at Universal Studios Hollywood
    For 45 years, Jason has tormented audiences worldwide and is considered one of the most notorious villains in cinematic history. This fall, the twisted, creative minds behind Halloween Horror Nights pay homage to the machete-wielding slasher in a horrifying haunted house that re-awakens the legend to terrify old and new fans alike.
     
    “Jason Universe” will take Halloween Horror Nights guests on a vengeance tour throughout the summer camp to see where it all began, from the creaking floorboards of Jason’s ramshackle cabin to the decaying main lodge and the eerie forest that offers no refuge for his victims. Around every corner, fans will be inundated with infamous killer moments from Jason’s heinous homicidal career as he taunts and stalks his victims who learn too late that the legend is real.
     
    Guests can purchase tickets and event-inclusive vacation packages for Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights, which will run 48 select nights from August 29 through November 2, and feature 10 terrifying haunted houses, scare zones, live shows and more. Products on-sale now include single-night tickets and event upgrades such as Halloween Horror Nights Express Passes, the R.I.P Tour and the Behind the Screams: Unmasking the Horror Tour. Guests can also stay, scream and save up to $200 on a special vacation package that includes hotel accommodations, one-night admission to Halloween Horror Nights, daytime admission to enjoy Universal’s theme parks – including the all-new Universal Epic Universe theme park, exclusive benefits and more (package savings vary based on length of stay). For additional details on all available products, click here. 
     
    A variety of Halloween Horror Nights ticket options for Universal Studios Hollywood, which runs select nights from September 4 through November 2, are now available, including General Admission, Universal Express, After 2 P.M. Day/Night, the Early Access Ticket, which provides entry to select haunted houses beginning at 5:30 p.m. (subject to change), the R.I.P. Tour and popular passes, Frequent Fear Pass and Ultimate Fear Pass, which enable guests to experience the scares again and again. Click here to purchase tickets and for Terms and Conditions.
     
    Available now at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood, fans can collect new merchandise and limited release items, including a t-shirt and camping mug, inspired by the “Jason Universe” haunted house. Additionally, a new graphic puzzle piece for “Jason Universe” is available to fit into the collectible Halloween Horror Nights frame. The pieces from this year’s killer line-up will come together to create a framed mural within the frame. Beginning Saturday, June 14, fans also can purchase Halloween Horror Nights items online at Shop.UniversalOrlando.com.
     
    Additional event details, including new haunted houses coming to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, will be revealed soon.
     
    For a deeper dive into the scares, check out the Discover Universal Blog. For more information and to purchase tickets to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com/Halloween and at Universal Orlando, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com/Halloween.
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    DC Heroes and Villains Fest to transform Magic Mountain into Gotham City, June 20-July 26

    DC Heroes and Villains Fest transforms Six Flags Magic Mountain
    into a Gotham City experience this summer
     
    DC Universe Themed Area at Six Flags Magic Mountain Comes to Life
    with Action, Music and Theatrical Spectacle on Friday and Saturday Nights June 20 – July 26
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    ​LOS ANGELES - June 9, 2025 – Six Flags Magic Mountain, the undisputed Thrill Capital of the World, welcomes guests to the ultimate battle between good and evil as DC Heroes and Villains Fest brings the world of Gotham City to life in an all-out theatrical adventure. From Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences and Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the event is a large-scale experience that brings the world of DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains to life with exceptional production design and the pulse of a live festival.

    Set across a full evening timeline on Fridays and Saturdays, June 20 – July 26, the fest unfolds as a real-world, interactive story that surrounds guests with live-action moments, stunts, music, comedy and crowd-powered theatrics.

    To start the night, Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman and Robin of the Justice League arrive in heroic fashion, only to have their celebration hijacked by a full-scale villain breakout orchestrated by Lex Luthor and carried out by The Joker, Harley Quinn and Catwoman. Guests become citizens of Gotham, caught in the middle as villains unleash chaos through villainous music shows, engaging themed dance parties, midway madness, and surprises throughout —each element seamlessly advancing the unfolding story. 
     
    The event features multiple segments brought to life with a full cast and crew of actors, stunt professionals, dancers, technicians and effects teams. Every performance is an invitation for the audience to participate, cheer, dance and choose a side—hero or villain.
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    With Six Flags’ world-class parks as the stage, DC’s legendary Super Heroes and Super-Villains driving the experience, the festival will engage fans of all ages in an unforgettable adventure.
     
    Taking place in the DC Universe themed area, one of the park’s most popular areas, DC Heroes and Villains Fest is the ultimate destination for thrill-seekers and DC fans alike, featuring themed music, food and drinks and entertainment; the opportunity to meet a lineup of exclusive DC characters; an unprecedented lineup of thrilling DC-themed rides and attractions; and much more. For a full list of events within the fest, please visit the website https://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain/events/dc-heroes-and-villains-fest. Showtimes will be available on the Six Flags mobile app.
     
    DC Heroes and Villains Fest is included with general park admission, season pass and memberships. For information on all events at Six Flags Magic Mountain, including DC Heroes and Villains Fest, visit sixflags.com/magicmountain/events.
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    Prime Video’s Hit Series “Fallout" Blasts Its Way into Halloween Horror Nights

    Prime Video’s Hit Series “Fallout" Blasts Its Way into Halloween Horror Nights  
    with All-New Haunted Houses at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort
     
    Based on the Global Hit Show and Video Game Franchise, Fans Will Encounter the
    Horrors of a Post-Apocalyptic Wasteland for the First Time at Halloween Horror Nights
     
    Tickets Are Now on Sale at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort
     
    Click Here to Purchase Tickets
    Universal City, Calif., Orlando, Fla. (June 5, 2025) – For the first time ever, horror fans will step into the post-apocalyptic wasteland of Prime Video’s “Fallout,” in an all-new terrifying haunted house at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights. The unimaginable terror becomes a reality starting Friday, August 29 at Universal Orlando Resort and Thursday, September 4 at Universal Studios Hollywood.
     
    Based on the award-winning global video game franchise from Bethesda Game Studios, “Fallout” was a critically acclaimed hit with audiences worldwide when it debuted on Prime Video in 2024. The cinematic series is set in the year 2296, two hundred years after a nuclear war destroyed civilization. All that is left is an eradicated and highly violent hellscape known as The Wasteland crawling with mutated animals and creatures, while gentle citizens take refuge underground in luxury fallout shelters known as Vaults.
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    In this terrifying haunted house, fans will encounter iconic scenes and characters that will put them into the frightening action of the popular series. The journey begins beneath the surface in Vault 33, where guests follow vault-dweller Lucy MacLean as she escapes a bloody massacre, only to discover an evil hidden secret. From there, visitors venture to the surface, where they must dodge attacks from Scavengers and Raiders, desperate survivors who will do anything to remain alive, as well as mutated cockroaches known as RAD Roaches. As guests travel through the hellish Wasteland, they will go through iconic locations like the Super Duper Mart and encounter The Ghoul, an ageless bounty hunter who has endured radiation exposure for centuries. Additionally, they will come face-to-face with a young squire named Maximus and gaze in awe at his T-60 armor. With frightful terrors at every turn of the eerily authentic haunted house, fans will question if they can ever escape the horrors of The Wasteland.
     
    Guests can now purchase tickets and event-inclusive vacation packages for Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights, which will run 48 select nights from August 29 through November 2 and feature 10 terrifying haunted houses, scare zones, live shows and more. Products on-sale now include single-night tickets and event upgrades such as Halloween Horror Nights Express Passes – which allow guests to skip the regular lines one time at haunted houses and participating attractions; the R.I.P Tour - which provides priority V.I.P. entry to the haunted houses; and the Behind the Screams: Unmasking the Horror Tour that offers a glimpse into how the scares are brought to life via a daytime, lights-on journey through select haunted houses. Fans can also get an early start by adding the Scream Early ticket to their Halloween Horror Nights admission, which gives them access to Universal Studios Florida starting at 3 p.m.; or stay, scream and save up to $200 on a special vacation package that includes hotel accommodations just minutes away from the haunts, one-night admission to Halloween Horror Nights plus access to a dedicated gate for entry into the event, daytime admission to enjoy Universal’s theme parks – including the all-new Universal Epic Universe theme park, exclusive benefits and more (package savings vary based on length of stay). For additional details on these products, click here. 
     
    Plus, Premium Scream Night returns to Universal Orlando for one night only on Thursday, August 28, giving fans the opportunity to be one of the first to experience this year’s scares during a limited-capacity event that includes access to everything they love about Halloween Horror Nights, plus shorter wait times, a selection of all-you-care-to-enjoy food items and more.
     
    A variety of Halloween Horror Nights ticket options for Universal Studios Hollywood are now available, including General Admission, Universal Express, After 2 P.M. Day/Night, the Early Access Ticket, which provides entry to select haunted houses beginning at 5:30 p.m. (subject to change), in advance of the scheduled 7:00 p.m. event opening time, the premium R.I.P. Tour and popular passes, Frequent Fear Pass and Ultimate Fear Pass, which enable guests to experience the scares again and again. Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood will run select nights from September 4 to November 2. Click here to purchase tickets and for Terms and Conditions.
     
    This year’s Halloween Horror Nights unveils all-new merchandise collections with limited release products inspired by the “Fallout” haunted house, including a t-shirt and tumbler available now at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood. Additionally, fans can purchase and collect graphic puzzle pieces inspired by new haunted houses that fit into a collectible frame. All the pieces will come together to create a framed mural that showcases highlights from this year’s killer lineup.
     
    Additional event details, including new haunted houses coming to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, will be revealed soon.
     
    For a deeper dive into the scares, check out the Discover Universal Blog. For more information and to purchase tickets to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com/Halloween and at Universal Orlando, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com/Halloween.