Evil Dead Burn*
Inspired by the iconic Evil Dead franchise’s latest installment, Evil Dead Burn, the haunted house will take guests on a terrifying firsthand journey through the film’s most frightening moments that begin at the Price family’s secluded vacation home in the woods. The nightmare grows more and more fierce as guests venture through the haunted house, encountering ferocious Deadites around every turn before succumbing to the evil forces themselves.

Jack and Oddfellow: Chaos & Control (original content haunted house)
Dr. Oddfellow guides guests through Jack the Clown’s twisted origin story until Jack interrupts – ultimately taking over and sparking a fierce battle between them. After realizing they are more powerful together, Jack and Oddfellow form an uneasy alliance…for the season…and now set out to wreak havoc amongst guests.  

INVASION: Alien Abduction (original content haunted house)
Guests witness a terrifying encounter with an aggressive, unseen alien craft that has abducted a family and its livestock from a remote homestead…and is now plotting to tear everyone apart.

H.R. Bloodengutz Presents: A Halloween Fright-Tacular! (original content haunted house)
Fan-favorite creature feature host, Larry Kurtzberg (better known as H.R. Bloodengutz), returns in this all-new haunted house. After his descension into violent madness where he tortured his crew when his show was canceled (as featured in HHN 21), H.R. Bloodengutz has escaped from prison to return to WKNB Television Station for a final Halloween Special of gruesome proportions.

MADLANDS: Caged Cannibals (original content haunted house)
Guests will navigate a post-apocalyptic wasteland where almost all life is nearly extinct, causing humans to feast on each other for survival. As guests try to seek shelter in the ruins of an old zoo, they find they’re not alone when a tribe of predatory cannibals set out to make them their prey.
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Cybergoria (original content haunted house)
Set thousands of years in the future, guests enter a cold, dead world where humans have awaken from a cryo-sleep to find that the machines built to make them immortal and invincible have been harvesting human flesh and replacing with synthetic parts.

4 SCARE ZONES (* notates scare zone also featured at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights)

Fortnitemares*
Guests will “drop in” to the world of Fortnitemares, featuring ever-evolving and high-stakes environments as they entera Halloween-inspired living battleground overcome with a threatening force. Throughout the scare zone, fans will encounter the Battle Bus along with familiar Fortnitemares characters – plus a few new additions exclusive to Halloween Horror Nights – as they work to escape and claim victory.

Infernal Carnival of Nightmares
The ringmasters of horror, Jack and Dr. Oddfellow, invite guests to step right up and see what horrors hide beyond the gates at a sinister spectacle decades in the making. 

Downtown Clowntown
When the Infernal Carnival of Nightmares rolls into the streets of New York, a troupe of maniacal clowns take over the city and convert it into Downtown Clowntown in honor of Jack. As guests weave through each borough, they will encounter a variety of clowns of different kinds and origins, including the Killer Klowns from Outer Space and Art the Clown. They all share one common goal – fill their streets with laughter and screams.
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Sideshow of Decay
Within the Infernal Carnival lies a junkyard of discarded relics where Cindy Caine (daughter of legendary icon, The Caretaker), with the aid of Dr. Oddfellow, has opened a portal to resurrect decayed nightmares from the past and unleash them into our world. As guests witness these horrors emerge from the darkness, Cindy commands this grotesque spectacle, transforming the junkyard into a twisted sideshow that celebrates her long-awaited rise. Her time has come…

“Stranger Things Return to Hawkins” Lagoon Show 
An all-new nighttime lagoon show honoring the legacy of Stranger Things will debut at Universal Orlando’s event, bringing the global phenomenon to life in a spectacular new way. Featuring beloved scenes from the series projected across towering water screens, dynamic lighting effects and immersive audio — including fan-favorite music from the series— this experience will take guests on an emotional journey in celebration of the series’ 10th anniversary. 
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Nightmare Fuel: Blood Noir
Guests will embark on a dark musical journey and resist temptation as death-defying stunts lure them deeper into a vampire-ridden metropolis.

Click the links below to view details of each event. 

Here is where you can find us at various haunts. If you see us, please say hi! 

This is subject to (and definitely WILL) change. 

• 9/3 - HHN Hollywood
• 9/6 - HHN Hollywood (early entry)
• 9/10 - HHN Hollywood (late)
• 9/12 - HHN Hollywood (early entry and tour)
• 9/17 - Knott's Scary Farm
• 9/18 - Disneyland and Knott's Scary Farm
• 9/19 - Six Flags Magic Mountain Fright Fest 
• 9/25 - LA Haunted Hayride 
• 9/27 - Queen Mary's Dark Harbor 
• 10/8 - Zombie Joe's Urban Death Tour of Terror - HHN Hollywood 
• 10/16 - Santa Clarita Valley Haunts - Fright Fest
• 10/18 - Burbank Haunts - HHN Hollywood
• 10/21 - Universal Orlando - HHN Orlando
• 10/23 - Universal Orlando/ Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend Expo
• 10/23 - Wine and Dine 5k - Busch Gardens Tampa
• 10/24 - Wine and Dine 10k - Universal Orlando
• 10/25 - Wine and Dine Half Marathon - Epcot After Party
• 10/26 - SeaWorld Orlando - Howl-O-Scream Orlando
• 10/31 - Knott's Scary Farm
• 11/1 - HHN Hollywood 

Click the images below to learn more about some of the iconic IP's coming to Halloween events this season. 

This year we thought we'd share some of our favorite Halloween videos from the last few years!

You can find all of our Halloween videos here, some going back to 2008!! 

​Happy Hauntings!! 

Tuesday night we were invited out to Knott's Berry Farm for this years Nightmares Revealed event, where they unveil everything we can expect for Knott's Scary Farm 2026. 

Included with this years announcements were two brand new mazes (replacing Mesmer and Grimoire), an updated Carnevil scare zone (Mesmer isn't completely gone), new shows, new food, new merch, and more! 

Let's dive into this years event! Click here for the press release from Knott's detailing everything at this years event. 

​Let's head into the fog! 

I was very happy to have my dear friend Albert accompanying me Tuesday night because I could never get the pictures he gets. 

So safe to say, the good pictures in this update are Albert's. The rest are mine. It'll be pretty easy to tell. 

Please make sure you give Albert's Instagram page Hauntphotoblography a follow for all of the excellent Haunt Photo goodness. Remember, always give credit! 

After the announcement we found ourselves behind and on-stage at the Walter Knott Theater for the media reception. We got to check out all of the tasty treats and merchandise for this years event. And ran into some old friends. 

That's going to wrap it up for our coverage of this years Nightmares Revealed event. Hope you enjoyed a look at our evening and are ready for Scary Farm 2026!

​We'll see you in the fog! 

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – August 17, 2026 – SCarowinds is adding eight new terrifying experiences this year. Now with a total of 17 haunted attractions, the Carolinas’ largest Halloween event is bigger than ever, with one of the most robust attraction offerings in SCarowinds’ 26-year history.

Headlining this season’s new attractions, SCarowinds will debut Jason: Blood Reign, featuring one of horror’s most iconic villains, Jason Voorhees. This is the second SCarowinds attraction to feature a blockbuster horror movie franchise, following last season’s addition of The Conjuring: Beyond Fear that will return this season. 

“As SCarowinds continues to evolve, our team is always finding new ways to elevate the fear and adrenaline that have made this event so popular,” said Matt Riggle, entertainment manager. “With the addition of eight new experiences, this is one of our most ambitious seasons yet. From the addition of Jason: Blood Reign to new scare zones, entertainment and immersive experiences throughout the park, guests will discover fresh scares around every corner and leave with lasting memories and haunting nightmares.”

SCarowinds will be on select nights from Sept. 11 through Nov. 1. Fall tickets are now on sale. 

What’s New at SCarowinds

Jason: Blood Reign is SCarowinds newest haunted maze and it one of the most elaborate and immersive attractions to debut. Brave guests should ignore every warning and step into the dark woods surrounding the legendary summer camp as they retrace the blood-soaked events that made Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th the most feared slasher ever. 
 
With more new experiences than ever before, the SCarowinds 2026 lineup will feature a total of six haunted mazes, five scare zones, six live shows and the park's collection of thrill rides. The eight new experiences include:

• Jason: Blood Reign (Haunted Maze)
• Carnevil (Scare Zone) 
• Lost Souls (Scare Zone) 
• Restricted (Scare Zone) 
• The Resurgence (Opening Show) 
• Blade Drummers (Show) 
• Sinister Slide Squad (Show) 
• Incantations with the Enchantress (Show) 

Admission to SCarowinds includes all rides, live shows, scare zones, street entertainment and daytime events like Tricks Treats and Oktoberfest. Guests will need to purchase a Haunted Attraction Pass for entry into haunted mazes. The Conjuring: Beyond Fear is a SCREAMium attraction and requires a reservation and is not included with park admission or a Haunted Attraction Pass. Reservations can be made at scarowinds.com/conjuring.
 
The park is currently hiring for the fall season, with a variety of openings throughout the park, including scare actors, makeup artists, ride operators and more. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit Carowinds.jobs to apply.  
 
Unlimited Visits at the Lowest Price - 2027 Season Passes Now On Sale
Carowinds is currently offering its lowest price on 2027 Season Passes this year and next, including regional access to multiple parks like Six Flags Over Georgia and Kings Dominion with just one pass. 2027 Passholders gain free access to 2026 Halloween and winter holiday events, plus the entire 2027 season for the debut of Carowinds’ new record-breaking super flume, Rip Roarin’ Falls. Additional benefits include:

• Free parking 
• All renewing season passholders and new members will receive one bonus 2026 bring-a-friend-for-free ticket
• Prestige season passholders and new Prestige members will receive a $20 in-park credit 

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 Guests must purchase by Sept. 7, 2026, to receive these offers. 
 
For more information on 2027 Season Passes or to plan your visit to SCarowinds, please visit carowinds.com. 
 
About Carowinds
Carowinds, a 400-acre amusement park located on the North Carolina-South Carolina state line, is home to top-rated roller coasters, including Fury 325, the world's tallest and fastest giga coaster, as well as more than 58 rides, attractions and live stage shows. Carolina Harbor, a 26-acre water park, features a variety of water slides, wave pools, large play structures and a three-acre children’s play area. Carowinds Camp Wilderness and SpringHill Suites by Marriott at Carowinds are guest accommodations located on-site. 
About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
We are North America’s largest regional amusement-resort enterprise. The Company operates a premier portfolio of 20 amusement parks, 14 water parks, and nine resort properties across 13 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico, as well as an amusement park in Saudi Arabia. Focused on its purpose of creating FUN, thrills, and a lifetime of memories, Six Flags provides immersive entertainment to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, and thrilling water parks powered by beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes®, DC Comics®, and PEANUTS®.
ABOUT HORROR, INC.
Horror, Inc., the creators of the FRIDAY THE 13TH franchise, launched the Jason Universe in 2024 to usher in an era of expansion. Under the decades-long leadership of the Barsamian family, Horror, Inc. is currently developing a slate of new projects including the upcoming A24 prequel series “Crystal Lake” set to premiere on Peacock and Sky. “Friday the 13th” premiered in theaters May 9, 1980, and went on to spawn 11 additional films, along with a television series, video games, comic books, collectibles, apparel and more over the next four decades. As Jason became a household name, the franchise evolved into one of the most prolific and successful horror franchises of all time. For the latest news and information on upcoming launches, follow @JasonUniverse13 on social media and visit JasonUniverse.com.
     
ABOUT JASON UNIVERSE
Jason Universe, owned by Horror, Inc., kicks off an era of expansion for the FRIDAY THE 13TH franchise to give fans new entertainment, gaming, immersive experiences, merchandise and more for years to come.  In celebration of the 45th anniversary, Jason Universe partnered with Universal Halloween Horror Nights, Call of Duty, Fortnite, San Diego Comic-Con, Mike P. Nelson, Greg Nicotero, Harry Manfredini and many more throughout 2025 to surprise fans with terrifying and thrilling new experiences. Upcoming projects announced to date include A24’s prequel series “Crystal Lake” premiering on Peacock and Sky.  For the latest news and information on upcoming launches, follow @JasonUniverse13 on social media.

​GURNEE, Ill. — Aug. 17, 2026 — Six Flags Great America today announced the return of Fright Fest, celebrating 35 years of screams, scares and Halloween thrills. As the park's premier fall event, Fright Fest transforms the park after dark with pulse-pounding rides, immersive haunted attractions, roaming monsters and electrifying live entertainment, creating a one-of-a-kind Halloween experience unlike anything else in the area.
 
Returning select nights from Sept. 19 through Nov. 1, Fright Fest will unleash five haunted mazes, seven scare zones and a lineup of fan-favorite and all-new entertainment experiences. From legendary horror franchises to original nightmares, this season promises more ways than ever to get scared.
 
Haunted Mazes
Brave guests can test their courage inside five haunted mazes, where terrifying creatures, dark corridors and chilling surprises lurk around every corner. This year's lineup introduces two all-new haunted experiences, joining returning fan favorites to create Fright Fest's most intense collection of mazes yet.

• NEW! Blair Witch: No Signal: Step into the legend of The Blair Witch Project and venture deep into the mysteries of the Black Hills Forest. In near-total darkness, you’ll navigate environments inspired by the world of the franchise, including winding trails, abandoned camps, eerie ritual sites, and the infamous Rustin Parr House as the forest itself seems to close in. Reality unravels within — experience Blair Witch: No Signal.
• NEW! Nightmares: Deepest fears become reality in Nightmares, as you journey through a series of terrifying dreamscapes filled with twisted clowns, crawling spiders, disorienting illusions, deranged doctors, and scenes of brutal carnage. Every room brings a new terror and every step goes deeper into the unknown. The only way out is surviving the nightmare.
• The Conjuring Universe: Based on New Line Cinema's iconic horror franchise: enter the Warrens' occult museum where cursed artifacts awaken ancient evil. Face Annabelle’s malevolent stare, flee the Nun’s unholy presence, and survive the Perron farmhouse's demonic forces. Investigate the horror at Six Flags Great America.
• SAW: Legacy of Terror: Welcome to the ultimate trial of survival in SAW: LEGACY OF TERROR. Plunge into the depths of Jigsaw’s twisted mind as you traverse iconic scenes inspired by the SAW films. Think you can escape some of John Kramer’s most diabolical contraptions before time runs out?

 
Rounding out the lineup is The Estate at Wretched Meadows, delivering the immersive storytelling, eerie environments and terrifying encounters that have made it a longtime Fright Fest favorite.
 
Necropolis Returns
Headlining this year's scare zone lineup is the long-awaited return of Necropolis, a fan-favorite scare zone making its first appearance since 2014. Revived exclusively as part of Six Flags Great America's 50th Anniversary season, the legendary city of the dead once again rises from the shadows, bringing undead inhabitants, eerie encounters and a wave of nostalgia for longtime Fright Fest fans. After more than a decade away, the resurrection of Necropolis stands as one of the most anticipated additions to this year's event.
 
Necropolis joins six additional scare zones to deliver nonstop scares throughout the night.
 
Live Entertainment
When screams take a break, entertainment takes center stage. Returning favorites include “The Uprising: Nightly Call of the Dead,” “The Ringmaster's Cabaret” and “Love at First Fright,” continuing traditions that have become synonymous with Fright Fest.
 
This year also introduces two all-new productions, bringing fresh energy, music and storytelling to the event:

• NEW! “Masquer-RAVE:” Witchie's story isn't over yet. After her dramatic demise in “Love at First Fright,” she returns to haunt the space between the living and the dead in “Masquer-RAVE.”
• NEW! “The Velvet Quarter:” Guests can step through the hidden doors of “The Velvet Quarter” and discover a sophisticated acoustic escape tucked away from the madness of Fright Fest. This experience transforms modern pop, rock, and hip-hop hits into sultry jazz, smoky blues and timeless swing. It’s a hauntingly stylish nightcap unlike anything else in the park.

 
From high-energy productions and musical spectacles to haunting performances and fan-favorite traditions, Fright Fest's entertainment lineup delivers unforgettable moments after the sun goes down.
 
Guests can also experience many of the park's world-class rides and roller coasters under the cover of darkness, including the record-breaking Wrath of Rakshasa, towering Goliath and fan-favorite Raging Bull, adding an extra level of excitement and adrenaline to every Fright Fest visit.
 
Family-Friendly Fun Returns with Tricks and Treats
While Fright Fest brings the scares after dark, younger guests and families can experience the lighter side of Halloween during Tricks and Treats, a daytime celebration filled with festive décor, seasonal treats, family-friendly entertainment and interactive activities throughout the park.
 
Tricks and Treats runs Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 19 through Nov. 1. Details on the 2026 lineup, including fall activities, live entertainment and seasonal experiences, will be announced at a later date.
 
Raise a Stein at Oktoberfest
Guests can also celebrate the flavors of fall during Oktoberfest, featuring seasonal food and beverage offerings, specialty brews and German-inspired favorites. Whether fueling up before a night of scares or enjoying a crisp autumn afternoon at the park, Oktoberfest serves up the perfect taste of the season.
 
Oktoberfest takes place select days Sept. 19 through Nov. 1.
 
The best way to experience Fright Fest, Tricks and Treats, and Oktoberfest is with a 2027 Gold Pass, available at the lowest price this year and next. For as low as $85, Passholders enjoy unlimited visits the rest of this year and all of 2027 to Six Flags Great America and access to regional parks like Cedar Point and Kings Island. The 2027 Gold Pass is the best way to experience Camp Timber Trail, the park's new-in-2027 family adventure featuring nine attractions, including Sky Hawk, the Midwest’s longest, tallest and fastest suspended family coaster.
 
For more information on Fright Fest and 2027 Season Passes, visit sixflags.com/greatamerica.
 

About Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor Chicago
Six Flags Great America is a 300-acre theme park located between Chicago and Milwaukee. The park offers endless thrills for the entire family with 17 heart-pounding roller coasters, spectacular shows featuring world-class entertainers, and three children's themed areas. Hurricane Harbor Chicago, the 20-acre waterpark, offers fun in the summer sun for the entire family with 25 splash-filled attractions, including the world’s tallest water coaster, thrilling water slides and kids’ splash pads.

About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
We are North America’s largest regional amusement-resort enterprise. The Company operates a premier portfolio of 20 amusement parks, 14 water parks, and nine resort properties across 13 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico, as well as an amusement park in Saudi Arabia. Focused on its purpose of creating FUN, thrills, and a lifetime of memories, Six Flags provides immersive entertainment to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, and thrilling water parks powered by beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes®, DC Comics®, and PEANUTS®.