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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 Passes Now on Sale!  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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6/18/2025 0 Comments Legendary Icons Awaken as Universal Horror Unleashed Reveals Additional Details About Universal Monsters Haunted HouseLEGENDARY ICONS AWAKEN AS UNIVERSAL HORROR UNLEASHED REVEALS ADDITIONAL DETAILS ABOUT UNIVERSAL MONSTERS HAUNTED HOUSE  Get a Glimpse of the Terror That Awaits LAS VEGAS (June 18, 2025) – Cinema's most feared icons will rise from the shadows as Universal Horror Unleashed unveils additional details of the iconic Universal Monsters haunted house, alongside the gothic Dead Storage themed area and The Boiler, a twisted cocktail bar where the machinery isn’t the only thing alive. Together, these experiences bring new dimensions of spine-tingling entertainment to Universal Destinations & Experiences’ first-ever year-round horror destination, opening its doors in Las Vegas on August 14. Horror's most emblematic icons await in the Universal Monsters haunted house, where the cinematic legends have broken free from the silver screen to stalk unwitting victims. Guests will pass through the crumbling mausoleum of famed monster hunter Van Helsing and into the cursed domains of creatures that defined the genre. From the shadowy halls of Castle Dracula, to the sandy tombs guarded by The Mummy, to the crackling lab where Frankenstein and The Bride still draw breath – this haunted house resurrects the most legendary monsters of all time in one continuous nightmare. Prior to entering Van Helsing’s realm, guests will be submerged into monstrous tales and face chilling stunts and interactions in Dead Storage, one of the themed areas within the abandoned production warehouse. Echoing the grandiosity of Universal’s earliest horror productions, Dead Storage will envelop guests in a shadow-filled sanctuary with forgotten set pieces and eerie relics that have been reclaimed by night-dwelling creatures – vampires, a werewolf in mid-transformation, and others that emerge without warning. Lurking past Dead Storage lies The Boiler bar, a looming mechanical beast pulsing with heat and menace. Nestled at the heart of the venue where multiple horror zones converge, The Boiler is equal parts hellish spectacle and welcome reprieve, offering guests a perfect vantage point for those seeking momentary respite while remaining immersed in the action, enjoying craft cocktails underneath a monstrous flaming machine. Located at the AREA15 District in Las Vegas, Universal Horror Unleashed is Universal Destinations & Experiences’ first-ever, year-round horror experience, set to open on August 14. The nightmarish spectacle features four themed immersive areas set in an abandoned production warehouse, plus four terrifying haunted houses: Universal Monsters, Blumhouse’s The Exorcist: Believer; Texas Chainsaw Massacre; and Scarecrow: The Reaping. The horror extends to the food and beverage offerings, with themed bars and food locations serving craft cocktails and themed bites in select areas, and a retail location with unique collectible merchandise and more. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at UniversalHorrorUnleashed.com Universal Destinations & Experiences will continue to share more details for Universal Horror Unleashed in the months ahead. For the latest information, visit UniversalHorrorUnleashed.com or follow on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok or YouTube. 6/14/2025 0 Comments Winchester Mystery House and Thirteenth Floor Announce Major Halloween PartnershipWINCHESTER MYSTERY HOUSE DEBUTS BRAND NEW HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE: FESTIVAL FRIGHT NIGHTS The Historic Estate Transforms Into A Full-Property Haunted Experience This Fall  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. 6/13/2025 0 Comments 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  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. 6/9/2025 0 Comments DC Heroes and Villains Fest to transform Magic Mountain into Gotham City, June 20-July 26DC 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  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. 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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