10 Frightful Experiences at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights 2025

The opening night event for the highly anticipated Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood was on Thursday, September 4, featuring an all-star red carpet event. This popular seasonal evening experience unearths 8 all-new and returning haunted houses, plus an array of frightening scare zones, the the return of the popular Terror Tram ride and walking tour.

Upon entering the gates, a troop of“Chainsaw Clownz,” confront guests in the entrance scare zone. They continue to terrify guests during Halloween Horror Nights from September 5-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-28; October 2-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-31; November 1-2, 2025.

Some of the stars walking on the red carpet included Slash; Terrifier’s Damien Leone (director/writer), David Howard Thornton (Art the Clown), Samantha Scaffidi, Jenna Kanell, Chris Jericho, Jason Patric, Clint Howard, Elliott Fullam, Lauren LaVera, Antonella Rose, Alexa Blair, Amelie McLain; Piper Rubio and Kellan Goff (Five Nights at Freddy’s); Aaron Moten, Kyle MacLachlan, Moises Arias and Johnny Pemberton of “Fallen;” Black Phone’s Miguel Mora, Madeline McGraw and Arianna Rivas; Oliver Robins (Poltergeist); Judie Aronson (Friday the 13th); Violet McGraw (M3GAN); Julia Butters (Freakier Friday); Tom Sandoval (“Vanderpump Rules”); Jaime Camil (The Bad Guys 2); Ken Marino (“The Residence”); Cody Saintgnue (“Teen Wolf”); Ryan Colt Levy (voice of “Chainsaw Man”); Joe Bishara (Insidious: The Red Door); producer James Wan (M3GAN; Insidious); Madison Lawlor and Orion Smith from The Conjuring: Last Rites; WWE Announcer Mike Rome; Mary Elizabeth Ellis (A Man Inside); Emily Alyn Lind, Ashley Benson and Sadie Stanley of Pretty Babies.

Get your steps walking through these 10 'Must-See" Frightful experiences this year at Universal Studios Hollywood:

1. The big buzz this year is “Terrifier,” inspired by the slasher film franchise that brings the twisted world of Art the Clown to life. Not only will you get slightly wet, you also will experience an unpleasant odor in the "Naughty Potty."

2. “Poltergeist, based on Amazon MGM Studios’ supernatural cult horror classic, will bring guests “into the light,” while walking through the house. Enormous spirits devour those stuck inside.

3. “Fallout” will take guests into the post-apocalyptic wasteland of Prime Video’s critically acclaimed series.

4. “Monstruos 3: The Ghosts of Latin America,” the final chapter where three ghostly legends of Latin America await.

5. “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” based on Blumhouse’s hit movie where nothing is as it seems at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria. Walk though the kitchen in utter chaos.

6. “Scarecrow: Music by SLASH” puts retribution at the forefront in which Mother Nature seeks vengeance on the homesteaders for their sins of the past that will be carried out by farmland scarecrows. SLASH’s original score will deliver an unnerving sense of fear as guests navigate the ominous corridors of the haunted house.

7. “Terror Tram: Enter the Blumhouse” enables guests to disembark the Studio Tour tram and set off on foot to encounter some of the most iconic villains from Blumhouse’s popular horror franchises over the past 15 years.

8. “The Purge: Dangerous Waters,” a live stunt show that takes visitors on a fiery, rock-fueled adventure while they fight to survive the night.
9. “Chainsaw Man: The Chaos,” an all-original horror anime short film from Universal Studios Japan and based on the popular Japanese manga and anime series, makes its Hollywood debut exclusively at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights within the DreamWorks Theatre.

10. “Noche de Brujuas,” a scare zone that extends the terror from “Monstruos 3: The Ghosts of Latin America.”

A variety of tickets are available for sale. Click here to purchase the following tickets:

• General Admission: general admission ticket to Halloween Horror Nights
• Universal Express: One-time (per day) express access to each participating haunted house, ride and attraction. Does not include early event access.
• Universal Express Unlimited: Unlimited express access (per day) to each participating haunted house, ride and attraction. Does not include early event access.
• Frequent Fear Pass: Experience up to 33 nights (based on your selected first visit date during purchase) of General Admission to this year’s event. Valid on select nights only; blackout dates apply. Does not include early event access.
• Ultimate Fear Pass: Experience the scares over and over for up to all event nights (based on selected first visit date during purchase). No blackout dates on return visits. Does not include early event access.
• After 2 PM Day/Night: Daytime General Admission to the Theme Park after 2:00 p.m. and same day evening General Admission to Halloween Horror Nights.
• Early Access Ticket: Early access, beginning at 5:30 p.m.(subject to change) to select haunted houses prior to event opening. A Halloween Horror Nights admission ticket must be purchased separately.
• R.I.P. Tour: Enjoy V.I.P treatment with an evening of first-class horror, expert shared guided tour of the haunted house, exclusive experiences along the way and a gourmet dinner.
• Pass Member Special Pricing: Platinum Annual Pass Members can reserve their complimentary Halloween Horror Nights General Admission ticket, select nights apply.