Halloween Horror Nights Release Full 2022 Line-Up

Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City, CA

The SoCal haunt floodgates have opened this week, as we’re getting more and more big announcements rolling out! After Knott’s set their complete 2022 Scary Farm offerings in stone earlier this week, Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood has followed with their full reveal!

On the maze front, the Scarecrow: The Reaping maze featured at Midsummer Scream a few weeks ago and Universal Horror Hotel, which was teased but not formally announced at Midsummer Scream, were made official. These two will be located in the Curious George Structure (accessed behind the Wizarding World of Harry Potter) and the former location of the Walking Dead maze, respectively. Joining them is a third original maze—er, haunted house—La Llorona: The Weeping Woman, a return of the very popular 2012 HHN maze, which will be located in the Parisian Courtyard. We love that HHN Hollywood is pushing to create more non-IP products, similar to Orlando, after so many years of basing their mazes/houses after movies and franchises. Even this year’s Universal Monsters: Legends Collide house (located behind Revenge of the Mummy)—though based on the oldest IP of them all—features an original story.

(Image courtesy of Universal Studios Hollywood.)

In addition to the above four, Killer Klowns from Outer Space will return as another haunted house, located behind Soundstage 29. Presumably, it will be similar to the 2019 version. Rounding out the line-up is The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare (located inside Soundstage 29, next to the Transformers ride), a new Horrors of Blumhouse walkthrough (Waterworld queue) , and Halloween (Curious George Structure), patterned solely after the original movie .

The Terror Tram theme has also been announced, mixing Jordan Peele’s Nope and Us. Us was a creative and creepy maze at Horror Nights in 2019, and Nope will no doubt make use of Universal Studio’s recent Jupiter’s Claim addition to the Studio Tram tour. This seems like a nice change of pace in a Horror Nights line-up that might be the most diverse ever.

Three scare zones will terrify guests again this year, all on the Upper Lot. The entranceway will feature Clownsawz, which makes unabashed use of Universal’s love of chainsaws, Z’s in scare zone names, and clowns. Just beyond, in New York Street, Sideshow Slaughterhouse continues the circus theme. El Pueblo del Terror occupies French Street and will continue off the La Llorona maze, similar to the maze extensions into scare zones off the past two Universal Monsters mazes.

If all of that wasn’t enough, it was also announced that the Death Eaters will roam the Wizarding World of Harry Potter this year, looking for new recruits into their dark arts! For those unaware, Death Eaters have been a part of Halloween Horror Nights in Universal Studios Japan for several years, and it will be awesome to see them make their dramatic appearance in Hollywood.

From the press release:

All-New Expanded “Terror Tram” Features Jordan Peele’s Blockbuster Films, Nope and Us, in a Crossover Experience at the Original Jupiter’s Claim Set During Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, Beginning Thursday, September 8

In Addition to “The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare,” the Terrifying Line-Up Includes “Killer Klowns from Outer Space,” Inspired by the Cult Classic Film, Along with All-Original Haunted Houses, “La Llorona: The Weeping Woman,” “Scarecrow: The Reaping” and “Universal Horror Hotel,” and the All-New Jabbawockeez Hip-Hop Show

Universal City, CA – This year’s iconic “Terror Tram” expands to include a cinematic twist on Jordan Peele’s blockbuster films in a crossover experience that reimagines Us, featuring The Tethered, a revolutionary army of vengeful doppelgangers, whose uprising invades the all-new Jupiter’s Claim set from the filmmaker’s latest pop nightmare, Nope, as part of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, which kicks off on Thursday, September 8.

The “Terror Tram” is unique to Universal Studios Hollywood, inviting guests to explore by foot parts of the famous movie studio backlot, home to some of the most notorious movie sets. Once guests disembark the Tram, the terror is unleashed. This year, the villainous Hollywood Harry unravels “Hollywood Harry’s Halloween,” a nightmarish spectacle with a demented cast of characters that winds past the iconic Psycho House then through Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds set. As guests make their way through a choreographed massacre at the Jupiter’s Claim set from Nope, they will encounter The Tethered from Us in a frightening finale of epic proportions. After the success of the 2019 “Us” house, this experience will feature all-new choreography by conceptual artist and choreographer Madeline Hollander.

The madness continues with thrilling haunted house experiences. The full line-up follows:

“The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare” takes guests into the twisted mind of multi award-winning artist The Weeknd as they step into a surreal living nightmare filled with grotesque characters and themes inspired by his music and short films.
“Halloween” ventures back to where it all began in an eerily authentic haunted house that depicts the most chilling moments from the critically-acclaimed original film.
“The Horrors of Blumhouse” brings to life Blumhouse’s supernatural thriller The Black Phone and horror-comedy Freaky.
“Universal Monsters: Legends Collide” expands on the thrilling legacy from Universal Pictures as the most notorious horror icons, The Wolf Man, Dracula and The Mummy, come together for the first time ever in an epic battle.
MGM’s “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” traps guests in a frightening funhouse of murderous clown-like creatures.
“La Llorona: The Weeping Woman” features the legend of La Llorona who comes to life to terrorize the living as she mourns the children she murdered.
“Scarecrow: The Reaping” finds that Mother Nature’s retribution against the homesteaders for their sins of the past will be carried out by the farmland’s scarecrows who have remained mute witnesses – and are now guardians of destruction for anyone who crosses their path.
“Universal Horror Hotel” lives ups to its reputation as the original owner, who was executed years ago for his dastardly deeds, continues to haunt the place today – and guests must escape his vengeful spirit or risk becoming a permanent resident.

Award-winning hip-hop dance crew Jabbawockeez brings an all-new, high-energy show nightly to this year’s event, featuring their gravity-defying dance moves, special effects and pulse-pounding music.

All-new scare zones will taunt and torment guests as they navigate the darkness from one terrifying house to the next:

“El Pueblo del Terror” is an extension of “La Llorona: The Weeping Woman” as the horror continues once guests exit the haunted house and discover there is no escaping the frightening legend along with other supernatural characters from Latin America’s most frightening myths.
“Sideshow Slaughterhouse” turns New York Street into a battle zone as the performers and workers from a seedy carnival sideshow are on a murderous rampage.
“Clownsawz” features a demonic troop of clowns who band together to terrorize guests with chainsaws as they enter the park.

Guests also can revel at select theme park attractions open during the run of event, including “Jurassic World—The Ride,” “Transformers™: The Ride-3D,” “Revenge of the Mummy—The Ride,” and “The Simpsons Ride™.”

“The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” will also be open during Halloween Horror Nights, inviting guests to experience some of their favorite attractions, including “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™” and “Flight of the Hippogriff™.” For the first time ever, Death Eaters™, a group of Voldemort’s most devoted followers, will roam Hogsmeade™ village, looking to find others willing to show loyalty to the Dark Lord’s cause.

Halloween Horror Nights tickets can be purchased online or at the Universal Studios Hollywood front gate, providing guests with Early Event Admission to select houses, beginning at 6pm each night of the event (subject to change). Various ticket options are available for purchase; click here for more information, including terms and conditions:

R.I.P. Tour is a premium product, inviting guests to scare with a VIP treatment that includes an expert guided tour of the event with exclusive experiences along the way.
Universal Express includes one-time express to each haunted house, Terror Tram, ride and attraction. Express access is a separate line with a shorter wait time and does not apply to food and retail locations.
After 2 P.M. Day/Night
Popular passes: Frequent Fear Pass and Ultimate Fear Pass, which allow guests to experience the scares again and again.
General Admission