Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios is one of the most anticipated and well-known events that the park holds each year. Over the past 35 years, guests have been able to experience the best of Universal’s horror films, immersing them straight into the action. One of the biggest attractions are the various themed haunted houses that are scattered throughout the parks, all of which are based off of major hit horror movies.
Today, Universal has announced that a four-time Academy Award Winning horror movie will be the theme of one of the houses. That movie is Sinners: the 2025 film that is now the highest grossing original horror film in history. If you’re one of the few that hasn’t caught the movie yet, it takes place in 1930s Mississippi, where twin brothers return to their hometown to open a juke joint–only the night spirals into a battle against vampires and other evils that haunt their town.
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When you visit the Sinners house during Halloween Horror Nights, you can expect to be transported back to the Juke Club. Not all is fine and dandy, however, because quickly after entering, you will come face to face with vampires riddled with hunger. As you work to get through the house unscathed, you’ll run into some of your favorite characters from the movie.
When explaining why Sinners was the perfect choice for a new haunted house, Mike Aiello, Senior Director of Entertainment Creative Development at Universal Orlando Resort, shared, “It’s rare for a film to fully satisfy hardcore horror fans while also inviting new audiences into the genre—and that’s exactly what Sinners does. Its world, characters and intensity will translate into a relentless haunted house. We can’t wait for our fans to step inside and experience the horror firsthand in a way that only Halloween Horror Nights can deliver.”
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Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights at both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, both of which will feature the Sinners haunted house.
Hollywood’s event runs a record 42 nights and features eight haunted houses, scare zones, a Terror Tram, and more, while Orlando celebrates its 35th year with 48 nights, 10 haunted houses, live entertainment, and other special experiences. Guests can purchase a variety of ticket options, including Express Passes, R.I.P. Tours, multi-night passes, and vacation packages.
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