John Carpenter’s Halloween heads to Universal Orlando

John Carpenter's Halloween

Horror fans rejoice: John Carpenter’s Halloween is heading to Universal Orlando as part of the parks’ Halloween Horror Nights season.

The classic 1978 slasher film will be recreated from September 19 in an all-new haunted house that will follow the story of the movie’s anti-hero Michael Myers.

In the haunted house. Myers will embark on a murderous rampage, stopping at nothing as he stalks his victims. Every scene will tell the tale of a different kill and if you’re not careful, you could be next!

Halloween is one of the most successful horror franchises of all time and has grossed a collected $366 million worldwide. Since the original Halloween film, nine additional Halloween sequels have been created.

“My experience watching this film growing up is as vivid now as it was years ago. The team and I are beyond thrilled to bring one of the most iconic horror films and characters to life at Halloween Horror Nights.” says Michael Aiello of Universal Orlando. “Halloween, began what would become the slasher film genre and still represents the genre as its horrific crown jewel. Guests will come face to face with Michael Myers as we recreate the kills committed on the night He came home.”

Halloween completes this year’s line-up for Halloween Horror Nights 24, which will include some of the most recognisable and terrifying names in pop culture

In addition to Halloween, Halloween Horror Nights will include experiences inspired by The Walking Dead, Robert Rodriguez’s chilling television series From Dusk Till Dawn, the cult sci-fi franchise AVP: Alien vs. Predator, Universal Picture’s upcoming film Dracula: Untold, Universal Picture’s The Purge: Anarchy, and SyFy’s Face Off – In the Flesh.

Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 24 will take place on select nights from September 19 to November 1.

Tickets start from £147 for the Universal 2-Park Bonus with Halloween Horror Nights Combo Ticket* and £54 for Halloween Horror Nights Frequent Fear Pass** with Orlando Attraction Tickets (orlandoattractiontickets.co.uk).

 *2-Park Bonus with Halloween Horror Nights Combo Ticket lets you experience up to 14 consecutive days of everything that Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal CityWalk has to offer. Plus, get one-night’s admission to Halloween Horror Nights (select dates apply)

**Halloween Horror Nights Frequent Fear Pass gives you up to 16 nights entrance to Halloween Horror Nights for less than the price of a single night admission