Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights is bringing a pair of new live entertainment experiences to its annual spooky event, which kicks off Thursday, Sept. 7 and runs select evenings through Tuesday, Oct. 31.

The theme park has teamed up with horror film production company Blumhouse to bring “The Purge: Dangerous Waters” and “Blumhouse: Behind the Screams” to life.

HHN has presented “The Purge” franchise in various mazes, scare zones and even a Terror Tram takeover throughout the past decade and explored the world where all crime, even murder, is legal for 12 hours as part of the government-sanctioned purge.

“The Purge: Dangerous Waters” show continues that frightful theme and brings it out onto open waters inside where the WaterWorld show takes place on the upper lot of the theme park. The show will be filled with high-action stunts, laser effects and fiery explosions.

“Blumhouse: Behind the Screams” is a new original concept that will showcase a selection of Blumhouse films including the forthcoming films “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” which is due out Oct. 27, and “The Exorcist: Believer,” in theaters Oct. 6, as well as hits like “M3gan” and “The Black Phone.” It’s a fourth-wall-breaking experience that will allow guests to really get inside of these films, as well as look at film props, costume displays and encounter some frightful characters up close.

Halloween Horror Nights

When: Select evenings Sept. 7-Oct. 31

Where: Universal Studios Hollywood, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City

Tickets: General admission tickets start at $74; Universal Express start at $209; Universal Express Unlimited start at $249; After 2 p.m. Day/Night combos are $149-$329; the new separate Early Access Ticket, which provides access to select haunted houses before the event opens starting at 5:30 p.m., start at $10 (regular ticket purchase required); R.I.P. Tours are $379 and up; Frequent Fear passes start at $209 and Ultimate Fear passes start at $329. All ticket types are available at universalstudioshollywood.com.

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