Universal Studios has announced its latestHalloween Horror Nights maze, and this time, they’re taking a page fromJordan Peele’s petrifying playbook.
In addition toaStranger Things-themed maze, this year the park will be bringing to life the living nightmare fromPeele’s highly acclaimed filmUs, turning Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort into the spooky underground world full of terrifying human doppelgängers, better known as “the Tethered,” who are trying to break free and murder their more privileged doubles.
Horror film fanaticsare surely familiar withUs— starringLupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke, Shahadi Wright Joseph, Evan Alex and more — which premiered in March of this year, marking Peele’s second time in the director’s seat, following up on his Oscar-winning debut,Get Out.
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Starting September 6 in Orlando and September 13 in Hollywood, the event welcomes the spirit of Halloween a little early, transforming the parks’ streets into dark and creepy scare zones, complete with props, special effects and terrifying actors to set the mood.
“The idea that ‘we are our own worst enemy’ and the visuals around that notion are what made the story ofUsso compelling, personal and exciting for our design team to translate,” added Michael Aiello, Sr. Director of Entertainment Creative for Universal Orlando Resort. “Surrounding our guests in that horrific world of duality Jordan Peele created is a perfect fit for Universal’s ‘Halloween Horror Nights.’”
John Murdy, Executive Producer of the spooky event, also shared his enthusiasm. “Jordan Peele has put his indelible stamp on a new genre of psychological horror film with the Academy Award-winning movieGet Outand the critically acclaimed filmUs. It’s an honor to have the opportunity to work with him and his talented team to bring his unique vision forUsto life as a “living horror movie.”
Tickets for Halloween Horror Nights areon sale now, and the scares continue through the beginning of November. Those with young children should note that the event may be too intense for some, and is recommended for those 13 and up.
source: people.com
