"Insidious: The Further" at Halloween Horror Nights

Delve deeper into the paranormal dimension of tortured souls and demonic entities at Universal Orlando Resort (Orlando, FL) and Universal Studios Hollywood (Universal City, CA) with their new maze -?Insidious: The Further . Inspired by the successful Insidious film franchise from Blumhouse Productions in association?with Sony Pictures, guests will step through the iconic red door and follow in the footsteps of the Lambert family into the ethereal place where ghosts and demons lurk, encountering familiar settings and scares from the films.?Halloween Horror Nights runs?select nights?August 30th - November 3rd in Orlando ?and?September 5th - November 3rd in Hollywood . Tickets are on sale now.

Universal Orlando?announced a new scare zone for Halloween Horror Nights called "Torture Faire" on social media. The post reads: "Come one, come all, to the renaissance faire with the devious theme of medieval torture. Brave the gloriously gory homemade torture devices ‘til you’re put out of your misery."

Express Passes for three of the four multi-night ticket options to Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando?are already sold out !

Story Land (Bartlett, NH) is debuting a new Halloween event this fall.?Happy Hauntings will take place on Saturday, October 5th, and Sunday, October 27th. The event will feature an interactive fairy tale trick-or-treat trail, pumpkin painting in Cinderella's Pumpkin Patch, Halloween shows with villains, a Bubble Dance Party, and family-friendly rotating activities including "Scary-oke" and scream contests. Happy Hauntings is included with theme park tickets. Tickets and passes are on sale now , starting at $39.99 for single-day tickets.

Efteling has set a date for?the grand opening of their new Danse Macabre ride: October 31st, 2024 . Two years in the making, Danse Macabre boasts a unique ride system by Intamin where guests will sit on one of six choir stalls on top of turntables that spin, rise, tilt, and fall to the classic?"Danse Macabre" by French composer Camille Saint-Sa?ns. See a new behind-the-scenes video on the theme park's official Youtube channel.?

U.S.?Haunts & Events ?

Big Top Terror was announced for this year's?The Queen Mary's Dark Harbor (Long Beach, CA).?This carnival is no ordinary circus—it’s a trap, a deadly labyrinth designed to ensnare the souls of the innocent. With their hypnotic charisma and enchanting performances, the Ringmaster lures the unsuspecting into this dark maze, where doom awaits amongst their sinister collection of cursed objects. Tickets for The Queen Mary's Dark Harbor are not yet on sale. Sign up for their official mailing list to receive updates and get exclusive access to presale tickets & deals.?

Southern Screams (Charleston, SC) will return to Holy City Brewing for 27 nights this Halloween season with an all-new haunted house attraction - CONJURED .?Venture into the heart of darkness where ancient practices and the occult intertwine. You’re the final ingredient needed for the summoning ritual. Will you escape the grip of the spirit world, or will your soul be claimed forever? “2024 marks our third season at Holy City Brewing, and this year’s attraction – CONJURED – promises to deliver our most terrifying and thrilling experience yet," said?Joseph Spiotta, Director of Talent & Operations at Southern Screams.?"We continue to develop creative ways to ensure our guests are transported into a new world of nightmares, and this year does not disappoint! Come celebrate spooky season with us where you can eat, drink, and be scary – all in one location!” The event runs Wednesdays - Sundays, September 27th - November 2nd. Tickets are on sale now , starting at $20.99 for General Admission and $35.99 for R.I.P. Access. New for 2024 is a "Behind the Screams" ticket option on select nights that includes a unique backstage tour and?Q&A with the masterminds behind the haunt.

Conventions & Mixers

Summer Spook Nights presents "Over the Garden Wall" at the historic Chaffey-Garcia House in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, on August 17th from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This family-friendly event will feature over 50 spooky vendors, music, photo ops, food, and spirits. DJ Plug-in will join the event with new releases "Back from the Dead" & "Trick or Treat." The event is free, but attendees must RSVP in advance. Vendor names and event special guests will be announced on Summer Spook Night's official Instagram account .?

Livestreams

The?Ashland Public Library?has teamed up with?Jeff DePaoli, host of "That Halloween Podcast", for a series of?"Haunted Happenings"?livestreams . This free series of?livestreams features guests from the haunt & horror communities, where they share behind-the-scenes stories. The next event will occur on Thursday, July 18th, at 6:30 p.m. EDT.?This month's edition will feature?Jeff Tucker?from?Knott's Scary Farm?(Buena Park, CA).?Free registration is now available ?for this and future livestreams.? ?

Casting Calls

Fear Factory SLC?(Salt Lake City, UT) will conduct casting calls and customer service interviews on July 27th, August 10th, 24th, and 31st. Opportunities include scare acting, safety/security, ticketing, retail, concessions, and more. Fear Factory SLC operates select nights from September 6th to?November 2nd.?Interested individuals can fill out an application online in advance.?

Fright World (Buffalo, NY) is now hiring for the 2024 season . Open positions include scare actors, queue line entertainers, ticket takers, event staff, concessions & merch, maintenance, and makeup artists. Open auditions and interviews will be held on August 23rd - 25th. No experience required.? ?

Music

LVCRFT has?released a bone-chilling new EP:?Spooky Campfire?Ghost Songs Vol 1 .?Sit by the fire, roast some marshmallows, and try not to lose your cool as these haunting acoustic renditions of "Bite", "When the Devil Calls My Name", "Somebody's Watching Me", and "Skeleton Sam"?seep into your subconscious and hold you in a trance.

?Summerween

"Summerween" has risen?in popularity , according to Good Morning America. In a recent article, GMA explored the recent explosion of early Halloween merchandise in stores starting as early as June for some retailers. Summerween aesthetic includes traditional Halloween iconography (like skeletons, ghosts, tombstones, and more), often in bright summer colors. Valerie Ott, Editorial Director at craft retailer JOANN, commented, "our hypothesis for why Summerween has really exploded in popularity is that the very word gives people permission to celebrate their favorite season earlier." Summerween gives those who love Halloween "the green light to put their pumpkins out, despite the summer temperatures." Summerween pieces can also blend into more traditional Halloween decor when the fall season comes around.?

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