by Donald Wood
Last updated: 11:45 AM ET, Sun August 16, 2026
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood adds “Terror Tram starring Art the Clown." (Photo Credit: Universal Studios Media)
Universal Studios Hollywood is expanding its 2026 Halloween
Horror Nights lineup with several new haunted houses, scare zones, and
entertainment experiences, including an all-new Terror Tram starring Art the
Clown.
Halloween Horror Nights begins on September 3 and runs on
select nights through November 1.
The new “Terror Tram starring Art the Clown” will bring the
murderous character from Terrifier to the Universal backlot. Art will hijack
the tram for a twisted holiday celebration, with heavy metal band Ice Nine
Kills providing new music inspired by Christmas classics. Art will also appear
elsewhere throughout the theme park.
The “Killer Klowns From Outer Space” haunted house will
return, transporting guests into the world of the 1980s cult horror film.
Universal will also debut “Dead, Deader, Deadest,” an original house set inside
an abandoned funeral home where guests will encounter the disturbing remains of
its violent past.
Another original attraction, “KILLceañera: Music by SLASH,”
will center on Lola, a teenager turning her quinceañera into a deadly
celebration aimed at those who wronged her. Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash
created an original score for the experience, including a new song.
The lineup will also include the return of “The Purge:
Dangerous Waters,” a stunt show staged at the WaterWorld venue. Guests will
encounter additional scare zones including Hackerz, Fortnitemares, El Circo de
la Muerte and Blood Bog, along with roaming experiences such as Murder of Crowz
and Shriek of the Banshee.
These additions join previously announced houses based on
Sinners, Stranger Things, Hellraiser, Evil Dead Burn and Ozzy Osbourne: Prince
of Darkness. Universal will also introduce an Unmasking the Horror Tour Add-On,
giving guests a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of select haunted houses
during daytime guided tours.
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