On Tuesday night (9/10/13) Universal Studios Florida invited the media inside Soundstage 33 to preview Halloween Horror Nights XXIII, which opens on Friday, September 20th.
First, press play on this video of Universal's Assistant Director of Creative Development Michael Aiello detailing the themes of each of this year's eight haunted mazes:
Then scroll through this gallery of costumes and concept art from the upcoming attractions:
First, press play on this video of Universal's Assistant Director of Creative Development Michael Aiello detailing the themes of each of this year's eight haunted mazes:
Costumes reveal that Bill & Ted show includes swipes at Django Unchained.
Sampling the disgusting scents used in Universal's mazes.
The Rocky Horror tribute show returns.
After Life is this year's 3-D black light maze.
Havoc: Derailed is a sequel to an original house from a few years ago.
Cabin in the Woods is based on the recent film by Drew Goddard, who consulted on the house.
Resident Evil is based on the 2nd and 3rd video games in the series.
The Walking Dead maze recreates scenes from the show's 3rd season.
Director John Landis consulted on the puppets used in the American Werewolf In London maze.
La Llorna is based on a Mexican folk tale, and was originally seen at Universal Hollywood's Halloween event.
Evil Dead is based on the 2013 remake of Sam Raimi's 1981 cult classic.
Gory makeup demonstrations:
The event runs from 9/20 though 11/2 on select nights; see this website for Florida resident discounts.