‘The Last of Us’ confirmed for Halloween Horror Nights
Halloween Horror Nights has confirmed that “The Last of Us – Part 1” by Naughty Dog and Sony Computer Entertainment will be coming to both Orlando and Hollywood this year. Based on the original story, which was brought to the screen this year by HBO, this zombie horror story will take horrified guests right into the horrific action.
Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights dares guests to survive “The Last of Us” as Naughty Dog and PlayStation’s award-winning post-pandemic video game comes to life. This first-ever all-new haunted house at opens at Universal Orlando Resort, beginning Friday, September 1, and at Universal Studios Hollywood, beginning Thursday, September 7.
Set in a ravaged civilization
Set in a ravaged civilization, where Infected and hardened survivors run rampant, Naughty Dog and PlayStation’s “The Last of Us” video game (which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year) has captivated audiences since its release. And now, guests can immerse themselves in a real-life experience that puts them directly into the game’s frightening world.
True to the spirit of this popular video game
“We are excited to bring ‘The Last of Us’ to life in a terrifying haunted house that is true to the spirit of this popular video game featuring our heroes, Joel and Ellie, Clickers and more,” said Lora Sauls, Assistant Director, Creative Development and Show Direction at Universal Orlando Resort.
“The world inside the game offers a multitude of suspenseful and horrifying opportunities to provide guests with a one-of-a-kind experience that can only be found at Halloween Horror Nights,” added John Murdy, Executive Producer of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Follow in the footsteps of Joel and Ellie
“The Last of Us” haunted houses on both coasts will propel guests into a world of carnage and mayhem. Guests will follow in the footsteps of the game’s protagonists, Joel and Ellie, who endure a brutal journey in a world overtaken by a fungal virus that turns humans into various forms of a new threat known as the Infected. As guests encounter the Infected – Runners, Stalkers and Clickers – along with The Hunters, a band of hostile humans, they will need to navigate the Pittsburgh Quarantine Zone. These haunted houses will include iconic locations from the video game such as the The Hotel Grand and a labyrinth of dark and dank tunnels, in a desperate attempt to escape and survive.
Tickets for this year’s event
Tickets are now on sale for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood with the screams beginning Thursday, September 7. For Universal Orlando’s event, guests can now purchase a variety of tickets and vacation packages for Halloween Horror Nights 2023 which begins Friday, September 1. Additional ticket products, including Frequent Fear Passes, will be available soon. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
The Rumor Queue called this announcement early
Follow Attractions Magazine to learn more, and keep an eye on our Rumor Queue articles, where we posted about this haunted house earlier this week. We also believe that Stranger Things season four will be coming to Halloween Horror Nights this year as well.
