Universal Horror Unleashed is the year-round horror entertainment complex opening in Las Vegas on August 14th of this year, and Universal just dropped new details for one of the themed bars (hello, HHN Orlando icons!) and original haunted house stories. Check out the details below!
1 of 4 Haunted Houses | Scarecrow: The Reaping
A highly rated, fan-favorite house in Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood, Scarecrow: The Reaping is one of the four nightmare-inducing haunted houses that await guests at Universal Horror Unleashed. (The other three houses were also previously announced, including Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Exorcist: Believer, and Universal Monsters)
Inspired by the historic Dust Bowl era when severe dust storms devastated the Midwest, this original story will take guests back in time to a dry, barren 1930s farmland ravaged by farmers and taken over by horrifying inhabitants arising from the land: bloodthirsty scarecrows bent on revenge. As guests start their journey in the middle of a windstorm before entering an abandoned farmhouse, they’ll encounter the monstrous and gigantic creatures made of remnants of dried human flesh and bones of beasts, merged with burlap, root and vine, with only one mission at hand – obtain vengeance for their ravaged land. You can watch a new preview here:
HHN Icon-Themed Bar
Next door, at Jack’s Alley Bar, guests will enjoy themed specialty cocktails, acrobatic performances and more in a circus-like hellscape where the deranged Jack the Clown (an original HHN Orlando icon) and his impishly evil sidekick Chance reign. Set in a twisted dark carnival atmosphere, guests will face Jack’s evil maniacs and a group of malicious jugglers, dancers and fortune tellers as terrifying chaos ensues during interactive show moments. Each immersive area will place guests in the center stage of horror, with many opportunities to interact with characters for a deeply engaging experience.
Universal Horror Unleashed is brought to us by the masters of horror at Universal, known for its legacy of terrifying stories and experiences, spanning from films to their award-winning Halloween Horror Nights. The all-new horror experience acts as the anchor tenant in the 20-acre expansion of AREA15, an immersive entertainment district in Las Vegas. The all-new venue opens August 14th, 2025, and tickets are on sale now!
