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Madame Tussauds and InterContinental Hotel Invite Horror Fans to a Halloween Slumber Party
This Halloween, Madame Tussauds New York and InterContinental New York Times Square are offering the ultimate spooky overnight stay on October 31 at the entrance of Warner Bros. Icons of Horror, where fans will have the opportunity to privately explore the experience and get up close with some of the most iconic horror characters.
It’s a Halloween slumber party for the ages, packed with seasonal tricks and treats.
From the press release: “Before the real tricks begin, guests will be treated to drinks and a three-course dinner from InterContinental’s room service menu, inspired by Warner Bros.’ The Exorcist and New Line Cinema’s The Conjuring Universe and IT. When the museum’s doors close, the frightening overnight experience begins where guests will find their luxury accommodations materialized.
“The experience dares guests to explore every corner of the immersive scenes recreated from Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema’s horror films. Come face-to-face with possessed doll Annabelle in a child’s bedroom tea party and The Nun from The Conjuring Universe. Survive the original possession that started it all, with Regan from The Exorcist floating above her bed – will you suffer the safe fate? And be terrorized by the dancing clown, Pennywise from IT, in the darkest and most run-down part of the Neibolt house.”
Take a peek below at images from Warner Bros. Icons of Horror and read on for details on what to expect and how to book.
The once-in-a-lifetime horrifying experience for two guests starts at $4,000 (exclusive of taxes) and includes:
- All-Inclusive tickets to the full Madame Tussauds experience during operating hours
- Private dinner inspired by Warner Bros. horror franchises
- Craft cocktails inspired by the very horror characters lurking next door
- Exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the wax figure studio, led by the Madame Tussauds artists
- Custom-cast wax hands
- Personal photographer throughout the museum, including 10 professional photos
- Fully stocked minibar during the overnight stay
- Too chicken to make it through the night? A secondary accommodation at InterContinental New York Times Square serves as a swanky fallback plan
- Choice of breakfast the next morning at InterContinental New York Times Square’s The Stinger Cocktail Bar & Kitchen or room service inside the guest’s additional accommodation
When the lights go out and the doors are locked, what happens?! Pre-booking and stay customization must be organized at least five days in advance – horror fans can book their fa-boo-lous room now by calling 212-803-4580 or emailing ictsqsales@ihg.com to inquire.
“My name is John Carpenter. I direct horror movies.” One year after receiving his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, John Carpenter was on hand at the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony for actor Keith David yesterday, who of course worked with Carpenter on the legendary 1980s horror movies The Thing and They Live.
Keith David was honored with the 2,847th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on June 4 at 11:30 am PT. David received his star in the category of Motion Pictures. Joining emcee Ryan Bathe were Mayor Karen Bass, Lynn Whitfield, John Carpenter and John C. McGinley.
John Carpenter raved that Keith David is “an astonishing actor,” and both Carpenter’s speech and Keith David’s speech have made their way onto YouTube thanks to MaximoTV.
“I am trying to come up with a way to sum up Keith,” Carpenter told the crowd. “And I would say grace. That sums up the character of Keith David. My friend, I love you very much.”
“You deserve this,” Carpenter ended his quick speech.
“This for me has been an incredible year,” Keith David said during his own speech. “Today I turn 7-0. All my life I wanted to be an actor. I had a dream. And I got to pursue that dream. What you’re bearing witness to today is a man living his dream. Today is a great day. Filled with gratitude and blessings overflowing. But even on my not-so-great days, I’m still living my dream.”
You can watch the speeches from John Carpenter and Keith David below, along with the full live-streamed presentation of the ceremony honoring David with his Walk of Fame star.
From the official Hollywood Walk of Fame blog…
Keith David, born and raised in New York City, is a classically trained graduate of New York’s High School of Performing Arts and the Juilliard School. His work has earned him Screen Actors Guild and Tony Award nominations, as well as an NAACP Image Award and three Emmy Awards.
A frequent collaborator with documentarian Ken Burns, David has won three Emmys for his voiceover performances in Jackie Robinson, The War, and Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson. Keith also lent his narrational expertise to the documentaries Muhammad Ali and Leonardo da Vinci by Ken Burns, as well as the forthcoming Crime & Punishment in America.
Keith has enthralled viewers with his vocal talents in animated works such as The Princess and the Frog, Gargoyles, Hazbin Hotel, Rick and Morty, and the highly anticipated spinoff President Curtis. Keith appeared in the Oscar-winning film American Fiction, Nope, and classics such as Platoon, They Live, and The Thing. He is also known for his prolific work in films such as There’s Something About Mary, Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice, and the upcoming My New Friend Jim.
On the small screen, Keith co-stars in the FX series The Lowdown with Ethan Hawke, and completed five seasons starring as Bishop James Greenleaf in Greenleaf. He has also been featured in series such as Abbott Elementary and Community.
True to his reputation as an icon of stage and screen, Keith starred as Floyd Barton in Seven Guitars, was nominated for a Tony for his role as Chimney Man in Jelly’s Last Jam, and has toured with Too Marvelous for Words, playing the legendary Nat King Cole. Fulfilling a lifelong dream, Keith released a jazz album in February of 2026.
Keith’s philanthropic work includes supporting such charities as Inner City Youth Orchestra of L.A.. the Black Theatre Network, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Harvest Home L.A. and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).
“Keith David has brought unforgettable characters to life throughout his extraordinary career, and it feels especially fitting that his Hollywood Walk of Fame star sits beside Nat King Cole’s — an artist he once portrayed with such grace and reverence. It’s a beautiful full-circle moment honoring two legendary talents,” said Ana Martinez, Producer, Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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