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‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ Coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2024

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In addition to attractions based on A Quiet Place in Orlando and Hollywood, Halloween Horror Nights has announced Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire attractions for both Universal Studios Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood this upcoming Halloween season!

In the brand new HHN attraction based on this year’s Ghostbusters sequel, “An ancient artifact has released a chilling new entity, Garraka. Try not to freeze in fear as he freezes people before your eyes. Only the Ghostbusters can stop you from getting iced.”

The haunts debut at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort on Friday, August 30 and at Universal Studios Hollywood on Thursday, September 5.

The all-new Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire haunted houses at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort bring the latest installment of the global Ghostbusters franchise to life as well as iconic ghosts, creatures and characters from the beloved classic series in authentic haunted houses that capture the horror and humor for which the films are known.

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire will transport fans of the film franchise to New York City where the Spengler family teams up with the original Ghostbusters who are now at the helm of a top-secret research lab for their ghost-busting enterprise. With the daunting discovery of an old relic that has set free the vengeful spirit of Garraka, who threatens to freeze everyone to death, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their city and save the world from a second Ice Age.

As guests venture through the haunted houses, they will find themselves in the sinister world of the supernatural, from Ray’s Occult Books shop to the Ghostbuster’s new high-tech lab and containment facility to the dank New York City sewer system. Fans will embark on this petrifying journey alongside the Ghostbusters, encountering iconic ghosts who slime and nefarious villains who are out for revenge – all while trying to escape an army of ghastly creatures bent on cracking bones and turning their veins into rivers of ice. As they navigate their way through freezing and frightening conditions, the Ghostbusters will need their wit and humor to defend the city they love from a terror too chilling to believe.

Select tickets and special vacation packages for Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights are on-sale now, including single-night ticketsExpress Passes, the R.I.P Tour, which provides Priority V.I.P. entry to the haunted houses, and the Behind the Screams: Unmasking the Horror Tour that offers a glimpse into how the scares are brought to life via a daytime, lights-on journey through select haunted house. Tickets for Universal Orlando’s first-ever Premium Scream Night on Thursday, August 29 – an unprecedented, limited-capacity event that gives fans access to everything they love about Halloween Horror Nights before the event officially opens – are also now available. More information about all Universal Orlando’s current Halloween Horror Nights offers and entitlements can be found at www.universalorlando.com/halloween.

A variety of Halloween Horror Nights ticket options for Universal Studios Hollywood are now available, including General AdmissionUniversal ExpressAfter 2 P.M. Day/Night, the Early Access Ticket, which provides access to select haunted houses beginning at 5:30 p.m. (subject to change), in advance of the scheduled 7:00 p.m. event opening time, the premium R.I.P. Tour and popular passes, Frequent Fear Pass and Ultimate Fear Pass, which enable guests to experience the scares again and again. Click here to purchase tickets and for Terms and Conditions.

Additional details, including new haunted houses coming to both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, will be revealed soon.

Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood Summon Ghostbusters When a New Threat Terrorizes Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights In Its All-New Haunted House, Inspired by Sony Pictures’ Latest Installment from the Hit Franchise, “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire”

Writer in the horror community since 2008. Editor in Chief of Bloody Disgusting. Owns Eli Roth's prop corpse from Piranha 3D. Has two awesome cats. Still plays with toys.

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Killer Shorts Horror Writing Competition Open NOW With New Category for Feature Screenplays!

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The annual genre competition dedicated to finding and launching the next generation of horror writing talent, this year’s Killer Shorts is now officially open for entries!

Founded in 2019, Killer Shorts has established itself as a premier industry launchpad. The competition connects screenwriters and prose authors directly with the executives, managers, and producers who actively greenlight and option dark genre cinema.

But this year’s competition isn’t only about killer horror shorts…

For this brand new season, Killer Shorts is expanding its categories to include feature-length screenplays alongside its traditional short script, one-page script, and short story divisions.

The Top 10 finalists across all categories are evaluated by an elite industry jury composed of over a dozen horror legends, literary managers, and producers. The panel includes:

  • Barbara Crampton (Horror Icon, Actress & Producer — Jakob’s Wife, Suitable Flesh)
  • John Zaozirny (Literary Manager & Producer, Bellevue Productions)
  • Tananarive Due (Author, Producer & Horror Historian)
  • Lucas Ford (Producer, Ford Films — The Backrooms)
  • John Squires (Editor-in-Chief, Bloody Disgusting)
  • Sophie Carroll (Creative Director, ALTER & DUST at Gunpowder & Sky)
  • Gigi Saul Guerrero (Director & Co-Founder, Luchagore Productions)
  • Aaron B. Koontz (Producer & CEO, Paper Street Pictures)

Yes, yours truly is joining the Killer Shorts judging panel for the first time ever!

Killer Shorts has a proven track record of transitioning undiscovered writers into working professionals. Alumni success stories include Season 2 finalist Vanessa Võ, who signed with Bellevue Productions, and Season 3 finalist Kelly Nugent, who secured representation at Wonder Street.

Additionally, screenplays submitted for coverage that receive a “Recommend” rating qualify for inclusion on The Scream List. This real-time tracking board is monitored by top-tier genre companies, including Screambox, Raven Banner Entertainment, Zero Gravity Management, and Grey Matter Productions.

Submissions will be accepted across all major platforms, including the official Killer Shorts website, Scrybe, Stage 32, FilmFreeway, and Network ISA.

For full guidelines, prize breakdowns, and submission details, visit the official website!

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