Halloween Horror Nights 33 at Universal Orlando Resort is just around the corner, and this year promises to be more terrifying than ever. With four of the ten haunted houses in this years lineup based on popular intellectual properties (IP), preparing by watching the films that inspired these houses will enhance your experience and make you feel more immersed in the experience. Here’s a recommended viewing guide to get you ready for the screams and scares that await you.
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A Quiet Place House
Films to Watch:
- A Quiet Place (2018)
- A Quiet Place Part II (2020)
In this haunted house, silence is your only defense in a post-apocalyptic world. Like the Abbott family, you’ll need to keep quiet as you navigate from the farmhouse to the woods and the foundry. The slightest noise will attract monstrous creatures that will hunt you down. Watching both films will help you understand the stakes and the eerie silence that defines this terrifying experience. Pro Tip: While a new Quiet Place film was just released, the house will be focused on the events of the first two films.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire House
Films to Watch:
- Ghostbusters (1984)
- Ghostbusters II (1989)
- Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
- Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)
While Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is the theme for this year’s haunted house, watching the original Ghostbusters films, especially in chronological order, will give you a better sense of the Ghostbusters universe. In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the Ghostbusters must save the world from a second Ice Age brought on by the specter Garraka, who has escaped from an ancient artifact. Prepare yourself by diving into the Ghostbusters saga to understand the characters and their ghost-busting adventures. Pro Tip: If you do not have time to watch all of these films, check out the OG Ghostbusters Film and then Frozen Empire.
Insidious: The Further House
Films to Watch:
- Insidious (2010)
- Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013)
- Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015)
- Insidious: The Last Key (2018)
- Insidious: The Red Door (2023)
Prepare to be trapped in The Further, a dark and malevolent dimension inhabited by demons. The Red-Faced Demon will try to lure you into his lair, while KeyFace will attempt to trap your soul forever. Watching the Insidious series will give you a deep understanding of the demonic threats and the terrifying world of The Further. (Pro Tip: If you do not have time to watch all of these films, focus on the first two!)
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Classic Universal Monsters House (Speculated)
Films to Watch:
- Dracula (1931)
- Frankenstein (1931)
- The Mummy (1932)
- The Invisible Man (1933)
- The Phantom of the Opera (1925)
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923)
While we do not yet have confirmation on the theme for the 10th house, all signs point to a theme focussed on classic Universal Monsters, as is tradition. To prepare, dive into the timeless horror of Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Invisible Man, The Phantom of the Opera, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Pro Tip: For extra preparation, consider watching Van Helsing (2004) and Dracula’s Daughter (1936) based on recent leaks.
Getting into the Halloween spirit by watching these films will not only prepare you for the specific haunted houses but also heighten your overall experience at Halloween Horror Nights 2024. Whether you’re facing the silent terror of A Quiet Place, the chilling specters of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the demonic entities of Insidious, or the timeless monsters of Universal’s classic horror films, you’ll be ready for the thrills and chills that await.
So, grab your popcorn, turn off the lights, and start your horror movie marathon. And remember, the more you know, the more you’ll enjoy the fearsome fun at Universal Orlando Resort’s Halloween Horror Nights 2024!
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