Universal Horror Unleashed opens on August 14 in Las Vegas, featuring haunted houses like Universal Monsters and themed bars, such as The Boiler at AREA15.

Universal Horror Unleashed

Cinema’s most feared icons will rise from the shadows as Universal Horror Unleashed unveils additional details of the iconic Universal Monsters haunted house, alongside the gothic Dead Storage themed area and The Boiler, a twisted cocktail bar where the machinery isn’t the only thing alive. Together, these experiences bring new dimensions of spine-tingling entertainment to Universal Destinations & Experiences’ first-ever year-round horror destination, opening its doors in Las Vegas on August 14.

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Horror’s most iconic monsters await in the Universal Monsters haunted house, where cinematic legends have broken free from the silver screen to stalk unwitting victims. Guests will pass through the crumbling mausoleum of famed monster hunter Van Helsing and into the cursed domains of creatures that defined the genre. From the shadowy halls of Castle Dracula to the sandy tombs guarded by The Mummy, to the crackling lab where Frankenstein and The Bride still draw breath. This haunted house resurrects the most legendary monsters of all time in one continuous nightmare.

Van Helsing’s Realm

Before entering Van Helsing’s realm, guests will be submerged in monstrous tales and face chilling stunts and interactions in Dead Storage, one of the themed areas within the abandoned production warehouse. Echoing the grandiosity of Universal’s earliest horror productions, Dead Storage will envelop guests in a shadow-filled sanctuary with forgotten set pieces and eerie relics that have been reclaimed by night-dwelling creatures, vampires, a werewolf in mid-transformation, and others that emerge without warning.

The Boiler Bar

Lurking past Dead Storage lies The Boiler bar, a looming mechanical beast pulsing with heat and menace. Located at the heart of the venue, where multiple horror zones converge, The Boiler is equal parts hellish spectacle and welcome reprieve, offering guests a perfect vantage point for those seeking momentary respite while remaining immersed in the action, enjoying craft cocktails beneath a monstrous, flaming machine.

Universal Horror Unleashed

Universal Horror Unleashed

Located at the AREA15 District in Las Vegas, Universal Horror Unleashed is Universal Destinations & Experiences’ first-ever, year-round horror experience, set to open on August 14. The nightmarish spectacle features four themed immersive areas set in an abandoned production warehouse, plus four terrifying haunted houses: Universal Monsters, Blumhouse’s The Exorcist: Believer, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Scarecrow: The Reaping. The horror extends to the food and beverage offerings, which include themed bars and food locations serving craft cocktails and themed bites in select areas, as well as a retail location featuring unique collectible merchandise and more.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at UniversalHorrorUnleashed.com. For more theme park-related news and information, visit MSM News.

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Jon Self

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