Silent Hill / Texas Chainsaw Massacre Mazes at 2012 Universal Halloween Horror Nights

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Silent Hill Maze Confirmed for Halloween Horror Nights
by MrDisgusting
July 16, 2012








"'Silent Hill' has terrified fans for over a decade by pioneering psychological horror genre first through video games and moving into films and graphic novels," said Careen Yapp, Vice President Acquisitions and Franchise Development of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.

"Now we’re giving fans the next evolution of terror as we work with the Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights teams to create a real world 'Silent Hill' experience just as terrifying as the fans have come to expect."





"We are thrilled to be working with our friends at Universal to bring the horror of 'Silent Hill' to this next level of reality," said film producer Samuel Hadida.

"For newcomers and long time followers alike, there could be no better introduction to the terror that will await them in theatres on October 26 when we launch 'Silent Hill: Revelation' onto the world."





"This is our first partnership with a video game property and we are very excited to create an unparalleled, all-new level of horror for our guests," said Jim Timon, Senior Vice President of Entertainment at Universal Orlando Resort.

"We can’t wait to watch our guests actually walk into the hell that is 'Silent Hill.'"





"Creating a realistic three-dimensional world based on the disturbing 'Silent Hill' video games and films elevates Halloween Horror Nights to the next generation of twisted entertainment. Its incredibly imaginative and highly unsettling characters and environments make it the ideal fit for our event where the property can continue its reign of terror and fully immerse guests in its psychological horror," said John Murdy, Creative Director for Universal Studios Hollywood.




For more information about Halloween Horror Nights at both Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood, visit www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com







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Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights Revs Up for “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Saw is the Law”
by MrDisgusting
August 16, 2012







The tragic and demented account of Leatherface and his deranged family of cannibals set the stage for this year’s new maze, “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Saw is the Law,” based on filmmaker Tobe Hooper’s notoriously unsettling 1974 horror film classic at “Halloween Horror Nights” at Universal Studios Hollywood, Southern California’s premier Halloween event.

This original American horror film tells the story of five young friends who unsuspectingly fall victim to the ghastly terrors and torment of a depraved and cannibalistic Texas clan. The film, hailed among the most influential horror movies in cinematic history, will now be meticulously recreated into a disturbingly gruesome “Halloween Horror Nights” maze.






Those who dare to step into the inner workings of a slaughterhouse maze will be gripped with vivid telltale signs of imminent doom.

Gruesome and blood-soaked scenes from the controversial classic will terrorize guests as they experience a labyrinth that will captivate all senses and render them defenseless when met with nightmarish images of mutilated bodies on bloody meat hooks; become paralyzed by putrid odors of decomposed corpses; navigate their way through human bones and animal pelts suspended from the ceiling; and run from the unmistakable roaring sound of a chainsaw revving to life when Leatherface lunges from the darkness in search of victims.





“‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ is one of those films that helped define the horror film genre,” said John Murdy, Creative Director at Universal Studios Hollywood.

“The story of Leatherface and his demented family is as shocking today as when the film was first released. As designers of ‘Halloween Horror Nights,’ the film exemplifies what we need to create a truly terrifying experience. From the iconic characters to the disturbing sets, props and audio design, we’re excited to bring Tobe Hooper’s horrific vision to life for ‘Halloween Horror Nights fans.’”









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Halloween Horror Nights: A Sneak Peek at the Silent Hill Maze
by Ryan Turek
September 11, 2012


The world of Silent Hill is brought to life in a new Halloween Horror Nights maze that is going to be featured both at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios Orlando.

Shock Till You Drop received a sneak peek at Welcome to Silent Hill, a maze that will "cross through the portal of pain from Fog World to Otherworld, where the forsaken town of Silent Hill awaits. Feel your blood freeze as you come face to face with Pyramid Head, the colossal executioner, armed with an enormous jagged blade. Go under the knives of devilishly disfigured nurses, determined to scar you for life. Struggle for your final gasps of air as the Bogeyman smashes everything in his path with his murderous hammer."






- The maze will combine elements from both the existing video games and the films, including the upcoming Silent Hill: Revelations 3D.

- Game developer Konami has been involved in the maze's creation on an advisory level.

- Red Pyramid, the Missionary, Bogeyman, Dark Alessa, the Nurses, Colin the Janitor and Robbie the Rabbit all make an appearance in the maze.

- The soundtrack takes its cue from the games and because there is so much music to draw from, the soundtrack experience may be different for each attendee depending on when they visit the attraction.

- Various scents will be pumped through the maze, including the smell of blue cotton candy.

- The maze relies heavily on fog (naturally) and sound effects, including the memorable air raid siren.

- Howard Blackwood, Silent Hill's postmaster, will greet attendees in front of the maze.

Be sure to follow @HorrorNights to learn how to score cool prizes from him during HHN's hours of operation.

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