March 17, 2025

Universal Horror Unleashed: Can Year-Round Scares Survive in Vegas

Universal Horror Unleashed: Can Year-Round Scares Survive in Vegas

Universal’s Horror Unleashed is set to bring year-round horror to Las Vegas, launching August 14, 2024, at AREA15. But can Universal’s seasonal HHN magic translate into a sustainable permanent attraction? During the TEA Stories from the Fringes..

Universal’s Horror Unleashed is set to bring year-round horror to Las Vegas, launching August 14, 2024, at AREA15. But can Universal’s seasonal HHN magic translate into a sustainable permanent attraction? During the TEA Stories from the Fringes series, a panel of Universal Creative team members—including Shelby Honea, Sean Chung, Abbye Finnan, and Corey Schurr—shared their vision for Horror Unleashed, from rotating IPs to a fully immersive, never-breaking experience. This episode features the edited panel recording, exploring the challenges and opportunities of bringing year-round horror to the Vegas Strip.

Read our full analysis on this panel here.