The annual Halloween Horror Nights event at Universal Studios theme parks presented a specific iteration in 2013. It is recognized as a seasonal offering centered around immersive haunted houses, scare zones, and live entertainment, all themed around horror films, television shows, and original concepts. The 2013 installment featured attractions based on popular franchises such as “The Walking Dead” and original narratives designed to elicit fear and excitement from attendees.
Such events generate significant revenue for the host parks and contribute to the local economy through tourism and related spending. They provide a platform for creative expression in the horror genre, allowing designers and performers to showcase their talents. Furthermore, these events have a notable historical context within the evolution of themed entertainment, reflecting changing audience preferences and technological advancements in special effects and set design.