‘The Exorcist’ Will Possess, Torment Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights This Year
Halloween Horror Nights, the annual scare-fest atUniversal Studios Hollywood, continues to line up spooky theme park experiences for guests as it makes its long-awaited return this Samhain. Last year’s event was canceled due to the pandemic, but this year it looks to be back with a vengeance. Recently, we learned thatThe Haunting of Hill Housewould becoming to Halloween Horror Nightsin a special maze based on Mike Flanagan’s acclaimed Netflix series. Now, we have confirmation that an even bigger horror icon is on the guest list.
We’ll give you a hint as to who that might be: a lovely, demon-possessed girl who can crab-walk, spin her head around 360 degrees, and projectile-vomit pea-green soup. That’s right: Regan MacNeil andThe Exorcistare coming (back) to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood.
MAZE REVEALED: The film that fueled your worst nightmares has returned to#UniversalHHN. The Exorcist is back, but this time the demon knows you’re coming.
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— Horror Nights (@HorrorNights)June 15, 2025
As you can see above, the official Twitter account (with a verified blue checkmark and everything) for Halloween Horror Nights, or HHN, has announced thatThe Exorcistis back this year by popular demand.The Exorcistis one of the greatest horror movies, if not the single greatest horror movie, of all time. It’s arguably had more longevity thanThe Sting— which is still a good movie — andshould have wonthe Academy Award for Best Picture of 1973.
“It’s the Power” of The Exorcist at Universal Studios Hollywood
In the same way that Disney’s family-friendly attractions keep its characters visible among guests, Universal’s Halloween scares give horror royalty a presence in its theme parks. Indeed, they scratch a very specific itch in the niche of park-loving horror fans.
BothThe Texas Chainsaw MassacreandThe Bride of Frankensteinwill be in Hollywoodas well at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. It’s as if they wandered off the backlot at their respective studios, Lionsgate and Universal, and are now converging on the same theme park to terrorize guests. The ever-popular mascot,Jack the Clown, will be there this year, too, ready to prey on people with coulrophobia (the fear of clowns).
Who would win in a fight: Leatherface, Frankenstein’s Bride, Jack the Clown, or Regan MacNeil in full crab-walk mode?
This isn’t the first time thatThe Exorcisthas haunted Halloween Horror Nights. Below,ThemeParkHDlives up to its name with some HD footage of the 2016Exorcistmaze at Universal Studios Hollywood.
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to confront the demon Pazuzu yourself, then wonder no more. Get your vial of holy water ready and start practicing your best Max von Sydow impression in front of the mirror. “It’s the power….It’s the power of Christ. The power of Christ compels you!”
Halloween Horror Nights runs from select nights betweenSeptember 9andOctober 31at Universal Studios Hollywood. Tickets are available onHollywood.HalloweenHorrorNights.comand are expected to sell out.
