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Here are Universal’s 10 haunted houses at Halloween Horror Nights this year
Universal has officially revealed all 10 haunted houses for Halloween Horror Nights, which will transport visitors everywhere from the Wild West, summer camp, a post-apocalyptic wasteland, and more.
Known for its terrifying and delightfully gory haunted houses, HHN runs on select nights from Aug. 29 to Nov. 2 at Universal Studios. The event has built up a considerable following among Halloween and theme park fans over the years as HHN celebrates its 34th year.
The cinematic horror runs beyond haunted houses with creepy scare zones and spooky shows as part of the event’s entertainment.
The full list of haunted houses is:
— Jason Universe: The iconic Jason Voorhees is back. The memorable villain from the “Friday the 13th’ movies is at summer camp, a nod to his origin story. “‘Jason Universe’ will take Halloween Horror Nights guests on a vengeance tour throughout the summer camp to see where it all began, from the creaking floorboards of Jason’s ramshackle cabin to the decaying main lodge and the eerie forest that offers no refuge for his victims,” Universal said. “Around every corner, fans will be inundated with infamous killer moments from Jason’s heinous homicidal career as he taunts and stalks his victims who learn too late that the legend is real.”
— Five Nights at Freddy’s: This house is based on the 2023 film “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” which in turn was based on a horror video game where a night guard must survive killer animatronic characters. The setting is an abandoned themed entertainment center: Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria. Expect suspense walking along corridors as Universal teased “iconic scenes, including the security room and the showroom where the chilling characters performed.”
— Grave of Flesh: The theme of this house is a funeral — your own. Guests enter their grave and pass through the gates of the underworld, where they’ll go through caves and try to avoid flesh-eating creatures.
— Gálkn: Monsters of the North: In what sounds like Frozen from hell, this house is based in a remote northern village where something evil and horned with wings “rises from the dead, bringing a horde of monsters and demons from the fjords to wreak havoc on the townspeople,” Universal said.
— El Artista: A Spanish Haunting: A 19th-century Spanish artist heads somewhere quiet to get some inspiration in a country manor. “Instead, as he wanders the ghostly hallways and haunted conservatory, malevolent spirits break into our realm through his paintings. He tries to resist, but the art comes to life and possesses him,” Universal said.
— WWE Presents: The Horrors of The Wyatt Sicks: This house is a crossover between wrestling’s WWE and Universal, where the “dark and twisted characters” include Ramblin Rabbit, Mercy the Buzzard, Abby the Witch, and Huskus the Pig, Universal said.
— Terrifier: Billed as “one of the goriest experiences in event history,” this house takes you through the world of Art the Clown from the “Terrifier” film franchise. “Terrifier introduced a new slasher film series to the cinematic world, featuring Art the Clown, a supernatural entity who terrorizes the fictional town of Miles County, New York, on Halloween and tortures victims in creatively cruel and sickeningly sinister ways,” Universal said.
— Fallout: Set in a post-apocalyptic future wasteland, this haunted house is inspired by Prime Video’s “Fallout” show. “All that is left is an eradicated and highly violent hellscape known as The Wasteland, crawling with mutated animals and creatures, while gentle citizens take refuge underground in luxury fallout shelters known as Vaults,” Universal said. Watch out for the mutated cockroaches.
— Hatchet and Chains: Demon Bounty Hunters: The Old West has a demon problem. “As guests flee from the post office to the bank, the prison to the graveyard, their only hope is Hatchet and Chains with their arsenal of mystical weapons,” Universal said.
—Dolls: Let’s Play Dead: Universal-goers are supposed to feel shrunk to the size of toys in this house as they meet a little girl who isn’t so sweet and will get hunted by her team of “fashion dolls she’s melded and burned,” Universal said. The house’s finale is ending up in the child’s dark Victorian dollhouse.
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The horrific shooting in Australia that claimed at least 16 lives during a Hanukkah celebration has prompted an expression of sympathy from Florida lawmakers.
The Florida Jewish Legislative Caucus issued a statement of condemnation of the violence during the Jewish observance on Sydney’s Bondi Beach. The Caucus published its statement Sunday afternoon.
“The Florida Legislative Jewish Caucus unequivocally condemns the horrific and senseless killing that occurred during Hanukkah in Australia. An act of violence against Jews celebrating their faith is an attack not only on a single community, but on the fundamental values of freedom, religious liberty, and human dignity,” the Florida Legislative Caucus said in a news release.
“We stand in unwavering solidarity with our Jewish brothers and sisters in Australia, with the victims’ families, and with Jewish communities around the world who are once again forced to confront hatred simply for being who they are. The State of Florida’s Jewish legislators join in mourning, remembrance, and resolve.”
The Florida LegislativeJewish Caucus has a dozen members from the House of Representatives and two State Senators.
Hundreds of people had gathered Sunday at the beach for an event to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah, when gunmen opened fire. At least 38 others were injured in the attack.
New South Wales Health Minister Ryan Park said the death toll had risen from 12 to 16 overnight, including a 12-year-old child. Three other children are being treated in hospital, he said.
“This is absolutely horrendous for the community broadly, but particularly the Jewish community. … What we saw last night was the worst of humanity, but at the same time, the very best of humanity,” Park said.
The massacre at one of Australia’s most popular beaches followed a wave of antisemitic attacks that have roiled the country over the past year, although the authorities didn’t suggest those and Sunday’s shooting were connected. It is the deadliest shooting in almost three decades in a country with strict gun control laws.
One gunman was fatally shot by police and the second was arrested and in critical condition, authorities said. Police said one gunman was known to security services, but there was no specific threat.
At least 29 people were confirmed wounded, including two police officers, said Mal Lanyon, police commissioner for New South Wales state, where Sydney is located.
“This attack was designed to target Sydney’s Jewish community,” New South Wales Premier Chris Minns said.
The violence erupted at the end of a summer day when thousands had flocked to Bondi Beach, including hundreds gathered for the Chanukah by the Sea event celebrating the start of the eight-day Hanukkah festival.
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Material from The Associated Press was used in this report with permission.
Behavioral health officials have a list of precautions for Floridians to deal with anxieities heading into Christmas and New Year’s Day.
While the holidays can bring a lot of comfort and joy, the can also be a stressful time and Florida’s health management entities are providing some helpful tips to deal with yuletide anxiety.
There are seven behavioral health managing entities in the state and all of them are aware that stress heading into Christmas and New Year’s Day can seem overwhelming at times. They’re advising balance may be one of the key elements in dealing with the holidays.
“The holidays are a time of joy, but they can also be a time of stress, sadness and triggering situations,” said Natalie Kelly, CEO of the Florida Association of Managing Entities. “Florida’s behavioral health Managing Entities remind Floridians that behavioral health services are available, even to those who are uninsured or underinsured.”
The state’s behavioral health professionals are also providing a list of tips to help come to grips with any holiday tension including:
— Get plenty of exercise. Exercising boosts your mood and combats depression.
— Limit alcohol intake. Alcohol is a depressant that can cause feelings of anxiety, sadness and depression.
— Set healthy boundaries and don’t overextend yourself. Setting realistic expectations can help reduce stress.
— Seek the help of a counselor for mental health needs. If you feel overwhelmed or the need to get help to address your feelings, contact a counselor.
— Call 2-1-1 if needed to connect with resources in your community.
— Call 9-8-8 if you or a loved one is having suicidal thoughts.
A mental-health treatment network has been established in the state for providers who deliver services to residents needing help. Those services extend to parents and children, veterans and the homeless.
Providers serve patients for not only mental health needs, but substance use, housing, transportation and employment help. Those managing entities are often overseen by community organizations and administrators and are accountable to state and federal funds.
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