John Landis’ 1981 horror film An American Werewolf in London has inspired a new maze at Universal Studios Hollywood’s “Halloween Horror Nights.” The annual scarefest kicks off on Friday, September 19, 2014, and guests brave enough to visit the new maze will be treated to “legendary scenes from the cult favorite using gruesomely convincing props, chillingly authentic music, and mind-blowing special effects that will re-awaken the terrorizing shape-shifting creature with superhuman strength: the Werewolf.”
According to Universal Studios, the maze will begin at The Slaughtered Lamb where the warning to, “Stay on the road, keep clear of the Moors and beware the moon,” was ignored in the film. Then visitors will make their way through dense fog while hearing growls all around them.
“We are extremely excited to bring An American Werewolf in London to Universal Studios Hollywood’s ‘Halloween Horror Nights’ for the first time,” said John Murdy, Universal Studios Hollywood Creative Director and Executive Producer of “Halloween Horror Nights.” “John Landis’ iconic horror film and the groundbreaking makeup effects by Academy Award-winner Rick Baker have influenced generations of horror filmmakers and fans, and remains a classic of the genre. Turning such a celebrated film, which has been characterized as one of the greatest films of all time, into a ‘living horror movie’ can be daunting. As the movie studio that invented the horror film genre, we have the expertise to deliver a realistically compelling experience and are up to the challenge.”
“The team at Universal Studios Hollywood has gone to great lengths to recreate the mood and details of the movie,” said John Landis. “The true test for guests will be to see if they are able to endure the scares lurking throughout the maze – rather than screaming from room to room. I want them to really absorb the elaborate sets, make-up and special effects custom designed for this experience.”
