Ultimate Guide to Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas, Nevada

The dazzling lights of Las Vegas are known for their glitz and glamour, but when the shadows grow long and the moon rises high, a different type of excitement takes over just off the Strip.

There’s a new Jack in town. Universal Horror Unleashed, the first-ever year-round horror experience created by the masters of horror at Universal Destinations & Experiences, is now open in the AREA15 District in Las Vegas.

Whether you're a die-hard Halloween Horror Nights fan or just looking for a thrilling night out while in Las Vegas. This ultimate guide will help you navigate through this new spine-chilling experience.

**Photo Credit: Universal Horror Unleashed**

What is Universal Horror Unleashed?

Universal Horror Unleashed is a year-round, 110,000-square-foot haunted attraction located in Las Vegas' AREA15. It's a permanent, horror-themed experience created by Universal Destinations & Experiences, featuring haunted houses, live entertainment, and themed food and beverage areas. It's designed to be a just a taste of what the popular Halloween Horror Nights event is like.

For decades, Universal's Masters of horror have created some of the world's most frightening films and events. Now, you can experience it all in a year-round, fully immersive horror experience. Enter the evils of 4 haunted houses, each with its own terrifying story: Universal Monsters, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Scarecrow: The Reaping and Blumhouse’s The Exorcist: Believer. These haunted houses aren't for the faint of heart—they are intense and feature elevated moments where the horror surrounds you in unimaginable ways.

The nightmares don’t end there. Surrounding the houses are four sinisterly themed and immersive areas featuring unique live entertainment experiences. In select locations, guests can enjoy eerie eateries and bars featuring horror-centric food and drink (separate purchase required) offerings. Your deepest fears are closer than you think.

Where is Universal Horror Unleashed Located?

Universal Horror Unleashed is located at Zone 2: The Terminals in the AREA15 District, roughly 10 minutes from The Strip and Downtown Las Vegas (depending on traffic).

The Physical Address for Universal Horror Unleashed:

UNIVERSAL HORROR UNLEASHED

3051 S. Rancho Drive Las Vegas, NV 89102

 Parking Garage Address:

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3031 Rigel Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89102
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4 Haunted Houses at Universal Horror Unleashed

Each of the 4 haunted houses have a more “permanent” feel in my opinion, and each blend the special effects, elaborate set designs and details we all love from Universal Creative.

One offering exclusive to Universal Horror Unleashed is that each haunted house features dedicated show moments with deeper storytelling that places you in the midst of horror.

Scarecrow: The Reaping

Face the dust storms of the Midwest in Scarecrow: The Reaping, an original story that will take them back in time to a dry, barren 1930s farmland ravaged by farmers and taken over by horrifying inhabitants arising from the land: bloodthirsty scarecrows bent on revenge.

Universal Monsters

Face cinema’s most feared icons in Universal Monsters, where horror legends have broken free from the silver screen to stalk unwitting victims.

From the shadowy halls of Castle Dracula, to the sandy tombs guarded by The Mummy, to the crackling lab where Frankenstein and The Bride still draw breath – this haunted house resurrects the most legendary monsters of all time in one continuous nightmare.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

In this haunted house, you’ll take a journey through the 1974 horror masterpiece in the “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”haunted house, placing you in the footsteps of the victims as you face horrifying iconic scenes and characters.

You will come face-to-face with Leatherface and every member of his deranged family and their victims, as the terrifying sound of chainsaws haunts you at every turn.

Blumhouse's The Exorcist: Believer

In this house, you’ll descend into demonic possession in Blumhouse’s The Exorcist: Believer, and find yourself deep in the shadowy woods where best friends Katherine and Angela mysteriously vanish – only to be discovered days later with no memory of what happened.

From there, the terror builds room by room as the girls’ disturbing transformation unfolds, going from the hospital to the girls’ homes to witnessing the actual exorcism as everyone is surrounded by supernatural chaos.

4 Themed Areas at Universal Horror Unleashed

Each immersive area places you in the center stage of horror, offering opportunities to interact with characters for a deeply engaging experience:

Kill Vault

Surrounded by rusty knives and machetes, the eerie characters at Kill Vault – from a strange surgeon to psychotic slashers – are lurking in the shadows attempting to lure their next victim as they interact with everyone in sight.

Prop Graveyard

Here, the line between inanimate and alive blurs, as you face a supernatural collection of unsettling dolls, dismembered mannequins and other haunted objects from abandoned film sets that seem to move as you walk through.

Dead Storage

Echoing the grandiosity of Universal’s earliest horror productions, Dead Storage will envelop youin a shadow-filled sanctuary with forgotten set pieces and eerie relics that have been reclaimed by night-dwelling creatures– vampires, a werewolf in mid-transformation, and others that emerge without warning.

Jack’s Alley

Set in a twisted dark carnival atmosphere, you will face Jack The Clown’s evil maniacs and a group of malicious jugglers, dancers and fortune tellers as they perform for their lives, during the Jack & Chance: Stay or Slay Show.

Themed Food and Drink Areas at Universal Horror Unleashed

Within the 4 entertainment areas, you can dine on a variety of themed shareable bites and specialty cocktails in designated areas, including:

Boiler Bar

The Boiler Bar is one of the first things you see when you walk into Universal Horror Unleashed! It's equal parts hellish spectacle and welcome reprieve with a monstrous flaming machine nestled in the heart of the venue.

It offers you a perfect vantage point if you're seeking momentary respite while remaining immersed in the action and enjoying craft cocktails.

Premiere House

This is the main sit down dining location at Universal Horror Unleashed. It's a tapas bar featuring the horrors of Blumhouse and serving a variety of signature cocktails and a selection of delicious shareable bites set amid an eerie atmosphere filled with movie props and twisted décor representing some of Universal’s most recent Blumhouse horror films.

Notable dishes include Broiler Bread (garlic-herb stuffed pumpernickel roll, fiery smoked paprika cheese sauce), the Texas Chainsaw Flatbread (sausage, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, spicy tomato sauce) and The Crow’s Nest (bourbon BBQ chicken lollipops, fried rice noodle nest, arugula, sesame seeds).

Noteworthy

Dining reservations for Premiere House Bar are available and strongly recommended if you don’t want to wait for a table. Make sure you book your reservation time for after your ticketed entry time.

We were told the Premiere House Bar area is first come first serve, and it does serve food if you prefer that option. You can reserve ahead of time! Click here.

Rough Cuts

This is where you can feast on carved small plates as you witness a variety of show moments, electrifying performances and interact with characters to learn more about their haunting backstories.

Notable dishes include Ears (fire roasted yellow corn, citrus aioli, grated cotija cheese, crushed Hot Cheetos, tajin, micro cilantro) and Shoulder (torta al pastor, marinated pork shoulder, fresh pineapple, avocado, lettuce, and pickled onions).

Jack’s Alley Bar

Jack’s Alley Bar Is located in the back of Universal Horror Unleashed right next to Scarecrow: The Reaping haunted house.

This bar serves themed specialty cocktails and drinks only. Here, you can enjoy acrobatic performances and more in a circus-like hellscape where the Jack the Clown and Chance reign.

Exclusive Universal Horror Unleashed Merchandise

Horror fans can shop at the all-new retail location where there’s a variety of apparel, collectibles, jewelry, accessories and more. You can commemorate your visit with merchandise donning the Universal Horror Unleashed logo which includes a spirited Spirit Jersey, a blood-dripping tumbler, Vegas poker chip-inspired souvenirs, and more.

You can also grab collectibles like backpacks, beanies, retro tees, jewelry and more from the four sinister haunted houses – Scarecrow: The Reaping, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Universal Monsters, Jack the Clown, Universal Monsters and Blumhouse’s The Exorcist: Believer.

In addition, you can snag iconic merchandise featuring Jack the Clown, Chance, Bates Motel and Chucky.

Additional Offerings at Universal Horror Unleashed

Themed Photo Opportunities

Jack and Chance Photo Opportunity

Immediately following the Jack & Chance: Stay or Slay Show, there is a quick meet and greet photo opportunity. Universal Horror Unleashed does have a photographer and option to buy a digital download. a single photo is $14.99 + tax. You can also have a photo taken with your cell phone to save money.

M3gan Photo Opportunity

Immediately following her impromptu performance, there is a quick photo opportunity a Universal Horror Unleashed photographer option.

How Much are Universal Horror Unleashed Tickets?

Tickets are now available for purchase!

There main ticket options including a General Admission Ticket (One-Time Access), which offers entry to each haunted house once for the selected date and time, starting at $59 plus tax.  The General Admission Ticket (Unlimited Access), provides unlimited admission to all 4 haunted houses for the selected date and time, starting at $99 plus tax.

Admission also includes access to the themed bars and live entertainment haunting the darkened warehouse

“Haunted High Rollers” VIP Experience Package

Starting at $2,750, the “Haunted High Rollers” VIP Experience Package offers a three-hour elevated horror experience, with priority access to Universal Horror Unleashed for up to six guests, unlimited haunted house access via a priority VIP Lane, a personal VIP host, access to a special VIP food and beverage menu, artist meet and greets with private VIP performances, exclusive discounts on merchandise and  more.

Universal Horror Unleashed tickets are date and time specific, non-transferable, non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All guests should arrive based on their scheduled allotted start time. Admission ins't guaranteed for late arrival after your selected time.

Pro Tip: Make sure you can find the email confirmation that includes you admission ticket QR code. I would take a screenshot of it because every person in your party will need to present to enter the haunted houses each time.

Universal Horror Unleashed Details You Don’t Want to Miss!

Exterior Mural

Universal Destinations & Experiences worked with Las Vegas-based street artist Krie for a one-of-a-kind mural on the exterior of the building. Known for his bold, large-scale graffiti work across the city, the mural brings the story of Universal Horror Unleashed to life while also serving as a love letter to the city.

This collaboration reflects the company’s commitment to investing in local artists, celebrating neighborhood culture, and staking a meaningful presence in Las Vegas.

Universal Horror Unleashed Tips

To save time, make sure you can find the email confirmation that includes you admission ticket QR code. I would take a screenshot of it because every person in your party will need to present to enter the haunted houses each time.

If you plan sit down at Premiere House Bar to eat and drink during your experience, save time by making a reservation so you don’t want to wait for a table. You can reserve ahead of time! Click here.

Know Before You Go

Universal Horror Unleashed may be too intense for young children and is not recommended for children under the age of 13.

Universal Horror Unleashed is located at AREA15, which is approximately 10 minutes from The Las Vegas Strip and Downtown Las Vegas. I strongly recommend giving yourself plenty of time for Uber/Lyft/driving to AREA15 to ensure you arrive and check in by your scheduled allotted start time.

Parking is NOT Included with your ticket.

Admission is not guaranteed for late arrival after your selected time, so make sure you arrive based on your scheduled allotted start time.

Your admission ticket does NOT include food or beverages. Make sure you eat ahead of time, or budget for the themed food and drink offerings inside Universal Horror Unleashed.

Trained Service Animals are welcome at Universal Horror Unleashed. Only animals that meet the definition of a Service Animal are permitted in the experience. Service Animals must be harnessed, leashed or tethered unless these devices interfere with the Service Animal’s work or the individual’s disability prevents using these devices. Note- Universal Horror Unleashed Team Members cannot assist in handling Service Animals.

No outside food or beverage is allowed except as required for religious or medical reasons. No food or beverages purchased from Universal Horror Unleashed can be taken off the premises or into AREA15.

Currently, filming inside the 4 haunted houses is not allowed. (Please note I had permission to film in the houses from Universal Destinations and Experiences and Universal Horror Unleashed).

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Complete Guide to Universal Horror Unleashed at AREA15 Las Vegas