The Walking Dead Returning To Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights

The Walking Dead will return to Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights this year.

This year's event will reportedly draw inspiration from -- and attempt to replicate for fans -- some of the most intense moments of AMC's fifth season of the hit series, which has spawned a spinoff series that will be airing before Halloween Horror Nights even begins.

Attempts to evade the terror of the undead and the inhumane brutality of mankind will be the underlying theme of these mazes as guests navigate three-dimensional recreations of one of television's most talked about shows, The Walking Dead.

Guests will begin their journey at the Terminus safe-haven compound, where an unspeakable hunger has consumed the demented souls of those dwelling within. As the chaos ensues, guests will encounter even greater atrocities as they stumble upon dismembered "W" walkers, witness the horror of victims besieged by the living dead, and step onto the loading dock of the Del Arno Food warehouse to face hordes of "W" walkers.

"I couldn't be more delighted to continue and expand The Walking Dead universe with Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando than by having fans experience some of the most harrowing and suspenseful moments of our show," said Greg Nicotero, executive producer and special effects makeup supervisor for the show. "Halloween Horror Nights is the gold standard to which all other Halloween-themed events try to emulate, so to bring authentic walkers to this event, alongside other horror greats, is the ultimate thrill."

"We love giving fans of The Walking Dead as many ways as possible to experience the series, so we're thrilled to be collaborating once again with the teams at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando on these mazes that really bring the intensity of the show to life," said Theresa Beyer, senior vice president of promotion, activation and partnerships for AMC. "We're excited to have fans come face to face with some of the most memorable and shocking scenes of Season Five."

This year, when Universal Studios Hollywood introduces the all-original The Walking Dead: Wolves Not Far, it will come to life as the biggest, longest, most gruesome maze ever built for Halloween Horror Nights. This all-new experience will feature twice as many, never-before-seen walkers and will be situated within an entirely new theme park location.

"Just like the fans who wait anxiously for the next episode or season return of The Walking Dead, this phenom of a show has become a Halloween Horror Nights tradition and our guests look forward to a new Walking Dead maze each year," said John Murdy, Creative Director at Universal Studios Hollywood and Executive Producer of Halloween Horror Nights. "We're fortunate to have the expertise of the show's creative team working collaboratively with us to create an authentic living representation of the series, and for fans, our maze experience is the next best thing to living in the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse."

Universal Orlando's The Walking Dead maze will feature hordes of walkers and eerily recreate the scenes, settings and terror that guests have seen on their TV screens. The twisted minds of Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights team are using first-ever tactics to bring the horror of Season Five to life in this year's maze – even placing guests in the iconic flooded food bank scene where they'll be surrounded by hundreds of gallons of water as flesh-hungry walkers attack.

"We've been fortunate to recreate many horrific moments over the past few years, and as the series raises its own bar every season, so have we with our environments, said Michael Aiello, Director of Creative Development for Universal Orlando's Entertainment team. "Faithfully representing Season Five has brought with it all-new elements, and we will literally place our guests in the lead role as they escape hordes of walkers."

Additional details about Universal's "Halloween Horror Nights" will be revealed soon -- although it's been confirmed that there will be a Crimson Peak-themed maze and casting calls revealed that Bill and Ted's Excellent Halloween Adventure will return. For more information about Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood or Universal Orlando Resort, visit www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com.

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