Universal Studios Hollywood Will Feature Music from Artist/DJ Figure, As Well As New Fan-Generated Monsters Inspired by Two National Competitions in the 'Universal Monsters Remix: Resurrection' Maze During This Year's 'Halloween Horror Nights' Event

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Aug. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The addition of all-original monsters inspired by fan-generated character competitions marks the first time that horror fans have contributed to a haunted maze experience for "Halloween Horror Nights." The winning creatures will exist in the twisted confines of the "Universal Monsters Remix: Resurrection" maze alongside classic Universal Monsters, entombed in a shroud of heavy bass sounds by acclaimed artist/DJ, Figure. "Halloween Horror Nights" at Universal Studios Hollywood begins Friday, September 20, 2013.

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"The Universal Studios classic monster movies of the 1920s, '30s and '40s defined the horror genre and inspired generations of filmmakers," said John Murdy, Creative Director, "Halloween Horror Nights." "For 'Halloween Horror Nights,' we reimagined classic characters and placed them in a rave-like environment – a present day 'Monster Mash.' It proved to be a fan favorite last year, and in 2013 there will be some exciting new twists."

In addition to the music of Figure, the maze will also include winning designs from Universal Studios Hollywood's "Design a Character Contest" as well as SyFy's "Face Off" – a reality competition exploring the world of special effects make-up artists.  "Design a Character" winner Christopher Oosting's imagining of "The Invisible Man" will join a futuristic Frankenstein and his bride, created by the winner of a "Future Frankenstein" episode of "Face Off," airing August 20 on SyFy.

Set within the antechambers of an eerily gothic castle, the new "Universal Monsters Remix: Resurrection" maze will unleash a cast of legendary creatures including "Frankenstein" and his bride, "Dracula," "The Wolf Man" and "The Mummy." From deep within the stone fortress, accompanied by ominous strobe lighting effects, guests will traverse dark and dank arteries of rotting catacombs laced with horror-inspired music by Figure.

"Halloween Horror Nights" 2013 at Universal Studios Hollywood brings together the sickest minds in horror to immerse guests in the living, breathing, three-dimensional world of the most notorious and terrifying creatures. Featuring a slate of unrivaled film production quality mazes, terror-filled Scare Zones and a fully re-imagined "Terror Tram" experience uniquely themed to today's most definitive horror properties, this year's featured Halloween Horror Nights attractions will also include: "The Walking Dead: No Safe Haven," based on AMC's Golden Globe-nominated show, "Evil Dead:  Book of the Dead," inspired by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment's blockbuster remake of the cult classic, "Black Sabbath 13 3D," inspired by the legendary heavy metal band's darkest lyrics, and "Insidious:  Into The Further," based on the 2010 horror thriller "Insidious" and the upcoming sequel "Insidious: Chapter 2." New original scare-zones include: The Purge based on Universal Pictures' blockbuster and upcoming Blu-ray and DVD release, and the Curse of Chucky, an all-new movie from the filmmakers of the unforgettable horror franchise inspired by Universal Home Entertainment's upcoming release.

Watch for announcement videos on Universal Studios Hollywood's 'Halloween Horror Nights' YouTube Channel.  Additional mazes to be announced shortly. Updates on "Halloween Horror Nights" are available online at Halloween Horror Nights, on Facebook at: "Halloween Horror Nights – Hollywood," on Instagram at @HorrorNights and Twitter at @HorrorNights as Creative Director John Murdy reveals a running chronicle of exclusive information. Join the conversation using #UniversalHHN.

Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of L.A. includes a full-day, movie-based theme park and Studio Tour; the CityWalk entertainment, shopping and dining complex, the Universal CityWalk Cinemas and the "5 Towers" state-of-the-art outdoor concert venue. World-class rides and attractions include the critically-acclaimed and award-winning mega-attraction, "Transformers: The Ride—3D," the intense, award-winning ride, "King Kong 360 3-D" on the famed behind-the-scenes Studio Tour, "The Simpsons Ride^TM," "Revenge of the Mummy^SM —The Ride" and "Jurassic Park® —The Ride." 

SOURCE Universal Studios Hollywood