Halloween Horror Nights summons Pinhead for all-new ‘Hellraiser’ Haunt - News
Halloween Horror Nights summons Pinhead for all-new ‘Hellraiser’ haunted houses at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood.
Fans of “Hellraiser” will soon have the chance to step inside one of horror’s most disturbing worlds.
Halloween Horror Nights is bringing the iconic franchise to life with an all-new haunted house inspired by the first three Hellraiser films. The attraction debuts Friday, Aug. 28, at Universal Orlando Resort and Thursday, Sept. 3, at Universal Studios Hollywood, marking the franchise’s first appearance at the annual horror event.
Based on “Hellraiser” (1987), “Hellbound: Hellraiser II” (1988) and “Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth” (1992), the haunted house plunges guests into the twisted universe created by author and filmmaker Clive Barker, where pain, pleasure and the supernatural are inseparably linked.
Since its debut nearly four decades ago, “Hellraiser” has become one of horror’s most influential franchises. The films introduced audiences to the Lament Configuration, the mysterious puzzle box that opens a gateway to another dimension inhabited by the Cenobites, ritualistic beings led by the unforgettable Pinhead. Blending psychological horror, graphic imagery and themes of desire and suffering, the series earned cult-classic status and has continued to influence generations of horror filmmakers.
For the first time, Halloween Horror Nights guests on both coasts will come face-to-face with the Cenobites in a haunted house that recreates memorable moments from the franchise. Horror fans will also hear a familiar voice throughout the experience, as Doug Bradley, the actor best known for portraying Pinhead, reprises the role for both the Orlando and Hollywood attractions.
The experience begins when guests unknowingly solve the infamous Lament Configuration, opening a portal to a nightmarish realm where the Cenobites await. Along the way, they’ll travel through several iconic locations from the films, including the eerie attic inside Frank Cotton’s family home, where his horrific fate began, and the unsettling Channard Institute, where the puzzle box tempts victims with promises of forbidden pleasure.
The journey culminates inside the Labyrinth, where Pinhead and the Cenobites await to claim new souls for eternal torment.
New limited-release merchandise inspired by the “Hellraiser” haunted house, including a T-shirt and a Pinhead acrylic figure which can be added to the separately sold Infernal Carnival collectible display, are now available at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood and will launch tomorrow, Wednesday, July 1 at 9am PST on shopUniversal.com.
Halloween Horror Nights runs on select nights from Aug. 28 through Nov. 1, 2026, at Universal Orlando Resort and from Sept. 3 through Nov. 1, 2026, at Universal Studios Hollywood. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com.