Jason Voorhees Slashes His Way into Universal's Halloween Horror Nights

Max Sterling, 6/14/2025Universal Studios unveils "Jason Universe," a haunted house experience featuring Jason Voorhees, set to launch August 29 in Orlando. This immersive attraction promises a chilling journey through iconic scenes from the Friday the 13th franchise, combining horror with thrilling scares for fans of all ages.

Let that sink in for a moment. The machete-wielding terror who's been stalking teenage counselors since 1980 will soon be terrorizing a whole new generation of willing victims at Universal's Halloween Horror Nights. The timing couldn't be more perfect, really — what with the franchise lurching toward its 45th anniversary like one of Jason's seemingly unstoppable walks through Crystal Lake.

Starting August 29 at Universal Orlando Resort (and September 4 for you West Coast thrill-seekers), brave souls can stumble through what Universal's marketing wizards are calling a "vengeance tour" of Jason's greatest hits. Think blood-stained cabins, creepy forest paths, and that infamous main lodge where so many ill-fated camping trips met their end. The teaser footage — featuring Jason's iconic mask lurking in the shadows of a decrepit cabin — practically screams "terrible life choices ahead."

But here's where things get interesting. Universal isn't just throwing together another jump-scare funhouse. They're going all-in on the horror front across their properties. Take their upcoming Las Vegas venture, Universal Horror Unleashed — because nothing says "Sin City" quite like mixing blackjack with The Exorcist and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, right? And let's not forget Epic Universe's Dark Universe land, where Universal's classic monster squad will be hanging out. (Frankenstein's probably already practicing his poker face.)

Speaking of scares, Fallout fans might want to pack their Rad-X. Halloween Horror Nights is also featuring a radiation-soaked nightmare based on the post-apocalyptic franchise. Because apparently, regular monsters aren't enough — we need irradiated ones too.

The whole thing feels like Universal's love letter to horror fans, wrapped in barbed wire and soaked in fake blood. It's fascinating to watch them double down on fear as entertainment, especially as we head into 2025. They clearly understand that good horror, like a well-timed jump scare, never gets old — it just finds new ways to make us scream.

For Friday the 13th devotees, "Jason Universe" represents something special: a chance to experience those movies from the inside out. Though hopefully with better survival odds than your average camp counselor. (Pro tip: Maybe don't split up to "check out that weird noise.")

As summer creeps toward fall and the haunting season approaches, one thing's crystal clear: Universal's cooking up something wickedly good. Just remember — if you hear that iconic "ki ki ki, ma ma ma" while walking through Camp Crystal Lake, you might want to pick up the pace. Jason may be part of an attraction now, but old habits die hard.

Hockey masks just got a whole lot scarier at Universal Studios. In a deliciously timed announcement (yes, on Friday the 13th), the entertainment giant revealed that Jason Voorhees — everyone's favorite camp-dwelling nightmare — is getting his own haunted house experience dubbed "Jason Universe."Let that sink in for a moment. The machete-wielding terror who's been stalking teenage counselors since 1980 will soon be terrorizing a whole new generation of willing victims at Universal's Halloween Horror Nights. The timing couldn't be more perfect, really — what with the franchise lurching toward its 45th anniversary like one of Jason's seemingly unstoppable walks through Crystal Lake.Starting August 29 at Universal Orlando Resort (and September 4 for you West Coast thrill-seekers), brave souls can stumble through what Universal's marketing wizards are calling a "vengeance tour" of Jason's greatest hits. Think blood-stained cabins, creepy forest paths, and that infamous main lodge where so many ill-fated camping trips met their end. The teaser footage — featuring Jason's iconic mask lurking in the shadows of a decrepit cabin — practically screams "terrible life choices ahead."But here's where things get interesting. Universal isn't just throwing together another jump-scare funhouse. They're going all-in on the horror front across their properties. Take their upcoming Las Vegas venture, Universal Horror Unleashed — because nothing says "Sin City" quite like mixing blackjack with The Exorcist and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, right? And let's not forget Epic Universe's Dark Universe land, where Universal's classic monster squad will be hanging out. (Frankenstein's probably already practicing his poker face.)Speaking of scares, Fallout fans might want to pack their Rad-X. Halloween Horror Nights is also featuring a radiation-soaked nightmare based on the post-apocalyptic franchise. Because apparently, regular monsters aren't enough — we need irradiated ones too.The whole thing feels like Universal's love letter to horror fans, wrapped in barbed wire and soaked in fake blood. It's fascinating to watch them double down on fear as entertainment, especially as we head into 2025. They clearly understand that good horror, like a well-timed jump scare, never gets old — it just finds new ways to make us scream.For Friday the 13th devotees, "Jason Universe" represents something special: a chance to experience those movies from the inside out. Though hopefully with better survival odds than your average camp counselor. (Pro tip: Maybe don't split up to "check out that weird noise.")As summer creeps toward fall and the haunting season approaches, one thing's crystal clear: Universal's cooking up something wickedly good. Just remember — if you hear that iconic "ki ki ki, ma ma ma" while walking through Camp Crystal Lake, you might want to pick up the pace. Jason may be part of an attraction now, but old habits die hard.