Haunted Houses Ranked From Least To Most Scary @ Universal Studios Singapore Halloween Horror Nights 11
The spookiest event of the year is back! Universal Studios Singapore's Halloween Horror Nights 11 might be the most impressive edition yet. With a mix of Western and Asian horror, along with some exciting new IPs like Netflix's All of us are Dead, visitors will have plenty of thrilling horror to enjoy. There are five haunted houses and three scare zones along with themed dining and live shows.
Whether you'd rather warm up with the least scary experience or head straight to the most intense ones, our ranking of the least to most spine-chilling haunted houses might help you plan your route! Minimal spoilers ahead so as not to ruin the surprise:
Mildly Scary - The Weeknd: After Hours Til Dawn Nightmare
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Designed to look like The Weeknd's night club gone awry, this haunted house scores high on creativity and fun but not so much on the spook factor. The experience is more creepy than outright frightening, but it's still thoroughly enjoyable for the cool sets and lighting. Fans of the singer will also enjoy the references to his music videos.
While the overseas Halloween Horror Nights events also had haunted houses inspired by The Weeknd's album, the Singapore version has original zones exclusive to this haunted house.
Moderately Scary - Netflix's All of Us Are Dead & DIYU: Descent into Hell
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The Netflix's All of us are Dead haunted house is our favourite for its stunning attention to detail and immersive scene recreations. Having watched the series, I knew what to expect but still had a keen sense of dread while walking through the post-zombie outbreak school setting. The zombies did a fantastic job with their sharp, jerky and fast movements typical of K-drama zombies.
Fun fact: the series' director and producer flew all the way from Seoul to experience the haunted house firsthand. They gave it their seal of approval, so you know you're in for a hyper realistic zombie experience! Director JQ Lee shared that "It [was] exhilarating to experience the horror attraction in-person, and [he felt] young again" while Producer Charles Park thanked the fans and hoped that "everyone who has had a good time experiencing it will also look forward to Season 2 of All of Us Are Dead."
Another blood-curdling haunted house was DIYU: Descent into Hell. In summary, this was Haw Par Villa on steroids, where the multiple levels of Hell are brought to life with chilling realism.
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Most Scary: Grimm Encounters & Rebirth of the Matriarch
The Grimm Encounters was the most aesthetically beautiful house that felt dreamy and magical if not for the scary elements mixed in. There was something about the combination of horror and familiar childhood fairytales that was irresistibly creepy.
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Even without scare actors jumping out unexpectedly, Rebirth of the Matriarch gave me an ominous feeling that I'd have while watching the most traumatising Asian horror films. Everything from the acting and makeup to the set design and effects was on point.
There was a good build up from an unnerving feeling in a seemingly regular home, to outright horror that left me feeling unsettled even after leaving the haunted house.
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There was just as much care and thought given to three Scare Zones. Dead Man’s Wharf and The Cursed Kiramam were pretty scary, while The Hacker had futuristic sets along the main USS street and scare actors posing for photos with visitors.
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Rounding up the entertainment are two live shows: Judgement Day and The Hacker: Game Over. There will also be Halloween-themed dining options including a 3-course Die-ning in Hell meal ($128) and a Death Slare pizza combo ($25).
Universal Studios Singapore Halloween Horror Nights 11 will run on 18 selected nights from 29 September to 4 November 2023. Tickets are priced at $89 for peak nights and $79 for non-peak nights.
