Halloween Horror Nights 11 Update: HHN11 scare zones, event map and more

USS Halloween Horror Nights 11 Before Dark 1 Construction Updates The Cursed Kiramam scare zone entrance arch

Evil is spilling out of the HHN11 scare zones and haunted houses taking shape at Universal Studios Singapore. See the progress in Halloween Horror Nights 11: BEFORE DARK update.

About Halloween Horror Nights 11: BEFORE DARK

BEFORE DARK is DEJIKI.COM’s original series documenting construction updates at Universal Studios Singapore for its Halloween Horror Nights event.


Judgement Day Scaremony stage

USS Halloween Horror Nights 11 Before Dark 1 Construction Updates Judgement Day Scaremony stage overview

Connected to the the HHN11 slogan, ‘Evil is Knocking’, the ‘Judgement Day’ Scaremony Stage for HHN11 is designed to feature several doors, each one linked to a certain haunted house and scare zone. The three LED screens could also become ‘virtual doors’. For now, can you recognise the four physical ones?

USS Halloween Horror Nights 11 Before Dark 1 Construction Updates Judgement Day Scaremony stage side

The structure of the stage suggests that there will be a performer at the upper level, with the rest appearing at the lower tiers, and on the street. Fire effects may also return to the show, after years of absence.


HHN11 Haunted Houses

USS Halloween Horror Nights 11 BTS Media Preview Rebirth of the Matriarch Entrance Building Facade

Jurassic Park backstage area will be home to Rebirth of the Matriarch and its storied Peranakan mansion, while your journey to DIYU: Descent Into Hell will start at Soundstage 28. Get a first look inside these two original houses in my sneak preview article.

USS Halloween Horror Nights 11 Before Dark 1 Construction Updates Grimm Encounters haunted house

Meet the Pied Piper and his rat swarms in Grimm Encounters – this house is being built at the Revenge of the Mummy outdoor queue.

USS Halloween Horror Nights 11 Before Dark 1 Construction Updates Netflix All of Us Are Dead haunted house

The world’s first and only HHN adaptation of Netflix’s All of Us Are Dead will be staged at the breezeway beside Soundstage 28, the same site where Stranger Things once stood back in 2018, and will also share a similar mega billboard design for the house facade.

USS Halloween Horror Nights 11 Before Dark 1 Construction Updates The Weeknd After Hours Til Dawn Nightmare haunted house

The Weeknd: After Hours Til Dawn Nightmare is being built at the Waterworld queue – with a city skyline peeking out of the hoardings. This is also another exclusive house for Singapore, featuring 5 new rooms based on the ‘Dawn FM’ album. With that, this is more like a new production, and should differ from The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare house seen at HHN 2022 events in Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios Florida.

It looks like for the first time in a decade, this haunted house will reverse the direction of all past houses and start from the side furthest from the Waterworld amphitheatre. That also suggests that the queue for this house might have to start somewhere else too.


HHN11 Park Map

And with all these information plus experiencing the first HHN11 preview, here’s my unofficial park map for Halloween Horror Nights 11:

Halloween Horror Nights 11 Event Guide by Dejiki 2023 Event Park Map of haunted houses and scare zones special experiences


The Cursed Kiramam scare zone

USS Halloween Horror Nights 11 Before Dark 1 Construction Updates The Cursed Kiramam scare zone entrance sign closeup

The Cursed Kiramam is the first village-style scare zone with an Indian theme, after the ones based on Chinese and Malay folklore.

USS Halloween Horror Nights 11 Before Dark 1 Construction Updates The Cursed Kiramam scare zone entrance bells flowers and silks

The story goes: Villagers suffer from constant torment due to the Curse, with their only means to survive is by appeasing the gods with Agni, the sacrificial bride.

USS Halloween Horror Nights 11 Before Dark 1 Construction Updates The Cursed Kiramam scare zone empty Jurassic Park area

At first look, it appears that there have been no progress inside Jurassic Park.

USS Halloween Horror Nights 11 Before Dark 1 Construction Updates The Cursed Kiramam scare zone black walls in Jurassic Park near splash drop area

Everything was tucked out of sight from most of the attractions, into an area close to the splash zone of Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure.

USS Halloween Horror Nights 11 Before Dark 1 Construction Updates The Cursed Kiramam scare zone scary props in the open

Surprisingly, these props were left in plain sight, offering us a rare look before things get covered up.

USS Halloween Horror Nights 11 Before Dark 1 Construction Updates The Cursed Kiramam scare zone prop bodies and cages

USS Halloween Horror Nights 11 Before Dark 1 Construction Updates The Cursed Kiramam scare zone props near skeleton

USS Halloween Horror Nights 11 Before Dark 1 Construction Updates The Cursed Kiramam scare zone ritual area with tusks

There is also a stage with two gigantic tusks, likely for a ritual, or perhaps a place where Agni will roam at.


The Hacker scare zone

USS Halloween Horror Nights 11 Before Dark 1 Construction Updates The Hacker scare zone entrance area

Over at New York zone, guests can explore game-like environments in The Hacker, a futuristic scare zone.

USS Halloween Horror Nights 11 Before Dark 1 Construction Updates The Hacker scare zone entrance sign

USS Halloween Horror Nights 11 Before Dark 1 Construction Updates The Hacker scare zone screens panel

At this time, there are only a handful of set pieces on the streets of New York, some filled with screens that would display media.

USS Halloween Horror Nights 11 Before Dark 1 Construction Updates The Hacker scare zone sci fi themed set 1

Apart from showing scenes of games, some parts will actually become ‘real’, such as this sci-fi themed set.

USS Halloween Horror Nights 11 Before Dark 1 Construction Updates The Hacker scare zone sci fi themed set 3

For now, this dual-sided mirror wall looks like a popular spot for photos.

USS Halloween Horror Nights 11 Before Dark 1 Construction Updates The Hacker scare zone stage at New York Public Library facade

The stage at the New York Library has towering structures filled with mirrors and screens, and it also likely where The Hacker herself – virtual or physical – would appear.


Dead Man’s Wharf scare zone

USS Halloween Horror Nights 11 Before Dark 1 Construction Updates Dead Man's Wharf scare zone setup 1

Be careful when you explore Dead Man’s Wharf, as you will meet Madame Dragon and her crew of merciless pirates during HHN11.

USS Halloween Horror Nights 11 Before Dark 1 Construction Updates Dead Man's Wharf scare zone setup 2

We don’t always get a scare zone in this part of the park every year, with the space reserved for laser tag experiences in 2017 and 2022, or left unused at some events.

USS Halloween Horror Nights 11 Before Dark 1 Construction Updates Dead Man's Wharf scare zone setup 3 sting alley

The Sting Alley setup appears to be a more well-kept before guests are pushed into the unruly spaces near the lagoon.

USS Halloween Horror Nights 11 Before Dark 1 Construction Updates Dead Mans Wharf scare zone setup treasure stash

For now, the NY harbor area is decorated with nautical props, a prominent one being this ship’s wheel.

USS Halloween Horror Nights 11 Before Dark 1 Construction Updates Dead Man's Wharf scare zone setup 5 wheel

It’s not clear how the scare zone will operate. In the past, the flow was typically controlled – pulsing small groups into the zone, with a single direction to walk through. If it is single direction, then I think my photos might be showing the flow in reverse.

USS Halloween Horror Nights 11 Before Dark 1 Construction Updates Dead Man's Wharf scare zone setup 4 ship wheel helm view

USS Halloween Horror Nights 11 Before Dark 1 Construction Updates Dead Man's Wharf scare zone setup market area with fortune telling

Over at the ‘black market’ section, you might see ‘transformed’ victims for sale, or even get your fortune told.


Experience the Horrors at Halloween Horror Nights 11

Halloween Horror Nights 11 runs on select nights from 29 Sept to 4 Nov 2023. More details can be found at RWSentosa’s website or my HHN11 event guide.

Halloween Horror Nights 11 EVENT GUIDE

Get the info you need for a frightfully good time at HHN11 with my Event Guide, including event calendar, ticketing options, add-ons and the RIP Tour prices.


TRICK or THRILLS 2023 – USS Daytime Halloween Event

Universal Studios Singapore Park Update Trick or Thrills Day Halloween Meet and Greet The Sorceress

Universal Studios Singapore also offers a day Halloween event suitable for younger park guests. Visit my article on Trick or Thrills 2023 to learn more.



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Halloween Horror Nights 11 MEGA Review: Photos of all Haunted Houses and Scare Zones
HHN11 RIP TOUR (VIP Tour) Review

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Judgement Day (Opening Scaremony) | Netflix's All of Us Are Dead
DIYU: Descent Into Hell | Rebirth of the Matriarch
Dead Man's Wharf | The Cursed Kiramam
The Hacker + The Hacker: GAME OVER

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HHN10 RIP Tour (VIP Tour) Review

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7 Responses to Halloween Horror Nights 11 Update: HHN11 scare zones, event map and more

  1. Wan September 12, 2023 at 12:01 pm #

    This is my 10th year coming down to Singapore from KL for HHN since attending my first one for HHN3 in 2013. Flying down again this year. Any chance for an invite to a preview event or USS giving me an upgrade or something?

  2. Wan September 12, 2023 at 12:03 pm #

    My 10th year coming down to Singapore from KL for HHN since attending HHN3 in 2013. Flying down again this year. Any chance for an invite to a preview event or USS giving me an upgrade or something?

  3. Wy September 19, 2023 at 1:18 pm #

    Which time slot is more preferred for RIP tour?

    The 6.30pm or the 7.30pm time slot.

    Thank you

  4. Gab September 23, 2023 at 6:46 pm #

    When would you say is the peak timing of the event? From the opening hours on a peak day ^^ Thank you!

    • Dejiki September 24, 2023 at 8:33 pm #

      Usually the houses wait time will peak about 1-2 hours after the opening, and then start fluctuating depending on the situation. On some crowded nights the high wait time will sustain until the last 1 to 1.5 hours of the event.

  5. bgbg123haha September 23, 2023 at 11:57 pm #

    hi! i’ll like to point out that “The Hacker” logo is a rehash of “Infinite Fear” show logo from hhn8.

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