Get the news on the region’s largest Halloween event in the Halloween Horror Nights 12: BEFORE DARK article, with an extensive look at the park’s setup for the upcoming haunted houses and scare zones at HHN12.
About Halloween Horror Nights 12: BEFORE DARK
BEFORE DARK is DEJIKI.COM’s original series documenting park news and construction updates on Universal Studios Singapore’s Halloween Horror Nights event.
Halloween Horror Nights 12 at Universal Studios Singapore will begin from 27 September 2024, and you can get all the information you need at the HHN12 Event Guide, or buy your HHN12 tickets now via Klook.
Halloween Horror Nights 12: BEFORE DARK vlog
Join me on a tour around the park in the HHN12: BEFORE DARK vlog.
HHN12 Scare zones
Nether-Land scare zone
In New York, the undead rave party experience, Nether-Land, is arriving very soon.
The line-up at Nether-Land include DJ DeadBeatz, DJ N-Trance, and DJ Elixir.
Along the streets are 4 small stages, along with props that should be able to be moved around. This setup allows Rhythm Truck to drive through New York during its shows in the day.
One of the three HHN12 shows, Ocu.lar’s Rave, will take place at the main stage in Nether-Land.
Vampire Alley scare zone
Vampire Alley will make full use of the Sting Alley and New York Harbor area, with the entrance at New York, adjacent to the Nether-Land scare zone.
From the scenic design, there appears to be a richer story for this zone, unlike the previous Attack of the Vampires zone in 2013. Sisters of the Sun is one of the factions in Vampire Alley, while another previously announced group, The Elders, run the Viper Lounge that is being offered as a Special Experience (add-on charge applies).
The entire Sting Alley is blocked out during the day, with several of these fences which should create a maze-like environment. It is likely that the Speakeasy Bar entrance is somewhere along this alley or near this junction at the Harbor, as logically it needs to be one of the doors to the building where the Viper Lounge is set up (at KT’s Grill), and not further away.
The rest of the scare zone has more giant containers, fences, which block the way forward and would likely make for intense scares and surprises.
The zone ends off with this standoff-like space with a platform.
From across the lagoon, we can see how the entire zone is masked out with colourful tarps.
The Lost Kampung scare zone
Return to another haunted village as you step inside The Lost Kampung.
It looks like this scare zone will once again take advantage of Jurassic Park’s dark jungle setting – and it has been very effective for the past zones staged here.
In the day, all of the horrifying props are tucked away, although you could still spot some through the fences.
Towards the splashdown area of Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure, there are even more maze walls and barriers, possibly to guide and misdirect you as you make your way around the cursed village.
HHN12 Haunted Houses
Under The Castle by TEAM WANG design
One of the headliners this year is Under The Castle, created in collaboration with Jackson Wang and TEAM WANG design. Unlike the original concept which was more of a lifestyle event, this haunted castle will have a darker, horror twist.
Your journey will begin at an area with several stalls and carts filled with smashed pumpkins. Plus flags with TEAM WANG design’s logo.
Parts of the castle can be seen towering outside.
Netflix’s Sweet Home
The entrance to Sweet Home haunted house wasn’t ready during my visit, but now you can see from outside the park, the show building is getting the same Netflix treatment like All of Us Are Dead and Stranger Things. As this haunted house will be open earlier for guests with eligible tickets, it looks like the building will be completely light-sealed, compared to past houses.
Cursed Scrolls: Dynasty of Darkness
Nothing much to see for the Cursed Scrolls: Dynasty of Darkness as the jinxed parchments are currently sealed within Soundstage 28 – apart from the classic haunted house entrance setup for Soundstage houses.
Singapore’s Most Haunted: The Killings
Be prepared to enter the infamous haunted house at Singapore’s Most Haunted: The Killings, of which you can already glimpse a part of it even within Jurassic Park.
Other changes for HHN12 shows
The Dark Dreams show is happening at Pantages Hollywood Theater during Halloween Horror Nights. As the Trolls Hug Time Jubilee is shown in the day, the entire Theater has been modified with colourful props removed, making the space look less Trolls-specific. This also includes clearing up the giant rainbow backdrop in the foyer.
Over at Hollywood, there is a new stage with three video walls, which could possibly resemble the one used at The Silenced Auction, showing three big letters of “HHN”.
As predicted earlier, the Night Terrors is happening at Far Far Away castle, and numerous projectors can be found lined up at the castle walls.
HHN12 Park Map
Based on the HHN12 announcements and my own findings, I have now completed the Park Map for Halloween Horror Nights 12:
HHN12 Merchandise
Before I get to the official HHN12 merchandise, I would like to announce that that Lil Boo Sipper from Universal Orlando has arrived at Universal Studios Singapore.
While only Universal Studios Japan has a Chucky haunted house, you can bring home your own Good Guy… if you dare.
The Chucky Popcorn Bucket ($48) is also an interactive toy. He responds to his name, and can move his eyes (which also glow) and of course, talk back to you. Wanna Play?
Together with the Chucky popcorn bucket, you can grab other Halloween Horror Nights-branded merchandise at Universal Studios Store during this HHN12 season.
New items include this HHN12 Colour-changing Mug ($22) that’s shaped like a cauldron, the HHN12 sipper cup with cupholder and sling strap ($25), and the HHN12 retractable lanyard pass holder ($12). Good ways to use the retail voucher that came with your ticket.
The other side of the HHN12 retail display is currently stocking generic Halloween items.
Update: Costumes allowed at USS Halloween Horror Nights 12 on selected nights only
Guests are allowed to wear costumes on HHN12 event nights on 30 and 31 October 2024 only. All costumes must comply to the Costume Policy and Guidelines (scroll down on this page) set by RWS and Universal Studios Singapore. Costumes are not allowed on all other HHN12 event nights.
That’s all for this year’s Before Dark update. Have you bought your tickets to HHN12 for Opening Night on 27 September 2024?
Experience the Horrors at Halloween Horror Nights 12
Prepare yourself for new nightmares that await you at HHN12 with my Event Guide, including the line-up, event calendar, ticketing options, add-ons and the RIP Tour prices.
Universal Studios Singapore’s 2024 Day Halloween Fun Event
Universal Studios Singapore also offers a daytime Halloween event suitable for young families. Visit my article on the 2024 event to learn more.
Halloween Horror Nights 12 (2024)
HHN12 REVEALED: Ticket and Event Guide
HHN12 MEGA REVIEW: Photo Tour of all haunted houses, scare zones, shows and Special Experience
Special Features
Under The Castle by TEAM WANG design | Netflix's Sweet Home
Cursed Scrolls: Dynasty of Darkness
HHN12 BEFORE DARK: Day Tour of Halloween Horror Nights 12 setup
Universal Beijing Resort (UBR) 2024
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Halloween Horror Nights – The Archives
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Halloween Horror Nights 11 MEGA Review: Photos of all Haunted Houses and Scare Zones
HHN11 RIP TOUR (VIP Tour) Review
Features on Haunted Houses, Scare Zones and Experiences
Grimm Encounters | The Weeknd: After Hours Til Dawn Nightmare
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
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) 2023
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Halloween Horror Nights 10 (2022)
HHN10 REVEALED: Ticket and Event Guide
Halloween Horror Nights 10 MEGA Review: Photos of all Haunted Houses and Scare Zones
SPECIAL FEATURE: Behind the Scenes at HHN10 Haunted Houses
HHN10 RIP Tour (VIP Tour) Review
Features on Haunted Houses, Scare Zones and Experiences
The Silenced Auction (Opening Scaremony) | DIE-ning with The Dead | Monsters & Manifestations
Escape The Breakout | Killustrator: The Final Chapter | Hospitality of Horror
Operation: Dead Force | The Hunt for Pontianak | Dark Zodiac
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) 2022
USJ Halloween Horror Nights 2022 Review and Photo Tour
Trick or Thrills (2021)
Halloween Horror Nights Exhibition
2021 Day and Night Halloween: DIE-ning with the Dead, Universal Monsters Scream Alley | Zany Zombies and IT'S SHOWTIME! Premium Experience
Halloween Horror Nights 9 (2019)
HHN9 REVEALED: Ticket and Event Guide
Halloween Horror Nights 9 MEGA REVIEW
SURVIVAL GUIDE for Halloween Horror Nights 9
HHN9 RIP Experience (VIP Tour)
Features on Haunted Houses, Scare Zones and Experiences
The Chalet Hauntings Revisited | Spirit Dolls | Hell Block 9
Curse of The Naga Revisited | Twisted Clown University
Dead End | Death Fest + Death Fest LIVE
2019 Opening Scaremony (The Undertaker)
SNEAK PREVIEW: Curse of The Naga | The Chalet Hauntings | Behind The Scenes of HHN9
HHN9 Construction Updates (BEFORE DARK)
Part 1 | Part 2 (with Daytime Halloween event) | Part 3 (Horror Truck) | Part 4
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) 2019
Universal Surprise Halloween/ Halloween Horror Nights 2019 Event Guide
Halloween Horror Nights 8 (2018)
Meet the Killuminati / The Ceremonial Sacrifice (HHN8 press conference)
HHN8 Construction Updates (BEFORE DARK): Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5
FIRST LOOK: Stranger Things haunted house with Behind the scenes tour
Halloween Horror Nights 8 COMPLETE REVIEW
SURVIVAL GUIDE: HHN8 Tips, Strategies and Secrets
HHN8 RIP (VIP) TOUR and Behind the Screams (BTS) Tour review
Features on Haunted Houses, Scare Zones and Experiences
INFINITE FEAR Opening Scaremony show | Zombie Laser Tag 2018
Pagoda of Peril | The Haunting of Oiwa | Stranger Things | Pontianak | Killuminati
Apocalypse: Earth | Cannibal
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Halloween Horror Nights 7 (2017)
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Halloween Horror Nights 7 REVIEW MEGAPOST Halloween Horror Nights 7 SURVIVAL GUIDE with Tips & Tricks
HHN7 RIP Tour REVIEW
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HHN7 Behind The Screams (BTS) Tour | Zombie Laser Tag (ZLT) Experience
HHN7 MasterCard Priceless Experience (Overnight Survival Camp)
Inside The Mind | DEATH Mall | Make The Cut | TERROR-Cotta Empress | HEX
Happy Horror Days | Pilgrimage of Sin
Slit Face Girls - Slice of Life Tour | 2017 Opening Scaremony
Pre-Event Feature Stories
Before Dark ZERO: Scare actor auditions
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Halloween Horror Nights 6 (2016)
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Sneak Preview to Halloween Horror Nights 6
Halloween Horror Nights 6 REVIEW Megapost
HHN6 SURVIVAL GUIDE 2016
HHN6 RIP Tour Review | HHN6 Behind The Screams (BTS) Tour
Features on Haunted Houses and Scare Zones
HHN6 Opening Scaremony Show
Hawker Centre Massacre | Salem Witch House
Bodies of Work | Old Changi Hospital | Hu Li's Inn
Jack's Recurring Nightmare Circus
Suicide Forest | March of the Dead | Death March (Night Parade)
Five Nights... at HHN6 (Final Cut)
Halloween Horror Nights 5 (2015)
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Halloween Horror Nights 5 Sneak Preview
Halloween Horror Nights 5 REVIEW
Tips & Tricks: Halloween Horror Night 5 Survival Guide
HHN5 RIP Tour and BTS Tour Experience and Review
Features on Haunted Houses and Scare Zones
The Blood Moon (HHN5 Opening Scaremony) and HHN5 Icons
Tunnel People (Dark House) | True Singapore Ghost Stories: The MRT
Hell House (Paper House) | Siloso Gateway Block 50 (Haunted HDB)
ConTERMINATED | Hungry Ghosts | The Invaders
Bonus Feature: Halloween Horror Nights 5 Final Cut
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Halloween Horror Nights 4
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The First Look (HHN4 Sneak Preview)
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The Minster of Evil (HHN4 Opening Scaremony) | Jack's Nightmare Circus
Bogeyman | DEMONCRACY | Canyon of the Cursed | Scary Tales
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Survival Guide: Halloween Horror Nights 3 Tips and Tricks
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HHN2 Trip Report, Review and Tips
Special Features
House of Dolls | Total Lockdown | Bizarre Bazaar | Final Night
Halloween Horror Nights
Nice update as usual!
Always appreciate your posts!
It does look like HHN is returning back to pre Covid days. Personally felt like the last 2 events were somewhat muted!
Hi just wanted to know where you guys got the information about the DJs from? If possible could you guys provide some contact information for the DJs (DJ N-Trance, Deadbeatz and Elixir).
Thanks!