Six Flags has announced its Halloween plans for 2024. This year, Fright Fest returns with a vengeance as it goes EXTREME with an expansive lineup of terrifying horror franchises that include “Saw,” “The Conjuring” universe, “Stranger Things,” “Army of the Dead,” “Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” “Trick ‘r Treat,” and the DC Comic Book Series, “DCeased.”
Visitors to Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey and Six Flags Magic Mountain in Los Angeles will step into a world where nightmarish creatures inspired by legendary horror brands come to life with Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures’ “SAW” franchise, Netflix’s “Stranger Things” and “Army of the Dead,” Warner Bros. Discovery’s “The Conjuring,” “Annabelle” and “The Nun,” and Legendary Entertainment’s “Trick ‘r Treat.” Guests at Six Flags Great Adventure will also be treated to a new experience from Netflix & Legendary Entertainment’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022), while visitors to Six Flags Mexico will have access to a special exclusive maze based on DCeased, the bestselling comic series from DC Comics.
“For over 30 years, Fright Fest has been haunting the thrills-and-chills season like no other, and this year, we are turning things upside down with a huge array of amazing horror franchises,” said Edithann Ramey, Chief Fright Officer of Six Flags. “We take pride in offering the best experiences and are committed to innovating our parks each and every year to provide the most frightful memories for our guests. Our themed-haunted experiences, scare zones, and harrowing creatures lurking around every corner are sure to deliver extreme frights and unexpected surprises.”
- The SAW Franchise – Celebrate the 20th anniversary of “SAW” with an all-new experience honoring the franchise’s legacy of terror. Guests will plunge into the depths of Jigsaw’s twisted mind, endure torturous trials, and encounter some of John Kramer’s most diabolical contraptions.
- The Conjuring Universe – Strap in for a tour of the Warrens’ most hair-raising and gruesome cases, including those that inspired “The Conjuring,” “Annabelle,” and “The Nun.” In each realm, encounters with cursed artifacts make you the target of the conjuring.
- Stranger Things – Through this new immersive maze, guests will be able to step into the popular Netflix series. More details on this maze are expected to be announced soon.
- Army of the Dead – The City of Las Vegas is under lockdown following a recent viral outbreak, and survivors must look for an escape while battling the undead.
- Trick ‘r Treat – Enter a dark and twisted candy trail nightmare on a jack-o-lantern-lit path of supernatural encounters that tap into your deepest fears. With Sam, the infamous Spirit of Halloween, as your guide, learn the rules of the holiday before entering a world where tricks dominate treats.
- Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) – Guests are “cast” as visitors to Harlow on the heels of the influencers set on revitalizing the town – but their arrival leads to a stunning and deadly secret being revealed.
- DCeased – Based on the #1 best-selling comic series, fans enter through the Hall of Justice to find that the DC Universe has succumbed to Darkseid’s Anti-Life Equation! See the Justice League like never before, as they fight to save the Earth or end it themselves.
A mix of the above mazes will also be available at additional Six Flags parks, building upon the legacy of the event’s renowned reputation as the ultimate Halloween destination across the United States and Mexico—more details will be announced at a later date.
At Six Flags Magic Mountain in Los Angeles, Fright Fest Extreme will operate on select Thursdays through Sundays, from September 7 to November 3, marking the park’s largest and longest Fright Fest ever with 32 nights of fright. This year’s event will feature a record combined total of 20 haunted houses and scare zones. The park will be open for daytime operations on select calendar days from 10:30 am – 5:00 pm for Kids Boo Fest and Oktoberfest, with Fright Fest Extreme running from 7:00 pm – 12:00 am on Thursdays and Sundays and 7:00 pm – 1:00 am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Fright Fest Extreme admission options at Six Flags Magic Mountain include:
- Single Day Admission – A separate admission event ticket will be required for Fright Fest Extreme admission with access to all haunted attractions, rides, and entertainment. Guests can purchase an express upgrade for priority entry to all haunted houses.
- Pass Holder Admission – Fright Fest Extreme park admission will be included for all 2024 Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Season Pass Holders, Six Plus Members, and Legacy Members with a valid Pass. An additional fee for entry to haunted houses will still be required.
The full lineup for this year’s Fright Fest, including exclusive food and retail offerings, will be announced throughout the summer.
