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Jason Universe Opens at Halloween Horror Nights Orlando as Early Reviews Pan the House

The haunted house anchors Horror, Inc.'s cross‑platform revival of the Friday the 13th brand.

Overview

  • Universal Orlando debuted the Jason Universe haunted house on August 29, with Universal Studios Hollywood set to open its version on September 4.
  • Developed with Horror, Inc., the attraction is promoted by company leaders as an intense, immersive tribute to Jason Voorhees.
  • The experience sends guests through a Camp Crystal Lake vengeance tour, featuring Jason’s cabin, the decaying lodge and forest scenes drawn from the franchise.
  • Early coverage trends negative, including a 2 out of 7 review that praises scareactors but criticizes repetitive scares and multiple‑Jason rooms, while Theme Park Insider described the house as one note.
  • The Orlando installation occupies the Fast & Furious: Supercharged building, and Universal is selling tickets, event upgrades and new Jason Universe merchandise such as a themed t‑shirt and camping mug.