All aboard the Crazy Train. Universal Hollywood and Universal Orlando are bringing the Prince of Darkness and his music to their Halloween Horror Nights. Described as “a living horror movie through the lens of Halloween Horror Nights,” the Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness haunted house will take fans on a tour through Osbourne’s life, beginning near Birmingham, England, where he was born. To the accompaniment of “Crazy Train,” guests will explore what childhood was like in the Osbourne Asylum, inspired by his iconic album Diary of a Madman. As they weave through the decades, the unique iterations of Osbourne’s persona come to life, from Madman Ozzy and Werewolf Ozzy to the Prince of Darkness. Osbourne died Albums that will provide the soundtrack for the experience include The Blizzard of Ozz (1980), Diary of a Madman (1981), Bark at the Moon (1983), No More Tears (1991), Scream (2010) and Ordinary Man (2020). Watch on Deadline “Ozzy never stopped pushing boundaries, and he loved anything that gave fans a new way to experience his music and the worlds he created,” Sharon and Jack Osbourne said in a joint statement. “Halloween Horror Nights has done an incredible job bringing that spirit to life. Walking through these haunted houses, you’ll recognize so many moments inspired by his music and imagination. It’s a wonderful tribute to Ozzy, and we hope fans have as much fun experiencing it as he would have had seeing it come together.” “Ozzy Osbourne didn’t just help define heavy metal—he created a cultural phenomenon that has influenced generations of music, art and horror,” said John Murdy, Executive Producer of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood. “We previously had the privilege of collaborating with Ozzy, and this new haunted house is an opportunity to honor his extraordinary solo career. Inspired by all 13 of his albums, guests will journey through the dark, surreal worlds that fueled his music and cemented his legacy as the one and only Prince of Darkness.” Senior Director of Entertainment Creative Development at Universal Orlando Resort Mike Aiello added, “We are honored to collaborate with the Osbourne family to create a unique haunted house that celebrates the legacy of Ozzy Osbourne,” said “It was important for us to create an authentic experience that brings Ozzy’s creativity and personality to life in an eerily immersive new way. Fans will discover so many meaningful details, including a few Easter Eggs, as they navigate memorable dark and twisted moments inspired by his iconic musical career.” Universal has also partnered with producers Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian for a Sinners-themed attraction which “will transport guests back in time to the popular Club Juke where they will quickly realize that nothing is as it seems when nefarious, red-eyed vampires Remmick, Bert and Joan appear with their insatiable hunger. As they attempt to evade the vampires at every turn, fans will encounter some of their favorite characters lifted straight from the film, including Sammie, Mary, Annie, Pearline and Cornbread. Caught in a deadly struggle between twins Smoke and Stack and the bloodthirsty vampires, guests must survive the night.” Halloween Horror Nights runs select nights at Universal Orlando Resort, beginning Friday, August 28 through Sunday, November 1. At Universal Studios Hollywood it goes from Thursday, September 3 through Sunday, November 1. Event tickets for both theme parks are on sale now.
Prince Of Darkness Coming To Halloween Horror Nights At Universal Hollywood & Universal Orlando
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