If you’ve ever wondered what it’d be like to be hunted by scarecrows in a cursed farmland, Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas is about to make that nightmare very real. One of the most talked-about haunted houses from Halloween Horror Nights, Scarecrow: The Reaping, is rising once again—this time as part of Universal’s first-ever year-round horror destination.
Set during the harrowing Dust Bowl era of the 1930s, Scarecrow: The Reaping throws guests into a bleak farmland ripped apart by dust storms and desperation. The farmers’ exploitation of the land didn’t go unnoticed, and now something ancient and terrifying is fighting back. These aren’t your typical crows-on-a-stick either—we’re talking hulking scarecrows made from bones, burlap, twisted vines, and dried human flesh. They’re big, brutal, and hungry for revenge.
Your journey begins in the middle of a swirling dust storm before you’re dropped into an eerie abandoned farmhouse. It’s not long before the scarecrows start to close in, and your only goal is to get out before becoming just another part of the harvest. The experience is intense, atmospheric, and packed with the kind of detail that Universal’s horror team is known for.
But the frights don’t stop at the exit.
Right next door is Jack’s Alley Bar, where chaos reigns in a twisted circus world led by none other than Jack the Clown and his equally unhinged partner in crime, Chance. It’s a wild mix of acrobats, evil performers, and creepy carnival vibes. Expect themed cocktails, bizarre encounters, and interactive show moments that blur the line between reality and nightmare.
Universal Horror Unleashed opens August 14 inside the AREA15 District in Las Vegas, offering four terrifying haunted houses, immersive scare zones, themed food and drink spots, and a horror merch shop. With Scarecrow: The Reaping leading the charge, horror fans are in for a deeply immersive experience that’ll make you think twice about walking through a cornfield ever again.
Tickets are on sale now. If you’re brave enough, this is one horror trip you won’t want to miss.
