Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights continues to build excitement with the reveal of its third haunted house for the 2025 event season: El Artista: A Spanish Haunting. This original concept brings guests into a world of cursed canvases, ghostly apparitions, and the dark mind of a tormented painter. Following the earlier announcements of the Fallout house and the Jason Universe experience, El Artista offers a chilling change of pace with its eerie gothic atmosphere and rich historical setting.
A Masterpiece of Horror
Set in 19th-century Spain, El Artista follows the tragic tale of a painter who retreats to a remote country manor in hopes of rekindling his inspiration. But the silence he seeks is shattered by supernatural forces that emerge through his brushstrokes. As he paints, the spirits locked within the manor’s past begin to bleed into reality—twisting his art into gateways for the dead.
Guests will walk through lavish but decaying hallways, an overgrown conservatory filled with whispers, and galleries of living nightmares. Paintings won’t just hang on the walls—they’ll stare back, follow you, and, eventually, trap you.
A Dark Vision Comes Alive
Universal’s creative team promises an experience that blends visual elegance with psychological dread. Expect opulent Spanish design paired with grotesque imagery, ghostly illusions, and dynamic set pieces that blur the line between the artist’s imagination and the real world. If past original houses like Dead Man’s Pier or Scarecrow: The Reaping are any indication, El Artista could easily become a fan-favorite for its emotional depth and immersive storytelling.
What We Know So Far
Here’s how the 2025 Halloween Horror Nights lineup is shaping up:
- Fallout – Step into the radioactive chaos of the Wasteland in a house inspired by the hit video game series.
- Jason Universe – A fresh and bloody take on the legendary slasher that spans different timelines and realities.
- El Artista: A Spanish Haunting – A visually stunning, original concept exploring the horrors of obsession, possession, and the supernatural.
With more houses yet to be announced, Universal is clearly crafting a lineup that balances beloved IPs with inventive original stories. Whether you’re a long-time HHN fan or a newcomer looking to be scared senseless, El Artista offers a hauntingly beautiful reason to visit this fall.
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando kicks off in early September and runs on select nights through November. Stay tuned for more house announcements, scare zone reveals, and ticketing updates as the event draws near.
