We're adding a few more haunts to the guide just in time as they start up this weekend. Check the Halloween Guide as Knott's, Six Flags and the ones below are operational starting real soon.
The Queen Mary's Dark Harbor returns and this year takes fear to a whole new level. With scares more unpredictable than ever and jaw dropping moments that will leave you screaming and laughing with friends.
Featuring for 2026: 👻 New & Reimagined Haunted Mazes 🚢 Immersive Attractions 🎭 Live Music & Entertainment 🍸 Themed Bars & Lounges 🎡 Brand New Carnival Rides 🌭 Festive Eats & Treats 🎃 And So Much More
One
of our favorites of the season. You get on a hayride and get driven
into the scares. We've enjoyed the different themes per year and hope
they keep coming up with some awesome new ideas.
"Within the foothills of Midnight Falls, the leaves turn brown and the veil between the living and the dead is at its thinnest. The Witch of the Woods has cast her spell to summon the spirits of the underworld to cross over and assimilate into form. The Hayride leads to a thrilling adventure of horrors afflicting the town. Dazed within the spell cast upon them, the Witch commands her army of crops and flesh to seek revenge on the people that have casted her out. The Spirit of Halloween comes to life surrounding helpless victims brave enough to board The Hayride."
Elvira? Yes, the Mistress of the Dark is part of the scares this year again with a specially themed haunt in Elvira’s Trick or Treat Mayhem.
But, there's more than one scare, check out everything happening in the park this year. Including the new haunt Fallen Angel and Zombie Splat where you shoot at zombies !?!
Sept. 18-Nov. 1 400 W Disney Way, Suite 168, Anaheim, CA, 92802
$27.00 and up
A place where fear takes many forms. Where every shadow hides something different. Where the deeper you go, the harder it becomes to find your way back.Hell isn't the same for everyone. Are you ready to descend into damnation?
Something Spooky is a paranormal comedy show that gives you goosebumps – from Jon Schnitzer, director of the award-winning, genre-bending HAUNTERS The Art of the Scare, which BuzzFeed called "...fun, yet terrifying." As co-owner of The Brain Factory Schnitzer produced immersive horror experiences for Tim Burton and President Obama's 1st Halloween Party at The White House.
My homies own this place in burbank. It’s Killer Fitness LA. Collaborating with a movie that my friend wrote and directed. Wild yet awesome crossover! https://t.co/usocYE48Ur
OFFICIAL POSTER - Hereditary star Milly Shapiro celebrates a post apocalyptic Halloween in HALLOWARRIOR.
Premieres October 16 on Shudder.
Pumpkin thinks she’s the last person alive. But when vicious scavengers show up, she has no choice but to tap into her survival instincts. pic.twitter.com/CPOH38dXQi
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will be released on October 15th, 2026. From Evil Empire & Motion Twin, the developers of Dead Cells. Those French developers, of course, gave the game a French theme as it takes place in Paris in 1499.
Oh, and it looks like you'll be boss battling famous French person Joan of Arc?
"Trevor Belmont, the hero who killed Dracula and wields the sacred whip "Vampire Killer," and his daughter Rose Belmont, begin exploring the city and hunting down the monsters to uncover the source of this calamity. Rose soon finds herself entangled in a dark conspiracy lurking behind it all. Can she save Paris?"
The double-deck building roguelite with fungal foes to battle and cook is unlike anything you've played before. It's a trip. 🍄 pic.twitter.com/gW8Y9InDZ3
OOOOOhhhhh, The Lucas Museum is set to open to general public on the 22nd. Early entry has been going on for members, the press and influencers; and boy have they been all over the place. Some people love that essentially George Lucas gave no f*cks when curating the museum. Some people are just loving wandering it and being impressed by all the different art and props all over the place.
The art community... not so much.
ARTnews' The Lucas Museum Doesn’t Have a Narrative by Maximilíano Durón might be my favorite read on it as it explores how "bad" a job the art museum functions as a place of learning. One of the biggest problems Maxy has with the museum is the lack of didactics, the labels underneath pieces that give info on the piece in some manner, like the context, what it means to the collector, the medium of art even. The didactics don't really give that. Leaving open the question with a terrible answer:
When I asked about the lack of didactics, chief executive Tracey Bates pointed me to the two-volume tome the Lucas has published with Taschen. (Not a single gallery copy was out in the galleries, by the way.) This is one of my biggest gripes with museums that save important parts of their curatorial arguments for the exhibition catalog: the average visitor doesn’t buy them because they are cost-prohibitive. The glossy two-volume edition costs $200, while the scaled-down 6-by-8.5-inch version is a more reasonable $30, though it is only available for purchase at the Lucas.
There's a lot more he gripes about and it's generally a fun read about how the museum might need to just be called The Lucas Collection.
The latest animated short of Running Girls trounces through our own Santa Monica. The series has anime girls running through various locations around the world.
A new trailer for Street Fighter hitting theaters October 15. Let's hope there's some more cool marketing from Capcom around LA.
Jackbox has two stand-alone titles coming out this year. Jackbox Party Pack 12 is still due in October. But we now have Fakin' It XL, coming out on Nov. 12, 2026 on Steam, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5. Coming later to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 this year. The new version of the game has some improvements. It's apparent getting it's own spot as one of the most played games on all the packs.
The second stand-alone title is game is Trivia Murder Party 3 in Early Access on September 17, launching on PC via Steam and Epic , ahead of a 1.0 release on PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 in 2027.
Marvel Dimensions is the most recent release from the very talented Alex Ross. It's a special new look at some of Marvel's fav superheroes, but with a twist. You can read more about it here
Screams be damned, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is opening Sept 16th at Universal Studios Hollywood.
From the press release: .. a technological first, a portion of the “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” ride track will race through a transparent encased section of the queue, building on the anticipation as guests wait to ride.
A unique dual-launching, split-ride track will alternate trains from dispatch to propel guests on an epic adventure that will take them over and under portions of the multilevel Starway escalator, through four spectacular launches, an exciting inverted dive loop, twisted pretzel loop and inverted stall, among others, at speeds of up to 72 MPH and a force of up to 3.6 Gs along 4,100 feet of elaborate aerial track constructed with sound-reduction technology while drifting at 360-degrees in their individual ride vehicles.
In what might be a monthly feature, who knows, O.V.A. Night starts at Brain Dead Studios.
Brain Dead Studios presents our first-ever O.V.A. Night, a surprise screening of obscure anime rarely seen on the big screen.
"O.V.A. (Original Video Animation) emerged in Japan during the home video boom of the 1980s. Released directly to home video, OVAs gave animators the freedom to work outside the usual restrictions of television and theatrical releases, opening the door to stranger stories, bigger ideas, and imagery that could never have made it onto TV. The result was some of the most ambitious, violent, experimental, and downright bizarre anime of the era.
Many of these titles have never been properly restored or given a theatrical release, and we think they deserve to be played big, played loud, and seen with a crowd."
Beyond Fest, Los Angeles’ biggest film festival and the highest-attended genre film festival in the U.S., is proud to announce its complete slate of 2026 programming with an explosive 81-feature slate that includes 10 World Premieres, 1 International Premiere, 4 North American Premieres, 7 U.S. Premieres and 28 West Coast Premieres. Full lineup below.
Tickets will go on sale tomorrow Thu. Sep 10 at 10:00am PT. There will be a virtual waiting room queue beginning at 10:00am PT.
Just an amazing line-up again and premieres of upcoming movies people can't wait to see.
Saturday morning cartoons are back on the schedule! 📺 Celebrate 40 years of The Real Ghostbusters with special guests and a 36-hour episode marathon, starting September 12 at 8AM PT / 11AM ET on YouTube. 🚫👻 pic.twitter.com/sDsPFBg5rR
More shows and movies coming out for September and October.
Downtown Disney will host the free series of Halloween movies on Wednesday nights from Sept. 9 through Oct. 28. The free movies will be screened on Sept. 9, 16, 23 and 30 and Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at the Downtown Disney Live stage between the Din Tai Fung restaurant and Parkside Market food hall.
September 11th, 2026 - November 1st, 2026 The Nocturne Theatre, 324 North Orange Street, Glendale, CA 91203 Price: $46.50-$75.50
An original new musical written and directed by Justin Meyer, with music by award-winning composer Chris Thomas. Drawing inspiration from Mary Shelley’s enduring creation and the rich cinematic history of Frankenstein, the new work plunges audiences into a gothic world of resurrection and dangerous experimentation.
Boomtown Brewery 700 Jackson Street Los Angeles, CA 90012
Free
Step into the cold shadows of Haddonfield on September 18th for a one-night-only celebration of John Carpenter’s timeless slasher masterpiece. Boomtown Brewery transforms into a haunting autumn night direct from 1978, blending retro small-town dread, synth-heavy tension, and pure, unfiltered terror.
Celebrate 25 years of Richard Kelly’s mind-bending masterpiece in a stunning 4K presentation. Donnie Darko doesn’t get along with his family, teachers, or classmates, but he finds a kindred spirit in Gretchen and guidance from a compassionate psychiatrist who believes hypnosis may unlock hidden truths. Meanwhile, Donnie is haunted by Frank, a mysterious giant bunny only he can see. When a jet engine crashes into his bedroom and narrowly misses him, Donnie is drawn into a series of increasingly strange events that seem governed by forces beyond explanation.
A special midnight event at Revenge Of featuring a signing with Corinna Bechko for Sabrina #1. The night includes the release of Marvel Midnight variant covers for X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Spider-Man.
Wednesdays & Thursdays at 7:30p & 9:00p, OCT 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29, 2026. ZJU Theatre Group - 4850 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA 91601
$20 Advance TIX ($25 at door)
Mary & Margo Are Back From the Dead! After dying in a horrific theater accident years ago, Mary and Margo have been trapped in the Void, where they’ve spent their time creating what they believe will be their greatest show yet. There’s just one problem: in order to perform, they must be summoned back from the dead—and returning to the land of the living comes with consequences.
Will Mary and Margo finally get the chance to perform their masterpiece without a single failure? Or will they be caught and demoted to another realm? There’s only one way to find out—and only the audience can help Mary and Margo accomplish their dream of performing one last time.
Free with museum admission. Museum admission is free for youth 17 and under.
Calling all creatures of the night: join the Academy Museum for a fang-tastic day exploring the vampire, the most famous creature of the dark, with special-effects demos, thrilling tours, monster appearances, and more.
Museum After Dark Sat, Oct 31, 2026 | 7pm PT Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Regular admission: $45. Members $40. Screening only: starts at $5
Celebrate Halloween at the Academy Museum with a goth-themed after-hours party: cocktails, tarot readings, a special guest, and a screening of The Craft (1996).
