Universal Studios Hollywood’s “Halloween Horror Nights” event has a new maze! The maze “La Llorona: Villa De Almas Perdidas” will open September 23 and run on select nights through October 31.
The maze’s creative consultant is Mexico-based film star Diego Luna. ‘Like all Mexican children, I gew up with the story of ‘La Llorona’ and I think it’s a tale with universal appeal,” said Luna. ‘Story-telling is at the heart of all my work and I’m thrilled to have the chance to help present the great ‘La Llorona’ legend in a different kind of medium at the ‘Halloween Horror Nights’ event.”
According to the press release, “La Llorona: Villa De Almas Perdidas,” which translates to “Weeping Woman: Village of Lost Souls,” will have elaborate sets depicting sites within and around a small Mexican village:
The new maze will tell the haunting story of “La Llorona,” doomed to wander the earth forever after drowning her children in a desperate attempt to win a lost love. She then drowns herself when this attempt to win her lost love fails. According to the legend, La Llorona’s dreadful, wailing cries–“My children! Where are my children?”–can be heard eternally piercing the night. La Llorona’s frail, drenched body lurking throughout the dead of night will invariably elicit unwavering dread from the helpless village inhabitants or maze guests as her presence signifies impending death.
The dates of “Hollywood Horror Nights” are September 23, 24, 30, October 1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31. You can learn more about the event through the official site, Twitter, and Facebook pages.
