Krampus and More Arrive to Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights Be ready to face a lot of different cinematic creatures at the upcoming Universal Studios Hollywood, beginning September 16. It doesn’t matter if you have been naughty or not, Krampus will come for you! Freddy too. With Jason. And Michael Myers. Oh, and let’s not forget about Leatherface (and his chainsaw). Get more details and watch the announcement videos below. The creative minds behind the nation’s best and most extreme Halloween events unleash the wrath of Krampus, Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures’ Christmas-themed horror film co-written and directed by Michael Dougherty, in a sinister new “Halloween Horror Nights” maze. The dead of winter sets the stage for the terror that’s about to unfold one cold, dank and dreary Christmas Eve as the fabled anthropomorphic “half-goat, half-demon” horned creature emerges to terrorize those devoid of holiday spirit. In scenes lifted from the film, guests will navigate the dysfunctional Engel family home to encounter the evil ancient spirit of Krampus – the dark shadow of Saint Nicholas – and his band of Dark Elves and sinister Gingerbread Men, who cause the family to fight to see the light of day.