Universal Studios Hollywood kicks off annual Halloween attractions

Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles on Thursday kicked off its Halloween Horror Nights, an annual Halloween-themed event.

This year's Horror Nights, running from Sept. 7 to Oct. 31, features 8

haunted houses, 3 scare zones, the Terror Tram, and two shows.

Universal Studios Hollywood's haunted houses are known for their incredible make-up, costuming, and set design.

The attractions are expected to immerse visitors in a breathtaking, three-dimensional world of terror inspired by TV and film's most compelling horror properties.