Midsummer Scream 2025: Haunted Houses, Cosplay, & MORE!
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What this video covers
This video tours the Hall of Shadows at Midsummer Scream 2025 in Long Beach, CA — widely regarded as the world's largest Halloween convention — on opening night. The Hall of Shadows features dozens of miniature haunted house experiences from regional and national attractions, and the creator walks viewers through nearly a dozen individual showcases. Highlights include presentations from Lionsgate, Fear Farm, Halloween Horror Nights, and several independent haunt operators. The video also touches on the broader convention atmosphere, including cosplay and a massive vendor floor.
Key takeaways
- ◆Midsummer Scream 2025 draws over 50,000 attendees and more than 350 vendors, cementing its status as a premier Halloween industry event
- ◆The Hall of Shadows is a signature feature: a darkened exhibition space packed with miniature walk-through haunted houses from real attractions
- ◆Independent and regional haunts — such as Eulogy Collective, Lights Out, and CalhauntS — share the floor alongside major brands like Lionsgate and Universal's HHN
- ◆The event serves as an early preview platform where upcoming haunted attractions reveal themes and set pieces before their autumn seasons open
- ◆Cosplay and vendor coverage rounds out the experience beyond just haunt previews
Who this is for
Haunted attraction enthusiasts, haunt industry professionals, and Halloween fans who want an early look at what regional and major attractions have planned for the 2025 season.
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