Six Flags is dialing up the scares for Fright Fest 2024, bringing a slate of high-profile horror franchises to its flagship Halloween event. This year’s line-up will feature attractions based on Trick ’r Treat, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Saw, among others, making it one of the most IP-driven editions of the event to date.
The expansion is part of Six Flags’ effort to cement Fright Fest as a major competitor in the seasonal theme park space, standing alongside heavyweights like Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights. By licensing well-known horror properties, the event aims to draw both genre fans and casual visitors with experiences that blend iconic cinematic scares with large-scale theme park production.
Founded in the early 1990s, Fright Fest has grown into a staple of the Six Flags calendar, combining haunted mazes, scare zones, and live shows across multiple parks in North America. In recent years, the event has leaned more heavily into original concepts, but 2024 marks a clear pivot towards recognisable film and television brands — a strategy designed to broaden appeal and deepen its cultural footprint.
The addition of Trick ’r Treat will bring Sam, the cult-favourite pumpkin-headed enforcer of Halloween traditions, into a maze format for the first time at Six Flags. Meanwhile, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre promises a grisly encounter with Leatherface and his chainsaw-wielding terror. Fans of Saw can expect elaborate traps and moral dilemmas brought to life, paying tribute to the long-running horror franchise.
Beyond these headline IPs, Six Flags has hinted at additional themed attractions and scare zones still to be revealed. Returning features will include staple haunted houses, costumed performers roaming the parks, and late-night ride experiences that give classic roller coasters a darker twist.
“Fright Fest has always been about pushing the boundaries of fear, and this year we’re taking it to the next level by partnering with some of the most iconic names in horror,” said a Six Flags representative. “These collaborations allow us to deliver authentic, cinematic scares on a theme park scale.”
With the 2024 line-up, Six Flags is not only appealing to devoted horror fans but also reinforcing its position in the competitive Halloween attraction market. The use of established franchises mirrors a larger industry trend, where audiences are increasingly drawn to familiar IPs reimagined in live experiences.
Fright Fest 2024 will roll out across Six Flags parks beginning in late September and run through Halloween night. Ticket packages and special event passes are expected to go on sale in the coming weeks.
