As if 2020 hasn't already felt like a neverending horror film, the spookiest night of the year, Halloween, is just around the corner. And if you're looking for even scarier thrills — or just a night off from watching the freak show that is the evening news — Luna Park has you sorted. Its festival of spine-tingling thrills, aptly dubbed Halloscream, is returning to the fun park after dark for six nights of frightening scares.
This year's theme is Infinite Fear and, with the promise of zombies and prisoners roaming throughout the park to spook you at any moment, that's exactly what you'll be feeling. Festivities kick off at 6pm each evening with a 'scaremony' led by spooky puppet master Mr Bowler. You can then make your way through the three brand-new mazes in the Big Top. First, try to keep away from an evil landlord in the Outback Butcher, then hide from zombies as you explore DecayMart, an abandoned supermarket, before heading to Block 13, a prison filled with rioting inmates. Also be sure to pay a visit to the historic Coney Island, which will be transformed into a creepy doll 'hospital' dubbed Lonely Doll Island.
Your ticket will also include unlimited rides throughout the park, so prepare your vocal chords for a cracking night. Luna Park will be taking extreme safety precautions including temperature checks and enhanced cleaning measures, and masks must be worn while in the mazes.
Halloscream 8: Infinite Fear will run from selected dates between Friday, October 23 to Sunday, November 1. For exact dates and operating times, and to purchase tickets, head to the website.