SeaWorld Howl-O-Scream Debuts ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Haunted House
Earlier this year, annual pass holders received a survey asking what they loved about Howl-O-Scream and how they felt about the idea of adding intellectual property to the event. The results are in.
This fall, the past refuses to stay buried as Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld San Antonio, and SeaWorld San Diego unveils all-new haunted houses inspired by the Sony Pictures horror classic I Know What You Did Last Summer—marking the first time the film has been brought to life at a major Halloween event.
Making its terrifying debut, the immersive experience invites guests to step beyond the screen and into a nightmare where every secret has a price and every corner hides the vengeful Fisherman. The all-new haunted houses open September 11 at all three SeaWorld parks.
Based on the first installment of the iconic horror franchise, I Know What You Did Last Summer: The Final Catch transforms the 1997 hit into a haunted house. Guests will wander through horrifying recreations of unforgettable movie scenes and the events of the original Southport massacre. The story follows a group of friends who desperately try to hide a deadly accident—only for their shared secret to awaken a killer determined to make them pay. Now, SeaWorld guests become part of that terrifying story.
“We’re always looking for new ways to raise the bar on immersive entertainment, and bringing I Know What You Did Last Summer to our Howl-O-Scream events is an exciting milestone for all three SeaWorld parks,” said Marc Swanson, CEO of United Parks & Resorts. “This thrilling franchise has captivated horror fans for years with its suspense and terror. Now our guests will step into that world, facing some of the same heart-pounding moments that made the film come alive. As one thrilling part of a lineup of haunted houses, scare zones, live entertainment, and immersive experiences, we are excited to deliver what we believe is our most ambitious Howl-O-Scream yet.”
The arrival of I Know What You Did Last Summer: The Final Catch marks a major addition to SeaWorld’s award-winning Howl-O-Scream events, where guests can experience elaborate haunted houses, immersive scare zones, sinister live entertainment, themed bars, and the most adrenaline-pumping coasters in the dark.
This is the first time an existing intellectual property has officially been brought into any of the Howl-O-Scream events. In the past, everything was built around original concepts, urban legends, or familiar horror tropes—but never an established franchise. Could this open the door to even more official horror properties and new levels of fear in future Howl-O-Scream seasons?
Now is the perfect time to lock in the screams. SeaWorld Orlando and SeaWorld San Diego guests can take advantage of the limited-time Killer Summer Sale, with savings of up to 65% on Howl-O-Scream tickets and up to 70% for Pass Members.
