This fall, Everland will offer an immersive horror experience where visitors can become survivors in a zombie city and complete escape missions.
Samsung C&T's Resort Division announced on September 7 that its signature fall festival horror theme zone, 'Blood City Zero: The Gates of Hell,' will operate from September 12 to November 22 for 72 days.
Now in its 10th year, Blood City has attracted over 10 million visitors and is a hallmark of Everland's horror experiences. In 2022 and 2023, it collaborated with 'Squid Game' art director Chae Kyung-sun to create a dystopian train station and a cyberpunk future city. In 2024, it will unveil a large-scale outdoor experience zone featuring popular intellectual properties in collaboration with Netflix. Last year, it reinterpreted 'The Wizard of Oz' into a chilling and bizarre horror universe, garnering significant attention.
This season, the theme zone will feature a cinematic horror world created in collaboration with director Lee Seok-hoon, known for films like 'Pirates' and 'Confidential Assignment 2.' It transforms from a simple viewing experience into an audience-driven immersive horror content.
One of the most notable features is the country's first outdoor large-scale immersive live horror performance. Breaking down the boundaries between stage and audience, the entire Blood City space will serve as a massive stage. Visitors will become members of White Z, fighting against a zombie army led by Dark X, as they navigate five themed zones: the Gates of Hell, an uncontrollable laboratory, a mad circus, a blood-soaked correctional facility, and the Platform of Destruction.
Actors, including towering zombies over 2 meters tall, will engage with the audience, drawing them into the narrative. By watching performances and completing missions in each themed zone, participants can earn stamps on their member cards. Completing all missions grants priority access to the 'Monimorush' zone, themed around the Platform of Destruction.
In Monimorush Square, a 5-meter tall inflatable zombie sculpture will be installed, and the Blood City Square and Monimorush will feature vivid atmospheres created by Panasonic's 4K ultra-high-definition projectors. The performances will take place daily from 4 PM to 9 PM, and Everland visitors can participate for free.
Various experiential elements, including horror-themed merchandise and unique food options, will also be available. A total of 38 new products, including skull hooded capes, will be launched, and the Alpskuch restaurant will offer horror-themed dishes like Dark Energy Black Chicken Curry Rice. Additionally, a zombie costume shop and makeup salon will allow visitors to transform into zombies themselves.
As the outing season approaches, Everland will also present family-friendly fall festival content. The 'Wild Savannah Expedition,' opening on September 12, will allow visitors to walk through Lost Valley and observe 15 species of animals, including giraffes and rhinos. Furthermore, the 'Smiley Pumpkin Parade' will take place daily during the festival, and the Four Seasons Garden, Everland's signature garden, will transform into a themed garden featuring autumn flowers and plants. A new band performance utilizing animal IP will debut at the end of September.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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