8 haunted houses inspired by Planet of the Apes, Silent Hill & more at Sunway Lagoon’s Nights Of Fright 2026

Planning a weekend getaway to Kuala Lumpur soon and looking for something fun?

From now till Nov. 7, Sunway Lagoon at Sunway City Kuala Lumpur is hosting its annual spooky event titled Nights Of Fright 12 (NOF12): APE-OCALYPSE.

The event will run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday during this period from 7:30pm to 11:30pm with themed attractions, interactive experiences, live entertainment and more.

Apart from the main event, there will also be eight haunted houses inspired by Japanese horror, K-pop and local hantus.

Here are some highlights.

A two-in-one combo of Mad Max and Planet of the Apes

This year’s titular event draws its inspiration from Planet of the Apes and Mad Max, so yes, you can definitely expect to be shocked by some chainsaw-wielding apes in a post-apocalyptic world when you make your way through this haunted house, all burning with a deep hatred for humans and hunting us down solely for their brutal entertainment.

But that’s not all, however.

Another terrifying sight you can catch is:

Yokai Road

Inspired by Japanese folklore, expect to encounter plenty of demons from Japanese myths and legends to send shivers down your spine in an alley within the quiet town of Fukusaki, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.

Right at the end lies the home of Kunio Yanagita—the custodian of Japanese folklore—where visitors can expect to see the yokai myths of old come alive in a terrifying fashion.

There’s also:

The Freezer: Fresh Meat

Find out what it’s like to become part of an abattoir in this haunted house, with the machines, the hanging carcasses and the industrial sounds assailing you at every turn.

Will you escape becoming the abattoir's next victim?

The Romeos and Juliet

Come soak in a K-pop fantasy with a horror twist: one fan’s deadly obsession with a K-pop boyband.

Juliet has always been the ultimate superfan of the Romeos but another jealous fan, Sophia, will stop at nothing to replace her as the band’s number one fan.

This haunted house will take you into the Romeos Fan Club Headquarters, which has now been transformed into a chilling crime scene.

Return to Silent Hill

Whether you are a fan of the cult horror video game series Silent Hill or have always heard it referenced each time the weather turns foggy or hazy, you will be in for a treat.

Return to Silent Hill brings dread at every turn, with every building concealing terror.

What will you find?

Scarytales Immersive Theatre – Pontianak vs Pocong: Origins

No horror experience in Malaysia is complete without a taste of local flair and here’s where you can get your dose with Scarytales Immersive Theatre – Pontianak vs Pocong: Origins.

Witness the origins of two of Southeast Asia’s most legendary spirits come to life and be prepared to be immersed in a world of ancient curses, dark folklore and supernatural vengeance as these two hantus clash.

Beyond the haunted houses

It’s not just the haunted houses you can look forward to, however.

Beyond these, there are also plenty of thrilling shows for you to enjoy, including fire-breathing performances.

There will also be a Little Shop of Horrors booth where you can take a photo, share it on social

media and redeem a complimentary pack of Venus flytrap seeds, subject to terms and conditions.

You can also redeem a complimentary mini Daruma if you spend a minimum of RM100 at selected Nights Of Frights F&B or retail outlets, at Wishes Upon a Daruma.

If you are looking for some more challenges, there’s the Mystery Box challenge where you can take a guess at which Nights Of Fright haunted house each mystery box represents and redeem a complimentary Mini Sunway Theme Parks Kedai Runcit popcorn.

You can also go for a complimentary tarot card reading at The Oracle Table, limited to one reading per guest. Collectors also can take part in the Nights of Fright trading card experience. The first 50 guests to complete their collection will be eligible to redeem a mystery gift.

Terms and conditions apply.

Here are the ticket prices:

• RM138 – One admission ticket + One free Sunway Theme Parks Kedai Runcit Potato Crisps
• RM236 – One admission ticket + Express pass + One free Sunway Theme Parks Kedai Runcit Potato Crisps

They can be purchased via the Sunway Super App, KLOOK, and the official Sunway Lagoon website.

So why not spice up your KL weekend with some terror?

This sponsored article made the author consider planning a weekend trip to KL for Halloween.