New 'From Dusk Till Dawn' Maze Coming to Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights

Halloween Horror Nights just got even more bite! Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort has teamed up with Robert Rodriguez to bring a "From Dusk Till Dawn" maze to their annual event. The supernatural series airs on the El Rey network, Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET. Do you think you're a match for the Culebras and Santanico Pandemonium? Check out the complete details from the press release and then the video announcement. If you plan on going, make room in your suitcase for us!

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From cult horror film to breakthrough television series on El Rey Network, “From Dusk Till Dawn” will add terrifying maze to its credits when filmmaker Robert Rodriguez’s acclaimed supernatural show debuts as a menacing new “Halloween Horror Nights” experience at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, beginning Friday, September 19.

'From Dusk Till Dawn' Reveals More with New Trailer

Recently we reported that 1996 cult classic "From Dusk Till Dawn" would be getting the TV treatment. With a "24" style format, the show will follow the eponymous Gecko brothers during their criminal and supernatural exploits. With an amazing cast featuring D. J. Cotrona and Zane Holtz, Robert Rodriguez returning to direct and Greg Nicotero directing the makeup, the new series is shaping up to be pretty fantastic.

Prospective viewers were previously treated to a quick glimpse of the show with a short teaser, but now the powers that be have provided a full two and a half minute trailer! It looks quite promising, so go ahead and check it out. If you want more, be sure to tune in on March 11 at 9 p.m. ET on the El Rey network for the series premiere.



-Nowal Massari

Trailer and Premiere Date for 'From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series' Released

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Robert Rodriguez is bringing a retelling of the 1996 cult classic "From Dusk Till Dawn" to the small screen. In an interview with critics at the TCA press tour, Rodriguez stated that “The film was the short story, this series is the novel.” The show's format will follow the Gecko brothers, Seth and Richie, for one full day from dusk until dawn.

The new TV series boasts a fantastic cast, with stars D.J. Cotrona, Zane Holtz, Wilmer Valderrama, Don Johnson, Adrianne Palicki, Jake Busey, Lane Garrison, Eiza Gonzalez and Jesse Garcia. The crew is just as incredible as the cast, featuring Rodriguez as director and Greg Nicotero overseeing the makeup.

The show will premiere on Rodriguez's newly launched television network, El Rey, which is an English language channel for Latinos. El Rey is featured on Time Warner Cable, DirecTV and Comcast, and you can catch the premiere of "From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series" on March 11, 2014 at 9 p.m. Until then, enjoy the trailer!

-Nowal Massari