10 Things You Didn't Know About Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights

7. HHN26 Wasn't The First Time Regan Has Appeared

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At last year's event a whole maze was dedicated to arguably one of the most terrifying movies of all time, The Exorcist. What you might not know is that wasn't the first time that the demonically possessed Regan made an appearance.

Back when HHNs was just starting out, creatives behind the event used a number of famous faces without actually arranging for a licence.

Christopher Ripley, author of The Complete Survivor's Guide to Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights 2016 has discussed how "girl on bed with pea soup" or other characters similar to well known horror icons could be seen around the park during the first few years of the event.

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