# Subway-Inspired Haunted Houses The L Train Shutdown Offers Terror and a Unique Brooklyn Experience By Justin Lam | Published 2018-10-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l-train-shutdown References: [metro.us](https://www.metro.us/things-to-do/new-york/l-train-shutdown-haunted-house-brooklyn-halloween-2018) & [ltrainshutdownnightmare](https://ltrainshutdownnightmare.com/) Inspired by New York's subway system, the L Train Shutdown is a new [immersive haunted house experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-horror-unleashed) located in Brooklyn's Bushwick neighborhood. Running from October 18, 2018, through November 3, 2018, the experience is housed in a massive 40,000-square-foot space. The L Train Shutdown will also include a [nightclub, called Club Transit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-and-olivia-rodrigo), and will feature parties led by various DJs. The actual haunted house draws inspiration from New York's transit system and imagines a fictional 2019 when the L train has stopped running. The fear is garnered from the recreation of a dilapidated Bushwick, ruled by hysteria and terror as the L train is no longer accessible. The organizers of the L Train Shutdown haven't told the audience what they have in store, but the event's [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taylor-swiftthemed-breakup-popup) shows off mutant and giant rats climbing out of the platforms. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Immersive Haunted House Experiences:** Exploring immersive haunted house experiences that draw inspiration from specific themes or locations, such as New York's subway system. - **Pop-up Nightclubs in Haunted Houses:** Integrating nightclub experiences within haunted house attractions, creating a unique combination of entertainment and fear. - **Alternative Transportation-themed Experiences:** Creating experiences that imagine an alternative future where transportation systems are disrupted, allowing visitors to explore the consequences of such disruptions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** Developing immersive and unique haunted house experiences that attract thrill-seekers and horror enthusiasts. - **Event Planning:** Organizing pop-up nightclubs and immersive attractions within haunted houses, providing a new and exciting form of entertainment for party-goers. - **Tourism:** Catering to tourists and locals alike by offering alternative transportation-themed attractions that provide a glimpse into different scenarios and futures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [Erie Halloween Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-lagoon.md) - [VR Horror Hotel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draculas-hotel.md) - [Haunting Film-Based Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deetz-residence.md) - [Unique Urban Event Hires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/private-hire.md) - [Unique Immersive Theater Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-no-more.md) - [Spooky Simulated Elevator Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-boo-elevator.md) - [Globalized Spooky Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-adventures.md) - [Year-Round Horror-Inspired Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-horror-unleashed.md)