# Live-Action Zombie Mazes Thorpe Park Resort and AMC are Introducing Frightening Halloween Mazes By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-09-12 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thorpe-park-resort References: [themeparkincorporated](http://themeparkincorporated.co.uk/2017/09/05/new-walking-dead-scare-mazes-thorpe-park-resort-fright-nights/) & [thorpepark](https://www.thorpepark.com/) Fans who want to experience some of the scares brought on by [AMC's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fornite-pro-am-2025) The Walking Dead in person will soon have the chance to experience the horrors of the living dead at Thorpe Park Resort. This year, Thorpe Park Resort and AMC are launching two [live-action attractions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deetz-residence) based on The Walking Dead, including mazes that will coincide with the October premiere of The Walking Dead's eighth season. The Walking Dead: Living Nightmare will take the form of an [indoor maze](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-walk-tours), where visitors will "join other survivors on the brink of death." The second attraction, The Walking Dead: Sanctum, will introduce an outdoor maze where brave individuals will be challenged to find their way past terrifying creators, or "risk being captured." The launch of Thorpe Park Resort's annual Friday Nights is set to start on the 29th of September this year, marking the theme park's longest-running season yet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Live-action Zombie Mazes:** Opportunity for interactive entertainment experiences that bring popular TV shows to life. - **Halloween Attractions:** Demand for immersive and thrilling experiences during the Halloween season. - **Theme Park Innovations:** Innovation in creating unique and captivating attractions to increase visitor engagement. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for entertainment companies to collaborate with popular TV shows to create interactive experiences. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Halloween attractions can drive tourism and revenue for theme parks and hotels during the season. - **Event Planning and Management:** Opportunity to offer specialized event planning and management services for themed attractions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Year-Round Horror-Inspired Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-horror-unleashed.md) - [Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-latency-vr.md) - [Spooky Slasher Movie Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-studios-halloween-horror-nights.md) - [Horror-Themed Overnight Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warner-bros-icons-of-horror.md) - [Halloween-Themed Amusement Park Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disneyland-resort.md) - [Frightening Cinema Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-halloween-event.md) - [Challenge-Park Adventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-land-theme-park.md) - [Halloween Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haunted-mansion-experience.md) - [Erie Halloween Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-lagoon.md)