San Francisco’s premier haunt is back, and this time, the body count is personal. Following consecutive sold-out seasons and national acclaim, the award-winning Terror Vault is taking over the historic San Francisco Mint (88 5th St.) once again with its most brutal, ambitious chapter yet: SLASHED: Return to Hellville.
Running from Thursday, October 1 through Sunday, November 1, 2026, this blood-soaked love letter to the golden era of 1980s slashers drops audiences straight into a real-time horror movie.
Tickets range from $60–$80 (depending on performance date/time) and are on sale now at terrorvault.com. Timed entries accommodate groups of up to 12 people every 15 minutes. (Note: Guests must be 18+ with valid ID to enter).
True Crime Meets Slasher Terror
Inspired by the glory days of masked killers, practical gore, and badass final girls, SLASHED turns you into a key player in the investigation of the infamous Shellville murders.
When Petra Sterling, host of the hit true-crime podcast Hellville, suddenly vanishes while investigating a fresh wave of killings linked to the long-abandoned Fear Clinic, her frantic assistant Tina recruits a team of brave volunteers to finish the job. Armed with Petra’s notes, you must venture into the sealed town of Shellville, dodge the restless spirits of past victims, face off against supernatural killer Darren Grieves, and recover the missing pieces of the sinister “Fear Engine”—before the massacre spreads beyond the town limits.
In Hellville, fear feeds the killer… and this time, you’re the main character.
A Love Letter Written in Synthetic Blood
Co-founded by drag legend Joshua Grannell (aka Peaches Christ) and David Flower, Terror Vault is pulling out all the stops to recreate the visual language and practical effects of classic ’80s cinema.
“There’s something deeply satisfying about a great slasher movie—they’re outrageous, terrifying, funny, and endlessly inventive,” says Grannell. “With SLASHED, we’ve created our own twisted valentine to the gloriously over-the-top horror films of the 1980s, where audiences don’t just watch the nightmare unfold—they become part of it. It’s bloodier and more immersive than anything we’ve done before.”
“From the costumes and props to the set design, music, and even the smallest details, we’ve packed SLASHED with loving nods to that era,” adds Flower. “Whether you’re a lifelong horror fan or discovering these films for the first time, there are Easter eggs around every corner.”
Elevate Your Visit: VIP, Vampires, and Merch
The Wainwright Family Carnival (VIP Experience): Want even more madness? Upgrade to VIP for exclusive access to a twisted pre-show carnival hosted by Hellville’s deranged ringmaster, Pinwheel. Explore the midway, interact with a troupe of carnival freaks, play sick carnival games, unlock secret lore, and grab exclusive photo ops. Every VIP ticket also includes a collectible SLASHED souvenir cup to carry your drink from the carnival bar straight into the haunt.
Fang Bang Pop-Up Bar: Start or end your night inside the vault of the Mint at Fang Bang—an ’80s New Wave/goth vampire-themed pop-up serving up spooky cocktails. Best of all? It’s free and open to the public during show operating hours—no ticket required.
CreepShop: Stock up on Terror Vault apparel alongside curated horror gear from Kreepsville666, Middle of Beyond, and local Bay Area artists.
Behind the Screams Tour (Nov 7–8): Die-hard horror nerds can take a special “lights-on” walkthrough after the season wraps to inspect the elaborate sets, props, costumes, and practical effects up close.
Ready to see if you have what it takes to survive the final reel? Grab your tickets now at terrorvault.com.
Edie Eve as Camp Counselor Tiff and Ryan Cicak as Darren
Photo credit: Jenna Gable and Camillo Kearns
