The character “Pestilence” cracks the whip during Scream & Sweat, an exclusive media preview of Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2026 inspired by the over-the-top workout infomercials of the ’90s, at Sea World on Thursday, August 20, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Jack The Ripper kills a woman during Scream & Sweat, an exclusive media preview of Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2026 inspired by the over-the-top workout infomercials of the ’90s, at Sea World on Thursday, August 20, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Attendees pose for photos during Scream & Sweat, an exclusive media preview of Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2026 inspired by the over-the-top workout infomercials of the ’90s, at Sea World on Thursday, August 20, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Characters perform during Scream & Sweat, an exclusive media preview of Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2026 inspired by the over-the-top workout infomercials of the ’90s, at Sea World on Thursday, August 20, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Attendees pose for photos during Scream & Sweat, an exclusive media preview of Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2026 inspired by the over-the-top workout infomercials of the ’90s, at Sea World on Thursday, August 20, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Characters perform on stage during Scream & Sweat, an exclusive media preview of Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2026 inspired by the over-the-top workout infomercials of the ’90s, at Sea World on Thursday, August 20, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
The character “Pestilence” cracks the whip during Scream & Sweat, an exclusive media preview of Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2026 inspired by the over-the-top workout infomercials of the ’90s, at Sea World on Thursday, August 20, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
The Fisherman kills a pizza delivery boy during Scream & Sweat, an exclusive media preview of Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2026 inspired by the over-the-top workout infomercials of the ’90s, at Sea World on Thursday, August 20, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
A character interacts with spectators during Scream & Sweat, an exclusive media preview of Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2026 inspired by the over-the-top workout infomercials of the ’90s, at Sea World on Thursday, August 20, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Characters perform on stage during Scream & Sweat, an exclusive media preview of Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2026 inspired by the over-the-top workout infomercials of the ’90s, at Sea World on Thursday, August 20, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Havoc and Pestilence are pictured together during Scream & Sweat, an exclusive media preview of Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2026 inspired by the over-the-top workout infomercials of the ’90s, at Sea World on Thursday, August 20, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Characters perform on stage during Scream & Sweat, an exclusive media preview of Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2026 inspired by the over-the-top workout infomercials of the ’90s, at Sea World on Thursday, August 20, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Attendees take photos during Scream & Sweat, an exclusive media preview of Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2026 inspired by the over-the-top workout infomercials of the ’90s, at Sea World on Thursday, August 20, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Attendees take photos during Scream & Sweat, an exclusive media preview of Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2026 inspired by the over-the-top workout infomercials of the ’90s, at Sea World on Thursday, August 20, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
A pretzel moment is photographed during Scream & Sweat, an exclusive media preview of Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2026 inspired by the over-the-top workout infomercials of the ’90s, at Sea World on Thursday, August 20, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Raggedy Ann performs during Scream & Sweat, an exclusive media preview of Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2026 inspired by the over-the-top workout infomercials of the ’90s, at Sea World on Thursday, August 20, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
From left: The Fisherman, Havoc, Pestilence, and Jack The Ripper pose during Scream & Sweat, an exclusive media preview of Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2026 inspired by the over-the-top workout infomercials of the ’90s, at Sea World on Thursday, August 20, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Jack The Ripper performs during Scream & Sweat, an exclusive media preview of Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2026 inspired by the over-the-top workout infomercials of the ’90s, at Sea World on Thursday, August 20, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
The stage is filled with performers during Scream & Sweat, an exclusive media preview of Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2026 inspired by the over-the-top workout infomercials of the ’90s, at Sea World on Thursday, August 20, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Characters perform on stage during Scream & Sweat, an exclusive media preview of Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2026 inspired by the over-the-top workout infomercials of the ’90s, at Sea World on Thursday, August 20, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Sea World in Orlando is pictured on Thursday, August 20, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
The character “Pestilence” cracks the whip during Scream & Sweat, an exclusive media preview of Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2026 inspired by the over-the-top workout infomercials of the ’90s, at Sea World on Thursday, August 20, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
The character “Pestilence” hisses at members of the media during Scream & Sweat, an exclusive media preview of Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2026 inspired by the over-the-top workout infomercials of the ’90s, at Sea World on Thursday, August 20, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Many of the frightening characters appear on stage during Scream & Sweat, an exclusive media preview of Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2026 inspired by the over-the-top workout infomercials of the ’90s, at Sea World on Thursday, August 20, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
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The character “Pestilence” cracks the whip during Scream & Sweat, an exclusive media preview of Howl-O-Scream Orlando 2026 inspired by the over-the-top workout infomercials of the ’90s, at Sea World on Thursday, August 20, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)