During pandemic, Brazilian horror park reopens as drive-thru

 A large Ferris wheel with red lights illuminates a gloomy path at a horror me amusement park in Brazil. A line of cars carrying spectators moves slowly as actors dressed up as werewolves and witches approach vehicles with outstretched arms. Ar apocalyptic scene appears on sidewalk: two zombies devouring a victim.

People in dozens of cars gared on Friday at Hopi Hari amusement park in city of Vinhedo, in state of Sao Paulo. horror me park, closed because of pandemic, reopened with a change aimed at preventing spre of new coronavirus: people enjoy scary entertainment without getting out of car.

Hopi Hari provides weary families who have been cooped up for months with thrill of ghosts, ghouls and monsters in a drive-thru option. During 2.7-kilometer (1.6-mile) tour that takes around 30 minutes to be completed, visitors pass through seven main attractions that include short reproductions of horror movies such as “ Exorcist."

“y are apting, and this is very nice. It allows us to leave our home and have fun,” said 61-year-old Jose Purgato, who went to park with his family.

Sao Paulo is Brazilian state with largest number of coronavirus cases reported - more than 800,000 - and about 31,000 confirmed deaths from COVID-19.

Some Brazilian cities have offered drive-in cinemas and even a circus for people watching from cars.

“We were locked at home for such a long time," said 31-year-old Tariana Souza, who described horror me amusement park as “an escape from our routine.”