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It would be sort of the comedy house, with the most of the scares coming from the Stuff obsessed "zombie" like folks, but there would be some encounters with the stuff itself, including a room using foam similar to the original Treaks and Foons scarezone.

FRIGHT ZONES SCREAM - A - THON: LATE NIGHT FRIGHTS - The Projectionist has powered up an old drive in and invited creatures from Fright Forest past to invade reality from it's haunted screens. Former fright zone monsters will roam amongst the abandoned cars. Don't forget to stop by the concession stand for a wicked treat. WAREHOUSE 91: CONTAINMENT - Last year the entities kept within the top secret location known as Warehouse 91 broke free and wreaked havoc. Now a small town has been entirely quarantined to prevent the strange monsters and creatures from spreading across the world. You and your friends find yourself stuck in the middle of the containment center, surrounded by unknowable beasts on all sides. (SCP Inspired house turned to Zone) CIRQUE DU SHRIEK - It wouldn't be Fright Forest without Nightshade the Clown bringing his gaggle of gore-y gigglers out to play and this year they have crafted a circus most horrifying for you. Step right up and face your fear of clowns and carnies as they welcome you to join them...forever. GATEWAY: FOREST OF THE DAMNED - In 2016, a portal to hell opened on earth inside a suburban home. In 2018, another inside an apartment complex. In 2022, a new portal to Hell has opened at a small town campground, unleashing evil creatures into the forest to feast upon the campers and their souls. JOHN CARPENTER'S THE FOG - A small coastal town in California is suddenly surrounded by a strange fog that brings with it vengeful spirits of mariners who were killed in a shipwreck. Face off against these sea-faring ghosts as you fight for your life surrounded by dense, haunting fog. SHOWS DREAMSCAPES: FORGOTTEN NIGHTMARES - The Projectionist invites you to catch his new favorite flick, where you'll meet a young man looking to cure himself of nightmares with a new device he invented. Unfortunately, the device brings his nightmares into the real world and they are desperate to turn him into a creature of bad dreams. This energetic show features pulse pounding music, dancing, stunts, aerial acrobats, and explosive pyrotechnics. Don't miss this all new nightmare. NIGHTSHADE PRESENTS: MAGICAL MAYHEM - Our favorite evil clown steps up onto the stage in the CIRQUE DU SHRIEK zone several times a night to show off his magical skills with death-defying tricks and a splash of blood along the way. You may even find yourself on the stage to take on other guests in some frightful trivia. That's Fright Forest in a Nutshell. Let me know what you think. Would you attend? What would be the first thing you'd run to? Anything you'd skip? Comment and let me know!

HOUSES - CONTINUED THE STUFF - When a delicious substance is discovered bubbling up out of the ground, the only logical thing to do is package it and sell it, creating a national craze. Now that the world is addicted to The Stuff, it turns out, it's really really bad for you. Become a part of the cult classic film from the 80's as you face Stuff-addicted zombies and even the titular goop itself. The Stuff: Are you eating it, or is it eating you? SLASHER: NEW BLOOD - It's been several years since we last heard from the Springsdale Slasher, who has been locked up in a maximum security prison, but after a major electrical storm shuts down the power, he is out, and this time he has brought several new friends, all maniacal killers, all set on making up for lost time. Madness and mayhem ensue as you find yourself stuck in the middle of the prison as law and order give way to blood and murder. INTO THE MOUTH OF MADNESS - Do you read Sutter Cane? You will in this strange and surreal retelling of John Carpenter's unique vision. Enter a world where nothing is what it it seems and become the character in your very own horror novel written by famed novelist Sutter Cane. Just be sure not to go mad in the process. SLUMBER CITY: REVENGE OF THE FORGOTTEN - A former Fright Zone becomes an immersive nightmare of a house. Find yourself in Slumber City, a world where every bad dream you've ever had goes to be forgotten. The trouble is, they don't forget, and they don't forgive. As you enter their world, you are at their mercy. In a world of dreams, nothing is what it seems, and reality will never be the same. Face the Forgotten and see if you can escape their wrath. NIGHT OF THE CREEPS - Good News, your prom dates are here. Bad news is...they are dead. Face brain eating slugs and brainless zombies as you become part of the nightmare that is NIGHT OF THE CREEPS based on the cult classic film. If you think this is your average zombie tale, you are dead wrong. If you think you can make it out alive, you might be even deader. To Be Continued. Up Next: Fright Zones and Shows

For the 14th year I have crafted an original HHN style event taking place at a fictional theme park, crafted from a combination of original content from my imagination and dream IPs I'd love to see at HHN (I have a good track record: Ghostbusters, Beetlejuice, Trick R Treat and Killer Klowns all happened at my event before HHN and I like to think I willed them into existence) You can read about last year's video game oriented event Game Over here: This year's event is titled Creature Feature and is themed to a horror movie marathon run by an original icon known only as The Projectionist who has mysteriously resumed operation at several run down theaters in the area. He welcomes you into a world where the horror can step off the screen and into reality, turning your life into a horror movie. He can be found in an original house called Terror at the Multiplex and a scarezone called Scream-a-Thon, which tie together to tell the story of his supernatural film canisters that bring nightmares to horrifying life. The event has ten houses, five scare zones that I call Fright Zones. HOUSES TERROR AT THE MULTIPLEX - The old Springsdale Multiplex has been shuttered for years, but suddenly the marquee lights turn on, advertising a horror movie marathon to die for. Step into the theater and experience horror films from your past and nightmares you could never imagine as The Projectionist opens his cursed film canisters, bringing the horror to vivid life. Experience popular scenes from previous IP houses at Fright Forest like Fright Night, Gremlins, and Creepshow, and experience several new nightmares direct from the twisted mind of the Projectionist. FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: SECURITY BREACH - Step inside Fright Forest's largest house ever when you visit the brand new Pizzaplex for a special after hours tour, armed with your trusty flashlight. Just one thing, you might want to avoid the deranged free roaming animatronics who are out to get you. Inspired by the hit video game, you'll become part of the action as Freddy's pizza pals zero in on you and your friends. Better hope the flashlight doesn't run out of batteries CURSE OF THE VAMPYRE - An ancient castle is rumored to be the resting place of a long since dead lord known for his evil rituals and bloodletting. Entering the castle, you discover he is not dead, but undead and has created an army of vampires to hunt the humans who foolishly trespass. Each twisting turn leads you deeper into the castle until you find yourself in the Master's chambers, face to face with the great vampire himself. Perhaps you'll make it out alive, but it's doubtful. THE MONSTER SQUAD - It's the team up of the century! Dracula has gathered all of the famous monsters from our past to seek out a mystical amulet that will let them rule the world. Join forces with an intrepid group of youngsters who find themselves pitted against the creatures of the night in this high energy retelling of the classic film. Step inside and find out if you have what it takes to stop the Monster Sqwu REVENGE OF THE GIANT SPIDER - in 1945, several scientists worked on a top secret project to aid the military by enlarging spiders as possible weapons, but the experiment went wrong and two of their spiders wreaked havoc on the nearby town of Springsdale. Now, years later, the town finds itself in the grip of the offspring of the spiders who is even bigger, and much meaner. Dare to step into the town square as the world faces the revenge of the Giant Spider TO BE CONTINUED.

SCARE ZONES (aka FRIGHT ZONES) THE GATEWAY (Unofficial Zone at Entrance of Park) Thumping music, lasers light shows, and fog fill the area to welcome you to the digital world of Fright Forest 2021, complete a demented DJ to greet you. All Hallows Eve: There goes the Neighborhood - A curse has descended on this particular street in Springdale. Overnight, the sunny little suburban neighborhood has become haunted, houses twisting and turning into old, forboding buildings, with Jack o Lanterns and Scarecrows stalking, all doing the bidding of the true Spirit of Halloween (Former House becomes a Zone) Ghosts from the Machine - The Witch from the Beyond has almost broken through to our reality and she is bringing terrifying versions of video game characters you grew up loving with her, transforming the city streets into a blood soaked nightmare with no way to save or reload. Alan Wake - Discover the horrific mysteries of Bright Falls, Washington along side author Alan Wake as the strange events of his latest novel come to life in terrifying detail. Inspired by the beloved horror game. Deaducation: Prom Night - The local high school's prom night has been disrupted by something evil as waring factions of vampires and werewolves make the dancefloor their battleground, tearing each other and the poor prom goers to shreds. Whichever side wins, you lose. . Nightmare Alley - Journey back to the roots of the event as seemingly ordinary alley becomes home to the nightmares of a young boy who finds his dreams coming to life in vivid detail just outside his home. A zombie invasion, strange beasts of unknown origin, and aliens experimenting on unwilling victims, it's all here in Nightmare Alley. SHOWS Dreamscapes 2.0 - A young man suffering from horrible nightmares submits to a brand new kind of therapy, but finds himself transported into a digital rendering of his dreams. His only way out is to face the horrors within. Join him on this journey with high energy dancing, pyrotechnics, acrobatics, and a thumping soundtrack that will wake the dead. Trivia Murder Party Live! - Watch as real guests take their place as contestants in this wildly irreverent and funny take on trivia. Challenges from the game will be mixed with real life gross out challenges that will test the stomach strength of any normal person. Dare you sign up? That wraps up the event line up for Fright Forest's 2021 event, the 13th year of fear. The event may be called Game Over, but the event is just getting started. See you in the fog, and see you next year for Fright Forest 14

Five Night’s at Freddy’s: Survive the Night - Venture into the infamous pizzeria and face the fright as you meet Freddy Fazbear and his heinous friends. With very little light to guide you, can you survive the night and make it out alive? Highly unlikely, but you are welcome to try. (Forgive the typo in this art, it has since been updated but I don't have a photo of it lol) Nightshade presents Midway Mayhem - Take a stroll down the midway and have the night of your afterlife when you encounter infamous Fright Forest icon Nightshade the Clown as he and his horde of hideous carnies and clowns take over and make your visit a living hell. Don't like clowns? Too damn bad. Bioshock: Welcome to Rapture - Enter the epic undersea realm from the hit video game series and find yourself at the heart of the mystery of Rapture. Just make sure to watch out for Big Daddy. Escape from Warehouse 91 - Far on the outskirts of Springdale is a government facility that houses some of the most evil entities to ever exist. Containment has been breached and specalized agents like yourself have been asked to enter and lockdown the facility, but you'll find that many of these entities do not play nice, and are out for the blood of those who have kept them locked up. Loosely inspired by the tales of SCP, this house takes you into a world of horror and mystery unlike anything ever presented before at Fright Forest. UP NEXT: ZONES AND SHOWS

Fright Forest is a writing exercise I task myself with doing every year to create an HHN style event of my very own from top to bottom. The previous event, 2019's Tales to Terrify, can be found in the link below. So obviously things got a bit...delayed, and I decided to hold off on doing it last year since the world was crazy and who knew what was going to happen, but even that got worked into the story for the event. This is the 13th year of the event, and the original concept was to tie it into luck, 2019's video game vibe at HHN really inspired me, so it became truly inspired by the world of horror video games. So without further ado, I present FRIGHT FOREST: GAME OVER Located at Adventure Gardens Resort Fright Forest was set to celebrate it's 13th year as a Halloween event when the events of 2020 took place, and the event was placed on hold. Construction was haulted, and many of the attractions were torn down and stored away to be used in the future. Some scenes from the event's biggest house, The Dead Beyond, were left standing and a walkthrough musuem of the event's history was presented to day guests at the park, with teases of what would come in 2021. With 2021 here, the event is finally going ahead full steam. Featuring four IPs picked from the most terrifying video games in existence, to five original concepts to terrorize and horrify, the event is as crazy as it has ever been. EVENT ICON: The Witch from the Beyond EVENT STORY: The Springdale Arcade sits closed, abandoned for many years, but once it was the hotspot for the youth of the small New England town of Springdale. Even the rise of home video game consoles didn’t quell its popularity, but all that changed when a new game arrived in the summer of 1989. A game cabinet simply named The Dead Beyond. After the arrival of the game, the patrons were intrigued but unable to play the game past its first level, finding it to be one of the most difficult video games ever made, but what was even stranger was the ominous things that began to happen in the store when the sun went down. Strange noises, objects floating on their own, and a strange sticky red substance oozing from the screen of the cabinet. Things finally came to a head when one of the employees of the arcade went missing after they were last seen attempting to beat the first level. Many people believed the game to be haunted by the spirit of an ancient witch who is seeking to escape into the mortal world. With the owners blamed by the town for the disappearance of the employee, the arcade quickly closed its doors, and never opened again, but it has sat since then, rotting away. The world of the haunted game will spread across the event, featuring in its signature house as well as scare zones where the spirit of the Witch from the Beyond will be seen, heard and felt throughout. She wants to re-enter our world, to take physical form and wreak havoc on the souls of those who dare cross her path. HOUSES The Dead Beyond - Enter the abandoned Springdale Arcade and find yourself face to face with the haunted game that holds the twisted spirit of an ancient witch. She'll do anything to escape, including trapping you in a world of digital nightmares and horros inspired by classic arcade and video games. Survive a Pac-Man inspired Ghost Attack, Come Face to Face with a barrel throwing titan and the poor fool who tried to jump, and much more. Can you escape the static and return to the real world, or will the witch beat you to it, and release her evil to mankind. Dead By Daylight - Come face to face with the many infamous killers of the hit game Dead by Daylight. Can you survive their horrible wrath? Only one way to find out. No trip through the house will be quite the same, as new killers will materialize throughout the evening to hunt you down before the sun rises. Junkyard of Lost Souls - Mountains of scrap metal and heaps of junk make a home for a murderous group of maniacs who want to welcome you to their home with open knives. The world throws away so much, and they claim it all, and they will lay claim to you too if you dare enter this evil junkyard. Resident Evil: Village - Follow in the footsteps of Ethan Winters and venture into a strange European village and encounter the acolytes of Mother Miranda who will stop at nothing to hunt Ethan…and now you. (Yes, that means Lady Dimitrescu too) Live the horror from the most talked about Resident Evil game in years. Terror in Tumbleweed - The town of Tumbleweed is a quiet little western town until the arrival of a mysterious traveling salesman who claims his amazing products can cure the sick and heal the wounded. Several members of the town begin to mutate into ghastly zombie like creatures after sampling his wares, and the rest of the town must defend itself from their former loved ones, now thirsty for blood and brains. TO BE CONTINUED

Killer Klowns appears to use a mix of music from the film's actual soundtrack, and the re-recorded orchestral soundtrack Massari did recently (which is similar to the scare zone last year)

Another big thing is kind of the death of the classic online forum. There are so many new forms of communication online, through social media platforms and new chat and group programs like discord and such that a forum like this one just isn't the main source of information any more.

So it's Fall of 2019 and time to continue my trend of creating an ENTIRE event every year, based in a fictional theme park (that I built in RCT3) The previous years can be seen here and here https://www.horrornightnightmares.com/forums/topic/5070-fright-forest-an-original-event-concept/ This year's is fairly ambitious in size and scope, both for the original content and for the IPs that I put in as wishful thinking. The overall theme of the event is Anthology Horror inspired by some of the IPs that I chose, as well as the Icon character I created. Without further ado, here is Fright Forest XII: Tales to Terrify! Icon: Benjamin Naughton/Dr. Nightmare Benjamin Naughton was a renowned scientist who was working on some cutting edge experiments in teleportation. In 2014, he opened a portal to another dimension, one that should not have been disturbed. He was sucked in, the portal closing behind him, and for five years, Naughton was presumed dead. In 2019 a strange new show begins airing across the country, with a strange character calling himself Dr. Nightmare, promising to show horrors beyond belief and nightmares from the Beyond in what appears to be a send up of old horror hosts. The reality is far more sinister, as the creatures from the other dimension have been summoned, and they will hunt all who watch. Don’t adjust your TV set. Dr. Nightmare is in control. HOUSES (ORIGINAL CONCEPTS) Dr. Nightmare Presents: Maze of Madness Step into the world of Dr. Nightmare’s Tales to Terrify! and experience the horror up close and in person as you venture into a maze of nightmares and horrific dreamscapes. Soon it will be your turn to venture through the portal to the Other Realm, and there may be no return journey. (All new original concept, Icon house) All Hallow’s Eve: Chapter 3 It’s been thirty years since the events of All Hallow’s Eve: Chapter 2. The most haunted house on the street has been dormant for that time, but it’s awake again, and calling to you. Encounter classic Halloween horrors as the spirit of Halloween returns to stake his claim. Beware, he has the scariest surprises in store for this final chapter of Fright Forest’s most popular creation. (Returning concept, third and final year) Dark Skies: Terror from Above Aliens are invading, and the world is in chaos! Can you survive their brutal attack? Can you make it off their terrible flying saucer as you are beamed aboard? Spine tingling sci fi horror awaits as you face a menace from beyond the stars! (all new original concept) Deaducation: Fangs for the Memories The halls of Springsdale High School are running red with blood just in time for graduation as a war between a gang of vampires and a group of werewolves breaks out, fighting for control of the school. Can you escape the carnage? Will you join their ranks? Or even worse, will you become lunch meat? (All new original concept) Tiki Terror: Luau of Fear The popular fright zone becomes an all new maze where you step into an abandoned tiki bar that has been reclaimed by the very tiki spirits some foolish humans stole the names and images for and they are not amused. This is no day at the beach, and the only drinks served will be the blood of those who anger the tiki gods. (Fright Zone from previous year adapted to House) HOUSES (IP based Mazes) The Twilight Zone You’ve entered a dimension of sight, sound, and mind, of thoughts and ideas, you’ve just crossed over to the Twilight Zone. Mind the signpost ahead, or you may never find your way back to reality. Enter the world of the famous television show and encounter some of it’s most sinister creations. Scary Stories to tell in the Dark Enter the pages of a cursed book written by the infamous Sarah Bellows and face the horrors only she could imagine such as The Pale Lady, The Jangly Man, and Harold. Inspired by the new movie and the pages of the classic terrifying books. V/H/S One of the most unique horror anthology series comes to vivid life as you enter the static and white noise to become a part of the horror. Face monsters, demons, witches, and much more as you traverse your way through these terrifying tapes. Freaked - in Hideous 3D! The cult classic comedy horror film comes to colorful life in this 3D maze featuring the world of Elijah C. Skuggs and his Hideous Mutant Freakz. See the world famous Worm, the strange Bearded Lady, Rosie the Pinhead, the Human Flame, and everyone’s favorite Sockhead! Just don’t stick around too long or you may join the show! FRIGHT ZONES (Streetmos-FEAR) Torment: Unleashed The Collector has returned to host his horrifying game show, and with him come some of the horrors from Fright Forest’s past. He has competition however in the newest host of Torment, Nightshade the Clown! The two wage a battle of wits and horrors on the unsuspecting guests. See two unique shows inspired by the popular stage show that has now taken to the streets. (Former yearly show (and one time house) adapted for streets) Slasher: Drive In Double Feature The infamous masked killer that haunted the local cinema has moved to the old abandoned drive-in. Come face to mask with him and his collection of movie monsters come to terrifying life. (Former house adapted to streets) Rave to the Grave: Back for Seconds Pumping music and intense lights return to the streets as the undead legions seek to dance the night away, and possibly indulge in a midnight snack, which just might be you. (Sequel to old fright zone) Seeds of Fright Enter the largest pumpkin patch in Springsdale, and discover the horrors that await as the pumpkins come alive and take their revenge for years of being smashed and turned into jack-o-lanterns. You look ripe for carving, so best watch your step. (All new orignal zone) Slumber City Enter neon and blood soaked streets, filled with denizens of your worst nightmares. The challenge is simple: try and wake up before you become of a permanent resident of Slumber City (All new original zone) SHOW Dreamscapes Dr. Nightmare invites you to witness the greatest nightmare on Earth, full of death defying stunts and dazzling dancing, aerial acrobatics, and visions of a world that never wakes from hellish bad dreams. (All New for 2019, replaces Torment) there you have it. The event for 2019. Some really fun concepts that I am very proud of. If only I had the money to make it real! Let me know what you think!

I am a huge AoV fan and have been since House of Fear, so my review may mean very little, but I love this show. It's got the same style and setup as House of Fear mixed with the theatricality they showed off last year in Cyberpunk. Their level of energy, enthusiasm and love for what they do just pours out onto the stage, and I am always pleased when I leave the stadium. I wish they were back in the streets only because of how engaging it was to have them there, but they do a great job in Fear Factor Live, and anyone grumbling about them being there and not Bill and Ted need to let the past go.

This show is a very fun way to liven up that section of the park for the event. It's got a great soundtrack, and the segements are fun representations of the content they are there to promote. The only one I didn't care for much was Stranger Things, but the rest was a blast, and I love the use of the Swan Lake theme that was used for the original Universal Dracula in the finale. Top notch choice.

Universal could always use the general concept behind SCP and create their own containment style place, without having to use people ides from the site. It'd be like a horror Warehouse 13.

Yeah, only one piece of music from that video makes it into the show, and the choreography for that song is entirely different. The Horror Nights show is much more linear and has a plot. It's also 100% fucking awesome.

Stranger Things also has "Agents" from the Season One soundtrack feature towards the end.

This house is BEAUTIFUL, and it perfectly matches the film. I enjoyed who wide open they made the Parade building feel, as it looks and feels like a soundstage house. Sam is literally everywhere, it has Rhonda (who was mysteriously absent from the scarezone last year despite being the best character in the film), and the schoolbus scenes are just incredible. It was excellent on opening night and I expect it will only get better.

Top Notch "fun" house. The film ideas are all very interesting and I could see either of them becoming fleshed out into their own full blown house concept (especially the Swamp Yeti and the Midnight Snack 2 sections) Lots of funs, and the scareactors seem to be having a blast with what they know is a very silly concept overall. Also it smells like popcorn when you go in. How cool is that?

It was chaos last night. When I went through Trick R Treat, I waited maybe 25 minutes despite a 55 posted wait, but then I got stuck in the last room of the house for five minutes because they were having to merge the exit lines of TrT and Seeds and it was awful.

It technically is for all nights. They verify you have a fequent fear pass of some sort, asking to see it and a photo ID to confirm. Then, when filling up the cup it claims you have unlimited refills through November 5th at 2am. Now I assume they don't expect people to use it on Non HHN days, but it doesn't seem to have a restriction for what HHN nights you can and can't use it.

Hahaha. Thanks.

So for the last 11 years I've come up with a creative event that is inspired by Halloween Horror Nights (and an event I actually worked in New England known as Spooky World) and each year, I go through the trouble of mapping out houses, scare zones, and how it all fits into a park I built in Roller Coaster Tycoon 3. When I can get the file working, I even set up tents to be the houses and build queue lines. I'm a bit mad. Anyway. I used to post about it on HHNVault back in the day, and posted the event from two years ago here: But I'm back again with an all new (well mostly) event for 2018. Bigger than ever after last year's 10th anniversary year, this event is probably the most ambitious in terms of scope and the IPs I've pretended to nab. Without futher ado, I present Fright Forest XI: Dark Fortunes. To set the stage: Fright Forest is an annual Halloween at fictional theme park resort Adventure Gardens. The event is held in Mystic Mountains park, an adventure themed thrill park. It runs from September through October on select nights and is an extra ticket event featuring Haunted Houses, themed street atmosphere, and live shows. In 2018, the eleventh year of fear is taking over at Adventure Gardens resort. Madame Zira has come to tell your fortune, but you may not like what she has to say as she unveils 9 houses of horror, 6 zones of fear, a frightening new ride experience, and 2 live shows that will thrill and chill. The Event Backstory: In 1928, the Marneville Carnival of Curiosities was the height of entertainment for the locals of Marneville, Maine. One of the main attractions was Madame Zira’s Tent of Wonders. She was a gifted psychic and medium, and she told the fortunes of many a traveling guest. One of these guests was a married couple. In her reading, she revealed the infidelity of the man to his wife, and in return, he came back later that evening with several friends, and set fire to her tent and the rest of the carnival. The flames raged all evening, taking the lives of most of the staff of the carnival’s staff, including Madame Zira. The fire’s cause was never discovered and went down as one of the great unsolved American mysteries. Sometime later, all the men involved in the arson were found dead, hearts having stopped in their chests with no explanation. Foul play was suspected, but no evidence ever found. Throughout the years, people claim to have met her, have had their fortunes told, and had bad things happen, but the legends seemed to be only that...until now. The carnival has returned, the smell of ash and smoke filling the air, and Madame Zira welcomes all who would come to see the truth of the Carnival and to face their own dark fortunes. HAUNTED HOUSES The event features 5 original houses based on ideas from the creative director (me) with a few returning concepts spruced up for 2018. There are also 5 houses based on popular IPs that fit the style of the event. 1. Carnival of Souls: Dark Fortunes Stumble upon the remains of an old carnival tent destroyed by fire and meet the mysterious Madame Zira. She awakens the restless spirits of those who perished in the flames of old, and now you must survive the horrors that await you in the Carnival of Souls (Centerpiece House of the event, ties in with fright zone located near the house entrance) 2. Santa’s Little Helpers Discover the horrific secret behind the merriest season of all when you meet Santa Claus and his devious little minions. He no longer can control their monstrous appetite for blood, so you’d better watch out, you’d better not cry. 3. The Gateway: Complex of Terror Two years ago, a pathway to hell itself was found in a suburban home, and was subsequently destroyed, but these things always find a way back. Now, step into the newest, ritziest high rise apartment complex in the city as the portal opens once more. Stay away from the walls, they are alive. (Sequel to a house from 2016) 4. All Hallow’s Eve: Chapter II After bringing the house down last year, It’s time to enter an all new collection of classic Halloween horrors. Enter the old house at the end of the street and face the true spirit of All Hallow’s Eve. Will you make it out alive, or will you join his devious army of trick or treating monsters? (Sequel to a house from 2017) 5. Welcome to Karfax Karfax Hospital is not your average medical facility. Here the monsters we’ve always feared are being held hostage at the whims of some horrifying nurses who now have set their sights on you. You might just become the newest patient. 6. Creepshow: Double Feature The Creep has returned to a theater near you to host a marathon of mayhem. Step into the classic terrors presented in the Creepshow films from George A. Romero and Stephen King. Trust us, it’s the most fun you’ll ever have...being scared! 7. Gremlins: Mayhem after Midnight You knew the rules. You didn’t listen. Now these maniacal monsters are on the loose yet again, terrorizing the newly opened Clamp World Amusement Park during their inaugural Halloween event. Just don’t get them wet, whatever you do. 8. Until Dawn Something terrible has happened as group of friends spend a night on Blackwood Mountain. Now it’s your turn. Enter the frightening world of the best selling game, and what you do may change the outcome of the story. No two visits will ever be quite the same! 9. Fright Night Jerry Dandridge has moved in next door to Charlie and his mother. Jerry Dandridge is a vampire. Now that Charlie knows his secret, Jerry will stop at nothing to make sure Charlie never tells. Step into the classic 80’s horror film like never before. Welcome to Fright Night! FEAR ZONES The event has six areas where live themed streetmosphere performers roam. Known as Fright Zones they tell their own stories in a less confined space than the houses and allow more interaction with the characters and the guests. Four original ideas, two based on IPs. 1. Return to the Mountains of Madness The Sisters of the Mountains, evil fairies with eyes on destroying the world of men, have returned and begun to invade our world. Will you escape, die screaming, or become one of them? (A sequel to an original house from 2016) 2. Goosebumps: Haunted Halloween Long a staple of Fright Forest, Goosebumps returns to terrorize the streets of Horrorland, inspired by the all new film in theaters this October. You’d better beware, you are in for a scare! 3. Tiki Terrors! The Gods have been angered by blasphemous celebrating from tourists, and they are out for blood. Terrifying Tiki Totems and Horrific Hula Dancers make this one Luau you don’t want to miss. 4. Tumbleweed Cemetery Deep in the western town of Tumbleweed lies a long deserted cemetery, but it’s residents are rising from the grave on Halloween to terrorize the living. Gunslinging Zombies? You better believe it, cowpoke. 5. Five Nights at Freddy’s: Parade of Nightmares The big Turkey Day parade has made its way to the city but one float seems to be causing quite a bit of chaos. The characters of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza are now loose on the streets and not even daylight will save you now. 6. Carnival of Souls: Zira’s Revenge Madame Zira welcomes all into her newly reawoken carnival and dares them to tempt fate, to face their futures. Experience the Zone before you enter the terrifying centerpiece house this year. (Ties into the centerpiece house of the event) SHOWS There are two live shows. The staple show of the event has been a horror themed “gameshow” called Torment that has been in existance since 2009. During the tenth anniversary event, the show was renamed Circus of Torment. It returns this year under that name in a new location. Think of it as the event’s Bill and Ted mixed with the Carnage shows of Jack the Clown. The second show features the comedy electrofunk band TWRP in a spoof of old school Halloween television specials. (This is not realistic as TWRP is a touring band, but hey, my imagination can do what it likes) 1. Circus of Torment (Adventurer’s Outpost Stage) After stealing the show (literally), Nightshade The Clown returns to host the most demented game show, featuring murder, mayhem, and some killer tunes. The Fright Forest classic show has a new look and new location! 2. The TWRP Halloween Special Live! (Castle Stage) Blast to the past for a live taping of a cable access Halloween special featuring the world’s premier time traveling, crime fighting electro-funk band. TWRP brings energetic music and hilarious antics hailing from the far away land of Canada! Now in a larger venue for even more earth shattering musical shenanigans. Exclusive Ride Experience: Fright Train In the early years of the event, I imagined there was a classic carnival dark ride they would retheme to various stories through the years. Eventually, it stopped, but then I brought it back for the tenth year last year. Now I decided to do my spin on a classic Halloween event staple: a Hayride. Hop aboard a haunted locomotive to take a journey into the very depths of Fright Forest and encounter monsters from the event’s past, present, and future. This modern take on a haunted hayride will thrill fans of horror of all ages. Who knows who you’ll meet on the Fright Train. --- Whoo that was long winded, but here we are. All the original concepts are mine. IPs belong to their original copyright holders. Hope you enjoyed. What do you think? Would you attend?

They stopped doing Hello Kitty at a certain point last year, reserving it for overflow only, which was rarely needed. I don't think they would keep Stranger Things out of early release though, as potentially beneficial as that would be for the people at the front gate.

Last year I did a staycastion for opening weekend at Cabana Bay and it changed my life. Firstly, being so close to the event and not having to drag myself to a car then home after the event was delightful. Secondly, the resort is just lovely. It just hit all the notes, and felt so warm, welcoming, and accommodating. Doing it again this year, but splurging a bit to get one of the suites. It's really the one vacation I take a year haha.

Awww man, the voice actor auditions are still open but only available for today. while I am working. Butts.

They weren't out this weekend if they are having them. I know the first year they had HHN specific ones they didn't come out until a week or so into the event. Last year they were there on opening day, but last years were awful quality, so I'd hope they'd stick to the same style they have for the regular/AP/Volcano Bay ones