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Again that's presuming that the information that the clues are based upon is correct. If it's not it all falls apart. At this point with construction underway I'd be surprised if any of the houses are still in the proposal stage other than the one that was supposed to be in SS44. These houses take months of designing, planning, C.A.D models, costuming, mask making not to mention approval by those in charge. Much of that is done or at least started long before they begin construction. The initial ideas for houses are discussed and debated as far back as last October. I'm pretty sure A&D know, and have known for ages what the houses will be. As to anyone else....not so sure.

2 - Pyramids - 3 - Winnebago - 4 - Sometimes when im joking, I'm being quite serious - 5 - Waterspouts - 6 - 19th Century - 7 - Photograph - Also: A dual run house is highly unlikely at this point (yes that would be 7 straight houses). No word on an icon. (At this point I'm thinking a T.V. actor or actress if at all... But that is purely spec.) If that's this years line up of houses (and I don't think it is) then I'd be very disappointed. You look at those as a whole and it's doesn't get your pulse rating. It's not saying Jimmys clues or hints are accurate at this point although I'm sure at least one is correct. I think Jimmy was wise not come out and declare them set as this years houses at this point in case his "sources" are wrong. Looking at that list it just seems disjointed and all over the place. My gut feeling is it just don't look right. I could be wrong but until I have more firm information I'm going to treat this as unsubstantiated speculation.

Yes the barn was spotted almost straight away and photos of it are on the construction photos thread. That along with the RV outside and a couple of leaked room names gave us the clues to conclude its going to be a Walking Dead house.

Jeez how many people are going to fit in my shirt at one time lol?

It doesn't matter if Creative is above A&D it doesn't change the fact that if two different departments cannot liaise between each other at Universal then that is an embarrassment of epic proportions. Let's not forget that they start work on planning this years event while the last one is still running. You're telling me that A&D don't give regular reports to those upstairs about the plans and ideas they have? I know that's not true because they have to be approved. I just don't see how this could be a last minute surprise, the house locations would have been decided and approved by upstairs months ago. This just makes no sense to me, it all seems so...unprofessional.

Ok following on from Teach's post on the construction thread about the possibility of SS44 being demolished to make way for a temporary house for HHN, it gave me an idea. With the construction upheaval over at Jaws are they really going to want another such site where SS44 stood at the same time with the queues HHN is going to bring? I think it makes more sense that a temporary house is built there as its a great spot and would solve the mystery of the missing house. I was thinking has this ever been done before and I think it has quite a few years ago. Then I thought about all the speculation about the theme being 100 years of Universal horror and a thought occurred to me. If they erected the right temporary house there it would insane.....or do I mean PSYCHO?

I'm in total agreement with you here, something just doesn't add up. If its just for an attraction what's the rush? It's not the way they usually operate and if it's just for an attraction it's shows gross mismanagement between Creative and A&D. I just find it hard to believe that Universal would be that lax and unprofessional. I have a theory but I'm going to put it in the speculation thread.

No I'm starting to think you are smack on with that idea. I think the one house will be dedicated to the classic monsters though rather than them having their own houses. I said this on here months ago. Creature pit room (Creature From The Black Lagoon) and Spike room (Dracula) already being two room names revealed. I guess even Bats Belfry room could be tied to Dracula but that was a different house. An American Werewolf In London was once (maybe still is) a major part of the horror and make up show at Universal as was the Fly telepods from the movie of the same name. Makes you wonder if we're going to see those movies featured as houses seeing as they have been important parts of that show in the past. It would make sense wouldn't it? I really should look up online a list of all the horror movies Universal has made. It might just spark some recognition in other things we've heard so far.

And I'll be there 24th, 25th, 28th and 31st the same as Aaron above. Come to think of it I'll be hanging out with Aaron above so come say hi lol. Oh and we'll both be wearing nightmares shirts

Personally guys I wouldn't get too excited about Dr Jimmys video lol. They are vague hints to rumours we've all already heard lol. No disrespect Jimmy, I know you like your fun lol.

Yeah I've already mentioned that. There are a few things on the site that could be connected with time or time running out. Like the countdown to the end of the world maybe? There's the word watch, the larger letters in the word too which could be two zeros instead of o' indicating the countdown has run out and the whole phrase "It's never too soon to start panicking" could be in reference to the end of the world and not the Halloween event itself. It could indicate that the theme is apocalypse with each house examining a different end of the world scenario. The Walking Dead would also fit this idea as Dr Jenner in season one of the show himself said "This is our extinction event".

To be honest I never really expected Penn and Teller to turn up every night to perform at HHN. It would cost universal way too much money. That's not to say they won't be involved via a pre recorded video in a show this year. Kinda like a video host like Charlton Heston used to be in the pre show at Earthquake if anyone remembers that. That would be cheaper for Universal as its a one off payment but their presence would be there every night. That being said their involvement wouldn't be my first choice and i was surprised when the rumour first circulated. They are not my cup of tea and not really known for horror. I just don't think we can 100% rule out their taking part in some way quite yet but I could be wrong.

Well that makes a lot of sense seeing as the barn plays a very big part in season two of The Walking Dead.

Actually after seeing the photo of the RV parked at disaster queue I would say that rather strengthens peoples speculation about the background image being almost the same as the Walking Dead one

Erm yup lol. That's definitely confirmation then. Its exactly the same as the RV from thd show. Woo hoo we know the first house.

Getting wrapped up in things that might mean nothing and wildly speculating are all part of the fun of Halloween Horror Nights. It's not just the event for me but the build up too. Embrace the madness and let your imagination run free.

That's a pretty good job of matching the font up JW but it still doesn't account for the two o's in too being bigger than the other letters. For some reason they have been singled out to be different and if it's not a clue then I don't understand why they'd bother. At this point I'm sticking with my idea of the overall theme being different end of the world scenarios this year. It will at least keep me entertained until the next website update lol.

You know what I knew that background reminded me of something. It's been bugging me all day now I realise that it's that photo of TWD cast. They showed that pic before the show started every week on TV over here in England. That would appear to be another nod towards TWD being involved this year. I think they will reveal that house first before the rest like they did with the thing last year.

Myself, Tweedle and Sakura have been pouring over our own version of the cleaned up background and we've come up with some ideas. A popular one is that it's a scene of a possibly dead field, clouds and a sun either shining or exploding (end of the world?) much like FreeGrizzlybearRides has noted. Something we also noted is that under the big blood spot on the horizon at the bottom right of the screen is what looks like the silhoettes of a man and a woman (or possibly children) walking hand in hand behind a smaller blood smear. If you look closely you can see the outline of what looks like a dress and arms out from their side. Other things noted are a possible skull or ghostly face in the sky by the big blood splat and Sakura felt what i see as sunbeams look like the way a shotgun blast looks when blasting a zombie against a wall. One thing is for sure its not a boring flat background so you have to figure it means something.

Is time the fire in which we'll burn this year and is our time running out? What if the two larger o's on the website are actually two zeros instead? What if the word "Watch" on the video box is a clue to time and not an overly obvious instruction to watch the video? And what if the countdown has run out like the zeros suggest? Could we be looking at an end of the world theme this year after all? Will each house and scarezone examine different end of the world scenarios like a zombie apocalypse (walking dead), the return of the great old ones (Lovecraft), Mayan calendar running out etc? Might we have 3 icons instead of 1 or 2 named Pestilence, Famine and War? Or has the madness of Poe extended to me lol? Just something for you guys to think about while the clock ticks slowly away....

I posted the same observation a few hours ago lol. One thing you've not quite got right though is that the first o in the word soon isn't bigger it's just raised unlike the o's in the word too.

The wording on the updated HHN website "It's never tOO soon to start panicking" has caught my attention. Has anyone else noticed the oo in the word too are bigger than the other letters. With all the speculation about a duality theme/icon this year I'm wondering if this is a hint towards that being the case.

For some reason I was thinking Stephen Kings The Dark Tower. Seeing as Universal have pulled out of plans on making that movie I think that is unlikely now unfortunately.

Gotta agree with ZKeeper I'd like to see the Coven as a house too. They could do so much more with it than just a street with pyres and witches in it.

I love the idea of a Halloween Horror Nights specific Horror Make Up Show. It has always crossed my my in past years that it is the one show that should be open during the event. I'd much rather watch that than the awful Death Drums. The only reason I could come up with as to the reason they don't open this is because it's quite a small room and you wouldn't seat that many people in one sitting. Nothing stopping them doing a special version of the show on the Beetlejuice stage though right?