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Bring back the Treaks! Bring back the Foonz!

Lovely Treaks and Foons scarezone pictures thanks to HHN Yearbook http://www.hhnyearbook.com/2015/03/hhn-12-foaming-treaks-foons/

Lol. I have a box of glasses and a box of maps just from the past few years. Stinks that we don't have unique glasses anymore. I love the clown o vision ones.

Trust me. You aren't the only one who isn't pleased. It's a huge anniversary year but doesn't feel at all like an anniversary year. Big deal, we are getting some awesome IPs (TWD is debatable for most), but that's not what I want to see from an anniversary year. Every year it seems like A&D has so much planned for original and truly creative content, but they get cut down instantly. As a kid, I always dreamed of one day being able to work on Horror Nights. At the time, I didn't know about "corporate powers" or "big business" influences. The admiration that I had for the event in my early years was built on original and creative concepts. Somewhere along the line, the event started a transition into a totally new creature. I wish I could say things are like they have always been, but that's not the case. It's evident that the event has grown in popularity exponentially in the past 5 or so years and Universal has taken advantage of this by bringing big name IPs to the event. It's a very smart business move. You can't deny that. However, it's a real shame that A&D hasn't been able to continue some of the most important things that made the event successful in the first place. It's the 25th anniversary. I know we were all hoping on getting mainly original content and have that old Horror Nights feel, but sadly we haven't really gotten that in its true glory. I'm sure that they will do the originals justice, but there is only so much that can be done when money is the main focus. I understand that things can't and won't be the way they used to be. Logistically, it would be hard with the huge masses of guests and other concerns. The past few years, a part of me has died. The part of me that is like a kid on Christmas waiting to open up all my presents (waiting to see what houses, zones, and shows will be revealed). I remember when there used to be so much hype and anticipation building each year. Now it's just deflated by leaks and craziness. Of course I'm still going to attend the event each year. How could I stop? I've been going for so long that if I did miss a year, I would hate myself later on for not going. I do still genuinely enjoy the event. Not as it was or what I want it to be, but as it is. I'm going to get off of my soapbox now

It would be cool to have more information on the website about original houses. Maybe something interactive and interesting that can grab guests eyes.

I think that we will have queue videos in some form next year. For those of you who didn't get a chance to attend last year's event during the last few weeks, there were queue videos being played on the side of the parade building. Hellgate, Vampyr, Blood N' Gutz, and the lantern where some of the things that could be seen in the videos. The most logical reasoning behind why they would added those videos at the end of the event is simply to combat the crowds and give people something to watch while waiting in long lines. However, why would they choose these houses, characters, and concepts? They could have easily displayed IPs from last year (TWD, Halloween, Etc.), but they choose their own original concepts. Maybe because it was easier and cheaper for them to throw together, but I think they choose these videos for a reason.

I wouldn't count on that. IPs will get first grabs on soundstages. Asylum would be in parade or a tent most likely.

Take of this what you wish... Could be HHN related or something completely different. *The audition is on my birthday http://i.imgur.com/lSAk99R.jpg

I thoroughly enjoyed P&T. It wasn't supper scary but it was a lot of fun. It was MUCH easier to follow than both In-Between and Afterlife. I really loved how they utilized all the different GATs and other interactive elements. Not to mention, Penn and Teller's involvement in the creation of the house. As much as people hate on 2012, I will still stick up for P&T and the other houses.

Most nights they did use the tobacco smell in that scene. I did notice that one or two times I went through the house it did seem a bit faint.

Here's the thing. You can't judge an IP solely off of a trailer. Dracula Untold is proof that A&D can make a house out if IPs that don't seem to have a whole lot to them. I see a small glimmer of potential in Crimson Peak and I defintely think that they could make an enjoyable house out of it.

You think that the house was bad? Last year's "attempt" at synergy actually went well. It wasn't the strongest house, but it definitly hung in there.

Yippee! Great connection!

As thndiznir said, it would be nice to see them have Lagoon shows, chainsaw drill team, etc. Honestly, I wouldn't have any issue with them using the same lagoon shows from 2012. Maybe even add one more that showcases some of their best content from the past 25 years. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the 2012 lagoon shows. They were quick but very cool, and they gave me something other to do than houses and zones. Here's another thing. I truly think that they could have some bands come and perform. Possibly by the queues. I know that this could cause some issues with space, but it might be possible. Heck, try and bring in midnight syndicate to do some of their stuff.

Most quests who attend only one night are not too upset if they don't get to go through every house. Especially the 21-30 (or so) age group that has a hell of a time drinking "kool-aids" and being with large groups of friends. However this doesn't include everyone, so yes, it would be nice if everyone at least had the chance of seeing everything in one night. I'm not usually one to complain about prices, but we all know that for the casual guest, a $90 ticket is kind of a lot. If I spent that much to go on one night, I would expect to be able to do ALL that the event has to offer.

No doubt about that. They would be stupid to not take advantage of the 25th anniversary as a huge marketing tool and hype it up big time from early on. Heck, they already have started. Right after the event with the super sneaky, almost impossible to spot, jack video, and then with their most recent videos. I'm just anxiously awaiting July-September when things really heat up. Muhahaha!

I heard LT so I'm going to go off track for a minute. What if we were to get a house where you journey into the LT mansion. I think that this could be an awesome house. They could tie in a lot of characters and icons that we have been mentioning the past few weeks. I definitly see what you're saying. Sure, we can assume that the direct quotes from Hitchcock and Hellraiser are referring to these properties coming to the event. However, Cassi has been known to give us seemingly obvious clues like these before. I don't really know what to make of this year's clues, but I do think that they are packed full of red herrings. I have some ideas of possibilities and I'm hopeful but also confused at this point.

That would be epic. So many different characters and environments that they could pull from. I'll take Doctor Who over TWD house any day.

A very simple one. Lol

Showing some love for HHN 21 you say? Hmm... If only we get Blood N' Gutz and Nightingales...

And I also hear "demon" somewhere in there. I thought it was weird at first but now that you guys say that you hear it, I might not be crazy after all!

I like your thinking, John. The female characters really have me intrigued. I'm going to sleep on this and see if I can come up with any possible connections or known characters that relate to this. Hmmm...

And the sad truth is that it won't ever be like it was in past. Things have changed...