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    American Horror Story

    in Haunted Houses

    Posted · Edited by _Veritas_

    29 minutes ago, bmoz628 said:

    I just hope they don't like make this childish or leave out some of the more adult themes. Like if I don't see some gimp suit or sexy homoerotic murders I will be like SUPER disappointed.

     

    I was actually just thinking about this. I swear I remembered Mike, or one of the creatives, giving an interview a year or two ago where they were asked about AHS ever coming to HHN and they weren't sure. For the life of me I can't find the interview, and it's been driving bat shit crazy all day. But I thought they said something akin to the fact that weren't sure because that if it ever did come to HHN they wouldn't want to cut the content (I.E the violence, sexual nature, or anything.) They loved the property and want to respect it, but they weren't sure guests were ready for that yet/or mention of AHS extreme house.
    God... I swear this interview was real. I remember having conversations about it with people. Anybody else remember this, or am I just going mad?

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    Halloween Horror Nights 26 Discussion

    in Halloween Horror Nights 26

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    16 minutes ago, faceleg said:

     

    I said the same thing about Rubberman. Unless they use a different material to make it easier, that costume is gonna be hell to wear/get into. Someone mentioned using a morph suit, but IDK I just don't see that giving the same effect cause of the different materials, but what do I know I'm not a costumer, lol. 

     

     

     I'd imagine most likely they'll just be using a polyester bled, with the proper sheen to it instead of a latex stuit because... that would be quite literally murder. Lol. 
    Something akin to what the general Halloween shop AHS Rubber Man costume is comprised of, except probably a little more durable. 

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    American Horror Story

    in Haunted Houses

    Posted

    Little disappointed that Asylum isn't in them mix, as that and Murder House are my two favorite seasons (and I also personally believe after Asylum the show kind of started going down hill) but I guess if the rumors of wanting to do seasons 2,3 and 6 next year are true... it makes sense. 

    Still, excited. Despite if seasons 4 and 5 were good, there is no doubt that there are scenes/locations and characters that lend themselves well to a haunt. And season one is amazing. 

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    A brutal review about HHN 25, that I happen to agree with in retrospect.

    in Halloween Horror Nights 25

    Posted

    7 hours ago, Jediwhit82 said:

    If you hate horror nights so much, then why do you waste your time coming here and posting, and why do you waste all of our time we spend scrolling past your useless negativity that is not useful to anyone?

    I don't think critical ever had any 'useless negativity.' I may not always agree with what his opinions are, but he tends to have some constructive criticism about the event. You can like HHN, and still not be happy with some of the choices they make. He simply points them out and gives his opinions about it, just like people who favor the decisions. That's kind of the point of the forum, right? To have a dialogue about HHN? 

    Like I've said before, I loved HHN25 but I also realize that HHN25 was a rather divisive event among the fans. 
    I read the article posted, and that starts to lean into some really harsh territory/criticisms/opinions (as the title of this thread suggests) and some of them I think are a little unfounded. Like *as others have pointed out) her saying that if you liked the event you're either bought or don't know any better. I feel like with HHN and a lot of haunts, like NICK said- it is what you make of it. 

    I will say though, this isn't the first time I've heard complaints about security... I must be just really lucky or something, because I've never had any issue with security. At the front or in the park at the event. In fact, security in the front have always been extremely nice and welcoming to me, often commenting about my shirts, belt-buckles, and apologizing profusely if they have to double scan for something <.<

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    Halloween Horror Nights 26 Discussion

    in Halloween Horror Nights 26

    Posted · Edited by _Veritas_

    Because... why not? These are gonna be off the wall for the most part, and more so what I'd hope for :P :

    Interstellar dreaming- Chance Zone, Hollywood

    Revving sun- Our chainsaws... \with a twist of some kind according to Legacy. Sun maybes me think Egyptian/Ra, but I honestly don't know.  World Expo/Springfield 

    Red Goats - Faction #1 of warring witch covens, New York

    Black goats- Faction #2 of warring witch covens, (San Fran or Central Park)

    Evolutionary Turning Point - Something ala The Spawning meets Evilution. Not fish people or dinosaurs persay, but think Animal-farm esque, with hybrids (although this litterally was just done at Knotts or somewhere, right?)  (Production Central or Central Park)

    McDie- Leave it to Cleaver Sequel[ish] zone, (San Fran or PC)

    "Worst" (Least Favorite) HHN Ever

    in Halloween Horror Nights 26

    Posted

    Since I've only ever been three times (19, 23, 25) I don't have a lot to go off of.

     

    If I had to pick though it'd probably be 23 for me. Just... too much Walking Dead. The streets were cool looking, and the actors did do a good job but compared to the actual scarezones that we see in other years I was just underwhelmed. Doesn't mean it was particularly bad, I still had a great time, but it just wasn't what I had come to expect. The interactive LT CFO experience was fun though, and there were three stellar houses that year (although the rest ranged from okay to meh to me... so, that's kind of a give and take.) Also was disappointing that the whole "What evil has taken root thing" didn't pan out or play in to the event... like... at all. Glad to see the opening scaremonies were present though.

     

    The only thing that disappointed me about 19 was the Cirque du Freak push. I was really hoping for a opening ceremony and we got that Q&A instead. Was also underwhelmed by the scarezone also, despite the actors doing their best.  Pretty stellar houses and some good zones that year though.

     

    And I really, really enjoyed 25. :blush:

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    Halloween Horror Nights 26 Discussion

    in Halloween Horror Nights 26

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    12 minutes ago, hunnylvr said:

     

    I adore this post.  I feel the same way.  There are some really good local haunts in the Chicago area that we make sure to hit up every year.  Even though we enjoy them, much of what is in these haunts are recycled from previous years.  Cost is a HUGE factor.   I know the guy who runs one of the biggest houses in the area (Statesville Haunted Prison), and I know he drops a lot of money trying to add new things each year and changing SOME rooms.  But no one has a Universal budget.  While I LOVE the Halloween season in general (we pretty much start celebrating after Labor Day), it's Halloween Horror Nights that I anxiously wait for.  It's the only event for which I keep a countdown app on my phone.  As much as I loathe TWD, I don't even care about that coming back anymore.  It's like the annoying sibling at Christmas - you just learn to ignore.   It is what it is.  I can choose to skip it.  I still have 8 other houses and awesome scare zones to see!  There is no other haunt that gives me the same feeling - the immersion in all of it , the jaw-dropping talent of the people who create the event, the care and passion that is put into it.  It's beautiful, and I love it.  I realize I am lucky that I can afford to do this event, and I don't mean to sound like a pompous ass when I say the money doesn't matter to me.  But it really doesn't.  If I had to, I'd cut out a ton of stuff to make sure I made this event every year.  Nothing can ever be perfect, but HHN sure comes close.

     

    Haha, oh Statesville :P

    Yeah. Not to beat a dead horse but I feel like HHN fans have been spoiled in a way. And I get the being upset over not always getting 100% new stuff, but as others have pointed out it's more than most haunts get to do. The heartbreaking thing is when you talk to other haunt owners about what they'd like to do and they always get this glint in there eye and a distant look before they start saying "well, I wish I could tear it down and build something new next year" and so on, but they can't. After spending thousands of dollars on animatronics and sets they just can't. I worked a haunt in Rock Island during my college years and every year the owners shared their dreams of wanting to tear it down and start from scratch... but it never happened. Money and manpower is what it came down to.

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    Dare to Chance Short Webseries

    in Your Nightmares

    Posted · Edited by _Veritas_

    Hello everyone. 

    So, as a kind of follow up to my Jack's Maniacs series from last year, I'm making a series this year. I have some interesting things planned so please be sure to check in often. 
    Also, any comments, suggestions, and constructive criticism is always welcomed. 

     

    Episode one has now been released: 

     

     

     

     

     

    Videos two and three are already planned, and production will begin soon!

    Also, as a kind of "supplemental" material/bonus I'm trying to so something else tacked on to this: 

     

     

     

    Halloween Horror Nights 26 Discussion

    in Halloween Horror Nights 26

    Posted · Edited by _Veritas_

    1 hour ago, ForeverEvil1 said:

    Morse Code which translates to Livingston County.

     

    What's in Livingston County?

     

    Haddonfield, Illinois. :mmyers:

     

     


    Heh. Secondary fun fact...

    It's revealed in H6 that Haddonfield and Smith's Grove are located between Pontiac and Dwight, IL (thus Livingston County.) Thing is, in the original Halloween Dr. Howard tells Loomis that Haddonfield is 150 miles away from Smith's Grove. Not possible. The distance between Pontiac and Dwight (which are real locations) is only 20 miles. 
    The only reason I know this, is I'm from this area :P 

    Anyway, I'm glad announcements will start gearing up again and if it is with a Halloween [2] announcement I'll be very pleased. The original H2 is the very first horror film I ever saw. 

    The Walking Dead

    in Haunted Houses

    Posted

    I can't say I'm thrilled at it's return, but I'm curious... with this being a "greatest hits/scenes" house, who else thinks that it's just essentially going to be the same as the TWD attraction at USH but on a smaller scale? 

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