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I find myself so enamored with all of the props and costumes that I am too busy smiling and showing how happy I am. Even when a scareactor does approach me my first instinct is usually to compliment them on how amazing they look. Suffice it to say HHN puts me in my happy place. Is this normal? I hope not!

I think that the backstory is probably less for the general public and more for the people who create the event. Having an idea or theme to build off of makes you more creative. In the way that artists and designer make collections I think that the people who put this event together do the very same thing. Not saying that every house is directly related to each other but maybe influenced by each other through similar ideas or thinking patterns.

In regards to movie houses at the event I think that these houses really showcase just how amazing universal is when it comes to making houses for the event. Their ability to replicate these movie sets so realistically is what really reaches out to the general audience. It gives them something to compare it to and associate a memory with. I think we all can remember a movie or movies that scared us throughout our lives. While I do enjoy seeing their original creations more I don't think I would appreciate them as much without seeing how well they can duplicate the movie houses.

Can't help but think of presidents for these clues. Woodteeth - George Wasington Dwarf - James Madison (the shortest pres at 5' 4") Grass - Clinton (" I did not inhale") Top Hat - Abraham Lincoln

Can't help but have this remind me of the Stephen King novel Insomnia where he creates characters based on The Three Fates. In his novel Clotho and Lachesis are both in charge of ending lives that served some sort of purpose whereas Atropos was beloning to the random and could end the lives of those who did not serve a purpose in this life. Made for good reading then and would love to see Uni's interpretation of this.

It seems to me that this more closely resembles HHN 19 where the backstory is not so much the icon as it is the building influencing the icon. HHN 19's Universal Palace Theater was an entity of it's own that affected those around it. While Julian was protective of her she was ultimately responsible for the deaths. Perhaps this casino is in close proximity with that.

There's that word Luck again. Just like emeric was hinting at earlier. HMMM.....

Hopefully the late update of the website will mean more frequent small updates to the final reveal. I like counting on at least one update a week, it gives me something to look forward to.

Based on the change of pace with the broader spectrum icon last year i would guess that this clue has more to do with Chance being a theme rather than a specific person. I'm sure they would personify it like they did Fear last year. But I can't help but think there may be more Choose your fate options in houses this year if this is indeed the theme.

or perhaps they all rose from the dead?

I guess it all just depends on what you like. I'm sure going with a broader spectrum and having a common theme instead of an icon may appeal to some but I really love the event when it surrounds a figure with an extensive backstory. I was so excited for this year but that teaser page, website, and the event itself just didn't feel as immersive as it did in the past. I think that you can still be creative without sacrificing the story.

Stephen kings Duma Key is pretty close. The main character has the ability to paint things into existence or out of existence due to the goddess persephone manipulating his mind after a brain injury.

Instead of a writer how about an artist who paints or draws awful things into existence?

I would have rather seen them flesh out a story about Fear. Like maybe he was some sort of fallen angel or tortured soul who used to be human and was forced to become this harbinger of fear. I think that's what I expected from them and instead he was very one-dimensional. Here's hoping they go back to their elaborate back stories.

Don't forget 7 years of bad luck when you break a mirror! One could only hope that they would bring back an even darker Bloody Mary, but I doubt it.

AMEN!!!

sounds like the lantern is the key.

sounds like a pretty big BEASTIE!!

Aside from all of the speculation on what will be at this years event I think it is abundantly clear that this year is not just paying homage to the past but to all of the die hard fans who have followed it for the past 20 years. I think that this year is tailored to everyone on these forums. Hence, the general crowd pleaser last year with well known movie characters and then the down and dirty elaborate mystery that makes up this year. Wow they really do care .

The image still looks like patterns from the lantern to me. What if the lantern opens up like the hellraiser box and brings forth an alternate dimension.

i know that. I mean they don't elaborate on who specifically.

What if who or whatever took these photos was inside of the lantern. As if they were looking out at hhn, watching? where did these photos come from anyway?