Legacy Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Inspired is the polite way of saying completely ripped off. Except for the name the characters are identical. I mean I love the body collectors but let's call a spade a spade. All the above mentioned could be considered copyright infringements. I'm not complaining though. I thought they were all pretty cool. In the old days they would call a character "Shatner", "hockey mask guy" of even "claw hand" It's common in haunts.This year's big house is "Nightmare Man vs Hockey Mask Killer." 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDW Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 This year's big house is "Nightmare Man vs Hockey Mask Killer."I think a "Mr. Stabby" would have been a good house this year. Oh wait that's weeble cartoon.. Uh Stabby Mc Stabertions Fantastic house of murder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrevio Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 (edited) I'll just go start my own event, with Mr. Undead Leathery Clown Man as an icon. Edited August 17, 2015 by Mrevio 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystiquephreeq Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 I'll just go start my own event, with Mr. Undead Leathery Clown as an icon.You mean Mr. Not!Pennyiwse!!While Jack has come into his own (personally, I feel the majority of that is the actor), it is rather obvious he was inspired by Pennywise. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oysterhead00 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Inspired is the polite way of saying completely ripped off. Except for the name the characters are identical. I mean I love the body collectors but let's call a spade a spade. All the above mentioned could be considered copyright infringements. I'm not complaining though. I thought they were all pretty cool. In the old days they would call a character "Shatner", "hockey mask guy" of even "claw hand" It's common in haunts.TOTALLY off topic, but just wondering....Scary Movie and stuff are exempt from copyrights due to satire...same for Weird Al Yanovick, he's legally protected for parody. There HAS to be some kind of legal precedent for "tributes/interpretations/ect" like this for HHN, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouDontKnowJack Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 On Twitter Mike mentioned going through the training facilities and other locations that wouldn't be a part of a suburban home, so there's a chance they're doing a little more than repainting some walls for at least one or a few rooms. Honestly excited to see it. The scarezone was awesome and highly rated, and if you were excited about Scream, you're getting basically the same house with different masks, so this has plenty of potential. I'm guessing the training facilities will basically be Woodsboro High School.I'm also pretty excited about this maze. While the Purge was by no means a good movie, the concept is perfect for a haunt. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrevio Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 On the topic of Jack, I feel like It's a damn shame that they created him in 2000 as the first icon. To start off with the #1 phobia has set the bar really high for other icons to follow. And bringing him back every few years will only put a spotlight on "What will they do to top that?" The closest thing after Jack they used that could inspire true fear in people was Bloody Mary because so many people have had personal experiences with that urban legend. Not many people go to meet film directors, coroners, storytellers, and movie ushers and think this person is definitely dangerous. I'm not saying everyone thought Jack & Bloody Mary were going to kill them, but they are irrational fears and more widespread among people. But it's bittersweet because without Jack, I'm not sure we'd have all those other icons.I mean, this is just my personal opinion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverEvil1 Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 This year's big house is "Nightmare Man vs Hockey Mask Killer."Headlining with properties like "Possessed House" and "Milked Zombie Show", 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco-S Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Headlining with properties like "Possessed House" and "Milked Zombie Show", my personal favorite being "werewolf eats humans and battles mentality" 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverEvil1 Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 my personal favorite being "werewolf eats humans and battles mentality"I heard that was going under the title "Hairy Man in Foreign Country" this year. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco-S Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Coming to HHN 26 (joking though)http://youtu.be/YfQnRjkuvaY 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foREVer56 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 "Domestic Canine in England""The Trotting Deceased""Surreptitious Possession""Claws vs. Machete""The Cleanse" 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandry Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 And of course, our 4th year with "House of the Severely Drunk with Advanced Leprosy and Dementia." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Averixx De Avalon Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Coming to HHN 26 (joking though)http://youtu.be/YfQnRjkuvaYI would be totally freaked in that house though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverEvil1 Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 And of course, our 4th year with "House of the Severely Drunk with Advanced Leprosy and Dementia."Not sure if Walking Dead or Guests at Horror Nights. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandry Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Not sure if Walking Dead or Guests at Horror Nights.if some of the guests have a little leprosy going on, they could walk right in and join the cast. Speaking of TWD, how awesome would it be if they could pick one random night and have Greg Nicotero and his crew come in with actual actors from the show and give them full walker makeup just like in the series and have them work the house? It's a pipe dream and 8 hours of makeup, but damn, that would be something. When my girlfriend and I watch the show, we always talk about that. Some of those walkers are just terrifying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeoriaBJJ Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 (edited) TOTALLY off topic, but just wondering....Scary Movie and stuff are exempt from copyrights due to satire...same for Weird Al Yanovick, he's legally protected for parody. There HAS to be some kind of legal precedent for "tributes/interpretations/ect" like this for HHN, right?Weird Al get permission for all his songs.what law protects under parody?? Serious question. Edited August 18, 2015 by PeoriaBJJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eckert Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 On the topic of Jack, I feel like It's a damn shame that they created him in 2000 as the first icon. To start off with the #1 phobia has set the bar really high for other icons to follow. And bringing him back every few years will only put a spotlight on "What will they do to top that?" The closest thing after Jack they used that could inspire true fear in people was Bloody Mary because so many people have had personal experiences with that urban legend. Not many people go to meet film directors, coroners, storytellers, and movie ushers and think this person is definitely dangerous. I'm not saying everyone thought Jack & Bloody Mary were going to kill them, but they are irrational fears and more widespread among people. But it's bittersweet because without Jack, I'm not sure we'd have all those other icons.I mean, this is just my personal opinion.Seeing as how Jack was their first icon, they had to go with something as simple yet effective as people's fear of clowns. They probably had no idea how he'd be received or if it was going to be in their best interest to have another icon year, but with obvious success it let Universal Creative actually get a little more...creative. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Weird Al get permission for all his songs.what law protects under parody?? Serious question.https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/2-live-crew-weird-al-yankovic-and-the-supreme-court-on-parodyThat's the quickest and easiest explanation I found. Weird Al gets permission to protect himself, even though his stuff is protected under Fair Use. What Universal does is not, as its intent is to mimic its source. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coast Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 What's this now about two ideas never being out together in the same house? Everything I've seen (yes I've seen it, yes its awesome, and yes you should be very excited for it) says that it's 2 in 1. Its A&D's favorite house. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouDontKnowJack Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Remember, we get another awesome teaser video tomorrow! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futurion Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I forgot, was the verdict on those that you think they will or will not reveal something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrisonMike Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Hello all, first time poster, long-time reader. Now I'm just throwing stuff out there but do you guys think that the videos could possibly reveal what's behind the anniversary house? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouDontKnowJack Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I personally believe that the videos are foreshadowing Jack's stage show, but that is just an educated guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foREVer56 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I suppose there's a chance, but it's likely just some extra hype for Jack to help introduce him to the GP who've only been going the last 3 years or so. My guess is next week's video will show the demise of the 2 idiots running around the Soundstages, show Jack, and then we have our full reveal either that day or by Thursday. I'm curious to see if they give AWiL it's own announcement, which I do see happening, repeat or not. If so, I'm guessing it'll be on Thursday, just like TWD and Insidious. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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