Dead Inside Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Fowl Owlerson isn't a reliable source, but it's something to talk about: http://attractionsmagazine.com/rumor-queue-top-theme-park-rumors-2016/ Two parks is possible No icon has been set yet Houses being discussed: AHS Krampus HP Lovecraft Hitchcock TCM Ash vs Evil Dead The Purge TWD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
criticalanalysis Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 17 minutes ago, Dead Inside said: Fowl Owlerson isn't a reliable source, but it's something to talk about: http://attractionsmagazine.com/rumor-queue-top-theme-park-rumors-2016/ Two parks is possible No icon has been set yet Houses being discussed: AHS - please no Krampus - meh HP Lovecraft - meh Hitchcock - no TCM - no, we've seen this Ash vs Evil Dead - please no The Purge - go away TWD - ... Thank you for posting. I added my thoughts above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Two parks is ALWAYS possible. They've stated in the past that it's something they consider every year. Everything else on the list is something we've seen before or know Universal has developed/considered in the past. The only new addition is Krampus, which is an obvious addition. I'm not saying they won't happen. But no one should surprised if they do because none of that list is game-changing, spec-wise. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
criticalanalysis Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, Legacy said: Two parks is ALWAYS possible. They've stated in the past that it's something they consider every year. Everything else on the list is something we've seen before or know Universal has developed/considered in the past. The only new addition is Krampus, which is an obvious addition. I'm not saying they won't happen. But no one should surprised if they do because none of that list is game-changing, spec-wise. Nothing jumps out on that list to me as being worthwhile to add. If that's the IP lineup they have then I'm going to be disappointed. Edited January 26, 2016 by criticalanalysis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foodstampsFTW Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 21 hours ago, hunnylvr said: and if Rob Zombie thinks it's "funny" to have an actor playing Gacy sitting on the couch with boy scouts, then I guess the rest of us can let him know what we think by not supporting him. Maybe he'll pack his crap and leave. I guess if sodomizing and murdering kids makes a good house for you - well have fun with that. Where did he say that was funny, if he actually said that I'd laugh my ass off. How many houses at horror nights have to do with characters who killed kids, I know that actually happened but its doesn't really matter unless that happened to you no one else would give a shit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunnylvr Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 1 hour ago, foodstampsFTW said: Where did he say that was funny, if he actually said that I'd laugh my ass off. How many houses at horror nights have to do with characters who killed kids, I know that actually happened but its doesn't really matter unless that happened to you no one else would give a shit See the third paragraph http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/celebrity/chi-rob-zombie-haunted-house-john-wayne-gacy-20140928-column.html 3 hours ago, criticalanalysis said: Nothing jumps out on that list to me as being worthwhile to add. If that's the IP lineup they have then I'm going to be disappointed. I suspect you'll be disappointed regardless of the lineup 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I'd be excited for True Blood, Game of Thrones and a Roald Dahl house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Veritas_ Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 On 1/22/2016 at 1:34 PM, hunnylvr said: I had no intention of going to his "house" as there are some very, very good ones in the Chicago area to spend my money on during the limited time I'm actually here Good thing that you saved your money. It not only received horrible reviews, but it was literally the worst scareacting experience I have ever had in my ten years of being a haunt actor (not really RZ's fault as it is the main staff of the event.) Seriously, after the first weekend 40% of actors quit, and every weekend after that there were fewer and fewer. I was really surprised it came back this past Halloween, and from what I heard (I did not work this year) it wasn't any better. But, regarding the theorized lineup The givens, to me, are Krampus and Purge. Just because... I mean, Krampus is fucking awesome and Purge has a new film coming out this year. Although, I'd personally rather see Purge as a street again I think. The rest of them, as others have said, wouldn't really be surprising as those are titles/IPs that are always thrown around. I guess I'd be a little surprised if AHS finally got its house because it was my understanding that it's never been done before because FX/A&D would want to go all out and not hold anything back and make it not necessarily an "extreme house" but one that would require a waiver or an age limit or something. Idk, I thought I remembered someone saying something like that at one point last year... I could be mistaken. It could obviously be altered to just be a typical haunt though and it wouldn't surprise me. AHS needs some life/interest breathed back into it- it's popularity has been waning the past two seasons. A house could respark interest. If TWD returns, again, I'll be sad but not surprised. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
criticalanalysis Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 If you don't like something because you're sensitive to it then do not go, do not try to create a public backlash to shut it down. It's disappointing to hear some of you being this sensitive. That said, it's worse that I hear support for incredibly mediocre IPs. God forbid they have to use an IP then at least do something that hasn't been done before in the typical sense. * Purge = we've seen it, twice, let it go. * TWD = we've seen it, let it go. * Ash vs Evil Dead = we've seen it, let it go * Krampus = we've basically seen it over the years (Home for the Holidays, Bloodngutz), let it go. * Hitchcock = we saw Poe's house, which was mediocre, and Hitchcock's movies will not translate well to a house (they're dramatic, not horror for the most part). Let it All of these are garbage properties. At least try to bring something in that'd be pretty cool to see if they're doing an IP at all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Inside Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 3 hours ago, criticalanalysis said: If you don't like something because you're sensitive to it then do not go, do not try to create a public backlash to shut it down. It's disappointing to hear some of you being this sensitive. That said, it's worse that I hear support for incredibly mediocre IPs. God forbid they have to use an IP then at least do something that hasn't been done before in the typical sense. * Purge = we've seen it, twice, let it go. * TWD = we've seen it, let it go. * Ash vs Evil Dead = we've seen it, let it go * Krampus = we've basically seen it over the years (Home for the Holidays, Bloodngutz), let it go. * Hitchcock = we saw Poe's house, which was mediocre, and Hitchcock's movies will not translate well to a house (they're dramatic, not horror for the most part). Let it All of these are garbage properties. At least try to bring something in that'd be pretty cool to see if they're doing an IP at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhnfan95 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 How about an Illusionists house?! They did Penn & Teller, so why not these guys?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Topside Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 6 hours ago, criticalanalysis said: If you don't like something because you're sensitive to it then do not go, do not try to create a public backlash to shut it down. It's disappointing to hear some of you being this sensitive. That said, it's worse that I hear support for incredibly mediocre IPs. God forbid they have to use an IP then at least do something that hasn't been done before in the typical sense. * Purge = we've seen it, twice, let it go. * TWD = we've seen it, let it go. * Ash vs Evil Dead = we've seen it, let it go * Krampus = we've basically seen it over the years (Home for the Holidays, Bloodngutz), let it go. * Hitchcock = we saw Poe's house, which was mediocre, and Hitchcock's movies will not translate well to a house (they're dramatic, not horror for the most part). Let it All of these are garbage properties. At least try to bring something in that'd be pretty cool to see if they're doing an IP at all. I do see the point you are making but you are also aware that an IP has been used in some capacity since pretty much the beginning, right? IPs will happen and people will post on this site taking random shots in the dark as to what they will be, all you have done is tell people that their OPINIONS are wrong. Is there anything in particular you'd like to see, will anything please you? I agree with you that people on here have been much more sensitive, but I'm also seeing people be much more negative. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zchechile646 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Here are some possible house that I'd like to see next year and two that are more than likely going to be a house. Ash Vs Evil Dead Krampus(or Trick R Treat) Killer Klowns from outer space Amityville Horror The Purge(its popular and with the third movie coming out, I can't imagine universal not doing a house) House based on an Icon(that's if they decide to do one) 2 originals The Walking Dead( I feel like this is going to be the last year. Last year couldn't have been the last, I feel like universal would've made an announcement. This year might be it.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Inside Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) nvm Edited January 28, 2016 by Dead Inside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
criticalanalysis Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) 16 hours ago, hhnfan95 said: How about an Illusionists house?! They did Penn & Teller, so why not these guys?! For a million reasons. It's cheesy. It isn't scary. They have zero fame. It's a waste of a potential house that can be used for other content. etc. all you have done is tell people that their OPINIONS are wrong. Because most here have incorrect opinions. Did you hop into the Nintendo thread and see that people want to see a Bayonetta, Mario HHN house? Is there anything in particular you'd like to see, will anything please you? If they absolutely had to use an IP? Castlevania may be a pretty awesome one to see if they did it Symphony of the Night style (colorful, very varied monsters and settings). The Shining for its maze-like hotel setting. Re-Animator as a fun horror comedy house. That's basically it and ONLY if I had to pick something. Edited January 28, 2016 by criticalanalysis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zchechile646 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 5 minutes ago, criticalanalysis said: For a million reasons. It's cheesy. It isn't scary. They have zero fame. It's a waste of a potential house that can be used for other content. etc. Because most here have incorrect opinions. Did you hop into the Nintendo thread and see that people want to see a Bayonetta, Mario HHN house? If they absolutely had to use an IP? Castlevania may be a pretty awesome one to see if they did it Symphony of the Night style (colorful, very varied monsters and settings). The Shining for its maze-like hotel setting. Re-Animator as a fun horror comedy house. That's basically it and ONLY if I had to pick something. A Re-Animator haunted house would be wicked cool! I think what they really need to do is look for IP that people know(which is part of their criteria) but isn't anything they've had before and/or just really dig deep into horror. They could even do a house based on a mash of 50's horror like: House of Wax, Them!, Tarantula!, and The Fly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
criticalanalysis Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 A Re-Animator haunted house would be wicked cool! I think what they really need to do is look for IP that people know(which is part of their criteria) but isn't anything they've had before and/or just really dig deep into horror. They could even do a house based on a mash of 50's horror like: House of Wax, Them!, Tarantula!, and The Fly. All good ideas! They had "Horror in Wax" at HHN 14 and I was into it. It would be neat to see a nuclear fallout monster house (big monsters!!). Good post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foREVer56 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 23 hours ago, criticalanalysis said: If you don't like something because you're sensitive to it then do not go, do not try to create a public backlash to shut it down. It's disappointing to hear some of you being this sensitive. That said, it's worse that I hear support for incredibly mediocre IPs. God forbid they have to use an IP then at least do something that hasn't been done before in the typical sense. * Purge = we've seen it, twice, let it go. * TWD = we've seen it, let it go. * Ash vs Evil Dead = we've seen it, let it go * Krampus = we've basically seen it over the years (Home for the Holidays, Bloodngutz), let it go. * Hitchcock = we saw Poe's house, which was mediocre, and Hitchcock's movies will not translate well to a house (they're dramatic, not horror for the most part). Let it All of these are garbage properties. At least try to bring something in that'd be pretty cool to see if they're doing an IP at all. I'm with you on wanting new IPs if we have to have em, and I honestly only see 2 of these even having a chance this year, unless they decide to use the Hitchcock concept they supposedly have. I'm not believing TWD is back until I see it, and Krampus doesn't hold much stock for me on this coast. I'm iffy on The Purge. It'll be relevant, they have literally everything they need already, and the pile of shit that was last year's house was actually successful, so a sequel would be greeted by the GP. But will Marketing actually wanna do it again? I feel like the answer is yes. Ash is entirely dependent on whether Mike and the gang wants to do it, I think. No reason why that property would be pushed onto them by Marketing, and I don't see why they would tell them no over it, so if they want it, we'll likely see it. I'm curious to see how many originals we see this year. I feel like we will see 5 originals and 4 IPs this time, but I fear that may just be wishful thinking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhnfan95 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 2 hours ago, criticalanalysis said: For a million reasons. It's cheesy. It isn't scary. They have zero fame. It's a waste of a potential house that can be used for other content. etc. Because most here have incorrect opinions. Did you hop into the Nintendo thread and see that people want to see a Bayonetta, Mario HHN house? If they absolutely had to use an IP? Castlevania may be a pretty awesome one to see if they did it Symphony of the Night style (colorful, very varied monsters and settings). The Shining for its maze-like hotel setting. Re-Animator as a fun horror comedy house. That's basically it and ONLY if I had to pick something. Penn & Teller aren't scary either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
criticalanalysis Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) Quote Penn & Teller aren't scary either! Agreed. The house was a waste. Edited January 28, 2016 by criticalanalysis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Topside Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 On 1/28/2016 at 9:20 AM, criticalanalysis said: For a million reasons. It's cheesy. It isn't scary. They have zero fame. It's a waste of a potential house that can be used for other content. etc. Because most here have incorrect opinions. Did you hop into the Nintendo thread and see that people want to see a Bayonetta, Mario HHN house? If they absolutely had to use an IP? Castlevania may be a pretty awesome one to see if they did it Symphony of the Night style (colorful, very varied monsters and settings). The Shining for its maze-like hotel setting. Re-Animator as a fun horror comedy house. That's basically it and ONLY if I had to pick something. I've wanted a Shining house for a long time as well, and yeah Mario and Bayonetta would not work as houses thought I haven't personally enjoyed any video game based house I've seen. Silent Hill was meh and Resident Evil was one of the worst I've seen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveller Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 My wishful thinking of houses, House on haunted hill 1999 Salems lot (Though I thought I heard somewhere that Stephen King would not allow his stories to be used in this type of media. HHN/shows) Sinister Trick r treat A Voo doo house/southern swamp/ghosts American Horror story(any of them) A mortuary type house, they could use Albert and or Cindy in this one A comedy zombie house, zombies beiing killed in a funny morbid kind of way.( make this one very gory) Marilyn Manson a journey into darkness(twisted cathedral with dark forces/evil spirits/ghost) I would like to see some of the houses from years back, Castle Vampyr, Ship of screams,dead silence etc. But my main concern is that all in all this event has grown so popular that execution of the event is crucial to its success in the future. looking forward to this year as I have the last 14 years for a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Topside Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 So, are there any solid rumors yet? I know treatment is happening for an original house, but is that where our general knowledge ends? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 2 hours ago, Johnny Topside said: So, are there any solid rumors yet? I know treatment is happening for an original house, but is that where our general knowledge ends? The game is changing. Most of the people who have connections are intentionally not using them. I really can't describe how much paranoia the "inside scoop" leads to. Could information be gotten? Sure. But even myself, I'm trying to weigh how much energy I want to put into it this year. I value my friendships too much. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Topside Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 16 hours ago, Legacy said: The game is changing. Most of the people who have connections are intentionally not using them. I really can't describe how much paranoia the "inside scoop" leads to. Could information be gotten? Sure. But even myself, I'm trying to weigh how much energy I want to put into it this year. I value my friendships too much. Fair enough. I love rumors but I was sad we learned so much so early last year, it keeps it exciting to have to wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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