Friday, April 15, 2016

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Orlando #26

Halloween Horror Nights 2016

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

The first room of Halloween Horror Nights Orlando has been announced and it is one of my favorites. It is from the 1974 horror classic Texas Chainsaw Massacre. 
















(April 14, 2016)


The Exorcist

The second room was announced on Tuesday will be a real big hit and will be on everyone's list to see first. It has never been done before and is based on the movie that has scared so many people over the years. "The Exorcist" is come and will hit you in the face and make you turn your head in circles and spit out puke green vomit.
This will be an interesting room to walk through considering it is a lot of bedroom scenes, lets just hope they do not show what she does with the cross. But none the less it is the first year of them performing this movie and i'm sure it will be a big hit.


Here is the announcing video


(April 27, 2016)


The Walking Dead

The Walking Dead house has just been announced, and this year's TWD house will be an epic one. We (guests) will be walking through each season of TWD from season one through to season six. We will be treated to seeing area of Hershel's farm from season two, Woodburry from season three, When they had this in a previous year, we got to see heads in fish tanks with Penny creeping us out, Terminus in season four and five, and now Alexandria in five and six. while some critics are saying that Universal is beating a dead horse with having TWD every year, I say "Bring back The Walking Dead scare zones!". They were great and much better than last year's (2015) scare zones with the crazies. The second best scare zone was done with The Purge, with the release of a new chapter this July, I hope they bring back a Purge scare zone.

Here is the link to their video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxY3UAsEjA0&feature=youtu.be


These three are screen shots from their video.
(June 3, 2016)

BIG announcement

It was announced today (6/8/16) that there would be something new coming to HHN. Here is a screen shot from their video that was sent out on all of their social media forms. Everyone across the interweb is calling this "Chance", We all know and love Chance. She was a big hit at HHN 25 last year in the stage show with Jack. I think she will be a great Icon all by herself.
Here is a link to the Video on YouTube.
Halloween Horror Nights 26

Could be Chance's eyes.


It is shaping up nicely and I can not wait for the first night, I will be there.

"You Won't Stand a Chance" is what Universal is saying about bringing Chance into the spotlight as the HHN Icon. She did a great job last year with Jack. Jack has taught her well enough to take his place while he is still doing time for the crime.  This year will be even better than last year. The performer playing this part does an amazing job. Her voice is the perfect pitch for her and I couldn't see it being done any other way. Here is a few pictures from their site.
Here is the link to her video.
You Won't stand a Chance




(Posted 6/9/16)

Just announced...
Michael Myers is returning to the Universal's Halloween Horror Nights.

Image used from the Universal Orlando blog

He was a pick part of the 2014 event with the building of the home that he killed and looking for the babysitter. This year will be a bit different. it has been told that we will be walking into the final scene and then enter the hospital where we will have an entire new maze from before. Everyone is looking forward to this new take on the original story. Here is the link to their announcement video.

(7/7/16)

Just Announced.... 
On August 3rd there was a link sent out for SoundCloud that got the internet buzzing again on the much awaited announcement of a new maze. There we little confusion as to what it was or even how to open the file because some people did not have the SoundCloud app. then it was reported through an UK interview that there was a maze in Orlando that will be a new one this year (2016) but had not been officially released by Universal Studios. Until today. "Krampus" is Coming to Town.
Used from the HHN website
Here is the video announcement.
Krampus is coming to town.


Just coming in over the wire...
Universal Studios has announced more mazes, this time it is for their original room designs. These are the rooms that so many people enjoy because there is no script the designers have to follow other than what they can think of. No Limits of screams and scares. With that being said, i present to you the three original rooms created for HHN 26...

First on the list Lunatic's Playground 3D-You Won't Stand a Chance
This room of course ties in with the crazy but cute and sexy Chance. Chance if you already did not know is Jack's girl. just like Harley Quinn is to The Joker. Jack is still locked up behind bars and Chance is taking over with several of her jail mate buddies that what to please her in order to stay alive themselves.
If it is anything like last year's Alice in Wonderland 3D, it will be the best of them all.



Second on the list is Ghost Town-The Curse of Lightning Gulch
This is another interesting room that has so many possibilities with endless design ideas and directions to head into. The story behind this is that the people came to town to search for gold as the gold rush hit in the 1800s. Then there was a thundering, lightning, and death this small gold minning town is cursed and those that have died have not passed over, in fact they are hanging around to gather others to join them.
The pictures that are posted show a great improvement in the design elements than in previous years with dead bodies. I'm looking forward to this one too.
The video link
Pulled from the HHN website (8/10/16)

The last remaining room that I believed to have been code maned "Cobweb" is now be upgraded to Tomb of the Ancients.
This is one of the only rooms that have been teased for so long with many speculations as to what they could possibly think of next. I do not know if anyone was able to guess this room's identity. I'm sure this room will be filled with the un-dead in crypts and skulls and whatever else that can scare the crap out of us in the dark. These creatures are looking for revenge to those who have disturbed their slumber. Good luck to all who enter in hopes for a healthy exit.

The Video Link

Pulled from the HHN website (8/10/16)

WOW That is a lot of information and activities to enjoy But there is still more. Not only do we have eight mazes to blow our minds but there are also the "Scare Zones". Scare Zones are areas throughout the park where you are walking through their world or nightmare. It has been extremely fun to see what is takes to bring large areas in places to seem like an entirely different world. This year's Scare Zones promise to be some of their best.

1. Survive or Die-sounds like another Walking Dead set-up until you know the story and background. There are three groups of survivors searching to gain control of a machine that provides clean air to a destroyed Earth's atmosphere. They will be looking for people to help their cause.

2. Banshee's Lair-This area, I'm guessing will be in the small area with all the over grown trees and shade that everyone enjoys because at night it gets nice and dark in that area and all things get you fast. Be on the look out for anything, trees can move.

3. Dead Man's Wharf-This is a great name and in a great area that I'm guessing will be next to the water where the popular shark hangs. There once was a fishing vessel named Annabel Lee never came home and is lost forever. As the fog rolls in so do all the lost spirits that were lost, they are all looking to bring with them more people.\

4. Vamp 1955-Who does not enjoy the feel of the 50's. Once again I'm going to guess that this will be placed over in Mel's D ie In. There is a twist to this 50's throwback with the characters are not carrying switchblades, but fangs. Vampires will once again rule the night and searching for victims of a late night snack.

5. A Chance In Hell-This of course will be one of the most popular areas of the night. named after one of the sexiest creatures Universal has ever found but also one of the most deadly. She is one the search for more cellmates to help her for whatever she can think of, but destroy however she see fit to those who get in her way. this area will be a blast to see and I hope to get several great pictures within this hellhole.  

What is Halloween Horror Nights without a couple of shows? This year is no different than any other.
Bill and Ted's Excellent Halloween Adventure-we can have HHN without these two dudes and wild adventures.
Academy of Villains: House of Fear-Chance's inmates are out to put on a show that will get everyone up to dance and cheer. But are you cheering for more or to get away alive. this will be another wonderful show to enjoy on the front stage.

At the time of this post, HHN Orlando has one more big announcement to go before opening night. There have been all sorts of ideas, suggestions, and hopes of what would be perfect for a strong female lead for the event this year. One that I like and would be great to see is American Horror Story (AHS). I fully believe that some of all areas of each season could be done and followed through a maze. This year's event has shaped up to be one of the best.
Stick around this blog for other news. will also be posting links to life videos from the first weekend.


**************THIS JUST IN************
It seems that there was a leak of some sort that the last room to be announced is the American Horror Story. There is a lot of mixed feelings about this house as I was able to see from blogs and FaceBook posts. Many people are just happy that ever house, maze, show, and scare zone has been announced. AHS has tons of fans whether it being for all seasons or individual seasons, there are a lot. it also appears to be just as many people that are not fans for one reason or another. I am a fan of the show until the story changes into a different direction than where it should have gone. There seem to be a long drug out build up of suspense only to hit the peak right at the end of a season with too many unresolved issues not covered. I enjoy the overall story line of each season with the exception of the last season, "Hotel" that started out with a bang but it fizzled out for me.
As for a full house maze, there are plenty of great scenes throughout all five seasons that can be pulled out and used. Several comments I have seen is "How are they going to create a story with five different shows?". Who says there has to be a moving story in a maze when there is some many character backstories to choose from. They could even build a scene from each season that could play out well. I am interested in seeing how it looks.
The Video Announcement
The trailer, I must say, really looks interesting. I hate to know that they will be taking place of TWD.

(8/16/16)

      

Friday, April 8, 2016

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Even though this is not "Horror" related, it is something that is on point.

On Wednesday April 8th, 2016 just a day after the Blu-ray/DVD release of Star Wars: A Force Awakens, Disney and Lucasfilms released the Theatrical Trailer for "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" and it looks great. As of 4/8/16 it has over a million views. just 24 hours of being released.

The time frame of this film goes in between Episode III Revenge of the Sith to Episode IV A New Hope, more closer to the New Hope because the Death Star has been built but had been called out in NH as not yet operational and that spies had recover plans. the timeline is tight. There has been discussion that at the end of the Rogue One trailer when we see that Jyn is wearing an Empire uniform, that she could be a double agent. I think that she has volunteered to work at the Death Star to gain secrets for the Rebel Alliance.  

It is my belief that Disney and JJ Abrams has set the Star Wars bar to a level that every fan of all ages will enjoy. There are many things about this movie that I enjoy and are looking forward to seeing more of. I was lucky enough to be able to see all Star Wars movies when they were originally released.

Edited: 6/1/2016.
It looks as though Disney has taken a few cues from other films as of late by sending back crews and actors to do some re-shoots for the movie. It is reported that they are looking at re-shooting 40% of the movie. It is rumored that they are adding some scenes with a young Han Solo. Just a reminder, the movie leads to ten minutes before the Original 1977 space saga Star Wars Episode IV, A New Hope.

The cast of Rogue as we know it for now. Will be updated as soon as I can locate information.

Felicity Jones                                     Jyn Erso
Mads Mikkelsen                              
Alan Tudyk                                       K-250 (Enforcer Droid)   
Donnie Yen                                       Chirrut  
Ben Mendelsohn                              Director Krennic     
Forest Whitaker                                              
Diego Luna                                      Captain Cassian Andor    
Alistair Petrie                                    
Jonathan Aris                                   Senator Jebel
Riz Ahmed                                       Bodhi Rook   
Genevieve O’Reilly                         Mon Mothma
Arthur L. Bernstein                          Storm Trooper
Emeson Nwolie                                Personnel
Sam Wilkinson                                 X-Wing Pilot
Wen Jiang                                         Baze


See if you can find a suspected favorite Droid
                                      

A few screen shots from the trailer.
Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones)

Biggs Darklighter? (Diego Luna)

Mon Mothma (Genevieve O'Reilly)

Great looking Death Star 

Alistair Petrie

Ben Mendelsohn

Great looking Stormtroopers 

Code Name "Eel Leader" Bounty Hunter?? (Forest Whitaker)

Moisture vaporators on fire behind a Death Trooper

Donnie Yen

Who does this character bowing down to?? Vader? 

Jiang Wen





May 17th Update: As the music suggests, Darth Vader may make a physical appearance. Just when we thought we had seen the last of our beloved Villain (Hero), it looks as though Disney has seen the light down the money tunnel and is still one of the hottest selling action figures of the Star Wars Universe. The movie is still gaining with momentum with little secrets like this. Here is a unofficial leaked art picture with Darth Vader prominently placed in the center of good and evil. 

 
More news as I can find it will be posted here.