Halloween Horror Nights 28 General Discussion

[happy bunny rabbit]

And this is my major concern about getting these "big get" mainstream properties. You're going to start bringing in people (and their kids) that don't fully understand what they're going to.

Which, could potentially lead to bad word of mouth, or (worst of all) viral complaints that force Universal's hand to make it more palatable to the general public.

Not saying it will happen, but you do invite in certain elements when you start selling the event to a different audience.

Yeah, if you think about it, this is the first IP that's come to the event as popular as Stranger Things that's popular with non-horror fans. Walking dead at least had insanely scary effects starting even from episode 1, so you knew what you were getting yourself into heading into a Walking Dead attraction. Stranger Things really isn't all that scary, there is little gore from what I remember, and for some reason the show attracts the type of crowd that's very sensitive to violence and horror tropes. This is mostly uncharted territory for UO, I hope they handle it well. I Expect this house to have little to no gore, and really not be all that creative or intense, just looking forward to the Demogorgon.

 

[OhHaiInternet95]

^Which is why I think it would be wise to place it at the very front of the park.

I’d like to point out that they did both Frazier Mummy movies the respective years they came out.

I think it’s very possible that they go the HHN23 route:

Stranger Things: SS21A (entrance between DM and US store, exit through gate behind Rockit)

An IP, possibly Thing: SS21B (entrance in courtyard, across from Classic Monster Cafe, exit through gate behind Rockit)

Either an IP or an original: SS22 (entrance at Fallon queue, exit next to Fallon store)

Lost Boys: SS24 (entrance by library—could require a very large scale area, even if regular length house, exit by library)

 

[happy bunny rabbit]

^Which is why I think it would be wise to place it at the very front of the park.

I’d like to point out that they did both Frasier Mummy movies the respective years they came out.

I think it’s very possible that they go the HHN23 route:

Stranger Things: SS21A (entrance between DM and US store, exit through gate behind Rockit)

An IP, possibly Thing: SS21B (entrance in courtyard, across from Classic Monster Cafe, exit through gate behind Rockit)

Either an IP or an original: SS22 (entrance at Fallon queue, exit next to Fallon store)

Lost Boys: SS24 (entrance by library—could require a very large scale area, even if regular length house, exit by library)

Why?

Were the Mummy movies marketed as horror films or action/adventure films? I wasn't around back then haha.

How is this the 23 route?

Also, why don't you ever use the reply button

 

[OhHaiInternet95]

Why?

Were the Mummy movies marketed as horror films or action/adventure films? I wasn't around back then haha.

How is this the 23 route?

Also, why don't you ever use the reply button

#1–Because people who are going just for Stranger Things won’t have to go through much of the rest of the event to do so (aside from whatever’s in Plaza of Stars after exiting), which thereby lowers the risk of sensitive parental complaints.

#2–I’m pretty sure they were marketed as a mix, which is the same way ST is. Actually, this trailer looks like straight up action-adventure:


#3–Two houses in SS21, one in SS22 and one in SS24.

#4–I do now. Sorry about that, I originally intended this post as a quick response. It USED to be the case that I didn’t know how to use this site’s quote function.

 

[happy bunny rabbit]

#2–I’m pretty sure they were marketed as a mix, which is the same way ST is.

#4–I do now. Sorry about that, I originally intended it as a quick response. It USED to be the case that I didn’t know how to use this site’s quote function.

#2 oh, well then maybe this isn't uncharted territory, as those films were PG-13, so maybe Universal knows how to handle this. However, StrTh is even less mature and I'm pretty sure more popular, so they'll have to do whatever they did for Mummy threefold.

#4 it's cool! I was just wondering if you knew how.

 

[SeventyOne]

#2–I’m pretty sure they were marketed as a mix, which is the same way ST is. Actually, this trailer looks like straight up action-adventure:

This. Also, both Mummy movies (and Dracula Untold, for a more recent example) were PG-13. Stranger Things was TV-14.

 

[OhHaiInternet95]

This. Also, both Mummy movies (and Dracula Untold, for a more recent example) were PG-13. Stranger Things was TV-14.

I can’t speak for everyone, but StrTh is FAR more appealing to me than DU.

Oh and Insidious was also PG-13.

 

[SeventyOne]

I can’t speak for everyone, but StrTh is FAR more appealing to me than DU.

No question, just pointing out that a hard R rating for gore has never been a prerequisite to having an HHN house.

 

[happy bunny rabbit]

Oh and Insidious was also PG-13.

Yeah, but that is a horror movie, Stranger Things isn’t what I’d call a horror show.

Also, @Brian G. do you think these several past posts should be in the Stranger Things thread?

 

[happy bunny rabbit]

The stealthy shape moves in the dark
The only sound a growling bark
— The Ifrit (@fireoftheifrit) April 10, 2018

I know Ifrit isn't very respected on here, but I'm still gonna make some possible connections, from top to bottom, most likely to least likely imo.

Halloween = in original film, a dog barks at Michael and he kills it. Michael is often referred to as "The Shape"
The Thing = huskies + dog-thing
Lost Boys = hell hounds, however don't remember these being in the dark
TrT = werewolf story, but I don't really remember the werewolves barking, so that one is a bit of a stretch.

None of these are particularly stealthy. Also could be an original.

also, I'm never gonna give up hope, Thriller = werewolf, would be such a perfect fit for this year's possible 80s theme

 

[CoopF22]

I was told there's a scene in Halloween where Michael is in the backyard and a dog is barking at him?

 

[happy bunny rabbit]

I was told there's a scene in Halloween where Michael is in the backyard and a dog is barking at him?

oh yeah, forgot about that one, I'll add it, but again that one isn't really stealthy.

 

[Returning-The-Reaction]

I was told there's a scene in Halloween where Michael is in the backyard and a dog is barking at him?

You've never seen Halloween?

 

[CoopF22]

You've never seen Halloween?

The original? No. I've also never seen NoES, any Friday the 13th movies, or the original IT.

 

[Returning-The-Reaction]

The original? No. I've also never seen NoES, any Friday the 13th movies, or the original IT.

Well, I assume that you're a fan of the horror genre. If so, I highly suggest that you make it a point to check those films out.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

The stealthy shape moves in the dark
The only sound a growling bark
— The Ifrit (@fireoftheifrit) April 10, 2018

I know Ifrit isn't very respected on here, but I'm still gonna make some possible connections, from top to bottom, most likely to least likely imo.

Halloween = in original film, a dog barks at Michael and he kills it
The Thing = huskies
Lost Boys = hell hounds, however don't remember these being in the dark
TrT = werewolf story, but I don't really remember the werewolves barking, so that one is a bit of a stretch.

None of these are particularly stealthy. Also could be an original.

also, I'm never gonna give up hope, Thriller = werewolf, would be such a perfect fit for this year's possible 80s theme

Broken clock is correct twice a day.

I mean ifrit did say Stranger Things (even if it's after lots of discussion on it).

 

[happy bunny rabbit]

The original? No. I've also never seen NoES, any Friday the 13th movies, or the original IT.

skip Friday the 13ths unless you REALLY need to watch them, they're rubbish. NoESs are GREAT, make sure to watch them. Haven't seen IT either, but Halloween is great. need to see Halloween 2.

 

[CoopF22]

Well, I assume that you're a fan of the horror genre. If so, I highly suggest that you make it a point to check those films out.

Will do. I also want to check out Lost Boys.

 

[happy bunny rabbit]

Will do. I also want to check out Lost Boys.

Also, if you haven't seen the films in my profile pic (The Shining, all the Evil Dead films, The Thing, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 1974) I consider them masterpieces, and have all been done at HHN in some way, worth checking out if you're new to horror films.

 

[RedRightDan]

Michael Myers is credited as "The Shape" or "The Shape that moves" in the Halloween movies. Not much more digging need be done.