The Old HHN 30 Speculation Thread (2020)

[Ringwraith]

How much would you estimate per scare zone?

Depends if they have to do a prop build or they're repurposing. And this I know first-hand.

During an ordinary year, this would be the exact time they're getting their scarezone concepts together and bidding out work to vendors. They often go lofty and then things get cut along the way as the houses become needier. Often they'd like to put 100k-300k into each and then adjust down from there. They don't want to skimp too much though because the zones become crowd sourced advertising built into the event, as it's the only place where "Instagram moments can happen."

I think it would be quite smart for them to invest a little more this year in order to get the word out there

That's just raw labor and materials, right? So it doesn't include overhead (staff, power, etc), designing, licenses, etc.

Correct, that's where my estimate comes in

 

[RevFreako]

So given the cost of each house I'd assume that if the event was cancelled or post-poned this year they'd hold onto everything for whenever they can open back up?

Or till the next season

 

[Legacy]

That's just raw labor and materials, right? So it doesn't include overhead (staff, power, etc), designing, licenses, etc.

Correct. That’s how I did my math. Licenses, I imagine, can be high five figure to over a million.

 

[OhHaiInternet95]

Seems like three of the rumored four originals would be very "earthly" if the Pumpkin King rumor is true. Fitting for Storyteller.

So if Texas Chainsaw Massacre came, would it be the second one? I realize we're just throwing shots in the dark lol.

Holding out my wishful thinking for (aside from the event happening) a house that tries something new...

 

[randomguesser]

Just finished watching Haunting of Hill House and WOW. That could be one the best IP houses HHN has done since there’s so many sets and characters. Hoping that they take a ST1/AHS approach and blend the sets, characters, tone, and scares perfectly instead of a ST2&3 character showcase type of house. All I gotta say is the Funeral Home could have some of the scariest rooms of this year

 

[ssirin88]

So this is a new Ellish rumor?

 

[Legacy]

So this is a new Ellish rumor?

Not so new.

 

[HHN Yeti Lover]

So this is a new Ellish rumor?

Beat me to it, but IDK why, that Monsters Bride x Billie Eilish intrigues me. I’m not a fan of Billie, but that concept works, and I would love to see it honestly, it sounds cool, and I really think they can do something spectacular with that. Wonder what said secret IP and original are tho.

Edit: also 4/6 ratio, I like it.

 

[Legacy]

Beat me to it, but IDK why, that Monsters Bride x Billie Eilish intrigues me. I’m not a fan of Billie, but that concept works, and I would love to see it honestly, it sounds cool, and I really think they can do something spectacular with that. Wonder what said secret IP and original are tho.

Edit: also 4/6 ratio, I like it.

The secret IP is the one I’m not sharing. I actually asked Nightmares to not include it on the map.

While I’ve heard the rumor enough to believe its legitimacy, the timing of it has made it extremely difficult for me to source. That’s made it impossible for me to confidently verify, so I’m trying to not let people get their hopes up.

 

[Imperius]

The secret IP is the one I’m not sharing. I actually asked Nightmares to not include it on the map.

While I’ve heard the rumor enough to believe its legitimacy, the timing of it has made it extremely difficult for me to source. That’s made it impossible for me to confidently verify, so I’m trying to not let people get their hopes up.

I don’t want any clue for it, but it seems like it’s a fairly big IP then.

 

[HHN Yeti Lover]

The secret IP is the one I’m not sharing. I actually asked Nightmares to not include it on the map.

While I’ve heard the rumor enough to believe its legitimacy, the timing of it has made it extremely difficult for me to source. That’s made it impossible for me to confidently verify, so I’m trying to not let people get their hopes up.

Tbh I would love for it to stay a secret so whenever it gets announced, I can be surprised for the first time in years.

 

[randomguesser]

I hope the secret big IP is Halloween 5. It’s been a while since Micheal came to HHN

*sarcasm

 

[HHN Yeti Lover]

Is horror made here coming back this year? I think I have an idea of what it could be, but it's a stretch!

 

[Legacy]

Is horror made here coming back this year? I think I have an idea of what it could be, but it's a stretch!

Considering SoCal May not even have a haunt season this year, I doubt it.

 

[Living Dead Dude]

I think it’s really interesting our bride house could have music by Billie but hollywood still has slash. Personally I think billie will make the house a stand out and can’t wait for it!

also not sure why but part of me feels like the secret IP could be Halloween 2018

 

[Jacob Daly]

The secret IP is the one I’m not sharing. I actually asked Nightmares to not include it on the map.

While I’ve heard the rumor enough to believe its legitimacy, the timing of it has made it extremely difficult for me to source. That’s made it impossible for me to confidently verify, so I’m trying to not let people get their hopes up.

Praying it's The Conjuring!

 

[rageofthegods]

Sooooo...



Not sure if it's Candyman, the font for Candyman is more "angled" (looks like a honeycomb) while this is more square. Couple of other things it could be...

- Invisible Man
- Blumhouse
- The Grudge
- A Quiet Place (IMO this looks closest)

 

[shiekra38]

So this is a new Ellish rumor?

I wonder if the Ellish involvement will be similar to how the worked with Fall Out Boy's lead singer on Hulk

I'm 100 percent on board with that

 

[HHN Yeti Lover]

Candyman, not what I was thinking lol.

 

[londonwerecat]

The secret IP is the one I’m not sharing. I actually asked Nightmares to not include it on the map.

While I’ve heard the rumor enough to believe its legitimacy, the timing of it has made it extremely difficult for me to source. That’s made it impossible for me to confidently verify, so I’m trying to not let people get their hopes up.

So no Sabrina . My friend and I were planning on doing matching outfits. She was gonna do Sabrina and I was gonna do Harvey.

Well there’s always next year.