Let me start this off by saying that I don't
dislike any of these houses, I'm just more excited about some than others/
1. PsychoScareapy - Echoes of Shadybrook: The main reason I'm excited for this house is because I'm in it.
But seriously, I love the Psychoscarepy series, they're great houses and have some really great characters in them. I'm excited to see what the next chapter of the Shadybrook story has to offer.
2. Legendary Truth - The Wyandot Estate: They should have called this one Fan Service: The House. Seriously though, I'm expecting some very unique scares from this one and it definitely has potential to be both creepy and terrifying.
3. Horror Nights - The Hallow'd Past: The fact that this is in the parade building is a double edged sword. In one regard, if it continues the trend the other houses have set for it, it'll be awesome. In another, if it doesn't live up to its legacy ... eek. Regardless, I think this will be an exceptional house, if only for all the sight gags and little references for the fans to enjoy.
4. Hades - The Gates of Ruin: I'm most excited about the scenic elements for this house, some very dramatic lighting and sets are guaranteed. The costumes and character designs should also be something to enjoy. I'm excited to see this one in action.
5. ZombieGeddon: As many others have speculated, this will be our house with a sense of humor. I love me some zombies and a love me laughs, so the two together ought to work beautifully.
6. The Orfanage - Ashes to Ashes: Yet another instance of fan service this year (they must really like us guys, or something), Cindy getting her own house could be awesome or disastrous. Whereas The Skool was relatively tame, The Skoolhouse made the tops of almost everybody's list, so the notion of scary children can go either way. I'm curious to see what will come of this house.
7. Havoc - Dogs of War: I'm actually really, really excited for this one, but it's low on my list because I'm not entirely sure what to make of it just yet. I think we can anticipate this being a very intense, very aggressive house, but I won't be sure of what to expect until I go through it. This could probably be a sleeper in the way Dead Exposure was.
8. Catacombs - Black Death Rising: In the same regard as Havoc, I'm still not entirely sure what to expect with this one. I think it will definitely be creepy, I just hope they create the dark and claustrophobic atmosphere necessary for this kind of house to succeed. Almost like
Descent, but ADA accessible.