Nightmare Fuel: Nocturnal Circus

[Cwoolboy]

Hear me out: Halloween Nightmare Fuel hosted by Bill and Ted.

 

[Lucky Planet]

Hear me out: Halloween Nightmare Fuel hosted by Bill and Ted.

i said that months ago lol

 

[Spider-Sonic]

Nothing too exciting, but I caught a glimpse of what the stage area will look like.

People will probably still claim it's the same show though.

 

[HHN Maddux]

They have confirmed from today's podcast that going forward, Nightmare Fuel will be more an episodic anthology. The same concept you expect now from NF, but different stories.

This year's story sounds amazing:
Our 'hero' is attending this circus, where he has fallen in love with an aerialist, and we watch with him as she dies mid-performance. However, this is a twisted and cursed circus, and he is now trapped in an endless loop, forced to watch her die over and over again, until he finds a way to save her.

They wanted to tell a beautiful yet dark love story, and I think this is gonna be incredible.

 

[rachmariefitz]

They have confirmed from today's podcast that going forward, Nightmare Fuel will be more an episodic anthology. The same concept you expect now from NF, but different stories.

This is definitely the route they need to take. I was starting to get tired of (basically) the same show happening every year. Was it impressive? Yes. Are the performers talented? Absolutely! But I need something else to really pull me in. Having a different story is going to do that, for me at least.

Just based on the story, I'll definitely be making a stop at the show this year to check it out.

 

[HHN Maddux]

The show was great, as always. The circus theming makes this feel much more distinct and like its own thing.

My only disappointment is it feels like they kinda wasted the potential of the story. Especially with the ending revelation, it doesn't really feel like our hero is aware that he's in a loop, if this is the exact same choice he's made every time to try and save her. Unless it's a Deathloop situation, where he's aware that he's in a loop, but can't quite recall the details of each cycle?

 

[Spider-Sonic]

The show was great, as always. The circus theming makes this feel much more distinct and like its own thing.

My only disappointment is it feels like they kinda wasted the potential of the story. Especially with the ending revelation, it doesn't really feel like our hero is aware that he's in a loop, if this is the exact same choice he's made every time to try and save her. Unless it's a Deathloop situation, where he's aware that he's in a loop, but can't quite recall the details of each cycle?

So I'm guessing since this year is an entirely different story, there aren't any reused songs from that the last 3ys.

And do we still get The Black Parade right before the show starts?

 

[HalfGlass]

It’s my annual post where I ask if there’s any pyrotechnics/explosions and when I should prep myself for them.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Kichkinet85]

It’s my annual post where I ask if there’s any pyrotechnics/explosions and when I should prep myself for them.

Thanks in advance!

I heard an explosion at the end again. I don’t see it yet but heard that when walking by.

 

[HHN Maddux]

So I'm guessing since this year is an entirely different story, there aren't any reused songs from that the last 3ys.

And do we still get The Black Parade right before the show starts?

Completely different story. Even the vibe (while still sexy dancing) feels different with the circus aesthetic, they did a great job making it feel very distinct from the past iterations.

It’s my annual post where I ask if there’s any pyrotechnics/explosions and when I should prep myself for them.

Thanks in advance!

Two at the end, one for the spike trick, and of course an explosion for the ending of the show.

 

[Spider-Sonic]

So I was trying to wait for when I go to HHN next week to watch this show in person, but I caved and watched someone's recording on YouTube.

I'm still trying to reserve judgement until I see it in person, but I'm not quite sure how I feel about this years show. It's definitely different, but I wouldn't say it's better than the last 3 shows. As a big fan of the last 3 Nightmare Fuel shows, I'm kinda disappointed with Nocturnal Circus. Maybe it just has to grow on me?

 

[Bort]

So I was trying to wait for when I go to HHN next week to watch this show in person, but I caved and watched someone's recording on YouTube.

I'm still trying to reserve judgement until I see it in person, but I'm not quite sure how I feel about this years show. It's definitely different, but I wouldn't say it's better than the last 3 shows. As a big fan of the last 3 Nightmare Fuel shows, I'm kinda disappointed with Nocturnal Circus. Maybe it just has to grow on me?

I did the same thing as you! I thought last year's show was the best of the 3 iterations, even with it using a lot of the same elements as the first two years. I still listen to the soundtrack from it from time to time.

Watched Nocturnal Circus this morning via YouTube and it felt a little..slower? Then went on with my day, and thought to myself, I must've missed some stuff. So I took another watch just now, and it grew on me.

Spoiler: Spoilers for music in the show

The acts during 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' and 'Drop Dead Cynical' were both pretty solid, but I think the one that's gonna be a crowd favorite will be 'Letal Woman'. The lap dance and high heels felt like this years version of the leash walkout from the original 3 shows. Gonna be a lot of hootin' and hollerin'

Excited to see how this show grows, and hopefully it's as awesome in-person as the internet has been claiming it to be!

 

[Lucky Planet]

So I was trying to wait for when I go to HHN next week to watch this show in person, but I caved and watched someone's recording on YouTube.

I'm still trying to reserve judgement until I see it in person, but I'm not quite sure how I feel about this years show. It's definitely different, but I wouldn't say it's better than the last 3 shows. As a big fan of the last 3 Nightmare Fuel shows, I'm kinda disappointed with Nocturnal Circus. Maybe it just has to grow on me?

I did the same thing as you! I thought last year's show was the best of the 3 iterations, even with it using a lot of the same elements as the first two years. I still listen to the soundtrack from it from time to time.

Watched Nocturnal Circus this morning via YouTube and it felt a little..slower? Then went on with my day, and thought to myself, I must've missed some stuff. So I took another watch just now, and it grew on me.

Spoiler: Spoilers for music in the show

The acts during 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' and 'Drop Dead Cynical' were both pretty solid, but I think the one that's gonna be a crowd favorite will be 'Letal Woman'. The lap dance and high heels felt like this years version of the leash walkout from the original 3 shows. Gonna be a lot of hootin' and hollerin'

Excited to see how this show grows, and hopefully it's as awesome in-person as the internet has been claiming it to be!

from the very beginning of this show coming to hhn, i have been one of its biggest defenders.
every year i have strongly defended and rooted for this show, last year it was my favorite and last year was the hottest one.
every year i repeat it every week.

the one this year seems very cute, very cute and nice. and they look really pretty as clowns, and the stage looks really incredible, (best stage out of all of them) but it feels like its missing the raw grittiness and edginess of years before, it feels more artistic,
but im not sure if i would repeat it more than twice.
the new set pieces are cool, but for me it finally feels a little stale

 

[Journey_On]

So I'm guessing since this year is an entirely different story, there aren't any reused songs from that the last 3ys.

And do we still get The Black Parade right before the show starts?

Yes, different soundtrack in the show.

Yes, they play Welcome to the Black Parade right before the show starts.

It’s my annual post where I ask if there’s any pyrotechnics/explosions and when I should prep myself for them.

Thanks in advance!

Spoiler: Spoiler for last explosion

The big explosion is right after the actor jumps through the ring of fire. It made me jump.

 

[Victoria]

I liked this years version but if I never saw it again I wouldn’t be upset.

 

[SeventyOne]

No one advocated for a change to the storyline more than me, and while I appreciated the costumes and sets, missing some X factor. The "specialty" performers didn't feel as strong, and the magic tricks feel relegated to the background rather than the focus of their scenes, which lessens their impact. Still a fine show but probably the weakest of the four they've done.

And I'll be the Scrooge who says it, the crowd attendants trying to pump the audience up during MCR have become so over-the-top as to be cheesy. The older gentleman at BJ's Graveyard Review who did it (RIP) made it feel organic, but this is too forced.

 

[Victoria]

And I'll be the Scrooge who says it, the crowd attendants trying to pump the audience up during MCR have become so over-the-top as to be cheesy. The older gentleman at BJ's Graveyard Review who did it (RIP) made it feel organic, but this is too forced.

I agree. Like have actual entertainment performers warm up the crowd.

 

[Spider-Sonic]

And I'll be the Scrooge who says it, the crowd attendants trying to pump the audience up during MCR have become so over-the-top as to be cheesy. The older gentleman at BJ's Graveyard Review who did it (RIP) made it feel organic, but this is too forced.

Nothing was worse than that one security guard in yellow last year. I was embarrassed for her.

 

[Lucky Planet]

No one advocated for a change to the storyline more than me, and while I appreciated the costumes and sets, missing some X factor. The "specialty" performers didn't feel as strong, and the magic tricks feel relegated to the background rather than the focus of their scenes, which lessens their impact. Still a fine show but probably the weakest of the four they've done.

And I'll be the Scrooge who says it, the crowd attendants trying to pump the audience up during MCR have become so over-the-top as to be cheesy. The older gentleman at BJ's Graveyard Review who did it (RIP) made it feel organic, but this is too forced.

the show is getting a little old. ( or stale?) but I realized that there's no much they can change. outside of outfits and setting
I guess what saved it before it was how raunchy it was so it felt fresh just because of how outrageous it felt. but this version is more cute.

 

[OhHaiInternet95]

I always enjoy this show (watching the video of it), and this year was no exception. Thought the ending was especially good with

Spoiler

the loop "starting over" and the guy jumping through the flaming hoop.