Halloween Horror Nights 29 General Discussion

[ChaseTuff]

I guess that begs the question of who Universal wants to pull in more - the GP or horror fans? Stranger Things was most definitely a GP move.

I think overall the event tries to appeal to both...but if you just asked marketing, they probably value that GP more.

 

[RevFreako]

I think overall the event tries to appeal to both...but if you just asked marketing, they probably value that GP more.

Anyone with any sense would value the GP more. You're going to get the horror fans regardless. There might be a scant few who go "arglebargle Stranger things I'm out," but like the theme park fanboys, that's a fraction of a fraction of a fraction.

 

[Legacy]

So when do we think we’re getting the first announcement? Early March?

If what I’m hearing is correct, before the end of the month.

I think overall the event tries to appeal to both...but if you just asked marketing, they probably value that GP more.

The GP is objectively more valuable. There’s far more of them.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

If what I’m hearing is correct, before the end of the month.

Ok we're on the same page then.

 

[OhHaiInternet95]

If what I’m hearing is correct, before the end of the month.

The GP is objectively more valuable. There’s far more of them.

February?

Stranger Things 2 is obviously guaranteed, so I hope that along with HoHH is enough of an appeal to the GP.

I just don't think Poltergeist had that much appeal with the GP. I like to talk to people in line for houses, and in line for that house, I can't tell you how many people I talked to had NEVER seen Poltergeist.

 

[ChaseTuff]

People on Twitter seem to be inclining this week, which only confirms that.

 

[RedRightDan]

Was someone just talking about movie rights?

Blumhouse Is Considering New Scream And Hellraiser Movies

 

[NuteGunrayWasFramed]

Was someone just talking about movie rights?

Blumhouse Is Considering New Scream And Hellraiser Movies

That’s great, but isn’t Miramax the reason we didn’t get Halloween 2018 at the event? Or was it because they didn’t want to spoil the movie?

 

[ChaseTuff]

That’s great, but isn’t Miramax the reason we didn’t get Halloween 2018 at the event? Or was it because they didn’t want to spoil the movie?

I’m leaning on the former.

 

[Kadath]

Got a little tid-bit of info. that something may be happening on Thursday.

 

[horrornights789]

If it’s the Stranger Things 2 announcement I’m just curious to see how they do the Mind Flayer. Likely a projector but still

 

[hhnlover]

If it’s the Stranger Things 2 announcement I’m just curious to see how they do the Mind Flayer. Likely a projector but still

maybe a giant tentacle like appendage coming out of the wall for the ending. something like the skull head in poltergeist.

 

[JawsVictim]

Looking forward to an announcement, but ST2 is obvious and lacks some excitement. Hope we get a little somethin’ extra.

 

[horrornights789]

Looking forward to an announcement, but ST2 is obvious and lacks some excitement. Hope we get a little somethin’ extra.

In a perfect world it’d be an icon announcement

 

[OhHaiInternet95]

In a perfect world it’d be an icon announcement

In regards to anything other than ST2 being announced:

 

[truejonas]

If it’s the Stranger Things 2 announcement I’m just curious to see how they do the Mind Flayer. Likely a projector but still

I could see that being the opening scene - going into the high school, but lookup up and seeing the mind flayer looming above all. That would be absolutely jaw dropping.

 

[OhHaiInternet95]

It's always fun when insiders are saying completely different things. Manics and Hacker claiming Hellraiser isn't happening on either coast. Gotta look out for Little Susie and Timmy...:rant:

opcorn:

 

[BoSoxFan1022]

Last year, they did Stranger Things, Dead Exposure(sequel to original house), and then Trick R Treat(cult hit). Don you think they will go with same pattern, with something like ST2, sequel to original, and then maybe Killer Klowns or something?

 

[UniversalRBLX]

Last year, they did Stranger Things, Dead Exposure(sequel to original house), and then Trick R Treat(cult hit). Don you think they will go with same pattern, with something like ST2, sequel to original, and then maybe Killer Klowns or something?

Yes, it's a formula that works.

Got a little tid-bit of info. that something may be happening on Thursday.

Got to start selling tickets and those extra hotel rooms.

 

[NuteGunrayWasFramed]

Last year, they did Stranger Things, Dead Exposure(sequel to original house), and then Trick R Treat(cult hit). Don you think they will go with same pattern, with something like ST2, sequel to original, and then maybe Killer Klowns or something?

I predict the sequel that they announce will be Leave It to Cleaver 2: Back for Seconds. It’s a sequel that will please die-hards that won’t get excited for ST2: This Time with Dogs.