Halloween Horror Nights 35 (UOR) - Speculation & Rumors

[Andromeda]

Have the clues for the year ever connected to the icon?

I hope they give Ozzy a house this year with the train and hearse clue I’m crossing my fingers.
This month I saw NiN on tour and the show was fantastic. I don’t see any clues this year but I haven’t really researched it in depth . All I know is this house would be strobe heavy , LOL.

 

[Tobias]

The only year I've missed since 2016 was 2021 - and that year, at least from the outside, seemed to be full of things that you'd really only enjoy if you had done the previous houses. (SCarey, Legendary Truth, Lights Camera Hacktion, etc).

I'm hoping that isn't the case here - but I'll be sure to do a ton of research and prep if we do happen to get HR Bloodengutz and Havoc lol

If the current rumors hold true, I don't really think that will be the case outside of maybe a potential Jack/Oddfellow house. If we're getting Bloodengutz, I don't think the story and lore will be too complex, as the concept of the original house was relatively straightforward to understand. Based on current discussions, it also seems like the pawprint might be an original concept that isn't a sequel to anything.

Pretty much what mccgavin said, out of what's potentially rumored in regards to returning characters/houses, Jack and Oddfellow would probably be the one that dives into lore.

H.R. Bloodengutz is very easy to understand, the 2011 house was essentially Slaughter Sinema but with a Horror Host framing. And if a new house is akin to that, then just like Slaughter Sinema it'll be a whole new batch of films/shows, so a deep dive into lore isn't required.

As for Havoc, even less so. The "Dogs of War" are super soldiers which were made in Shadow Creek labs. That's pretty much it. Personally, I hope it's not Havoc as it's not my kind of theme/antagonist etc.

 

[johnathanm]

Pretty much what mccgavin said, out of what's potentially rumored in regards to returning characters/houses, Jack and Oddfellow would probably be the one that dives into lore.

H.R. Bloodengutz is very easy to understand, the 2011 house was essentially Slaughter Sinema but with a Horror Host framing. And if a new house is akin to that, then just like Slaughter Sinema it'll be a whole new batch of films/shows, so a deep dive into lore isn't required.

As for Havoc, even less so. The "Dogs of War" are super soldiers which were made in Shadow Creek labs. That's pretty much it. Personally, I hope it's not Havoc as it's not my kind of theme/antagonist etc.

The Havoc spec that has come up is interesting. If memory serves, Derailed (the Havoc sequel from 2013) was not all that well received. Could be wrong, and that doesn’t rule out them giving it another go anyway. But it sort of feels like an out-of-nowhere sequel to spin up when so many other titles from the last ~10 years feel ripe for a revisit.

 

[Evan]

OK maybe a stretch but I was reading an article on Lady Gaga that had a similar photo to the one you posted

The first photo on the article for the Mayhem Ball was this one -
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It DOES look quite a bit like a certain photo from the map...

Coincidence? Probably! But maybe...



Also Tractor as a Codename plus the Yeehaw Alien has got to be Aliens and Crop Circles on a farm right?

I need a Gaga house so desperately.

 

[TheCodeMan95]

Something that just came to mind with the spec of "Bzzzcon Makeup" - could this be mistaken as Vanity Ball? Or vice versa?

 

[Spooky_Bitz]

Something that just came to mind with the spec of "Bzzzcon Makeup" - could this be mistaken as Vanity Ball? Or vice versa?

i am really hoping it’s Vanity Ball. I’ve wanted to see it become a house for so long

 

[jseal777]

Have the clues for the year ever connected to the icon?

I hope they give Ozzy a house this year with the train and hearse clue I’m crossing my fingers.
This month I saw NiN on tour and the show was fantastic. I don’t see any clues this year but I haven’t really researched it in depth . All I know is this house would be strobe heavy , LOL.

Just saw NIN last week! Definitely enough imagery and spooky music there for a house/zone like Zombie a few years back.

 

[Jack Torrence]

Something that just came to mind with the spec of "Bzzzcon Makeup" - could this be mistaken as Vanity Ball? Or vice versa?

That was my initial thought too, but with the hint on the map I think Bzzzcon Makeup makes more sense. Vanity Ball was more about plastic surgery too. What really sold me was the toxic symbol itself on the makeup.

 

[Midnight Detective]

That was my initial thought too, but with the hint on the map I think Bzzzcon Makeup makes more sense. Vanity Ball was more about plastic surgery too. What really sold me was the toxic symbol itself on the makeup.

I've actually been thinking this is where the Gaga rumor came from as well

If you heard rumors that there's-
1. A house based around a musician but the artist is unknown
2. A house based around make-up that turns people into monsters

And you assume both rumors are for the same house, there's one answer for a perfect fit

 

[Pixarfan96]

This is definitely a wildcard, but what If the “BALLOON” (SS 22) location is KKFOS?

The codename could be a reference to that iconic “Balloon dog” scene from the film. The “Jack in the box” icon is also located on the Hollywood map, and both Orlando and Hollywood often share each other’s I.P’s, but Never Originals. Plus, I heard a few cast members tell me there were a lot of guests wanting to see KKFOS return in the surveys (I am not kidding, I double checked). If you look closely at the “elf” guy next to the jack in the box, he has the Klown’s ears. The icon is also located at SS 22. It all fits when you think about it. I either might be on to something, or just completely losing my mind. lol.

 

[Bigskinny0310]

Sorry for the deviation from Spec talk, but I was thinking about the merch for this year. I hope they do shirts and hoodies like this again. Let some artists come up with some cool unique designs for the front or back and then have a popping HHN graphic/text on the opposite side. Merch has gotten a bit too formulaic and with this being an anniversary year they can use it to really revamp the offerings.
P.S. this was found scrolling Ebay and its true vintage. Seller wants $245 lol