It's finally here! The Nerds have hit Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights event for 2024 - and they have a lot to say about it. What mazes surprised us - in good ways or in bad ways? What IPs delivered, and which ones should have stayed at home? Was the Leatherface Family BBQ as good as it was 4 years ago? And did we really need more Purge? You have questions, and in this extra long episode, the Nerds have answers. Undead Ed and his Zombie Super Soldier Assistant, Alvaro, give you spoiler free impressions of every maze for those still deciding whether or not to go, then dive deep into the analysis of every maze, show, and even a scarezone or two to show you what had them screaming with delight and what had them running for the exits. This is the big one - don't miss it!

Rated explicit for descriptions of some violent scenes.

After a year of speculation, everything for Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights has finally been announced - and with the event starting this weekend, the Nerds are just in time to deliver you one final preview. Are Ghostbusters, the Weeknd, Insidious, and Texas Chainsaw Massacre big enough IPs to headline the event? Could an original maze obtain the coveted Maze of the Year title? Is Late Night with Chucky a good idea or a great idea? Not content to merely cover the attractions on offer this year, the Nerds go a step further and examine the different themed dining options available in the park - and, in a very special segment, open the Nerd Knowledge Bank to share their exclusive tips and tricks to make sure your Horror Nights experience is the best it can be!

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The Nerd return with an extra long episode to recap an epic week of announcements! After attending the Midsummer Scream Convention, we have thoughts on the upcoming slate of Southern California pro haunts. Is the addition of new scare zones going to be enough to lift an uninspiring slate of IP houses at Horror Nights? Is the Legacy of Leatherface a must see attraction, or another retread of past gories? Is going all female for Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines injecting fresh ideas into old IP, or is it a new coat of paint on the same old thing? And with Universal resting on their laurals, do Knott's Scary Farm and Six Flag's Fright Fest Extreme have a shot at the king this year? You'll have to listen to find out!

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After taking some time off, Undead Ed and Alvarowise the Dancing Clown are back to bring you all the news, speculation, and discussion EXCLUSIVELY for Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights that you've been dieing to hear. First, they break down all the new announcements since their last recording - including Insidious: The Further, Ghostbusters Frozen Empire, and Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines as headlining mazes. Are these IPs going to get the coveted Horror Nerds thumbs up, or is this year shaping up to be a ghastly let down? Then, just when you think you've had all the Horror Discussion you can handle, the Nerds recap a recent trip to horror attractions in Las Vegas, detailing their experiences with Tom Develin's Monster Museum, Sliced Pizza, and Escape IT. Did these excursions leave them screaming with terrified delight, or was the real horror how quickly your spending money disappears at video poker?

Rated Explicit for discussion of some violent scenes that may be inappropriate for younger viewers. This episode was recorded prior to Midsummer Scream 2024.

This summer, the Nerds are getting out of the city and headed to rural New Jersey to oversee the grand re-opening of Camp Crystal Lake. Join Counselor's Ed and Alvaro as we delve deep into the first four Friday the 13th movies, breaking down our favorite kills, characters, Jasons, and films of the series' "classic" era. Just be sure you don't wander off during Camp Orientation - you never know who's out there in the woods...

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The Nerds return to cover breaking news as Halloween Horror Nights 24 has finally announced a house for Hollywood! But is A Quiet Place going to bring the scares this year? We break down our initial reactions and some of our hopes for the house. Then, we cover the annoucements of tickets on sale and examine the different tiers of ticket options available for the event, explaining our experiences with each tier, what you can expect from the experience that each offers you, and everything that's covered on the RIP tour.

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In this bonus mini-episode, Undead Ed and Alvaro MacLane sit down to debate the latest hotbed issue in the Horror Nights community: do mazes need to be scary to be good? Can Horror Nights still be fun without the scares? And does a property need to be a horror movie to have a home at the event? Along the way, they discuss the untapped Horror Nights potential for Ghostbusters, Fallout, and even - Harry Potter? Pull up a chair, light your fireplace, and enjoy our first fireside debate!

Rated explicit for discussion of some violent and intense scenes that may be inappropriate for younger listeners.

The nerds' regularly scheduled episode is interrupted by breaking news, as they break down Horror Night Nightmare's new Speculation Map 2.0 for Universal Studio Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights 2024. What's the same, what's new, what's exciting, what's disappointing, what rumors have weight behind them and what are shots in the dark - we break it all down.

Then, the Nerds kickoff Halfway to Halloween properly by discussing their visit to the Heritage Park Spooky Swap Meet, discussing the event, reviewing the ghastly items they purchased, and even opening a mystery box live on air. Along the way, they find time to discuss the true horror of any Los Angeles event - finding parking.

Finally, they return to their Top 20 All Time Horror countdown, adding Jaws, Hellraiser, and Silence of the Lambs to the lineup. It's all happening in this episode - not to be missed!

Rated explicit for discussion of some violent and intense scenes that may be inappropriate for younger listeners. Viewer discretion is advised.