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- Sep 12, 202526 min
“Our Goriest House EVER” – Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood
Get the scoop on what’s coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2025 at Universal Studios Hollywood. This episode includes deep-dives on Terrifier, Monstruos 3: The Ghosts of Latin America, Scarecrow: Music by Slash and Chainsaw Man: The Chaos. Hosted by John Murdy, Creative Director and Executive Producer of HHN, this podcast features special guests who helped create this year’s event. Watch as they reveal behind-the-scenes details you won’t want to miss. CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro0:59 Terrifier11:27 Monstruos 3: The Ghosts of Latin America18:25 Scarecrow: Music by Slash21:50 Chainsaw Man: The Chaos24:36 Outro ----- Event Dates: Select Nights September 4 – Nov. 2, 2025Dates are subject to availability, changes and/or cancellation without notice.Separately Ticketed EventPurchase Tickets here: https://www.universalstudioshollywood...WARNING: WHAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO HEAR MAY BE DISTURBING FOR SOME LISTENERS. DISCRETION IS ADVISED. EVENT MAY BE TOO INTENSE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 13. COSTUMES SUBJECT TO COSTUME POLICY. NO COSTUME MASKS ALLOWED.Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event. Event occurs rain or shine. No rain checks, returns or refunds. Prices, dates, times, attractions, entertainment, and/or experience details are subject to availability, changes and/or cancellation without notice. Park, attractions, entertainment or access to event may be restricted or unavailable due to capacity/closures/other factors and benefits are subject to change without notice. Parking not provided. Additional restrictions may apply. Terrifier™, Art The Clown™, Sienna Shaw™ and The Little Pale Girl™ are trademarks of Art the Clown, LLC. Used by Permission. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2025 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. ©Tatsuki Fujimoto/SHUEISHA, MAPPA. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2025 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. Must be 21 years and older with valid Photo identification to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.#HorrorNights #HHNConnect with us:HHN Orlando: https://www.universalorlando.com/hhn/...HHN Hollywood: https://www.universalstudioshollywood...Get the inside scoop: https://blog.discoveruniversal.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Sep 5, 202521 min
“We Built REAL Animatronics” – Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood
Get the scoop on what’s coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2025 at Universal Studios Hollywood. This episode includes deep-dives on Five Nights at Freddy’s, WWE Presents: The Horrors of the Wyatt Sicks, Terror Tram: Enter the Blumhouse and The Purge: Dangerous Waters. Hosted by John Murdy, Creative Director and Executive Producer of HHN, this podcast features special guests who helped create this year’s event. Watch as they reveal behind-the-scenes details you won’t want to miss. CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro1:01 Five Nights at Freddy’s6:38 WWE Presents: The Horrors of the Wyatt Sicks12:08 Terror Tram: Enter the Blumhouse18:34 The Purge: Dangerous Waters20:54 Outro ----- Event Dates: Select Nights September 4 – Nov. 2, 2025Dates are subject to availability, changes and/or cancellation without notice.Separately Ticketed EventPurchase Tickets here: https://www.universalstudioshollywood...WARNING: WHAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO HEAR MAY BE DISTURBING FOR SOME LISTENERS. DISCRETION IS ADVISED. EVENT MAY BE TOO INTENSE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 13. COSTUMES SUBJECT TO COSTUME POLICY. NO COSTUME MASKS ALLOWED.Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event. Event occurs rain or shine. No rain checks, returns or refunds. Prices, dates, times, attractions, entertainment, and/or experience details are subject to availability, changes and/or cancellation without notice. Park, attractions, entertainment or access to event may be restricted or unavailable due to capacity/closures/other factors and benefits are subject to change without notice. Parking not provided. Additional restrictions may apply. © S. Cawthon; Scott Cawthon Productions, LLC and Universal City Studios LLC. All Rights Reserved. TM & © 2025 WWE. All Rights Reserved. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2025 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. Must be 21 years and older with valid Photo identification to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.#HorrorNights #HHNConnect with us:HHN Orlando: https://www.universalorlando.com/hhn/...HHN Hollywood: https://www.universalstudioshollywood...Get the inside scoop: https://blog.discoveruniversal.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Aug 30, 202526 min
“Our BIGGEST Sets This Year” – Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood
Get the scoop on what’s coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2025 at Universal Studios Hollywood. This episode includes deep-dives on Fallout, Poltergeist, and Jason Universe, along with four scare zones. Hosted by John Murdy, Creative Director and Executive Producer of HHN, this podcast features special guests who helped create this year’s event. Watch as they reveal behind-the-scenes details you won’t want to miss. CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro1:14 Jason Universe8:54 Fallout17:37 Poltergeist21:48 Scare Zones26:18 Outro ----- Event Dates: Select Nights September 4 – Nov. 2, 2025Dates are subject to availability, changes and/or cancellation without notice.Separately Ticketed EventPurchase Tickets here: https://www.universalstudioshollywood...WARNING: WHAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO HEAR MAY BE DISTURBING FOR SOME LISTENERS. DISCRETION IS ADVISED. EVENT MAY BE TOO INTENSE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 13. COSTUMES SUBJECT TO COSTUME POLICY. NO COSTUME MASKS ALLOWED.Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event. Event occurs rain or shine. No rain checks, returns or refunds. Prices, dates, times, attractions, entertainment, and/or experience details are subject to availability, changes and/or cancellation without notice. Park, attractions, entertainment or access to event may be restricted or unavailable due to capacity/closures/other factors and benefits are subject to change without notice. Parking not provided. Additional restrictions may apply. ©/™ 2025 ZeniMax © 2025 Amazon Content Services LLC. JASON UNIVERSE TM & Mask © Horror. Inc., used under license. POLTERGEIST is a trademark of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. © 2018 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2025 Universal Studios. All rights reserved.Must be 21 years and older with valid Photo identification to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.#HorrorNights #HHNConnect with us:HHN Orlando: https://www.universalorlando.com/hhn/...HHN Hollywood: https://www.universalstudioshollywood...Get the inside scoop: https://blog.discoveruniversal.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Aug 29, 20251h 2m
All the Exclusive 2025 Details – Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort
HOSTS:BrianCassie GUESTS:Lora Sauls – Assistant Director, EntertainmentMatt Flood – Sr. Show Director, EntertainmentRamon Paradoa – Show Director, EntertainmentCharles Gray – Sr. Show Director, EntertainmentKelly Malik – Show Director, EntertainmentJason Horne – Assistant Director, Entertainment EPISODE OVERVIEW:Join hosts Cassie and Brian as they speak with the team behind the Halloween Horror Nights screams at Universal Orlando Resort in 2025 and discuss all the exclusive details – including the following... 10 terrifying haunted houses:Five Nights at Freddy’sTerrifierFalloutJason UniverseWWE Presents: The Horrors of Wyatt SicksEl Artista: A Spanish HauntingHatchet and Chains: Demon Bounty HuntersDolls: Let’s Play DeadGrave of FleshGálkn: Monsters of the North Immersive scare zones and street atmosphere:The Origins of HorrorMasquerade: Dance with DeathThe Cat Lady of Crooked LaneMutations: Toxic TwentiesMel’s Die-In: ZombiesClub Horror All-new shows:Nightmare Fuel: Circus of DecayHaunt-O-Phonic: A Ghoulish Journey CHAPTERS:00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:47 Intellectual property houses 00:17:49 Original content houses 00:32:08 Scare zones and street atmosphere 00:44:43 Live shows 00:51:40 Would You Rather? 00:56:19 Hype meter 01:02:42 Where to buy tickets YOU’LL DISCOVER:👀 What to expect in each house and scare zone.👍 Superlatives straight from HHN’s most deliciously twisted minds.😧 A surprising game of Would You Rather? featuring elements from this year’s event. Enjoying the show? Leave us a review! Follow us for more:Instagram: @horrornightsorl | X: @HorrorNightsORL | YouTube: @HalloweenHorrorNights See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Aug 28, 202514 min
The Story of Mutations: Toxic Twenties | Echoes from the Fog
NARRATED BY:Tom MurphyKelly Malik EPISODE OVERVIEW:Echoes from the Fog is finally here to spill all the lore behind 2025’s most anticipated haunted houses and scare zones! Listen as the team behind Halloween Horror Nights shares the terrifying tale of Mutations: Toxic Twenties. WARNING what you are about to hear may be disturbing for some listeners. Discretion is advised. In a bustling 1920s neighborhood, a BuzzCon truck with radioactive cargo crashes into a mobster getaway car sending the city into toxic pandemonium. It mutates everyone in its path, including you. REASONS TO LISTEN:👀 The return of BuzzCon!👀 Who put radioactive sludge in my heist?👀 Admit it – you love a period piece Separately Ticketed Event. HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS WARNING: Event may be too intense for young children and is not recommended for children under the age of 13. No costumes or costume masks allowed. Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event. Event occurs rain or shine. No rain checks, returns or refunds. Prices, dates, times, attractions, entertainment, and/or experience details are subject to availability, changes and/or cancellation without notice. READ ABOUT EVERYTHING COMING TO HHN 2025:https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/events/halloween-horror-nights-universal-orlando-resort-2025/ 🎧 Enjoying the show? Leave us a review! 👻Follow us for more HHN horror:Instagram: @HorrorNightsORL | X: @HorrorNightsORL | YouTube: @HalloweenHorrorNights See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Aug 27, 202519 min
The Story of Grave of Flesh at Halloween Horror Nights | Echoes from the Fog
NARRATED BY:Tom MurphyArt PipokKelly MalikRamon Paradoa EPISODE OVERVIEW:Echoes from the Fog is finally here to spill all the lore behind 2025’s most anticipated haunted houses and scare zones! Listen as the team behind Halloween Horror Nights shares the terrifying tale of Grave of Flesh. WARNING what you are about to hear may be disturbing for some listeners. Discretion is advised. Welcome to your funeral, where things are about to go from bad to worse. You’ll enter your grave and then pass through the gates of the underworld, where flesh-eaters who feed on the dead will be waiting for you. Get lost in their cavernous underground world. An endless gauntlet of flesh-eating creatures will hunt you mercilessly for all eternity. REASONS TO LISTEN:👀 A new cursed town gets added to HHN lore👀 Engage your taphophobia👀 You weren’t too attached to your flesh anyway? Separately Ticketed Event. HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS WARNING: Event may be too intense for young children and is not recommended for children under the age of 13. No costumes or costume masks allowed. Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event. Event occurs rain or shine. No rain checks, returns or refunds. Prices, dates, times, attractions, entertainment, and/or experience details are subject to availability, changes and/or cancellation without notice. READ ABOUT EVERYTHING COMING TO HHN 2025:https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/events/halloween-horror-nights-universal-orlando-resort-2025/ 🎧 Enjoying the show? Leave us a review! 👻Follow us for more HHN horror:Instagram: @HorrorNightsORL | X: @HorrorNightsORL | YouTube: @HalloweenHorrorNightsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Aug 26, 20252 min
The Story of The Cat Lady of Crooked Lane at Halloween Horror Nights | Echoes from the Fog
NARRATED BY:Rick Tetu EPISODE OVERVIEW:Echoes from the Fog is finally here to spill all the lore behind 2025’s most anticipated haunted houses and scare zones! Listen as the team behind Halloween Horror Nights shares the terrifying tale of The Cat Lacy of Crooked Lane. Travel down a spooky, winding path to a mysterious home, where trick-or-treaters are transformed into feral felines. Be careful or you’ll be next. WARNING what you are about to hear may be disturbing for some listeners. Discretion is advised. REASONS TO LISTEN:👀 A children’s tale turns deliciously twisted👀 Classic Halloween vibes👀 Appease the cat in your life Separately Ticketed Event. HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS WARNING: Event may be too intense for young children and is not recommended for children under the age of 13. No costumes or costume masks allowed. Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event. Event occurs rain or shine. No rain checks, returns or refunds. Prices, dates, times, attractions, entertainment, and/or experience details are subject to availability, changes and/or cancellation without notice. READ ABOUT EVERYTHING COMING TO HHN 2025:https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/events/halloween-horror-nights-universal-orlando-resort-2025/ 🎧 Enjoying the show? Leave us a review! 👻Follow us for more HHN horror:Instagram: @HorrorNightsORL | X: @HorrorNightsORL | YouTube: @HalloweenHorrorNights See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Aug 25, 202528 min
The Story of El Artista: A Spanish Haunting at Halloween Horror Nights | Echoes from the Fog
NARRATED BY:Angie SardinaEdwin RosarioRamon Paradoa EPISODE OVERVIEW:Echoes from the Fog is finally here to spill all the lore behind 2025’s most anticipated haunted houses and scare zones! Listen as the team behind Halloween Horror Nights shares the terrifying tale of El Artista: A Spanish Haunting.WARNING what you are about to hear may be disturbing for some listeners. Discretion is advised.In 19th-century Spain, a tortured artist moves to an isolated country manor to seek inspiration. Instead, as he wanders the ghostly hallways and haunted conservatory, malevolent spirits break into our realm through his paintings. He tries to resist, but the art comes to life and possesses him. Now, you’re about to be part of the permanent exhibition.REASONS TO LISTEN:👀 Gothic horror vibes👀 We all like to consider ourselves tortured artists👀 This story pulls you in just like La Casa Creación pulls in our protagonist Separately Ticketed Event.HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS WARNING: Event may be too intense for young children and is not recommended for children under the age of 13. No costumes or costume masks allowed. Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event. Event occurs rain or shine. No rain checks, returns or refunds. Prices, dates, times, attractions, entertainment, and/or experience details are subject to availability, changes and/or cancellation without notice. READ ABOUT EVERYTHING COMING TO HHN 2025:https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/events/halloween-horror-nights-universal-orlando-resort-2025/ 🎧 Enjoying the show? Leave us a review! 👻Follow us for more HHN horror:Instagram: @HorrorNightsORL | X: @HorrorNightsORL | YouTube: @HalloweenHorrorNights See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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