Fear and Beer: A Halloween Horror Nights Podcast

Shudder Sundays #27 - Mosquito (1994)

For the final week of Jamie’s Picks, we’re diving into the B-grade horror sci-fi classic—Mosquito!
After a brutal massacre by giant, human-sized mosquitoes, a group of survivors must band together to fight off the relentless swarm and make it out alive.
Have you seen this one? What are your thoughts?

Shudder Sundays #26 - Enter The Void (2009)

Welcome to Week 3 of Jamie’s Picks!
This time, we're diving deep into the neon-drenched, mind-bending world of Enter The Void. 🌌💊
Directed by Gaspar Noé, this visually stunning acid-trip drama takes us through the afterlife in a way you've never seen before. Set in the vibrant yet haunting nightlife of Tokyo, the story follows Oscar, a young American drug dealer who is fatally shot by police—yet his journey doesn’t end there. Through an out-of-body experience, he witnesses the aftermath of his death in a hypnotic, hallucinatory spectacle.
Is this a masterpiece of experimental cinema or a complete sensory overload?
Let’s break it down! 🎥🔥 👉
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Coded Horror: An AI Presented HHN Event

We’ve crafted our own HHN events, drafted ideas, and designed original Houses and Scare Zones—but can AI do it better?
This week, we put ChatGPT to the test, asking it to create the ultimate Halloween Horror Nights event, complete with 10 Houses, 5 Scare Zones, and an original Icon. What did it come up with? And is it actually any good? Let’s break it down and find out!

Shudder Sundays #25 - Caveat (2020)

March is Jamie's Picks! For Week 2, we're diving back into the eerie world of Damien McCarthy.
After covering Oddity and falling in love with his chilling style, we had to check out more of his work—and that led us to Caveat!
Starring Johnny French and Leila Sykes, this psychological horror follows a drifter with partial memory loss who takes a job caring for a disturbed woman in a secluded island house. Sounds simple, right? Think again.
Tune in as we break down Caveat and explore what makes McCarthy’s films so uniquely unsettling!

March Madness 2025 (Scare Zone to House)

March Madness is back—but with a terrifying twist! Forget NCAA basketball; we’re bringing our own bracket challenge to the table!
This year, we’re pitting some of our favorite recent Scare Zones against each other to determine which one would make the ultimate haunted house.
Will the neon-soaked chaos of Anarch-Cade reign supreme? Or will Jungle of Doom emerge as the underdog Cinderella story of the tournament?
Tune in as we debate, defend, and decide the winner!

Shudder Sundays #24 - Little Bites (2024)

March is Jamie’s Month! 🎬 This time, Jamie takes over the movie picks, and we’re kicking things off with the brand-new 2024 supernatural horror film, Little Bites! 🍽️👹
In this chilling tale, a young widow makes the ultimate sacrifice to protect her ten-year-old daughter—allowing a terrifying monster to consume her piece by piece. 😱
👻 Directed by: Spider One🎬 Executive Producer: Cher⭐ Starring: Krsy Fox & Jon Sklaroff
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HHN Original Sequels for HHN34

After reviewing the past few Halloween Horror Nights events, we noticed a recurring trend—sequels! Almost every year, we’ve seen follow-ups to previous houses, expanding on their stories and scares.
 
With that in mind, here’s our list of the most likely sequels we could see at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights!

HHN34 Wish Lists w/ Xandra

While we eagerly await speculation, rumors, or even some official announcements for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights, we decided to put together our own HHN Wish Lists!
 
From dream IPs to must-have food items and immersive theming, we’re letting our imaginations run wild.
 
But we’re not doing this alone!
 
This week, we’re joined by our friend and Orlando theme park expert, Xandra! She’s bringing her insider knowledge and spooky-season expertise to the table as we craft our ultimate HHN lineup.
 
Make sure to follow her on Instagram @xandra.ventures to stay up to date with all her theme park travels and tips!

Shudder Sundays #23 - Dark Match (2024)

For the final week of "Nick's Picks", we're diving into the 2024 wrestling meets horror mash up Dark Match!
Dark Match is a 2024 Canadian slasher film written and directed by Lowell Dean, starring Ayisha Issa, Steven Ogg, Sara Canning, and Chris Jericho. The film is about a small wrestling company that takes a gig in a town where things are not what they seem.
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Horror Unleashed: Sin City Scares

We finally have OFFICIAL news!
Just not for Halloween Horror Nights—yet.
Instead, Universal has officially announced the opening date for its newest haunt experience: Horror Unleashed!
This four-house horror attraction will be located in Area 51, Las Vegas!
Join us as we break down all the details, including ticket info and house reveals! 🎃👻