Fear and Beer: A Halloween Horror Nights Podcast

March Madness - HHN30-34 50 House Ranking Part 1 (50-35)

Let the madness begin!
This year we’re changing things up in a BIG way. Instead of a traditional bracket, we’re taking on the ultimate challenge and ranking EVERY haunted house from Halloween Horror Nights 30 through 34.
That’s 5 years, 50 houses and 1 master list!
In this three episode series, we each sat down and individually ranked every single house from the past five events. Then we combined our rankings, averaged out the scores, and created the official Fear and Beer HHN House Rankings. Now it’s time to break down the results, debate the placements, and relive the scares that defined this era of the event.
Did one harsh ranking completely tank a house’s chances?Did a fan-favorite end up shockingly low on the list?Will an unexpected underdog rise through the rankings as the ultimate Cinderella story?
In Part 1, we reveal houses ranked 50 through 35 and start the arguments early as the madness officially begins.

Revisiting Old Speculation Maps (HHN30-34)

Remember Underground Creatures? What about Seaside Village? Maybe Devil Dogs, Lair of the Banshees, or even Billie Eilish will jog your memory.
For the sake of sanity, we’re taking a trip back and revisiting Version 1 of every Speculation Map from HHN30 through HHN34, all created by the crew at Horror Night Nightmares.
We’ll look back at what the rumors were at the time, what everyone in the community was saying, and what our initial reactions were when these maps first dropped years ago.
We’re also breaking down the accuracy percentage of these first versions to remind everyone of one important thing: things change… and it’s still very early in rumor season.

HHN35 Speculation Map and Vinny Pacifico Interview

This week, we’ve got a bit of a double feature!
Speculation for Halloween Horror Nights 35 is officially running wild. On February 13th, we received another Speculation Map from Horror Night Nightmares.
Nick and Shamus already gave their live reactions on YouTube, but we hadn’t heard from Jamie… until now. Nick and Jamie revisit the map to see if there are any clues they might’ve missed the first time around.
Plus, Nick and Shamus sat down with Vinny Pacifico a professional wrestler by day, horror actor by night. We talk about how he got his start in both wrestling and horror, and what chilling projects he has coming up next.

25 Best Horror Movies of the Last 25 Years (Part 2)

In Part 2 of our quest to crown the 25 Best Horror Movies of the Last 25 Years, we’re jumping into the modern era! Covering the years of 2011 through 2025.
The rules stay brutal:
• 4 nominations per year
• 5 minutes (or so) to debate
• Only ONE movie survives as the yearly champion
 
From genre-defining hits to under-the-radar nightmares, this stretch of years is absolutely stacked! Did we disrespect your favorite? Did we crown the right winners? Or are you already preparing your rebuttal?
Sound off in the comments and let us know YOUR champions for 2011–2025.

25 Best Horror Movies of the Last 25 Years (Part 1)

With HHN rumors cooling off (for now), we’re shifting gears and diving deep into what we love most… horror movies.
In this episode, we’re traveling back through the last 25 years of horror, one year at a time to crown the 25 Best Horror Movies of the Last 25 Years.
 
Here’s the twist:
Each year gets 4 nominations
We’ve got 5 minutes (give or take) to debate
Only one film per year can be crowned the champion
Did we miss one of your favorites?Did we absolutely nail it?Or are you already typing an angry comment?
Let us know your picks in the comments and play along with us!

HHN35 Rumor Round Up

It’s February. We’ve survived Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s which means there’s only one thing left to do…
Start talking HHN 35!
After months of tiny breadcrumbs and whispered rumors floating around the HHN universe, today’s the day we finally dive in.
Is Stranger Things actually making a comeback?Could HHN land a potential Oscar-winning movie this year?Is Jack back?....again
Only time will tell… but it’s officially rumor season, and we’re talking ALL about it. Let’s get into it. 

HHN35 Guess Map - What We Think Is Coming to HHN This Year

The time has come for our now seemingly annual Halloween Horror Nights Guess Map episode! 
Somehow, over the past two years, we’ve lucked (or maybe skill’d?) our way into nailing a few of these picks, so let’s see how many we can call this year.
 
Every property on this map is pure guess work on our end. We put this together back in December before most of the rumors even started swirling.
 
Think we missed something?
Have a prediction of your own?
Drop it in the comments and let’s talk HHN!

The Spookeasy - Sinners (2025)

Welcome back to The Spookeasy!
Where the drinks are strong and the scares are stronger!
 
This week, we’re sliding into something a little more sinful as we pour up a stiff one and dive headfirst into Sinners. From blood soaked blues to deals with the devil, we’re breaking down the themes, performances, and moments that make this film hit harder than its body count.
Whether you’re a seasoned horror fan or just looking for your next dark watch, grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us inside The Spookeasy.
All creatures of the night are welcome.
 
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HHN35 Speculation Map (Christmas Edition)

Holiday break? Over. Speculation season? Back on!
We’ve got a fresh Halloween Horror Nights Speculation Map courtesy of our friends at Horror Night Nightmares, who dropped this gem on Christmas morning.
It's got wolves!
It's got jack in box!
It's got devil horns! and so much more!
 
It’s been living rent-free in our heads ever since so let’s stop waiting and break it all down!

Halloween Horror Nights 35 Code Names

The HHN35 house codenames are out, and you know what that means! Reckless speculation, wild IP guesses, and probably connecting dots that were never meant to be connected.
From balloons and buses we’re breaking down each codename and guessing what they could mean for Halloween Horror Nights 35. Are these clever misdirects? Obvious clues? Or just Universal laughing at us? We’re throwing out our theories, calling our shots, and setting ourselves up to be either geniuses or completely wrong by August.