Fear and Beer: A Halloween Horror Nights Podcast

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! 🎃👻

Shudder Sundays #22 - Grafted (2025)

This week on Nick's Picks, we're diving into the brand-new body horror thriller, Grafted! 💀🔬
The film follows an awkward yet brilliant Chinese student (Joyena Sun) who earns a scholarship to a prestigious New Zealand university for medical research—but things take a dark and twisted turn.
Does Grafted give The Substance a run for its money? Tune in to find out! 🎬👀
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Shudder Sundays #21 - Mandy (2018)

For the month of February, we're keeping the "Nick's Picks" train rolling—this time with another Nic... Nic Cage, that is!
In Week 2, we're diving into Mandy! This mind-bending, blood-soaked acid trip follows Red Miller (Cage), a vengeful lumberjack on a rampage against cult leader Jeremiah Sand (Roache) and his twisted followers after they take away the love of his life, Mandy Bloom (Riseborough).
 
Have you experienced this Bloodbath Acid Trip? Is it peak Nic Cage insanity? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! 🎥🔪💀

From Vault to Fog - Fallout Coming To HHN34?

The latest rumor suggests we might finally see a Fallout house at Halloween Horror Nights! ☢️
But how would it work? Would it be based on the games or the upcoming TV show? What’s the difference? 
We’re breaking it all down on this week’s episode—mutants, vaults, and all! Tune in and let’s talk wasteland horror!

Shudder Sundays #20 - Hell House LLC II: The Abaddon Hotel (2018)

This February, Nick is taking the lead with what we’re calling “Nick’s Picks!”
 
To kick things off, we’re heading back into the Hell House LLC franchise with the sequel to the cult favorite—Hell House LLC II: The Abaddon Hotel. Eight years after the hotel's infamous grand opening, an investigative journalist is convinced there’s still crucial evidence hidden within its abandoned walls. Determined to uncover the truth, she assembles a team to break in and finally shed light on the mystery.
 
What do you think of the Hell House LLC franchise? Did the sequel live up to the original’s hype? Let us know in the comments!

The HHN Cinematic Universe: Dream Casting & Movie Pitches w/ Ryan (For The Love of Theme Parks)

This week, we’re joined by Ryan from For The Love of Theme Parks!
The four of us dive into the world of Halloween Horror Nights, pitching which original houses and icons deserve their own movies—plus, our dream casting choices. What HHN originals would you want to see on the big screen? Who would you cast as the Icons? Did we miss any must-haves? Let us know!
Be sure to check out Ryan and For The Love of Theme Parks at the links below—give him a follow and show some love!
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ForTheLoveOfThemeParksVlogs
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fortheloveofthemeparks/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fortheloveofthemeparks?lang=en

Shudder Sundays #19 - Oddity (2024)

This January, we’re taking one last look back at 2024 by spotlighting some of the best horror content from Shudder!
For our final movie of January, we’re diving into "Oddity!"
"Oddity" is a 2024 Irish horror film written and directed by Damian McCarthy. The story centers on a blind medium and curio shopkeeper who is still grieving the death of her twin sister a year earlier. Her life takes a chilling turn when a wooden mannequin from her collection becomes a key piece in her quest to uncover the truth behind her sister’s murder.
What are your thoughts on "Oddity"? Did it live up to the hype? Let us know in the comments below!
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Wyatt Sicks Rumors and HHN34 Official Dates

 
This week, we dive into the latest buzz surrounding Halloween Horror Nights 34!
The Wyatt Sicks rumor has been floating around for a few weeks, but now it’s time to really sink our teeth into it. Plus, we finally have the official dates for this year’s HHN.
There’s a lot to unpack already this early in January!

Shudder Sundays #18 - In A Violent Nature (2024)

This January, we’re taking one last look back at 2024 by spotlighting some of the best horror content from Shudder!
For our third movie of January we are sitting down and talking In A Violent Nature!
The 2024 Canadian slasher written and directed by Chris Nash. Starring Ry Barrett, Andrea Pavlovic, and Lauren-Marie Taylor, this unique horror film has been described as an “ambient slasher” for its eerie, atmospheric approach to terror.
The story follows a mute killer who is accidentally resurrected in the Ontario wilderness by a group of unsuspecting teenagers. What follows is a deadly game of cat-and-mouse, as the killer stalks and murders his victims. What sets this film apart is its unique perspective—much of the action unfolds through the eyes of the killer himself, adding a chilling twist to the classic slasher formula.
What are your thoughts on In A Violent Nature? Did it live up to the hype? Let us know in the comments! And don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more horror movie reviews and breakdowns.

Halloween Horror Nights 34 Guess Map

Back by popular demand, we’re excited to bring you our Halloween Horror Nights 34 Guess Map! (Just to clarify, this is NOT a Speculation Map.)
These IPs and Originals are purely our guesses, but hey—last year, we nailed two of them in January!
How many will we get right this year? Only time will tell—see you in August!