Hollywood Horror Nerds: A Universal Studios Hollywood Horror Nights Podcast

The summer at Camp Crystal Lake finally draws to a close, and the Nerds are back to discuss the final Jason Vorhees adventures. Starting with Jason Goes to Hell and closing with the 2009 Friday the 13th reboot - with some side adventures to go to space and battle one particular dream demon in the middle - they review the best and worst of the last four Jason movies. All the survivors, the victims, the Jasons, and of course... the kills. Get your smores ready, pull up next to the campfire, and try to survive the experience...Rated explicit for discussion of some violent scenes.

The Hollywood Horror Nerd's Halloween Special is here, and this year we're going all the way to the East Coast to pay a visit to the Township of Sleepy Hollow. Undead Ed and Alvaro, the Headless Podcaster, break down one of Ed's all time favorite stories in three different formats - the original 1820 Washington Irving short story, the animated Disney version appearing in The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad from 1949, and the 1999 Tim Burton live action Sleepy Hollow film. So pull up a chair at the von Tassel Halloween Party, and cup your hot cider tight as we take you a journey frought with autumnal bliss and Headless Horsemen. Happy Halloween - and stay scared out there!

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!Rated explicit for discussion of some violent scenes.

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.

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.Rated explicit for discussion of some violent scenes.

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.

This month, the Nerds hit the pavement and walk you through the myriad attractions of Universal Studios Hollywood operating during the day and at Horror Nights, along with their impressions of the overall state of the park. After helping you with your trip planning, they dive back into the realm of Horror by hitting the next list on Undead Ed's Top 20 All Time Horror Movie Ranking, sinking their teeth into Wes Craven's 90s nightmare Scream. Rated explicit for discussion of some violent scenes.