About this episode

The episode discusses the latest announcements for Halloween Horror Nights 2026, including new attractions and properties.

The sun is shining, the pool is open, the grill is hot... and your loyal Horror Nerds are squarely focused on the most interesting aspect of the summer months: the latest announcements for Halloween Horror Nights 2026, of course! With Undead Ed back at the studio following an injury, and joined by Ceno-Al, newly minted leader of the Cenobites, the Nerds are back and better than ever as they bring you blockbuster after blockbuster. First, Horror Nights dips a toe into prestige cinema with a house based on Ryan Coogler's smash hit Sinners. Unsatisfied with resting on its laurels, Horror Nights followed up with announcements for Stranger Things 5, rounding out a long legacy of Eleven and the Upside Down making appearances at the event, and brought a long sought after 80s property with Hellraiser. How will Murdy and his Horror Nights team translate the unique musical aspects of Sinners to the walk through experience? Will Stranger Things go out with a bang, or with a whimper? And will Hellraiser be able to live up to expectations created by decades of fan demand? The Nerds don't have any answers, but they sure like to yap about it anyways! As if that's not enough horror for your…

People in this episode

Guests: Undead Ed, Ceno-Al

Topics covered

• Halloween Horror Nights
• Universal Studios
• horror movies
• theme park attractions
• summer updates
• pop culture

Keywords

• Halloween Horror Nights
• Sinners
• Stranger Things
• Hellraiser
• Resident Evil
• Killer Klownz
• Art the Clown
• Terrifier Tram

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Horror Unleashed

Books & works: Sinners, Stranger Things 5, Hellraiser, Resident Evil, Killer Klownz from Outer Space, Terrifier, Terrifier Tram

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